Nomination promoted in Saint Lucia for the Henry Reeve Brigade to receive a Nobel Peace Prize
The members of the Executive committees of the Humanistic Solidarity Association Saint Lucia - Cuba and the Guild of Graduates from Cuba met this weekend to exchange on the work of both organizations and to coordinate the next actions for the coming year 2021. During the meeting, the announcement was highlighted by Marlene Alexander, President of the Humanistic Association of Solidarity, of the launch of the campaign for the nomination of the Nobel Peace Prize for the Henry Reeve Cuban Medical Brigade.
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet attends the celebration of Cuban Culture Day
The national day of Cuban culture was celebrated with a small diplomatic activity in the residence of Ambassador Alejandro Simancas, complying with the current epidemiological restrictions, which was honoured by the presence of the Honourable Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and his wife Raquel Du Boulay-Chastanet. At the gathering, the Cuban Ambassador explained the historical roots of this patriotic Cuban anniversary, which originated on October 20th, 1868, when the national anthem of Cuba was sung for the first time. In addition, he highlighted the fundamental elements o
Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Lucia celebrates Scientific Day.
Cuban health specialists working in Saint Lucia, as part of the Medical Brigade, held their scientific day last Saturday. The event was presided over by the Chief of the Brigade, Dr. Arvelio Ballester and the inauguration of this edition had the welcome participation of Doctor Alisha Eugene-Ford, Director of the Owen King Hospital, the main medical center in the country, and the Cuban Ambassador, Alejandro Simancas.
Saint Lucia expresses its solidarity with Cuba at the UN General Assembly.
Saint Lucia raised her voice against the blockade and in recognition of Cuban medical collaboration during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister, Honorable Allen Chastanet, intervened on Saturday, September 26 to highlight in his speech: “I also wish to offer sincere gratitude and commendation to the countries who stepped up to the challenge, in the truest spirit of solidarity to assist states like my own, to cushion the pandemic’s blow to our socio-economic landscape. This support has been immeasurable.
The Anniversary of Bilateral Relations between Cuba and Saint Lucia is celebrated
The Humanistic Association of Solidarity Cuba - Santa Lucia held its annual meeting last Saturday, august 29, which was dedicated on this occasion to the 41st anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the two countries and to the 15th anniversary of the Association. The meeting was chaired by the President of the Association, Marlene Alexander, and the Cuban Ambassador, Alejandro Simancas. In addition, the former Governor General of Saint Lucia, Dame Pearlette Louisy was in attendance, as well as members of the Executive Committee of the Association,