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Initial contact made with DR to strengthen relations
SANTIAGO, Chile- Initial contact has been made with the Dominican Republic (DR) as the Virgin Islands intends to strengthen economic cooperation with the neighbouring country in several areas, including trade and agriculture.
VI to diversify food imports amid looming US trade tariffs war- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In light of potential trade disruptions due to impending US tariffs, the Virgin Islands government is looking to diversify its food import sources, with a particular focus on strengthening ties with regional suppliers, including Guyana and the Dominican Republic.
Trade deal with DR will help lower price of goods in VI- Premier
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that he will soon be leading a trade mission to the Dominican Republic to secure a trade deal.
VI to soon have 'high-level engagement' with Dominican Republic- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be looking to forge a better working relationship with the Dominican Republic soon.
VG Bayside Blazers whip Dominican Rep 87-76 in first game of BOTF
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, DWI- It was one of the most highly anticipated games, as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League tipped off at LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St Maarten yesterday, Sunday, July 14, 2024.
VG Bayside Blazers arrive in St Maarten for BOTF Tournament
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- The Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers have arrived in Dutch St Maarten for the Ninth Annual Battle of the Fittest Basketball (BOTF) Tournament.
VI defeated 0-4 by Dominican Republic in WC qualifiers
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic- The [British] Virgin Islands had a tough outing in the Second Round of Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Public asked to help locate Netherlands & DR nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is asked to assist with the location of Mr Pascal Bosman of The Netherlands and Mr Martire Cabrera of Dominican Republic (carrying a St Kitts & Nevis passport).
You cannot 'form stronger relationships with the region' with visas- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says under his pro-Caricom agenda to forge stronger links, relations, and economic ties with nation-states in the Caribbean region, more visa restrictions will have to be removed.
VI defeat DR in thrilling final of Battle of the Fittest in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The [British] Virgin Islands are the 2023 Champions of the Battle of the Fittest Tournament after beating rivals and defending champions Dominican Republic (DR) in a thrilling final in St Maarten on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
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