National Council Of and For Persons with Disabilities in Saint Lucia strengthens relations with Cuba
The President of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities of Saint Lucia, Merphilus James, made a cordial visit to the Cuban Embassy, where he exchanged with the Head of the Diplomatic Office, Ambassador Alejandro Simancas Marin. In the framework of the meeting, they discussed the rights of persons with disabilities and the need to maintain the needs of society with regards to them. They also highlighted the useful work that this organization carries out in Saint Lucia and the possibilities for cooperation and exchange with the Cuban Association of Persons with Limited Physical and Motor Capabilities. They highlighted the values of friendship and solidarity that define the relationship between the peoples of Cuba and Saint Lucia, which are reflected in the vision with regards to Cuba by the National Council Of and For Persons with Disabilities.
Medical Brigade in Saint Lucia highlights the results of their work in 2019
The members of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Lucia today, Saturday, January 25th, carried out their annual work balance for 2019. The Brigade Coordinator, Doctor José Luis Lopez, made an in depth, informative presentation, highlighting with data and information, the results of the work carried out by the health professionals in this period and showing their outstanding contribution to social and health development in the sister island of Saint Lucia.
Friends of Cuba in Saint Lucia celebrate the end of the year and 60’s anniversary of Cuba’s Revolutionary Diplomacy
The executive of the Humanistic Solidarity Association (Saint Lucia – Cuba), headed by its President Marlene Alexander, met yesterday at the residence of the Ambassador of Cuba to this country, on which occasion they celebrated the new year, the anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution and in particular the 60th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba. Ambassador Alejandro Simancas expressed his deep gratitude to all members of the Association for their intense work during this year in support of Cuba and their fundamental contribution to the strengthening of friendship and solidarity between the peoples of both countries. He also recalled the commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Cuba’s Revolutionary Diplomacy, which was celebrated in tribute in Havana with the presence of the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel. Representing the friends of Saint Lucia, Marlene Alexander, recounted the hard work accomplished during the year and highlighted the commitment to continue working together in strengthening the Association and in its purpose to be the best exponents of the value of the friendship that unites us.
Cubans in Saint Lucia reaffirm their commitment to the homeland
A representation of Cubans living in Santa Lucia came together last Saturday at the Cuban Embassy in this country, to commemorate a new anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and to celebrate the end of the year. After singing the notes of our national anthem, Ambassador Alejandro Simancas reported on the convening of the IV Conference "The Nation and Emigration" to be held from 8th to 10th April, 2020 and stressed that under the ideal of José Marti of "With all and for the good of all", the participation of all Cubans to preserve the Homeland continues to be relevant.
47 years of friendship between Cuba and CARICOM.
47 years of friendship between Cuba and CARICOM. The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, highlighted today the sovereign and dignified policy of the Caribbean nations with respect to Cuba, on the 47th anniversary of those links. "Today, December 8, we celebrated 47 years of Cuba- CARICOM relations. The small nations of the Caribbean, with their sovereign and dignified policy, pioneered opening their arms to Cuba when the empire demanded isolation," said the Cuban President on Twitter.