Cuban Ambassador visits sites of historical interest in Jamaica
Saint Mary, Jamaica, 14 November 2019. The Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, H.E. Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, visited several sites of historical interest as part of her trip to the parish of Saint Mary.
The tour included a visit to the monument erected to “Tacky”, a slave leader who led one of the most significant rebellions against Colonialism in the Caribbean region in the 18th century. The Cuban diplomat paid solemn tribute to the African-Jamaican hero and laid a wreath on his monument.
The President of the Chamber of Commerce of Saint Mary exchanges with the Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica
Saint Mary, Jamaica, 14 November 2019. As part of the program of activities developed in the parish of Saint Mary, the Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, H.E. Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, met with Fredrick Young, President of the Chamber of Commerce of that town; as well as with leaders of the Parish Development Committee and other representatives of the business community.
Young referred to the historical links between Cuba and Jamaica and highlighted the results of the bilateral co-operation received by the latter in sectors like health and education.
Jamaica says No to the US blockade against Cuba
NewYork, USA, 6 November 2019. “The blockade is the main obstacle to the sustainable development of Cubans and their economy,” said Ambassador Courtenay Rattard, Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations, in the context of this international organization's General Assembly.
A Jamaican delegation participates in FIHAV
Kingston, Jamaica, 4 November 2019. William James Charles Hutchinson, Minister without portfolio of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries of Jamaica leads the delegation of his country participating in the International Fair of Havana (FIHAV) 2019, which will take place in the Cuban capital from 4 to 8 November.
The Jamaican minister is accompanied by executives and officials from the Agency for the Promotion of Trade and Investment of Jamaica (JAMPRO) and representatives of companies of the Caribbean nation.
President of the UWI Student Guild visits the Embassy of Cuba in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica, 3 November 2019. Christina Williams, President of the Student Guild at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, paid a courtesy call on the Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, H.E Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández.
During the cordial meeting, the student leader made a brief presentation on the work carried out by the organization she chairs.
Along with the Cuban diplomat, Williams assesed possible areas of future exchange between the Embassy and students from this Higher Education institution.