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Feb

25

2026

Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines receives Ambassador of Cuba.

Kingstown, February 25, 2026 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Stanley K. John, KC.

During the cordial meeting, both authorities addressed various issues related to the current state of bilateral relations between Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighting the historic ties of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect that characterize the ties between the two countries.

They also exchanged views on elements of the international and regional situation, in a context marked by complex economic, social and geopolitical challenges. In this context, they agreed on the importance of strengthening cooperation between the nations of the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as promoting dialogue, peace and respect for sovereignty.

Feb

24

2026

St. Vincent Times | CUBA: punished but not broken

Opinion

By Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry
Ambassador of Cuba to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The tightening of the United States blockade against Cuba once again places the Island at the center of a confrontation that, far from offering solutions, deepens the suffering of millions of Cuban families. The recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 29, 2026, marks a new chapter in this policy of economic asphyxiation that for more than six decades has sought to bend the will of a people.

Feb

20

2026

Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines committed to developing cooperation in sport and culture.

Kingstown, 20 February 2026 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, visited the Minister of Youth, Sports, Culture and Creative Industries, Honourable Kaschaka Cupid, where both sides reaffirmed their interest in promoting bilateral cooperation ties in areas of common interest.

During the meeting, concrete possibilities of collaboration in the sports field were explored, with special emphasis on the development of Athletics. The Ambassador highlighted Cuba’s recognized experience in training athletes and coaches, as well as his country’s willingness to share knowledge and good practices aimed at contributing to the development of this and other sports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Feb

18

2026

Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are committed to fostering educational collaboration.

Kingstown, 18 February 2026.- The Minister of Education, Vocational Training, Innovation and Digital Transformation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Honorable Phillip Jackson, held a cordial meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, in which both sides reaffirmed the will to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation in education.

During the exchange, the minister highlighted the deep historical ties that unite the two peoples and recalled with special gratitude his stage of academic training in Cuba, an experience that - according to him - positively marked his professional and personal life and allowed him to see firsthand the island’s commitment to education and international solidarity.

Feb

17

2026

Ambassador of Cuba denounces intensification of US blockade on Vincentian radio station.

Kingstown, February 17, 2026 - The ambassador of Cuba in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, participated in the program "Voices" of WE FM 99.9, where he offered a comprehensive intervention on the current situation of the island, among other topics.

During the interview, the diplomat denounced recent measures taken by President Donald Trump’s administration to further intensify the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.

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