The Dominican Republic continues to improve its relations with English-speaking Caricom countries. The newly appointed Dominican ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Yolanda Alexandra Victoria expressed her commitment to further strengthening the already strong relationship between Santo Domingo and St. John’s, the Antigua Observer reported.
Ambassador Victoria made the remarks during a recent courtesy call on Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne, accompanied by senior government officials, including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Clarence E. Pilgrim, and Director of Foreign Affairs, Ann-Marie Layne.
Expressing her gratitude for the warm welcome, Ambassador Victoria highlighted the Dominican Republic’s determination to deepen its ties with Antigua and Barbuda. “It is a privilege to represent the Dominican Republic here in Antigua and Barbuda, and I am eager to work closely with both the government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen our diplomatic, economic, and cultural relationships,” she said.
Prime Minister Browne, in his remarks, emphasized the long-standing and robust partnership between the two nations, reiterating the importance of continuing to build on these ties.
“Our countries have a history of collaboration and mutual respect. It is my hope that this relationship will continue to flourish in the years ahead,” Prime Minister Browne stated.
A major topic of discussion was the potential for enhancing educational cooperation, particularly through student exchanges. Prime Minister Browne suggested exploring collaborative opportunities at The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus and proposed establishing joint academic programs between The UWI and universities in the Dominican Republic.
“The exchange of students and the development of joint academic initiatives could greatly contribute to the growth of both our nations, while also fostering deeper people-to-people connections,” Prime Minister Browne noted.
Antigua’s main industry is tourism. Most of the population lives in the larger island of Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda has an area of 440 km2 and a population of around 97,000.
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Antigua Observer
7 April 2025