Dom. Rep. food outreach will yield fruit, Premier insists

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is moving forward with efforts to secure more affordable food supplies through outreach to the Dominican Republic and Guyana.

Speaking on the Talking Points show, Dr Wheatley said the government is arranging an official visit to the Dominican Republic to discuss cooperation on agricultural imports. The initiative aims to reduce the cost of essential goods for residents.

“We are arranging for a visit to the Dominican Republic so we can discuss matters of cooperation, including being able to source products that could inform a basket of goods,” Dr Wheatley stated.

He explained that the proximity of the Dominican Republic, coupled with existing familial ties and shipping operations, offers immediate potential benefits.

“My goal is to see very immediate outcomes from this engagement,” Dr Wheatley shared.

Don’t lose hope

The Premier also addressed previous outreach to Guyana, where the government sought similar agricultural partnerships. While tangible benefits from that effort are still pending, Dr Wheatley maintained that progress is ongoing.