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House pays tribute to Fidel
Saturday, December 3 2016
FORMER Cuban President Fidel Castro’s relentless commitment to improvements and change for the better was not just to Cuba and the Caribbean but extended beyond said House Speaker Brigid Annisette- George as the House of Representatives paid tribute to Castro yesterday.
The House of Representatives also observed a minute’s silence to pay respects to the late Cuban leader who died on November 25.
Rowley writes letter to Cuban president
PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley has sent a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro expressing condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago on the death of his brother and former president Fidel Castro..
Carmona praises Fidel’s help for region
In a statement later yesterday, he said: “We as a nation and the community of nations in the Caribbean are truly grateful for all assistance and support that Cuba under Fidel Castro’s stewardship has rendered to our burgeoning democracies in the region. Fidel Castro’s investment in the human capital of his country and Caricom is undeniable.
“His internationalism has resulted in thousands of Cuban-trained doctors, healthcare specialists, educationists, agronomists, scientists and athletic coaches being sent to the far reaches of the world, to assist countries and citizens that needed assistance.”
Grateful Caribbean
Trinidadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and CARICOM speaks at UN Against Blockade
New York, UN. Trinidad and Tobago Chancellor Dennis Moisés spoke on the high-level segment of 71 sessions of the United Nations General Assembly, in which he pronounced for the prompt and definitive lifting of the Blockade against Cuba, which he considered an obstacle to the sustainable development of Cuba.
The words of the trinitario chancellor come to ratify the historical position of the support of the Eastern Caribbean country against the Blockade.
Fhotographic Exhibition "Moments with Fidel".
The Cuban Embassy in conjunction with NALIS cordially request the pleasure of your company at the Photo Exhibition “Moments with Fidel” which will be held on September 27th 2016 at the Audio Visual Room, National Library of Trinidad and Tobago at 5:30pm.