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Jul

27

2019

Cuba was present in the 25th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority

Kingston, Jamaica, 27 July 2019. The 25th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority was held from 22 through 26 July, 2019 at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Within the framework of this meeting, the Secretary General’s Annual Report, the Finance Committee’s Report, the High-Level Action Plan and the Performance Indicators for the Implementation of the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan, among other important documents, were approved. A special commemorative session for the 25th Anniversary of the organization was also held on July 25.

Jul

26

2019

An action that changed the course of history

Statement of the Jamaica-Cuba Friendship Association on the ocassion of the 26th of July

The Jamaica Cuba Friendship Association joins with the rest of progressive humanity in the commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the 26th of July Movement’s attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons in Cuba, an action that changed the course of history, especially for the down-trodden peoples of this world.

Jul

15

2019

Tribute from the Jamaica Peace Council to Ambassador Elinor Felix

We in the Jamaica Peace Council are saddened by the loss of Ambassador Elinor Felix who was devoted to the Vision and Mission of a peaceful world. Elinor, the shortened French version of Eleanor, is an uncommon name for a most uncommon human being. It is uncanny how much she embodied the meaning of her name which we came across on two websites.

Whatisthemeaningofname.com defined Elinor as one with a friendly nature and a desire to please. The website also says, among other things that Elinor is expressive, diplomatic and easy-going.

Jul

11

2019

Statement of the Jamaica-Cuba Friendship Association on the occasion of the death of Ambassador Elinor Felix

Words are inadequate to express the deep sense of personal loss and regret that we feel, at the passing of Elinor Felix, former ambassador to Cuba, consummate public servant and a devout servant of humanity.

Our hearts are deeply saddened, as although we were very aware of her courageous battle against the dreaded disease, the finality of not having her around to use a cricket analogy, ‘hit us for six’.

Jun

28

2019

Role of the members of Cuban Educational Brigade highlighted in X Annual Pedagogical Forum

This morning the Tenth edition of the Annual Pedagogical Forum of the Cuban Education collaborators in Jamaica took place.

Kingston, Jamaica, 28 June 2019. This morning the Tenth edition of the Annual Pedagogical Forum of the Cuban Education collaborators in Jamaica took place. This event, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information of Jamaica in coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, was chaired by Her Excellency Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba; Dr. Nadine Leachman, acting Deputy Director of Education at the Ministry; Ms. Nordia Birthwright-Hill, officer at the Directorate of Education, and Mr.

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