Antigua and Barbuda has committed US$200,000 in humanitarian assistance to Cuba as part of a regional response to ongoing challenges facing the island.
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the contribution forms part of a broader CARICOM-led effort to support Cuba, with coordination involving regional partners and international support.
“The government has earmarked initially $200,000 United States dollars towards the humanitarian effort there in the Republic of Cuba,” Merchant said during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing.
Officials said the assistance reflects regional solidarity as Caribbean governments respond to economic and supply difficulties affecting Cuba.
The contribution comes as Antigua and Barbuda continues to engage with regional partners on coordinated responses to the situation, particularly as it impacts citizens studying and working on the island.
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Ironies of life.
Just like the many pledges we have received but never materialize, are the Cuban people going to wait for this aid forever? is there is plan to get aid to them without the USA blocking it. Who except the Russian or Chinese or the Mexicans is so brave to take aid to the Cuban people in their time of need. They stood by us in our time of need. Everyone can remember them restoring electricity for us after hurricane Luis. And they have assisted us in many other projects. Even our road projects and our Pot Works Dam restoration efforts. In times such as these you know who your friends really are.
How about HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE to the CLICO/BAICO policyholders in Antigua, LIAT(1974) LTD workers severance, unpaid obligations to TEACHERS, CONTRACTORS ,LANDLORDS, VENDORS also GLOBAL BANK OF COMMERCE LTD depositors their money who are suffering unable to meet their daily needs. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. The above issues should be decided at the GENERAL ELECTIONS.