Priority to be given to Dominican diaspora when borders reopen

Meantime, Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Rayburn Blackmoore has stressed that priority will be given to Dominican diaspora when the country’s borders are reopened.

Ports are set to reopen to returning nationals on July 15.

Blackmoore told the press conference on Wednesday that various government agencies will coordinate a process that will include testing and contact tracing.

Blackmoore also revealed that consideration is also being given to a mandatory mask order.