St. Kitts and Nevis- Cuba Friendship Association- Press Release
Our association recognizes these measures as positive steps and that they correspond to our demands with a view to achieving a normalization of bilateral relations between both nations. However, we also consider that these measures are not sufficient because the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba is still in place and continues to impact Cuban families on a daily basis.
The SKN-Cuba Friends Association will continue to advocate for the total elimination of this blockade and we will continue to support our sister Cuba.
We will continue with our people defending the right to progress and live with dignity
The Association of Cuban Residents in Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomes the most recent decision of the United States government regarding Cuba.
These measures are positive, but not sufficient. Our country needs to move forward without ties, the Cuban people deserve it. We continue to be subject to an economic, commercial and financial blockade, which must end.
In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences.
During the early days of January, President Díaz-Canel addressed a letter to the Supreme Pontiff in which, in the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the year 2025 declared by His Holiness, which has just begun, he informed Pope Francis of the decision to concede to the release of 553 persons who had been convicted, in accordance with the due process, for several crimes that are punishable by law.
The United States takes steps in the right direction, but the blockade remains in force.
Despite its limited scope, this is a decision that points to the right direction and is in line with the sustained and firm demand by the government and the people of Cuba, as well as the broad, emphatic and reiterated call by numerous governments, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean; Cubans residing abroad; political, religious and social organizations and numerous political figures of the United States and other countries. The government of Cuba expresses its gratitude to all of them for their contribution and sensitivity.
With the presence of the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, the advent of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution was celebrated in Basseterre.
Joy, optimism and commitment to Cuba marked the celebration that took place this weekend at the Cuban Embassy in St Kitts and Nevis, where fellow nationals and local friends led by the Prime Minister of the Federation, Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, celebrated the advent of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.