A tribute to Jose Marti on the occasion of the 167th anniversary of his birth was made last week at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Saint Lucia, with the showing of the film “The Eye of the Canary”. The film was presented by the Cuban Ambassador, Alejandro Simancas Marín, in the presence of students and teachers from this educational center.
The Humanistic Association of Solidarity (Saint Lucia-Cuba) issued a statement on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the Triumph of the historic Cuban Revolution, in which they express their deepest solidarity, as well as unwavering faith and loyalty to the cause of the revolutionary people and the Government of Cuba, as they continue to firmly confront the economic and political aggression of the United States for six decades. The statement expresses the conviction that Cubans will not give in to imperialist and illegal pressures and actions and that they will continue to set an example for the rest of the world
The 61st anniversary of the Revolution was celebrated yesterday at the Residence of the Ambassador of Cuba in the sister island of Saint Lucia, with a reception attended by about one hundred and thirty people. Among the attendees was Governor General His Excellency Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac, who in his speech pointed out that Cuba was a true friend, whose faithfulness had been demonstrated throughout its life by Fidel Castro and by the current Cuban political leadership. The high level representative of the state of Saint Lucia said that on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of Cuba’s full independence, “he was invoking all the force in side of himself to call Cuba a friend”, on behalf of the people of Saint Lucia. He also expressed his gratitude for Cuba’s support in the training of professionals and for its assistance in the field of health. Therefore, he said, we are ready to extend a hand to Cuba in its hour of need, and on behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, he wished “the Cuban president and his outstanding people health and prosperity”.
The President of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities of Saint Lucia, Merphilus James, made a cordial visit to the Cuban Embassy, where he exchanged with the Head of the Diplomatic Office, Ambassador Alejandro Simancas Marin. In the framework of the meeting, they discussed the rights of persons with disabilities and the need to maintain the needs of society with regards to them. They also highlighted the useful work that this organization carries out in Saint Lucia and the possibilities for cooperation and exchange with the Cuban Association of Persons with Limited Physical and Motor Capabilities. They highlighted the values of friendship and solidarity that define the relationship between the peoples of Cuba and Saint Lucia, which are reflected in the vision with regards to Cuba by the National Council Of and For Persons with Disabilities.
The members of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Lucia today, Saturday, January 25th, carried out their annual work balance for 2019. The Brigade Coordinator, Doctor José Luis Lopez, made an in depth, informative presentation, highlighting with data and information, the results of the work carried out by the health professionals in this period and showing their outstanding contribution to social and health development in the sister island of Saint Lucia.