During the International Workers’ Day celebration in Grenada, held on the island of Carriacou, a resolution condemning the latest escalation of hostility by the U.S. government against Cuba was overwhelmingly approved. The pronouncement was part of the solidarity actions with the Greater Antilles that accompanied the workers’ day.
The Workers’ Day celebration in Grenada took place on the island of Carriacou with a parade that covered approximately three kilometers before reaching the stadium where the commemoration was held. Officials from the Cuban Embassy in Grenada, together with representatives of the Cuban state mission, led the march, which included workers and trade union leaders.
The press in Grenada has given wide coverage to the solidarity campaign with Cuba promoted by the group Citizens for Cuba (CRC), under the slogan “Grateful Granada gives back to Cuba.” The initiative will take place between April 14 and May 14, 2026, coinciding with the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Cuban Ambassador, Yadirys Echenique Paz, held an official meeting with the President of the Senate of Grenada, the Honorable Dessima Williams. Both highlighted the quality of bilateral ties between the institutions of the two countries.
During the meeting, the Cuban diplomat conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández. In her remarks, she reaffirmed Havana's interest in maintaining a fluid and constructive dialogue with the Grenadian authorities.
Within the framework of the official reception marking the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Grenada, a special boost was given yesterday to the solidarity campaign with the Caribbean nation, announced the previous week. On this occasion, the initiative was presented by Dr. Malachy Dottin, coordinator of the Committee of Grenadian Graduates in Cuba, and Ruggles Ferguson, a renowned local jurist, who emphasized the need for this movement to reach national dimensions.
Grenadian parliamentarian Peter David, in an interview cited by local media, addressed the current situation in Cuba and the historical solidarity that this country has shown to the Caribbean. His statements emphasized the gratitude that neighbouring nations should maintain toward Cuban cooperation.
The Cuban Embassy in Grenada held a commemorative event for the 47th anniversary of the triumph of the Grenadian Revolution and the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. In her welcoming remarks, Ambassador Yadirys Echenique Paz highlighted the historical significance of the relationship between Cuba and Grenada, marked by the brotherhood and solidarity that have united both Caribbean peoples.
Grenadian media reported recent statements by Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, in which he emphasized the importance of strengthening international partnerships, including the historic bond with Cuba, within the framework of a renewed agenda for Caribbean economic stability and development.
