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Cuban Collaboration in Saint Lucia undertakes the Balance of Work carried out throughout 2012
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Castries, February 3rd, 2013: With the presence of all the Cuban Collaborators on the island and the officials of the Embassy of Cuba, this 3rd of February, the Balance of the Work carried throughout 2012 was carried out at the “Big House”, for every manner of collaboration present in Saint Lucia (Medical Brigade, Sports and Engineers).
The gathering was appropriate for the analysis and discussion of the fulfillment of the work objectives of the Brigades, pointing out the weaknesses, achievements and projections. They ran through what was done in a year of intense work, reminding of the relevant events that happened with the participation of our Collaborators, creating an excellent space for reflection and renewed compromise, the very aspiration of which is maintain the name of our homeland on top.
The day concluded with the signing of the Code of Ethics by the new members of the Operación Milagro Program Team who recently arrived on the island.
(Cubaminrex – Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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Minister of Health receives the Cuban Ambassador in Saint Lucia
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
SAINT LUCIA, January 24th, 2013: The Minister of Health, Wellness and Gender Relations in Saint Lucia, Hon. Alvina Reynolds held a work meeting with the Ambassador of Cuba in the Caribbean nation, Lydia González Navarro, who was accompanied by the Head of Health Collaboration on the island, Dr. Barbarita Rodríguez.
The Meeting, during which they revised the way forward for their medical cooperation and evaluated the possibilities for it to be strengthened, was appropriate for the expression of mutual appreciation for the level of existing relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
(Cubaminrex – Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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Minister and Saint Lucian Parliamentarian tour through the town of Soufriere accompanied by a Cuban Delegation
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Saint Lucia, January 31st, 2012: The Minister of Community Development of Saint Lucia, Hon. Harold Dalson, made a tour through Soufriere this January 30th, the town that chose him as their Parliamentary Representative, accompanied by a Cuban Delegation made up of the Officials of the Embassy of Cuba on the island and the Architect, Head of the Havana Colonial Art Studio and Workshop, Ayleen Robaina Barcia.
The Cuban Architect worked as an Advisor during the space of one week, because of the interest awoken by Cuba’s experience with the majestic rehabilitation works of Old Havana, as well as its impact on local development.
Soufriere, founded in the XVII Century was the first capital city of Saint Lucia and is the path along which one must pass to get to the two most distinguished tourist attractions on the island, the Volcano, from which it got its name and the emblematic mountains, the “Pitons”.
With the presentation of a report which allowed them to identify, catalogue and establish priorities for future rehabilitation works, the visit came to an end, sponsored by the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation.
The General Manager of the Foundation, Walter Francois, President of the National Commission for UNESCO, Marcia Symphorien and Ex Parliamentarian Jeannine Compton, among others were also present on the final day, which took place today the 30th.
(Cubaminrex – Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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Minister of External Affairs of Saint Lucia receives the Cuban Ambassador
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SAINT LUCIA, January 22nd, 2013: The Minister of External Affairs of Saint Lucia, Hon. Alva Baptiste, received the Ambassador of Cuba on the island, Lydia González Navarro at the Offices of the Ministry of External Affairs.
During the encounter, which took place under an ambiance of friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding that characterize the relations between both countries, were topics of bilateral interest which were discussed and other topics being faced internationally at present, among them the holding close by of the Summit of the Community of Latin American States and the Caribbean – CELAC.
(Cubaminrex - Embacuba Santa Lucia)
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The 54th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution is commemorated in Saint Lucia
Saturday, January 12, 2013
SAINT LUCIA, January 11th, 2013: With the presence of the Governor General on the island, Dame H.E. Pearlette Louisy, the 54th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution was celebrated during an emotional political and cultural activity.
The activity counted on speeches from the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, who on behalf of the Government of Saint Lucia highlighted the deep ties of friendship and collaboration between our peoples, thanking Cuba and the Cuban Revolution for their solidarity support and gave cheers of “Viva” for the celebration of a new Anniversary. The President of the Friendship Association, Rawle Harvey also gave a speech, which congratulated the arrival of a new Anniversary; highlighting the Cuban Revolution as the most significant action of the twentieth century.
For her part, the Cuban Ambassador on the island, Lydia González Navarro, reiterated our country’s appreciation for the unyielding support received from her sister Caribbean island in the fight against the Blockade, highlighting the importance of friendly ties between both our peoples, at the same time that she emphasized the achievements reached by the Revolution at the end of 2012, resulting from the firmness of the commitment of our people and Government, which has made it possible to resist isolation attempts, a cruel blockade and scourges from nature, among other challenges. The call for solidarity in the battle for the release of our five heroes was the central theme of the Cuban Official’s speech.
As part of the cultural activities scheduled, the documentary by Roberto Chile “Ode to the Revolution” was enjoyed, following which were the performances from a local Steel Band, including “La Guantanamera” among the pieces played and the stellar performance by Saxophonist Luther Francois.
