Castries, Saint Lucia. The Governor General of Saint Lucia, His Excellency Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac, presented on December 6, 2018, at the Government House, the Saint Lucia Medal of Honor (Gold) to Ambassador Jorge Francisco Soberon Luis, in recognition of Cuba's contribution to the development of Saint Lucia.
In addition to the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Honorable Allen M. Chastanet and the Minister with responsibility for External Affairs, the Honorable Sarah Flood Beaubrun, highlighted the positive impact of the Cuban cooperation, especially in public health.
Also present were the President of the Senate, the Honorable Jeannine Michele Giraudy-McIntyre, and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Honorable Andy Daniel, Government Ministers and the Diplomatic Corps.
During the emotional ceremony, the commemoration on December 8, of CARICOM - Cuba Day, was recalled, based on the principles of solidarity, friendship, brotherhood, gratitude and full support for the Caribbean on which these relations are based.
EmbaCuba Santa Lucía, December 6, 2018.