A special awards and recognition ceremony, hosted by the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Alumni Association, was held on the evening of Saturday, October 29, 2022, for students of St. Kitts and Nevis who recently completed their studies and graduated from various universities in the Republic of Cuba.
The 17th annual Cuban Graduation Ceremony, held at the CUNA Conference Center, recognized eighteen (18) nationals who graduated in several professional fields, namely, medicine, health technology and linguistics. This adds to the already impressive cadre of professionals educated and trained in Cuba.
The important ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration, Honourable Troy Liburd; Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency David Rivero Perez and his wife; members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Alumni Association; representatives from the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuba Friendship Association, Cubans living in St. Kitts and Nevis and past Cuban graduates.
