Castries, October 30, 2017. The Saint Lucian Minister responsible for foreign trade, Bradly Felix, heads the delegation of his country that is participating in the most important commercial fair in Cuba (FIHAV), whose new edition was inaugurated on October 30 in Havana to continue developing trade and investments.

During his visit, the Minister will witness the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Cuban Chamber of Commerce and the Trade Export Promotion Agency (TEPA) of that island in the eastern Caribbean.

The Saint Lucian TV channel, "DBS", broadcasted in its primetime on the night of October 30, 2017, the interview with the Cuban ambassador in Saint Lucia, Jorge Soberon, about the vote on the draft resolution entitled "Need to put end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba", which will take place next Tuesday, November 1, within the framework of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).

The statement came as part of the speech delivered by the parliamentarian, Opposition Leader and Political Leader of the Labor Party of Saint Lucia (SLP), Philip J. Pierre, during the open session of the annual Conference of Delegates of that political organization, which took place on October 8, 2017, in the district of Vieux Fort South. Pierre called the blockade a cruel policy and called for its elimination. He wished the rapid recovery of Cuba after the passage of Hurricane Irma.

The purpose of the visit was to assess the possible exchange of experiences between artisans from Cuba and Choiseul. Accompanied Ambassador Jorge Soberon the parliamentarian representing that district, Minister Bradly Felix. The tour took place during the celebration season of the Creole culture in Saint Lucia and allowed to verify the skill of the artisans. Craft is an activity that offers opportunities for the development of cultural relations and collaboration between the two Caribbean countries.

The Cuban Ambassador in Saint Lucia, Jorge Soberon, received on October 4, 2017, at the diplomatic mission, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honorable Leonne Theodore-John. During the meeting, the friendly relationship between the two countries and the support of the Saint Lucian House of Assembly for the development of cooperation were confirmed, particularly in the areas of health and education.

The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet, received in his office on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, the Cuban ambassador in that island, Jorge Soberon. During the meeting, the state of cooperation between the two countries was updated. The Cuban Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for mentioning the friendship that unites the two Caribbean countries, in his speech at the High Level Debate of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, which took place in New York.

Sponsored by the “Humanistic Solidarity Association Saint Lucia-Cuba”, on the afternoon of Sunday, October 22, the Cuba-Saint Lucia Culture Day was celebrated at the Piaye Secondary School in the southern district of Choiseul, an activity that was attended by leaders of the movement of solidarity with Cuba on the island, with labor parliamentarian Alva Baptiste, as well as with the ambassadors of Cuba and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and officials of said diplomatic missions.

FRIDAY October 27, 2017, 7pm
Russian Hall – 600 Campbell Ave.
Vancouver, BC, Canada

On Friday, October 27, Vancouver will welcome the soulful nueva trova Cubana spirit of legendary Cuban musician Gerardo Alfonso. His music is a beautiful mix, rich in influence from many musical genres from across the Caribbean. Gerardo masterfully weaves these sounds with his urban and popular roots, while never abandoning his trova spirit.