Tribute to Gilberto Bosques and Commemoration of the Commander-in-Chief on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
Port of Spain, April 17, 2025. The screening of the documentary “Cuadernos de La Habana. Gilberto Bosques en Cuba” provided an appropriate occasion to remember the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth. The documentary, produced by TV UNAM and written and directed by His Excellency Miguel Díaz Reynoso, Mexico’s ambassador in Havana, highlights Castro’s close ties with Mexico.
Board Members of the Museums Association Visit the Embassy of Cuba in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain, April 7, 2026. The Ambassador of Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago, Gustavo Véliz Olivares, received members of the Board of the Museums Association of Trinidad and Tobago during a courtesy visit at the diplomatic mission. During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on Cuba’s extensive network of museums, as well as UNESCO-recognized heritage sites and the country’s programs for the restoration and conservation of cultural assets.
Cuban Ambassador Visits the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean in Tunapuna
Port of Spain, March 27, 2026. The Ambassador of Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago, Gustavo Véliz Olivares, paid a visit to the headquarters of the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean in Tunapuna, where he held a cordial meeting with Sunnity Maharaj and other members of the Institute’s board.
Catholic hierarchy in Trinidad and Tobago expresses solidarity with Cuba
Port of Spain, March 18, 2026. Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, president of the Antilles Episcopal Conference, held a meeting with the Cuban ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Gustavo Véliz Olivares, at the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on the current situation in Cuba, with emphasis on the impact of the energy blockade and its repercussions on the daily life of the population.
UWI Expresses Solidarity with Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Port of Spain, March 17, 2026. The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine campus, served as the venue for a demonstration of solidarity with Cuba during a conference held at the Institute of International Relations. At the event, the Cuban Ambassador, Gustavo Veliz Olivares, thanked Professor Rose Marie Belle Antoine, Principal of UWI St. Augustine, for promoting a support campaign aimed at helping address the energy crisis facing the Caribbean island.