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Grenada’s Independence and High level visit to Havana

Casa de las Americas invites you, at 3 pm today, Tuesday, to the presentation of the book, Maurice Bishop and the Grenada Revolution.

Comments will be given by the author, Kris González, and Luis Suárez Salazar, PhD in Sciences and professor at the Instituto Superior de Relaciones Internacionales, Raúl Roa García.

And also, a high-level delegation of Grenadian Creatives and Cultural Ambassadors will arrive in Cuba over the weekend of February 8th to 9th, at the invitation of the Embassy of Grenada in Cuba. They will participate in activities marking the 51st anniversary of Grenada’s independence. According to His Excellency Glen Benedict Noel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Grenada to Cuba, the delegation visiting Havana includes:

– Edson Mitchell, known as King Ajamu, a nine-time Calypso Monarch of Grenada.

– Eldwyn McQuilkin, known as Black Wizard, a veteran Calypsonian, three-time Calypso Monarch, and renowned international lyricist.

– Randy Isaac, a former Soca and Groovy Monarch.

– Jermaine “Superstar” Simon, the winner of the 2025 Independence Monarch Song Competition.

They will be joined by Ms. Indy Noel, a Grenadian fashion designer, whose work will be featured during a fashion show at the event.

The creatives will be the highlight of the Independence Cocktail Reception and Cultural Extravaganza, scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba.

The visit of this high-level delegation is possible thanks to the support and sponsorship of several Grenadian entities, including the National Lottery Authority (NLA), the Grenville Credit Union, and the National Celebration Committee.

Grenada, the homeland of Maurice Bishop, gained its independence on February 7, 1974, under the leadership of Eric Gairy, who became the first prime minister of Grenada as a sovereign state.

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