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Jan

22

2026

SVG’s Deputy Prime Minister receives Ambassador of Cuba.

Kingstown, January 22, 2026- The Honourable St. Clair Leacock, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Disaster Management and Immigration of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, received this morning the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to that country, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry.

During the cordial exchange, both authorities highlighted the excellent state of bilateral relations between Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, based on friendship, mutual respect and cooperative solidarity. They also addressed issues of common interest related to strengthening bilateral links and cooperation in areas of shared interest.

Jan

07

2026

Cuba present at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the New Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Kingstown, January 7, 2025.— The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines participated this Tuesday in the solemn swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor-General, Sir Stanley Kendrick John, held in the country’s capital with the presence of senior government authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Parliament, and Vincentian civil society.

The official ceremony, conducted in an atmosphere of solemnity and institutional respect, marked the beginning of Sir Stanley Kendrick John’s term as representative of the Head of State and guarantor of the Constitution of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

During the event, Prime Minister Godwin Friday highlighted democratic values, institutional stability and the new Governor’s commitment to public service and offered his full support and confidence in his management.

Jan

06

2026

Violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty

SVG-CUBA Friendship Society

STATEMENT

Violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty

The SVG Cuba Friendship Society condemns the blatant disregard for international law and morality with the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on January 3, 2026.
This was a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as established in Articles 1 and 2 of the Charter of the United Nations,
Statements made by the president of the United States of America Donald Trump demonstrates that this lawless intervention

Dec

19

2025

Cuban Ambassador holds courtesy meeting with the new Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Physical Planning of SVG.

Kingstown, 19 December 2025.- The Cuban Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, paid a courtesy call to the new Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Physical Planning, the Honourable Nigel Stephenson, at the headquarters of this ministry.

During the cordial meeting, both parties exchanged views on the current status and prospects of bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas related to infrastructure development, a sector of strategic importance for the sustainable development of the Caribbean country, where a “Unión de Empresas Constructoras del Caribe S.A.” (UNECA S.A.) engineering brigade is currently operating.

The Cuban diplomat reiterated Cuba’s willingness to continue strengthening ties of friendship and cooperation

Dec

12

2025

Cuba and St. Vincent and the Grenadines highlight advances in medical cooperation.

Kingstown, December 12, 2025 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, paid a courtesy visit this Friday to the new Minister of Health, Wellness and Energy, the Honourable Daniel Cummings, in a meeting that reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening medical collaboration between the two nations.

During the meeting, held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, both parties reviewed the status of ongoing healthcare cooperation programs, with emphasis on the work of the Cuban Medical Brigade, which has been present in the country for more than two decades. They highlighted the contributions of Cuban specialists in key areas such as primary care, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and ophthalmology, as well as the positive impact of community health initiatives.

Minister Cummings expressed his gratitude for the valuable and sustained support that Cuba has provided to the Vincentian health system, underscoring that the presence of Cuban professionals has been decisive in improving public access to essential services.

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