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Photo Flashback: Cuban President Fidel Castro in Jamaica 1998

Published:Friday | August 2, 2024 | 8:41 AM
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President Castro is presented with a gift by a student in Montego Bay.
A man plants some miniature flags in preparation for President Castro's arrival in Half-Way-Tree on Thursday evening, July 30, 1998.
President Fidel Castro laying a wreath at the grave of Michael Manley at Heroes Circle, Kingston. The inscription on the wreath read, "To my unforgettable friend."
Cuban President Fidel Castro (second left) greets Senate President, Mrs. Syringa Marshall-Burnett, at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday, July 29, 1998. Also pictured (from left) are an interpreter, State Ministers; Dean Peart, Dr. Fenton Ferguson and Horace Dailey: JLP General Secretary, Edmund Bartlett and House Speaker Mrs. Violet Neilson.
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In 1998, Cuban President Fidel Castro visited Jamaica, marking a significant moment in Caribbean diplomacy. During his visit, Castro and Jamaican leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of economic cooperation and regional solidarity. The visit was marked by public appearances, including speeches emphasising the shared history and future aspirations of both nations, as well as discussions on resisting external pressures and fostering unity among Caribbean countries.