Cuba said Yes to the new Constitution.
At a press conference, Alina Balseiro Gutiérrez, president of the National Electoral Commission confirmed that the new Constitution was approved with 86.85% of the votes. In the referendum on February 24, six million 816 thousand 169 Cubans ratified the new Constitution of the Republic, 73.3% of the total of citizens registered. For the No voted 706 thousand 400 people, 7.7% of registered. Seven million 848 thousand went to the polls, 84.4% of the total of voters.
Cuba's State Mission in Saint Lucia carries out Constitutional Referendum
The members of Cuba's State Mission in Saint Lucia made an appointment this past Saturday to vote in the Referendum for the new Constitution of the Republic of Cuba. The Cuban diplomats, led by Ambassador Alejandro Simancas, together with the collaborators in the sectors of Health, Sports and Construction attended the Electoral College, from the early morning hours, organized at "Villa Apartments", where the majority of the collaborators reside, in order to exercise their right to vote and to show their commitment to their homeland.
Cuban President congratulates Saint Lucia on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his independence.
The President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Diaz Canel, extended messages of congratulations to His Excellency Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac, Governor General and to the Honorable Allen Chastanet, Prime Minister, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the independence of Santa Lucia. In his messages, the Cuban President, conveys cordial congratulations to the government and the people of Santa Lucia, and reaffirms the will to continue developing friendly relations between the two countries.
Friends from Saint Lucia reaffirm Friendship with Cuba
With the holding of their special General Meeting this weekend, the Humanistic Solidarity Association (Saint Lucia – Cuba) reaffirmed their bonds of friendship between the peoples of both countries. During the meeting, the President of the Association, Marlene Alexander summarized the different activities carried out during 2018 and presented the main work goals and objectives for 2019, a year in which the two countries mark 40 years since their relations were established. She also pointed out preparations for a large group from the Association who will be attending the
Ambassador’s Meeting at the Office for the Trade Exports Promotion Agency of Saint Lucia
Sunita Daniel, Executive Director of the Trade Exports Promotion Agency (TEPA, its initials in English) received the Cuban Ambassador Alejandro Simancas at the office of this institution.