The Prime Minister of Barbados, The Right Hon. Freundel J. Stuart, visited the Cuban embassy this afternoon to sign the book of condolences on the death of Commander Fidel Castro Ruz. In his message he wrote that we were a regional Titan, who will be remembered for his role in the dismantling of colonialism and imperialism. Paraphrasing José Martí's immortal words, he said that Fidel is a real man because he did not look from which side one lives better, but on which side is the duty.

The Barbadian Chancellor, Senator Maxine McClean, signed the condolences book at the diplomatic headquarters in Bridgetown, in the company of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. In his message of condolences at the death of the Cuban Revolution leader, he wrote that Barbados has lost a friend and reiterated his first message verbally transmitted when he heard the news spread to the entire Cuban people, concluding that the ties of Friendship between both governments and peoples will continue to strengthen.

Before signing the Book of Condolences, comrade David Denny, President of Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association, delivered the following statement: “The Cuban Barbadian Friendship Association, Pan African Coalition of Organisations and the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration stand in Solidarity with the Government and People of Cuba and at the death of President Fidel Castro. President Fidel Castro is one of the world leaders that have defended the poor and powerless of the world and the African Liberation Struggles.

With the distinct presence of The Right Honourable Freundel J. Suart, Prime Minister of Barbados, and the Honourable Senator Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, it was opened the Book of Condolences at the Cuban Embassy in Bridgetown for all those who may present their respects in tribute to the Commandant in Chief and Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Dr.

The various organizations that make up the Solidarity Movement with Cuba in Barbados are protagonists with their active and permanent presence through several actions during the nine days of national mourning decreed in Cuba by the death of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution. The Friendship Association, the Clement Payne Movement, the Israel Lovell Cultural Foundation, the Palestine Solidarity Committee and the Pan African Coalition have convened press conferences, TV panels, radio programs, have spread their human solidarity through the media And social networks.

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CUBA, 26 November 2016 .- The Organizing Commission of the Central Committee of the Party, State and Government for the funeral rites of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, informs the populace that as of 29 November, from 09:00 until 22:00, at the José Marti Memorial, the population of the capital may present themselves to pay their respects in tribute to their leader.  The hours will be extended until 29 November from 9:00 to 12:00.

The Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, Dr. Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, visited the Residence of the Cuban Ambassador in Tehran to sign the book of condolences that will be officially open there in the next few hours, on occasion of the recent death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

Cuba, 26 November 2016.- On the occasion of the passing away of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba declares nine days of National Mourning, from 06:00 hours on 26 November to 12:00 pm on 4 December 2016.

During the period of National Mourning, all publics activities and performances will be suspended; the national standard will fly at half-mast at all public buildings and military establishiments. Cuban Radio and Television will be airing informative, patriotic and historical programing.

Dear people of Cuba:

It is with deep sorrow that I come before you to inform our people, and friends of Our America and the world, that today, november 25, at 10:29 PM, Comandante en Jefe of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro Ruz passed away. In accordance with his express wishes Compañero Fidel's remains will be cremated. In the early hours of the morning of Satuday 26, the funeral organizing commission will provide our people with detailed information regarding the posthumous tributes which will be paid to the founder of the Cuban Revolution.

!Hasta la victoria siempre!

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, passed away this Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:29 pm at the age of 90.

The sad news was made public by President Raul Castro on Cuban television:

“Dear people of Cuba: