In the early hours of September 21st, 2019, the XIII Scientific Day of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Lucia was inaugurated. Twenty-six research assignments (papers) were presented, 11 free topics between lectures and case presentations and 15 posters; some of the presentations are related to work results, others with experience during missions and other topics at the end.
The Honourable Allen M. Chastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, Foreign Affairs and the Public Service addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday 27th September. In his address, the Honourable Prime Minister expressed his country’s solidarity with the Cuban people and questioned the continued application of the embargo by the United States against the largest island of the Antilles.
The new anniversary of the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution was celebrated in Saint Lucia by members of the Cuban State Mission in this country. Collaborators from the different spheres of service in this sister nation, together with Ambassador Alejandro Simancas, met to honor that date and to highlight the work of this institution throughout the 60 years of the Cuban revolution. The activity featured the traditional stew prepared by Cuban Collaborators.
The members of the new Executive Committee of the Humanistic Solidarity Association (Saint Lucia – Cuba) held their first meeting last Friday 27th September. During the meeting, headed by the President of the Association, Marlene Alexander, the program of work for the last quarter of the year was discussed and agreed upon, during which the Association intends to develop actions of solidarity with Cuba and to contribute to a better knowledge and relationship between the two countries in the different fields.
The Honorable Sara Flood Beaubrun, Minister with responsibility for foreign affairs of Saint Lucia attended this weekend the V Biannual General Meeting of the Humanistic Association of Solidarity Cuba-Saint Lucia, dedicated on this occasion to the 40th anniversary of the establishment of relations bilateral between both countries. In her speech, the Minister highlighted the history of friendship and solidarity between the two nations.