SANTO DOMINGO — A new chapter of public commemoration for Caribbean bilateral friendship has opened, as the Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM) has unveiled a special commemorative stamp to mark the golden jubilee of formal diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The limited-edition release is designed to honor five decades of mutual cooperation, deep-rooted friendship, and collaborative regional partnership between the two Caribbean nations, which first established official diplomatic ties in 1970.
At the official launch ceremony held to introduce the new stamp, INPOSDOM Director General Erick Guzmán framed the collectible issue as more than a postal item: it stands as a tangible symbol of the enduring, robust bonds that connect the two countries. Guzmán further highlighted that the stamp reflects both nations’ shared dedication to three core goals: advancing regional integration across the Caribbean bloc, pursuing inclusive sustainable development, and expanding cross-border collaboration on shared priorities.
Ernesto Torres, the Dominican Republic’s ambassador to Guyana, also spoke at the event, echoing the significance of the commemorative project. He emphasized that the stamp launch is not just a symbolic gesture, but a clear reflection of the ongoing expansion of ties across diplomatic, commercial, and cultural spheres between the two nations. This growing partnership has hit key milestones in recent years, most notably the opening of the Dominican Republic’s permanent embassy in Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, in 2023.
The special stamp issue totals 7,500 individual units, and its design draws on the distinct cultural heritage of both countries to celebrate their shared history. The artwork features two of the nations’ most iconic architectural landmarks: the Dominican Republic’s Santa María de la Encarnación Cathedral, and Guyana’s St. George’s Cathedral. Officials from both countries note that the release comes as both sides continue to work toward deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, building on 50 years of positive relations to create new opportunities for collaboration in the years ahead.