Finland opens consulate in Dominica

Finland expects to strengthen political ties with Dominica, now that it has announced the opening of the honorary consulate of Finland in Dominica.

Julian Johnson was introduced as the First Honorary Consul of Finland to Dominica, at a press conference at Fort Young Hotel Monday.

Johnson says he will “seek to advance the interest of Finland in the field of commercial and cultural relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and Finland”.

Johnson’s role will also entail assisting Finland nationals in Dominica, in the area of issuing visas among others.

A Finland team representing the country’s government is in Dominica, as part of its tour throughout the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (O.E.C.S).

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4 Comments

  1. Junior
    June 30, 2010

    Why is it so hard for some of us Dominicans to see a son of the soil progress? When will we find a cure for this “Crabs in a barrel” syndrome? Congrats Dr. J’ I am sure that you will serve the interests of both countries well.

  2. Nonesense
    June 29, 2010

    Guest…if you can read you will see that the Govt of Finland is the one making the appointment not Skerritt….pause count to 10 then go read and understand

  3. Fanchiface
    June 29, 2010

    It’s not Skerrit making the appointment, but how the Government of Finland know who to select as their Honorary Consul? Don’t u think that word would have come from our Government. These men are just 2 greedy not leavin a job for somebody else; so he give up being Chairman of the IPO?

  4. Guest
    June 29, 2010

    and just how many Finnish residents does Dominica have?????? does that justify making a new ambassador post??????? stupes!!!

    Skerritt, just tell it like it is: another job for your boy.

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