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Dec

12

2020

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia praises relations with Cuba during the Cuba Caricom Summit.

The Honorable Allen Chastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, spoke at the VII Cuba Caricom Summit, which was held virtually on December 8. “Commendably, the Government of Cuba has been at the fore-front in providing assistance on a global scale in fighting COVID-19.” On last March, the Henry Reeve Brigade, composed of 113 healthcare professionals, arrived on island to assist Saint Lucia in combatting COVID -19. “These medical professionals have provided invaluable service to Saint Lucia and we were very pleased to have received them”.

Dec

09

2020

On the occasion of the VII Cuba - Caricom Summit, the Organization of Easter Caribbean States reaffirms its solidarity.

STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OECS Dr. DIDACUS JULES AT VII CUBA-CARICOM SUMMIT 8th December 2020. On behalf of the OECS Commission, it is my duty to convey our deepest appreciation, our profound solidarity with the Cuban Revolution – I know that in diplomatic circles one sometimes speaks euphemistically and that solidarity is sometimes expressed to the “Government and People” but today we need to emphasize that solidarity with the Cuban Revolution. Because it is the fact of revolution in Cuba that enabled the Cuban people to free themselves of the shackles of illiteracy, to achieve one of the highest human development indexes in the so-called Third World, to become a global medical superpower, to unflinchingly support the Anti-Apartheid struggle and shed its own blood on many continents that the independence and sovereignty of the rainbow races of the world can find their equal place in the Sun.

Nov

25

2020

The Saint Lucia-Cuba Humanistic Solidarity Association pays homage to the memory of Fidel Castro.

The HSA joins the Government and People of the Republic of Cuba in paying homage to the memory of the late President, Fidel Castro Ruz, on the 4th Anniversary of his death. It is with profound gratitude that we remember Fidel and Cuba’s past and present innumerable and immeasurable humanitarian actions on the local, regional and international stage.

Nov

16

2020

Cuban medical cooperation in the Saint Lucian community of Soufriere

The Ambassador of Cuba to Santa Lucia, Alejandro Simancas, made a visit to the district of Soufriere, during which he met with the Cuban health workers working in this community and together they visited Father Ignatius Dominic-Savio Cétoute, Parish Priest of this region. At the meeting held in the Church of the Assumption, Father Cétoute had words of praise and gratitude for the medical assistance and aid offered by Cuba to Saint Lucia, and in particular the group of seven Cuban Doctors and Nurses working in the direct care of the population of the community of Soufriere

Nov

16

2020

The Minister of Infrastructure of Saint Lucia acknowledges cooperation with Cuba

The Honorable Stephenson King, Minister of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labor recently visited the residence of the Cuban Ambassador, Alejandro Simancas; together with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ivor Daniel. During the meeting they exchanged widely on the fruitful bilateral cooperation work that has already reached several years, as well as the possibilities for the expansion and development of the collaboration. Cuban engineers who, as part of the working relationship with the UNECA Firm, are working on different road projects on the island and in the

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