Jamaica will be present at the Havana World Music Festival
Kingston, Jamaica, 26 February 2019. Ms. Olayinka Jacobs-Bonnick, Director of the British Council Caribbean introduced the Ambassador of Cuba in Jamaica, Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, to the two young men who will attend, on behalf of the Caribbean island, the VI edition of the Havana World Festival Music, to be held in Havana, between March 21 and 23 this year.
The young men study at the Alpha Institute, a Jamaican institution specializing in artistic education, and are part of the Backstage to the Future program sponsored by the British Council.
Jamaica Peace Council denounces the US aggression against Venezuela and the manipulation of the Humanitarian Aid
Declaration of the Jamaica Peace Council:
The Jamaica Peace Council denounces the Trump Administration’s recent sanctions, freezing of assets, acts of provocation and military aggression against the people of Venezuela. These actions are in alarming violation of international law and the fundamental principles of human rights and national sovereignty.
Cuban Ambassador visits the President of the House of Representatives of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica, 19 February 2019. The Honorable Pearnel Charles, President of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Jamaica, received at the headquarters of that legislative body the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández.
In a cordial atmosphere, the Cuban diplomat and the experienced Jamaican political leader acknowledged the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between Cuba and Jamaica and exchanged on various topics of regional and international interest.
Ambassador of Cuba meets President of the People's National Party of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica, 18 February 2019. Dr. the Honourable Peter Phillips, Member of Parliament, President of the People's National Party (PNP) and Leader of the Opposition in Jamaica received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, H. E. Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, at the headquarters of that organization.
Nearly fifty primary students from Kingston visit the Cuban Embassy in Jamaica to know more about Cuba
Kingston, Jamaica, 14 February 2019. At noon today, the Embassy of Cuba received a group of almost 50 children, members of the Spanish Language Club at the Jessie Ripoll Primary School, accompanied by school teachers and parents.
With a view to increase their knowledge about our country, the visitors held a lively exchange with the Embassy staff members.
At the meeting, Embassy officials explained to the children important features of the Cuban geography, history, society and culture, aided by photos, short films, songs and other audiovisual materials.