Martian class celebrates 171st anniversary of José Martí's birthday
Kingston, 26 January 2024. As part of the activities developed in remembrance of the 171st anniversary of the birth of José Martí, the second meeting of the Martian class took place with members of the Cuban Educational Brigade working in Jamaica and students and teachers of the Ardenne High School in Kingston. Those present were able to learn little-known details of the Apostle's life, his stay in Jamaica and his vast literary production.
Marti's ideals live on in Cubans residing in Jamaica.
Spanish Town, 26 January 2024. During the celebration of the homage to our National Hero at the "José Martí" Technical High School, the figures of two Spanish teachers, Pastor Cruz and Nelson Brown, stand out. Both are Cuban residents with different life stories, but with one thing in common: their love for teaching, the history of Cuba and Martí's ideals.
Homage to the Apostle at the "José Martí" Technical High School.
Spanish Town, 26 January 2024. The José Martí Technical High School welcomed diplomats, health and education collaborators and Cubans living in Jamaica to pay homage to the Apostle on the 171st anniversary of his birth.
Students from the centre read a biography of our National Hero and recited the poem "I grow a white rose". The President of the School Board, Sandra Swyer Watson, expressed her gratitude for the support given by the Cuban Revolution to the education of the new Jamaican generations.
Cuba supports South Africa's claim before the International Court of Justice against Israel's genocide in Palestine
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including numerous UN resolutions.
José Martí Technical High School celebrates its 47th anniversary
Spanish Town, 10 January 2024. Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, and the Second Secretary of this diplomatic mission, Rolando Dávila Gallardo, attended the 47th anniversary ceremony of the "José Martí" Technical High School.
During the activity, Alexander Shaw, president of the Association of Graduates of the centre, reiterated his gratitude for the gesture of the Cuban government and people in donating this facility and recalled the presence of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz at his first graduation.