A “Perspectives on the Current Cuban Crisis: Facts, Impact and Imperatives” forum held at the UWI
Kingston, 25 June 2026. The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, hosted the forum ‘Perspectives on the current Cuban crisis: facts, impact and imperatives’ this morning. The event was organised by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles, and was attended by the Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Tania López Larroque.
During her opening remarks, the Cuban diplomat provided an update on the devastating effects of the sanctions imposed by the US administration, as well as the measures adopted by the Cuban government to mitigate them.




