medrano neighborhood

Afternoon members of the media, colleagues and Barbadians at home and abroad. Barbados, the countdown to 60 and five is on. And we have something incredibly special in store. Our entire team is excited. The ideas have been flowing, preparations taking shape, and today we want to share that excitement with you. As we all know, on 30th of November, we will mark 60 years of independence and 5 years as a republic. That is a moment to savor. Some Barbadians will remember the first raising our flag in…

To the families of all who have lost loved ones,To members of the community,Friends,Fellow South Africans,I greet you today with a heavy heart. I regret that, due to ill health, I cannot be with you in person today. But I have asked that my message be delivered at this memorial so that every family grieving a loved one in these terrible circumstances may know that they do not grieve alone.All the families, all the friends and all the communities who have lost loved ones know that the nation stan…

We are grateful to everyone who has shared a kind message about my dad, particularly the leaders of the other parties. My family and I have been helped though this difficult time by people’s warmth and compassion. It means a great deal to us and we wanted to say thank you.

I didn't come to Chocó to make another announcement. This is a government of results. I came to deliver concrete facts. Dear Governor, just a few weeks ago the earthquake struck our country with brutal force and Chocó was one of the most affected departments. It demolished homes, destroyed dreams, and left thousands of families wondering how they were going to start over . From the very beginning, I told all those affected that they were not alone, that they had a president, and I believe I a…

Now a seat. Good morning to everyone. We extend a warm welcome to the Medrano neighborhood in Quipdócho, where the President of the Republic, Dr. Abelardo de la Espriella, arrives accompanied by the government team, reaffirming his commitment to lead the process of care and reconstruction of the department after the earthquake that struck the country on August 10th. We greet the people who are following this broadcast through the website of the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia and its soc…