Cuba’s Forest Area Increases
HAVANA, May 29 (PL) Cuba closed 2018 with a forest density of 32.23 percent, which confirms the trend of growth in the area covered by forests in the last eight years, it was leaked today.
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EU Threatens U.S. Firms With Asset Seizures Over Any Cuba Claims
HAVANA, May 30th (Bloomberg) The European Union warned U.S. companies they risk having their assets seized if they pursue claims over the bloc’s dealings with Cuba, adding to the friction in transatlantic ties.
Scientific cooperation between US, Cuba declines under Trump
HAVANA, May 29th (AP) The degradation of relations between the US and Cuba under President Donald Trump has begun to cut into scientific and medical cooperation on issues ranging from treatment of infectious diseases to coral reef preservation.
Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi, importation of routers
HAVANA , May 29th (EFE) Cuba announced on Wednesday that it will allow the creation of wired or wireless private data transmission networks, until now banned in the country, and will allow the import of transmission equipment hitherto banned, state media reported.
China Has Forgiven Nearly $10 Billion In Debt , Cuba Accounts For Over Half
HAVANA, May 29th (Forbes) Over the last 18 years, China has written off around $9.8 billion in debt to other countries. Cuba accounts for over half of it.
New Animal Shelter for Stray Dogs in Santa Clara
HAVANA, may 28th IPS Cuba Rescuing dogs who wander the streets, as well as raising awareness about animal care… this is the mission of the “Esperanza de vida y justicia” animal shelter, a non-profit project which opened at the beginning of this year in Santa Clara, 270 kms from Havana.
Climate Change and Cuba’s Coastal Towns
HAVANA, may 28th (HT) By Pilar Montes Surrounded by the sea and the lagoons of the Zaza River, the communities of Tunas de Zaza y El Medano in Sancti Spiritus live under constant danger of flooding.
Preliminary results of fatal crash on the Havana Malecón
HAVANA, may 28th Interior Ministry authorities and the National Road Safety Commission offered the preliminary results of the investigation into the traffic accident that took place at midnight on May 19, along the Havana Malecón, which until now has left five dead and almost 20 injured.
Trump crackdown may have thrown wrench into U.S.-Cuba food trade
HAVANA,May 28th (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s decision to allow lawsuits against foreign entities making use of nationalized Cuban property may affect U.S. food sales to Cuba, according to U.S. suppliers and business sources in Cuba.
Toward a Culture of Animal Protection in Cuba
HAVANA, May 27th by LIZZETT TALAVERA The main veterinarian of the Clinic located in the Quinta de los Molinos ecological park, attached to the Office of the City Historian (OHC), Dr. Leyssan Cepero Fiallo infuses the love he feels for animals to pet owners and colleagues. Under his responsibility various projects for the care of […]
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.
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 who crowd in front of the door […]
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 and air traffic officials on Wednesday.
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 the envy of Latin America.
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 port and not at the Cuban port.
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 them oblige.
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.
Vietnam seeks to enhance cooperation with Cuba
HAVANA, May 21th (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is paying an official visit to Cuba from May 19-21 at the invitation of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 by the crew.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Cuban LGBT activists defy government, hold unprecedented indie pride parade
HAVANA, May 12th (Reuters) – Cuban gay rights activists held an unauthorized independent pride parade in Havana on Saturday despite the government warning against it and calling it subversive, an unprecedented show of civil society in the one-party state.
Cuban LGBT activists plan alternate parade in defiance of government
HAVANA, May 11th (Reuters) – Cuban gay rights activists are planning to hold an unprecedented independent march against homophobia on Saturday despite several reporting they had received warnings not to attend and the government saying it was an attempt at subversion.