The visit of the vice president of the Republic, Raquel Penafor the launch of the ball at the beginning of the series “Titans of the Caribbean”included the delivery of recognitions two Dominicans prominent in the ranks of the New York police and more than thirty meritorious students of Dominican origin.
Peña recognized Wendy Garcia, Commissioner of Equity and Inclusion and the highest-ranking Dominican within the New York City Police department already José A. Gomérez, first Hispanic Police Commissioner in New York State for the city of Newburgh
During the event, Peña stated that the careers of these two Dominicans have allowed them to reach important positions, and become the first Dominicans in the positions they hold.
Likewise, the vice president also recognized the work of the Puerto Rican Edward Cabanthe first Latino to hold the position of New York City Police Commissioner.
Peña took advantage of the occasion to share with the diaspora the progress of police reform in the country. He indicated that “Through the leadership of President Luis Abinader, we are making history, with a transformation that ranges from training to better remuneration for the National Police.”
The vice president also delivered recognitions to 38 young people of Dominican origin who have distinguished themselves abroad, seeking to strengthen the relationship between the younger diaspora and Dominican culture, “that they feel the country as theirs and, of course, recognize their academic successes,” Peña expressed.
The Dominican consul in NY, Eligio Jáquez; the Commissioner of Equity and Inclusion, Wendy García and the Vice President Raquel Peña. By (External source)Vice President Raquel Peña speaks before a group of businessmen and personalities from NY. By (External sourceCongressman Adriano Espaillat holds a recognition with Vice President Raquel Peña. By (External source)Vice President Raquel Peña with the Dominicans recognized in NY. By (External source)
He also indicated that for President Luis Abinader, the children and grandchildren of Dominicans abroad are very important, because They represent the bridge between both countrieswhere your talent can contribute in various ways.
On the other hand, the vice president met with businessmen Dominicans in New York with the aim of strengthening ties and talk about the investment opportunities that the country offers.
In that sense, he highlighted that the Dominican Republic has transparent and fair policies, and, above all, political, social and economic stability; factors that have allowed the country to achieve a sustained annual growth rate.
Present at the meeting were the Dominican consul in New York, Eligio Jáquez; Congressman Adriano Espaillat, businessman William Rodríguez, as well as businessmen members of the National Supermarket Association (NSA), including its president Samuel Collado, as well as other personalities.
As part of her agenda, the vice president also visited the facilities of the Dominican Consulate in New York, where she was received by Jáquez.
Sunday on the streets of New Jersey
This Sunday, the vice president met with businessmen from New Jersey to strengthen the connection of Dominicans with national economic development.
The vice president toured various dominican businesseswhich began on Saturday in some streets of New York and continued through the streets of New Jersey.
Raquel Pena He spoke with the Dominican merchants who “They represent the entrepreneurial spirit of our people and remain attached to and highlighting their roots.”
Peña pointed out that the Dominican community in New Jersey is “large, active and productive” and contributes to the economy of the North American state and that of the Dominican Republic.
He recalled that at the request of the residents that President Luis Abinader ordered the opening of the Consulate General in PatersonNew Jersey, in June 2022.
2023-11-12 19:45:00
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