Bahamian press highlights events for the Cuban culture week.
Nassau, 21 October 2018. With the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture of The Bahamas, the University of The Bahamas and the Embassy of Cuba in this Caribbean nation, the Cuban culture week was held in Nassau. The participation in these events of the National Director of Culture of The Bahamas, Rowena Poitier, as well as other prestigious representatives of the Bahamian culture was an outstanding element of these events.
Once again Cuba wins the Best in Show at the Bahamas International Cultural Festival
The Bahamas, 14 October 2018. The new Cuban victory at the International Cultural Festival was outright. The biggest island of the Antilles, retained the Best in Show Prize at the International Cultural Festival, as well as the First Place of the Caribbean area.
Under the theme "This is my Havana", the love legend surrounding the figure of "La Giraldilla", the oldest symbol of the city, was highlighted. Other attractions of the capital of all Cubans such the visual arts, the handicrafts and the local cuisine had also leading roles.
Cuba and The Bahamas for a greater exchange in the tourism sector
During the opening ceremony of the State of Tourism Industry Conference SOTIC 2018, the Minister of Tourism and Aviation of The Bahamas, the Honorable Dionisio D'Aguilar, exchanged with the Ambassador of Cuba to The Bahamas, Ismara M. Vargas Walter. Both parties ratified the interest in developing tourism multi-destination programs, taking into account the attractions offered by the two nations.
Prime Minister of The Bahamas calls for elimination of restrictions imposed by the blockade
New York, 28 September 2018. Excerpt from the speech delivered by the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon. Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis, during the general debate of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
"We also reaffirm our support for Cuba to access resources to rebuild after disasters."
(EmbaCuba Bahamas)
Cuba and The Bahamas reaffirm their willingness to strengthen existing links
Nassau, 17 September 2018.- In a cordial meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, the Foreign Minister of that Caribbean nation, Honorable Darren Allan Henfield and the Cuban Ambassador, Ismara Vargas Walter, reiterated the will of their countries to consolidate cooperation ties in education, health, agriculture and national security matters. While reviewing the topics of the common agenda, both parties agreed on the excellent state of bilateral relations.