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Young orchestra musicians bridge US-Cuba divide

HAVANA, May 25th (AFP) Baton in hand, conductor James Ross mixes English and Spanish to set the rhythm for his orchestra of young Cuban and American musicians playing in a convivial atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the diplomatic tensions between their countries.

25/05/2019/by Havana Live

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THE CHICKEN IS THE ANIMAL WITH THE LONGEST TAIL IN CUBA

HAVANA, May 24 (EFE) "Do you know which animal has the longest tail in Cuba? There you have the answer: look at the tail of the chicken. " The valet parking at the TRD 84 and 7th supermarkets in Havana points to the group of about thirty people…

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Cuba to see increased aviation connectivity despite U.S. sanctions

HAVANA, May 23th (Xinhua) Cuba expects to see the triple number of passengers currently traveling to the island through its international airports in the next 20 years, despite recent sanctions by the U.S. government, said local transport…

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Cuba tries to revive its once-great railway network

HAVANA, May 23th (AP) Cuba's railway system is undergoing a major overhaul, with the government pushing a program to revamp the decrepit and aging network with new cars and locomotives in the hope of restoring a rail service that was once…

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Investigators find Cuba isn't linked to cocaine cargo in Panama

HAVANA, May 22th After Panamanian authorities found cocaine in a ship coming from Cuba on Sunday, Cuban authorities joined the investigation and released a statement on Wednesday saying the container was likely tampered with at the Panamian…

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Cuba’s Self-Employed Demand Legal Advice and Support

HAVANA, May 22th (El Toque) Cuba’s self-employed are dissatisfied with many things including the lack of legal protection they have and the treatment they receive from certain officials who interpret regulations at their own discretion, making…

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Business Fair Shows Diversity of Cuban Entrepreneurism

HAVANA, May 21th (IPS) Ready-made crafts, body art studios, bars, marketing and design services, event planning and I.T. solutions etc., all revealed the diversity of this Caribbean country’s private sector, at a fair held in the Cuban capital. Some…

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Cuba cruise tourism grew nearly 30% in 2018

HAVANA, May 20th A total of 17 cruise lines brought about 800,000 passengers to Cuba last year, according to Cuba tourism ministry numbers published by the U.S. Cuba Trade and Economic Council. That's a 29% increase over the 619,000 who arrived…

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Canada closes a door on Cuban culture

HAVANA, May 19th Good bye, Cuba. The Canadian government suspended visa-processing services at its embassy in Havana. No more visiting Cubans to Canada — unless they can get themselves to another country with a functioning embassy. No…

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Cuba promotes use of renewable energies with ambitious development plan

HAVANA, May 17 Cuba has implemented an ambitious plan to develop renewable energy sources until 2030, which allowed the island to save almost 33,000 tons of fuel last year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. With the aim of transforming…

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Festival of the Arts in Aguacate, Cuba (May 25-26)

HAVANA,May 18th (Press release) The 2nd edition of the Aguacate, Mayabeque, Cuba, Festival of the Arts is set take place on Saturday and Sunday May 25-26 with activities for people of all ages. The opening gala of the Festival is scheduled…

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Cuba says Boeing 737 plane crash last year due to crew errors

HAVANA , May 16th (Reuters) - Cuba's Institute of Civil Aeronautics said on Thursday an investigation into the crash a year ago of a Boeing 737 in Havana that killed all but one of the 113 people aboard suggests the most probable cause was errors…

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Canadas Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Cuba

HAVANA, May 16th The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will conduct a working visit to Cuba on May 16, 2019. Minister Freeland will meet with her Cuban counterpart Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez…

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Cuban Ambassador Concludes Visit to the Principality of Monaco

HAVANA, May 16 (PL) Cuba''s ambassador to Monaco, Elio Rodríguez, concluded his visit to the Principality on Wednesday, during which he completed an extensive work program. According to diplomatic sources, the agenda included meetings…

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Cuban sugar harvest set to disappoint, adding to economic woes

HAVANA, May 15 (Reuters) - The Cuban sugar harvest will weigh in at no more than 1.3 million metric tons this year, according to Reuters estimates, in the latest bad news for the struggling economy and well below the government's forecast. The…

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New Port Terminal Begins Operations in Santiago de Cuba

Havana, May 14 (PL) The multipurpose terminal at the port of Santiago de Cuba, east of the island, began operations as part of the country''s efforts to develop the sector. This pier, executed in three years by Chinese and Cuban specialists,…

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HAVANA-HOLGUÍN TRAINS WILL HAVE "FIRST CLASS" WAGONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND TELEVISION

HAVANA, May 14th The rail connection for passengers between the Cuban cities of Havana and Holguin (east), which has been paralyzed since 2006, will be restored in the second half of this year, as part of a recovery program for the deteriorated…

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Young orchestra musicians bridge US-Cuba divide

THE CHICKEN IS THE ANIMAL WITH THE LONGEST TAIL IN CUBA

Cuba to see increased aviation connectivity despite U.S. sanctions

Cuba tries to revive its once-great railway network

Investigators find Cuba isn't linked to cocaine cargo in Panama

Cuba’s Self-Employed Demand Legal Advice and Support

Business Fair Shows Diversity of Cuban Entrepreneurism

Cuba cruise tourism grew nearly 30% in 2018

Canada closes a door on Cuban culture

Cuba promotes use of renewable energies with ambitious development plan

Festival of the Arts in Aguacate, Cuba (May 25-26)

Cuba says Boeing 737 plane crash last year due to crew errors

Canadas Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Cuba

Cuban Ambassador Concludes Visit to the Principality of Monaco

Cuban sugar harvest set to disappoint, adding to economic woes

New Port Terminal Begins Operations in Santiago de Cuba

HAVANA-HOLGUÍN TRAINS WILL HAVE "FIRST CLASS" WAGONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND TELEVISION

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