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Cuba retained the Grand Prix at the 22nd Cultural Festival of The Bahamas

Cuba retained the Grand Prix at the 22nd Cultural Festival of The Bahamas

NASSAU, October 16th, 2017.-The Grand Prix of the International Cultural Festival of The Bahamas, held in Nassau on 14th  and 15th October, was once again awarded to Cuba,  only a few days before the celebration of the Cuban National Culture Day.

Besides, the Cuban artists Silvia Irene Blanco and Iracema Arias were awarded individually with the prizes within the Caribbean region for their guaracheras made out of paper and the sample of papier maché, respectively.

The Bahamas reiterates its support to Cuba against the blockade

THE BAHAMAS, 11 October 2017.-The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, Sharon Brennen-Haylock, received the Ambassador of Cuba to The Bahamas, Ismara Vargas Walter, at the Ministry’s headquarters.

The Cuban representative expressed her gratitude for the call by the Bahamian Foreign Minister during the general debate at the UN General Assembly to lifting the blockade.

Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba

Statement, Cuba, United States

On September 29, 2017, the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced the decision to significantly downscale the diplomatic staff of the US embassy in Havana and withdraw all their relatives, claiming that there had been “attacks” perpetrated against US Government officials in Cuba which have harmed their health.

The government of The Bahamas expresses condolences for the lives lost during the passing of Hurricane Irma

Bahamas, Irma, huracán

The Bahamas, 14 September 2017. - It was of great sadness to learn of the loss of life and the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Cuba. The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas extends its heartfelt condolences to the family members of the deceased, the people and the Government of the Republic of Cuba.

 

The people of The Bahamas will continue to pray for the victims and their families and they send best wishes for a quick recovery of the survivors of the storm.

 

(EmbaCuba Bahamas)

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