A vast group of women, representatives from different sectors of Saint Lucian society made an appointment yesterday Tuesday, March 12th at the Embassy of Cuba in this country, in order to celebrate International Women’s Day. Among the prominent Saint Lucian women present stood out the former Governor General, Dame Pearlette Louisy, the Honorable Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator the Honorable Mary Isaac and Lady Janice Compton, widow of Sir John Compton, who was Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and considered as the father of its independence. The Ambassador of Cuba, Alejandro Simancas, who gave the welcome remarks, highlighted the role of women in the Cuban Revolution and dedicated a group of poetic verses to the women present, written by our national hero, José Marti. For her part, Marlene Alexander, President of the Humanistic Solidarity Association (Saint Lucia – Cuba) informed of their preparations for a large delegation to participate in the First of May celebrations in Cuba, as well as the winner of the raffle for a trip to the island this year. In closing the activity, the film “Why my friends cry” (“Por qué lloran mis amigas”) was shown; which was cheered on and greatly applauded by those present.
