Saint Vincent and the Grenadines pays tribute to Fidel Castro on the Centenary of his birth
Kingstown, August 14, 2026.— The State Mission of Cuba in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines paid tribute to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz on the occasion of the centenary of his birth, with an emotional gathering dedicated to recalling his life, work, and revolutionary, political, human, and diplomatic legacy.
The event was attended by the Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Daniel Cummings; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves; Director of Political Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Charmane Tappin-John; Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Cuba, Angella Idesha Jackson; former Vincentian Ambassadors to Cuba Dexter Rose and Ellsworth John; members of the SVG-Cuba Friendship Association; Cuban cooperation personnel; and Cubans residing in the Caribbean nation.
Ralph Gonsalves highlights Fidel Castro’s legacy and the relevance of the Cuban Revolution’s foreign policy
Havana, Cuba, August 11, 2026.— Former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, participated via video message in the Forum “Fidel and the Foreign Policy of the Cuban Revolution,” held this Tuesday in Havana as part of the First International Colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” convened to commemorate the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
The meeting brought together Cuban representatives and international guests to reflect on the significance of Fidel’s thought and work in Cuba’s international projection, as well as on the principles that have characterized the foreign policy of the Cuban Revolution: the defense of sovereignty, independence, the self-determination of peoples, peace, solidarity, and international cooperation.
Cuban Ambassador meets with Vincentian journalist Ashford Peters
Kingstown, June 24, 2026.— The Ambassador of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, held a cordial meeting with Vincentian journalist Ashford Peters, a well-known media professional with extensive experience in independent journalism and the coverage of national affairs. Peters has collaborated for many years with several local media outlets, particularly The News and iWitness News, and continues to play an active role in the country's press. He has also been a strong advocate for press freedom and the public's right to access information.
During the meeting, the Ambassador provided an update on the situation facing Cuba, highlighting the tightening of the United States' economic, commercial and financial blockade.
New CEO of Invest SVG receives Cuban Ambassador.
Kingstown, June 10, 2026. — The Ambassador of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, paid a courtesy call to Ms. Anna C. Young, recently appointed CEO of Invest SVG, the national investment promotion agency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
During the cordial meeting, the Cuban diplomat congratulated Ms. Young on her appointment to the leadership of an institution that plays a key role in the country's economic development and conveyed his best wishes for success in her new responsibilities.
Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines dedicates its Scientific Day to the Centenary of Fidel Castro’s Birth.
Kingstown, June 1, 2026. — The Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines held its 2026 Scientific Conference on Saturday, May 30, providing a forum for academic and professional exchange. This year's event was dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the principal architect of Cuba's free and universal public healthcare system.
The conference brought together members of the brigade from various medical specialties, who presented a total of ten scientific papers covering different areas of healthcare.