The Ambassador of Cuba to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, held a new meeting with Senator Andrés Lewis. On this occasion, both reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the bonds of solidarity between Cuba and Grenada.
Havana recently served as the venue for the signing of a cooperation agreement between Cuba’s Agencia D’Arte de Servicios Profesionales Culturales (ARTex S.A.) and the National Museum of Grenada, aimed at strengthening the preservation of Grenadian cultural heritage.
In a recent televised session of the Senate of Grenada, the President of this body, Honorable Dessima Williams, paid tribute to Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz on the centenary of his birth. With a solemn gesture, the legislator evoked the historical significance of the Cuban leader and his impact on the Caribbean region.
Affirming that the Caribbean has produced great leaders, Williams recalled that Fidel was a figure who articulated and fought for the emancipation and rights of the peoples of the so‑called Third World.
The Ambassador of Cuba to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, and Consul Ariel Pazos Ortiz took part in a meeting of the Grenadian diaspora held in Saint George, an occasion that brought together local residents and Grenadians living abroad.
The Grenadian outlet Now Grenada published the article The Total Siege Against Cuba, written by the Cuban Ambassador to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz. In the text, the diplomat denounces the measures imposed by Donald Trump against Cuba, describing them as an absolute siege and warning of their consequences on the daily life of the Cuban people.
The Ambassador of Cuba to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, delivered words of gratitude during the second solidarity breakfast with the Greater of the Antilles, held in Saint David.
The gathering brought together institutional representatives, community leaders, and members of the Citizens for Cuba campaign, who reaffirmed their support for the Caribbean nation amid current difficulties. The activity was consolidated as a space for dialogue and reaffirmation of the historic ties between Cuba and Grenada.
Saint David was the Grenadian community that hosted the first solidarity breakfast with Cuba, organized by members of the Citizens for Cuba campaign. The initiative brought together residents and community leaders, who expressed their support for the Cuban people in the face of current challenges resulting from the U.S. blockade.
The government of Grenada has confirmed its contribution of US$500,000 as part of the CARICOM-approved initiative to support the Cuban people amidst their current difficulties.
During the announcement, Grenadian Minister of Education David Andrew emphasized that this funding will be used to purchase humanitarian supplies. “Although our government, our population, and our economy are small, we can support our brothers and sisters in Cuba with humanitarian aid at this time,” Minister Andrew stated.
The solidarity initiative with Cuba taking place in Grenada between April 14 and May 14 has gained new momentum with the active participation of churches across the country. Special collections have been announced in churches and congregations as part of the national campaign led by the Citizens for Cuba (CRC) group.
In Saint George’s, the capital of Grenada, an official reception was held yesterday to mark the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Grenada. The event was presided over by Acting Governor General Tillman Thomas, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Andall, and Cuba’s Ambassador, Yadirys Echenique Paz.
