Grenadian media have given wide coverage to the campaign “Grateful Grenada Gives Back to Cuba”, an initiative aimed at raising funds and mobilizing resources to support the Island amid the shortages caused by the economic blockade. In this regard, the newspaper The New Today dedicated prominent space to reporting on the solidarity activities.
A second solidarity dinner with Cuba was held in Saint Andrews, Grenada. On this occasion, institutional representatives, community leaders, and members of the campaign in support of the Island came together. The gathering became a space for reaffirming the fraternity between both peoples and for backing initiatives aimed at alleviating the difficulties faced by Cuba as a result of the coercive measures imposed by the United States.
Former Foreign Minister of Grenada, Peter David, appeared on Telesur to voice his support for Cuba and denounce the consequences of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. In his message, he emphasized that regional solidarity is essential to confront the difficulties faced by the Island and condemned smear campaigns against its historic leaders.
During the first solidarity dinner with Cuba, held at the Trade Center in Saint George, several public interventions were delivered in support of the Island. The speakers agreed on emphasizing the importance of maintaining regional unity in the face of the blockade and on highlighting the historic cooperation that has characterized relations with the Caribbean nation.
The Ambassador of Cuba to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, spoke at the first solidarity dinner organized as part of the Citizens for Cuba campaign. In an atmosphere of fraternity, she thanked the organizers and participants for their effort and dedication, emphasizing that the gesture honors the tradition of friendship between both peoples.
The Premier of Nevis and Opposition Leader of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mark Brantley, denounced during the most recent congress of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) the energy blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. In his remarks, he emphasized that this policy constitutes an act of hostility aimed at suffocating the Island and breaking the resistance of its people.
Grenadian leader Arley Gill, deputy political leader of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), emphasized that the critical situation faced by the Cuban people stems from the tightening of sanctions and hostile measures imposed by the United States. His remarks were delivered during an address at the most recent congress of his political organization.
Grenadian parliamentarian Peter David held a telephone exchange with the Ambassador of Cuba in Grenada, during which he confirmed his political organization’s support for the Cuban cause. During the conversation, David emphasized that solidarity with the Island is a historic commitment of the Grenadian people and that his party will continue to defend bilateral cooperation in every possible space.