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MESSAGE TO CUBAN PRESIDENT RAUL CASTRO FROM ST. LUCIA’S PRIME MINISTER DR KENNY D. ANTHONY ON THE 54th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
Thursday, January 03, 2013
MESSAGE TO CUBAN PRESIDENT RAUL CASTRO FROM ST. LUCIA’S PRIME MINISTER DR KENNY D. ANTHONY ON THE 54th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
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Dear Mr President,
As always, St. Lucia is pleased to congratulate Cuba on the occasion of the celebration of yet another anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
This 54th Anniversary comes at the end of a year in which St. Lucia, the Caribbean and the rest of the world, demanded once again, the lifting of the crippling US Embargo against Cuba. The extra-territorial application of the blockade has cost hundreds of millions of dollars that could well have been spent on direct humanitarian assistance to the people of Cuba.
While Saint Lucia welcomed the release of one of the members of the Cuban 5 imprisoned in the United States, it is regrettable that this success was muted by his inability to return home.
The visit by the Antonio Maceo Brigade delegation to Havana at the end of 2012 was another positive highlight for Cuba of the past year.
The past year, the Caribbean family observed the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and CARICOM. In the four decades since Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago led the way, every CARICOM country has recognized and directly benefitted from the fruits of the Cuban Revolution.
Cuba has suffered from all sorts of economic difficulties – from the blockade to the loss of the support of the socialist community to a series of natural disasters. The Cuban people have had to make sacrifices, but never once during all those difficulties did Cuba reduce or curtail its active policy of awarding free annual scholarships to St. Lucia and every other CARICOM country.
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President of the Senate receives the Cuban Ambassador
Thursday, December 27, 2012
SAINT LUCIA, December 28th, 2012: The President of the Senate of Saint Lucia, Sen. The Hon. Claudius Francis received the Cuban Ambassador on the island, Lydia González Navarro at Parliament Offices, as part of the systematic exchange established with both chambers of the Legislative Structure.
After reviewing topics of common interest, the Cuban Diplomatic availed the opportunity to offer updated information on the effects of the Blockade and the international campaign in favor of the release of the five Heroes, political prisoners in the United States.
(Cubaminrex - Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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The Minister of Agriculture of Saint Lucia receives the Cuban Ambassador
Friday, December 21, 2012
SAINT LUCIA, December 21st, 2012: Parliamentarian and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Production and Rural Development of Saint Lucia, Hon. Moses Jn. Baptiste received the Cuban Ambassador on the island, Lydia González Navarro at the offices of that Ministry.
During the meeting, in which topics of common interest were exchanged and discussed, the Cuban Ambassador took advantage of the occasion to show her appreciation for the special support offered by the Minister for the Celebration of Cuba – CARICOM Day, during which he had the chance to show his artistic talents.
The meeting was appropriate to express once again the mutual appreciation for the state of bilateral cooperation and relations between both countries.
(Cubaminrex - Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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The Embassy of Cuba participates in traditional “Festival of Lights” in Saint Lucia
Thursday, December 13, 2012
SAINT LUCIA, December 13th, 2012: On the eve of National Day, the traditional Festival of Lights took place on the night of December 12th, dedicated to celebrating the bringing together of two cultures, the native Saint Lucian culture and the European. The celebration became a cultural and religious tradition, its date due to the day Christopher Columbus arrived on this land in 1502, on his fourth journey to the Caribbean, according to what’s stated in some versions of the story.
The event was presided over by the Governor General of the island, Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy and counted on the presence of the Interim Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, as well as other members of the Cabinet. The Cuban Embassy was invited to the occasion as part of the Diplomatic Corps accredited on the island.
Besides a colorful cultural show, a display of the people’s creativity in lights and lanterns could have been enjoyed.
The island got its name from the Saint’s day on which Columbus arrived.
(Cubaminrex - Embacuba Santa Lucía)
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STATEMENT BY CUBAN AMBASSADRESS IN RECOGNITION OF CUBA-CARICOM DAY ON DECEMBER 8TH, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
PRESS RELEASE:
Although Cuba’s relations with the Caribbean countries stemmed from before colonial time, as a result of the permanent migrations between our populations, was during the colonial time; at the beginning of the XX Century, when these relations were intensified because Caribbean nationals were sent to Cuba in order to work in the Sugar Cane Industry.
Nevertheless, even when our population is coming from the same roots and this long history is there, the real integration started some years later, when the four Caribbean independent countries in 1972 decided to establish Diplomatic Relations with Cuba defying the isolation policy imposed by the U.S. on Cuba.
This Saturday, December 8th will mark the 40th Anniversary of a decision taken by those CARICOM Countries and Cuba-CARICOM Day at the same time.
Forty years has an especially symbolic value in our human world. It marks the maturity in decision-making after accumulated experience; it marks a walk with road map, with less of a need for tests and improvisations.
Our diplomatic relations, as a good reflection of the human beings they represent, are also much more mature at 40. Our diplomatic relations after forty years is stronger and more consolidated. Those relations have been established on the principles of our identities which have proven to be solid and lasting.
Since then, we, the CARICOM countries and Cuba have been building an especial relationship, giving way to rich bilateral programs in Health care, Education, Sports, Culture, Agriculture among others, based on integration and mutual support, for instance, in this moment 1574 Cubans are working in different areas at the Caribbean Countries, as result of bilateral and multilateral agreements, and 2589 Caribbean’s sons are studying in Cuba, just now.
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