ESTEBAN LAZO RECEIVES SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF SVG
Havana, 20 March 2025. The member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Party and president of the National Assembly of People’s Power and the Council of State, Esteban Lazo Hernández, received on Thursday, at the National Capitol, the Speaker of the House of the Assembly of San Vicente y las Granadinas, Honorable Rochelle Forde.
He particularly stressed the importance of «being able to talk with our Caribbean brothers», in order to exchange experiences to expand cooperation for the benefit of our peoples. At the same time, he highlighted the courageous position taken by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves in defense of the Cuban collaborators of the Health, against the defamations of the US government.
New Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health receives Cuban Ambassador.
Kingstown, March 19 2025 - The new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and the Environment of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mrs. Nerissa Gittens-McMillan, received the ambassador of Cuba to this country, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry and the head and deputy head of the Cuban Medical Brigade, Dr. Ulises Castillo Sanz and Mr. Alexis Lezcano.
During the successful meeting, both sides reiterated their commitment to further develop bilateral cooperation, and reviewed the issues associated with the work of the Brigade, their living conditions and assessed elements linked to the recent update of the bilateral agreement between the two nations in this area.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is present at the Patria International Colloquium.
Havana, 17 March 2025. Vincentian senator, Honorable Shackelle Bobb, arrived in Cuba on Sunday, March 16, to participate in the official segment of the IV "Patria" International Colloquium.
The senator, who is also Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister of SVG, Dr. The Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, attends the Colloquium on his behalf, who regretted not to be able to travel to Cuba due to other previously scheduled commitments. In parallel to the event, the senator will hold meetings with Cuban authorities from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other institutions.
Speaker of the House of Assembly of SVG starts official visit to Cuba.
Kingstown-March 16, 2025. The Speaker of the House of Assembly of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Honorable Rochelle Forde, arrived in Cuba for an official visit.
The distinguished visitor was received at José Martí International Airport of Havana, by Mr. Alberto Núñez Betancourt, MP, Deputy President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba.
The Honorable Speaker was invited by the President of the Cuban parliament and the Council of State, His Excellency Mr. Esteban Lazo Hernández and the main purpose of the visit is to continue to develop interparliamentary ties between both nations, that have maintained diplomatic relations for 32 years.
Students from Windsor Primary School participate in a presentation on Cuba.
Kingstown, March 11, 2025 - Sixth-grade students at the Windsor Primary School in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines received a presentation on Cuba by Cuban Ambassador Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry.
Topics associated with the history, culture, sport, gastronomy and traditions of Cuba were discussed, in which students could ask numerous questions and comments.
The ambassador spoke about the life and work of José Martí, National Hero of Cuba and his book dedicated to children "The Golden Age"; evoked the memory of Fidel Castro, historical leader of the Cuban Revolution