They presented in Puerto Plata the Chamber of Commerce of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Dominican Republicwith the aim of promoting trade and tourist exchange, with the participation of entrepreneurs from both countries.

César José de los Santos, chair of the assembly, indicates that the initiative seeks to stimulate trade between Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos Islandswhich has great potential in various fields, as well as holding seminars and events that strengthen ties of friendship and business relations.

He highlighted that Turks and Caicos Islands has a high level of tourism development which have a look Dominicans need to get along more, he thanks the region’s acceptance of the thousands of Dominicans who live there and work in the tourism sector and other areas, also stressing that companies like Helados Bon have already been installed in Providenciales, regarding the presence in action of José Moreno, shareholder that company.

He proposed the realization of a free agreement trade between the Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos Islandswhich will benefit Dominica’s productive sector.

Caesar Campbell, Entity’s Vice Presidentappreciates initiatives that seek to promote a business climate, with the hope of achieving a free environment trade which allowed investment in both countries to grow even more.

It honorary consul of the United Kingdom and Great Britain, to the north, José María Spart welcomed on behalf of the British ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Mr Mockbul Ali OBE, creation of the chamber.

Meanwhile, Fernando González, president of the Commonwealth of Nations roundtable in the Dominican Republic, offered his full support to the nascent chamber and highlighted the role played by the chambers. trade United Kingdom, Canada and other Commonwealth countries, in promoting trade which has increased exponentially since the formation of the British Chamber of Trade40 years ago.

Greater integration

Chamber founding member Alvin Hegner speaking on behalf of the prime minister Turks and Caicos IslandsWashington Misik, highlighting the importance of entities and advocating simplification of procedures for doing business for greater integration, given the proximity of the islands and the fact that there are regular flights at the airports of Santo Domingo and Santiago, waiting is also the same. flows for Puerto Plata.

He reflected on the relationship with the country’s medical facilities where patients are often transferred by air ambulance to clinics in Santiago.

Yasmara Mejía, executive director of the chamber, urges entrepreneurs interested in doing business with Turks and Caicos Islands and learn about their potential, approach the room and ask their permission to participate in the initiatives that will be carried out in the following months.

He also announced that the official presentation of the chamber would soon be held at Turks & Caicos.

The board consisted of president César José de los Santos, vice president Caesar Campbell, treasurer Juan Antonio Morales, secretary Fernando Puig Miller, member Norman Wilton Hamilton, member Guillermo Abbott, member Edgar de Jesús Martínez, member Luis Enrique Fajardo, Andrés Ceara Member Brugal, became Yasmara Mejía its executive director.

The action was held in the Lotus Hotel Blue Jack room, Playa Dorada.