Statement of the Cuba-SVG Friendship Society on the 100th Anniversary of Fidel Castro's Birth
The Cuba -SVG Friendship Society extends warmest and sincerest greetings to the Government and People of Cuba on the occasion of the celebration of 100 years of Fidel Castro’s Birth.
For us in the Friendship Society we consider it a great privilege to share such a historic/momentous the occasion with our brothers and sisters of Cuba. The truth is that we have shared so much over the years and we have so much in common as one Caribbean people who have suffered together the dehumanizing effects of slavery and colonial plunder and even up to today we continue to suffer the devastating fall out from a neoliberal world order characterized by the harsh imposition of the Monroe or/Donroe doctrine. It is moments like these that force us as a people to reminisce on some of our outstanding 20th century leaders like Fidel, Maurice Bishop, Michael Manley to name a few, who were jealous guardians of our democracy and sovereignty and who reminded us that “we are in nobody’s backyard”.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines pays tribute to Fidel Castro on the Centenary of his birth
Kingstown, August 14, 2026.— The State Mission of Cuba in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines paid tribute to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz on the occasion of the centenary of his birth, with an emotional gathering dedicated to recalling his life, work, and revolutionary, political, human, and diplomatic legacy.
The event was attended by the Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Daniel Cummings; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves; Director of Political Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Charmane Tappin-John; Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Cuba, Angella Idesha Jackson; former Vincentian Ambassadors to Cuba Dexter Rose and Ellsworth John; members of the SVG-Cuba Friendship Association; Cuban cooperation personnel; and Cubans residing in the Caribbean nation.
Ralph Gonsalves highlights Fidel Castro’s legacy and the relevance of the Cuban Revolution’s foreign policy
Havana, Cuba, August 11, 2026.— Former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, participated via video message in the Forum “Fidel and the Foreign Policy of the Cuban Revolution,” held this Tuesday in Havana as part of the First International Colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” convened to commemorate the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
The meeting brought together Cuban representatives and international guests to reflect on the significance of Fidel’s thought and work in Cuba’s international projection, as well as on the principles that have characterized the foreign policy of the Cuban Revolution: the defense of sovereignty, independence, the self-determination of peoples, peace, solidarity, and international cooperation.
Cuban Ambassador meets with Vincentian journalist Ashford Peters
Kingstown, June 24, 2026.— The Ambassador of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, held a cordial meeting with Vincentian journalist Ashford Peters, a well-known media professional with extensive experience in independent journalism and the coverage of national affairs. Peters has collaborated for many years with several local media outlets, particularly The News and iWitness News, and continues to play an active role in the country's press. He has also been a strong advocate for press freedom and the public's right to access information.
During the meeting, the Ambassador provided an update on the situation facing Cuba, highlighting the tightening of the United States' economic, commercial and financial blockade.
New CEO of Invest SVG receives Cuban Ambassador.
Kingstown, June 10, 2026. — The Ambassador of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, paid a courtesy call to Ms. Anna C. Young, recently appointed CEO of Invest SVG, the national investment promotion agency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
During the cordial meeting, the Cuban diplomat congratulated Ms. Young on her appointment to the leadership of an institution that plays a key role in the country's economic development and conveyed his best wishes for success in her new responsibilities.