Cuba–Jamaica relations
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Cuba-Jamaica relations refers to the
History
In 1972, Cuba and Jamaica established formal diplomatic relations.
In 1977, Fidel Castro visited Jamaica, marking the first time a Cuban leader had visited Jamaica. In 1997, Fidel visited Jamaica again to attend the funeral of Michael Manley.
Prime Minister
Aid
Cuba has built several schools in Jamaica such as José Martí Technical High School and the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport and The Fidel Castro Campus of the Anchovy High School in Montpelier, St. James, was opened in 2015.
Cuba has also treated hundreds of Jamaicans for various eye diseases free of charge.[3]
In 2020, Jamaican Senate president Tom Tavares-Finson praised Cuba for providing over 30,000 Jamaicans with free eye care and providing over 500 teachers to teach across Jamaica as while as providing scholarships to Jamaicans to study in Cuban universities.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Cuban embassy in Kingston". embassypages.com. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Embassy of Jamaica in Havana". embassypages.com. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Linton, Latonya (7 December 2016). "Jamaica and Cuba pledge to deepen ties". jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ Reckord, Hartman E (3 February 2020). "Senate President Highlights Friendship Between Jamaica And Cuba". jis.gov.jm.