Jamaica, Cuba to Renew Technical Cooperation Agreements
Kingston, 22 October 2022 (Jamaica Information Service). The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health & Wellness, has signed a letter of intent for a technical cooperation agreement with the Government of the Republic of Cuba for the continued provision of a medical brigade of health professionals to Jamaica.
A similar letter was signed for the renewal of an agreement for the operation of an Ophthalmology Centre, which has, over the years, facilitated greater access to high-quality and timely vision and eye health services for Jamaicans.
Cuban Embassy celebrates Cuban Culture Day
Kingston, 20 October 2022. Members of the Cuban state mission in Jamaica, Cuban residents, Jamaican friends and other nationalities that make up the solidarity movement with Cuba met at the Embassy on the afternoon of 20 October to celebrate Cuban Culture Day.
Addendum to the Report of Cuba on United Nations General Assembly resolution 75/289 entitled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba".
This document contains an update of Cuba's response to United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 75/289, entitled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba".
It includes the main effects caused by the blockade on Cuba in the period between August 2021 and February 2022.
Commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the arrival of our National Hero José Martí in Jamaica
Kingston, 7 October. Representatives of the Cuban State Mission in Jamaica and the accredited diplomatic corps, members of the Cuban solidarity movement, representatives of political and social organisations and movements, students of the José Martí Technical High School and Cuban residents met at the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the arrival of our National Hero in Jamaican territory.
Cuban Ambassador pays courtesy call to the Minister of Education and Youth of Jamaica
Kingston, 5 October 2022. Cuban Ambassador Fermín Quiñones Sánchez paid a courtesy call on the morning of 5 October to the Minister of Education and Youth of Jamaica, the Honourable Fayval Williams.
During the meeting, the Minister acknowledged the relevance of the work carried out by the members of the Cuban Educational Brigade in Jamaica. In this regard, both parties agreed on the need to continue strengthening collaboration in the education sector.