With the distinct presence of The Right Honourable Freundel J. Suart, Prime Minister of Barbados, and the Honourable Senator Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, it was opened the Book of Condolences at the Cuban Embassy in Bridgetown for all those who may present their respects in tribute to the Commandant in Chief and Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Dr.
Before signing the Book of Condolences, comrade David Denny, President of Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association, delivered the following statement: “The Cuban Barbadian Friendship Association, Pan African Coalition of Organisations and the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration stand in Solidarity with the Government and People of Cuba and at the death of President Fidel Castro. President Fidel Castro is one of the world leaders that have defended the poor and powerless of the world and the African Liberation Struggles.
The Barbadian Chancellor, Senator Maxine McClean, signed the condolences book at the diplomatic headquarters in Bridgetown, in the company of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. In his message of condolences at the death of the Cuban Revolution leader, he wrote that Barbados has lost a friend and reiterated his first message verbally transmitted when he heard the news spread to the entire Cuban people, concluding that the ties of Friendship between both governments and peoples will continue to strengthen.
The Prime Minister of Barbados, The Right Hon. Freundel J. Stuart, visited the Cuban embassy this afternoon to sign the book of condolences on the death of Commander Fidel Castro Ruz. In his message he wrote that we were a regional Titan, who will be remembered for his role in the dismantling of colonialism and imperialism. Paraphrasing José Martí's immortal words, he said that Fidel is a real man because he did not look from which side one lives better, but on which side is the duty.
Jakarta, November 27, 2016. With deep grief we inform that from 28 November to 4 December, a book of condolences will be opened at the Embassy on the occasion of the passing away of the Founder of the Cuban Revolution and Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. All the friends who want to express their condolences and messages of solidarity and support to the Cuban people are most welcome.
Thank you very much.
¡Hasta la Victoria Siempre!