Statement of the Jamaica-Cuba Friendship Association on the 65th anniversary of the Victory at Playa Giron.
The words of Fidel, historic leader of the Cuban revolution, whose centennial anniversary of his birth we celebrate this year (2026), echoes and reverberates 65 years ago, when he declared the socialist character of the Cuban revolution, prior to inflicting the first military defeat against US empire in the world, at the Bay of Pigs invasion.
'What the imperialist cannot forgive, is that we are here, that we have made a socialist revolution right under the nose of the United States'
Jamaica Celebrates the 65th Anniversary of the Victory at Playa Girón
Kingston, April 20, 2026. The persistent rain did not prevent a delegation from the Cuban community, the Solidarity Movement, and the Cuban Mission in Jamaica from celebrating the 65th anniversary of the victory at the Bay of Pigs on the afternoon of Friday, April 17.
Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica meets with the Mayor of Kingston & St. Andrew.
Kingston, April 20, 2026. On the morning of April 17, the Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Tania López Larroque, visited the offices of the Mayor of Kingston & St. Andrew. She was received by the Mayor, His Worship Andrew Swaby, and his staff.
Statement by the Revolutionary Government
Girón, today and forever!
As long as there is a woman and a man willing to give their life for the Revolution, we’ll be victorious!
Cuba lives under the constant siege of the United States government, whose threats have escalated in recent months. Adding to the ruthless energy siege—which has worsened the genocidal blockade policy over the past six decades—are statements by representatives of the U.S. governmental elite threatening military aggression.
Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica holds a meeting with the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Office of Global Affairs at the UWI
Kingston, 14 April 2026. The Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Tania López Larroque, held a meeting with Sandrea Maynard, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Office of Global Affairs at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
During the meeting, Maynard provided detailed information on the Office’s work in promoting the UWI’s partnerships with higher education institutions in Latin America, the Caribbean and globally. She also highlighted the aim of providing more accessible opportunities for professional development for students across its five campuses.