DR diaspora marks Independence with a Baseball Tournament in the VI

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As part of the Dominican Republic 2024 independence celebration which is celebrated on February 28, 2024, each year, Persons from the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic Diaspora hosted a tournament deemed ‘Torneo de Independencia’ in the Virgin Islands. Photo: John F. Black/Premeir's Office

In attendance for one, the the games was Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) along with Minister from Communications & Works Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5). Photo: John F. Black/Premier's Office

Meanwhile, sources told our newsroom that the event was also coordinated by Leroy James Jr of the Edge Night Club. Photo: John F. Black

Scenes from 'Torneo de Independencia' to mark the Dominican Republic Independence Day 2024 in the Virgin Islands. Photo: John F. Black/Premier's Office

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - As part of the Dominican Republic 2024 independence activities which is celebrated on February 28, 2024, each year, persons from the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic Diaspora hosted a baseball tournament deemed ‘Torneo de Independencia’ in the Virgin Islands.

The tournament was held from Thursday, February 21, 2024, to Sunday, February 25, 2024.

In attendance for one of the games was Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) along with Minister for Communications & Works Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5) and Former District 4 representative Mark H. Vanterpool.

The Premier’s office in a statement said, “A fun time was had by all. We once again congratulate the people of the Dominican Republic on celebrating their independence.”

Meanwhile, sources told our newsroom that the event was also coordinated by Leroy James Jr of The Edge Night Club.

Present for the tournament was also Dominican–American professional baseball second baseman, Robinson José Canó Mercedes from the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League, who also captains the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League.

7 Responses to “DR diaspora marks Independence with a Baseball Tournament in the VI”

Tuppi (02/03/2024, 14:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
This is an awesome event. We like to participate each year, and the fact that Leroy was present made it extra special. Thanks for posting pictures!
Regards,
Ricardo Tuppi
Italy
jj (02/03/2024, 15:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
CONSUELO EN LA CASA (*:*)
rattie (02/03/2024, 19:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
They need to lift the visa off them
- voter (03/03/2024, 08:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
  Go fly a kite ????
herbs power (02/03/2024, 20:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
Was nice, big up everyone who was involved.
Lb (03/03/2024, 08:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
It was not any darned baseball tournament. Baseball was not played! Get your facts straight!
Layla (03/03/2024, 11:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
D.R. Independence Day is not on the 28th, it is on the 27th of February.

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