Ottawa 9, September- Gianni´s Mina´s documentary “Pope Francis, Cuba and Fidel”, sponsored by the Toronto International Film Festival, was screened last September 8 as part of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival held in Toronto.
Dominica, Roseau, September 8, 2016. The Ambassador of Cuba in Dominica, Juan Carlos Frómeta held a working meeting with the Head of the Business Unit Competitive the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) based in the capital, Mr. Marlon Marie, as well as other officials of the organization.
CUBA’S REPORT
On Resolution 70/5 of the United Nations General Assembly entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba
Pohnpei, 8 of September of 2016. -In a meeting held in the framework of the 47th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Foreign Minister of Palau, Billy Kuartei, expressed Gerardo Peñalver Portal, Director-General for Bilateral Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, the will of his Government in strengthening bilateral ties. During the exchange, the leader of the small Pacific nation thanked Cuban cooperation in the health sector, especially in medical training of Young Palauans in Cuban universities.
Toronto, September 6, 2016-Litz Alfonso Dance Cuba young dancers shined like little stars during a successful one-week performance at the 138th Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
The Chargé d'Affaires of Cuba in Liberia, Yordenis Despaigne Vera, bid farewell last Sunday at the Roberts International Airport in Monrovia to the two young Liberians selected to begin medical studies this year in the Mayor of The Antilles. Also in attendance were David Kontue, an official of the Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia (MOFA), and relatives of the students, and on the Cuban side, Carmen Maury Toledo, Second Secretary of the Diplomatic Mission.
Kuwait, September 4, 2016. Cuba's ambassador in Kuwait Andres Gonzalez Garrido signed the book of condolences for the death of Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the past 25 years, at the diplomatic mission of these country in the State of Kuwait.
The Ambassador of Cuba, Vladimir González Quesada, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Tehran to sign the book of condolences opened on the occasion of the recent passing away of the President of this nation, S.E. Mr. Islam Abduganievich Karimov.
The Head of Mission recorded in the book of the deepest condolences on behalf of the Cuban people and government. He also expressed regret to the family of the late president and solidarity with the Uzbek people and government by this unfortunate incident.
The prominent political scientist Dr. Joseph Tennyson published in his weekly column in the barbadian newspaper The Nation an article entitled "Persistent blockade" reflecting the strong position of the Cuban people and government against the blockade imposed by the United States nearly six decades ago which is still in force, despite the intention and the limited measures decreed by president Barack Obama.
