Authorities to ask Cubans to have more sex to increase birth rates
HAVANA, Dec. 30th “The formula is simple: Cuba needs more children, and the only way more children can be born is for Cubans to have more sexual intercourse,”
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Eusebio, how did you do it?
HAVANA, Dec. 29th (by Rui Ferreira) It was 1979. Eusebio Leal was leaning on the southeast wall of the Palace of the Captains General in Old Havana, looking up at the sky.
HAVANA RESTAURANT GUIDE FOR CIGAR LOVERS’
HAVANA, Dec. 29th To make the most of your pleasure time, follow a few of my tips: • Good Cuban ingredients are fresh, seasonal and often unavailable!
Manuel Marrero makes his debut as Cuban Prime Minister
HAVANA, Dec. 29th Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero made his debut in his position at the first meeting of the new Council of Ministers held this week at the call of President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The first bioelectric power plant in Cuba works at the beginning of 2020
HAVANA, Dec 27 The Cuban government expects the first bioelectric plant that is built in the country with foreign investment to start operating in early 2020.
Havana animal lovers stage silent march over murdered dog
HAVANA, Dec. 27th A group of Cuban activists for animal rights staged a silent march this Wednesday protesting the violent death of a dog in the Havana municipality of Guanabacoa.
More than 40 dollars stores will operate in Cuba by the end of the year
HAVANA, Dec. 27th So far, more than 10,000 debit cards linked to bank accounts in dollars and other international currencies have been issued to make purchases in the new establishments.
‘Fat Ladies’ sculpture series travels to Havana
HAVANA, Dec. 26th A Chinese sculpture art exhibition was held in Havana, the capital of Cuba, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city.
In Cuba, two currencies that will soon be just one
HAVANA, 24 Dec. (AFP) Cuba is preparing to unify the two currencies circulating on the island: the CUP, the Cuban peso, and the CUC or convertible peso.
Charles and Camilla go topless for 2019 Christmas Card
HAVANA, Dec. 23th Britain’s Prince Charles has chosen a photo taken on his historic trip to Cuba for his Christmas card.
Cuba names prime minister in move to lighten presidential load
HAVANA, Dec. 23th (Reuters) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday named tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz as the country’s first prime minister in decades,
Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz prime minister
HAVANA, Dec. 23th (CNN) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday named Manuel Marrero Cruz as the country’s prime minister, a nonexistent role within Cuban politics for more than four decades. Marrero served as Cuba’s tourism minister for almost 16 years and was named prime minister for a five-year term, according to Cuba’s state news agency, ACN. […]
Cuba readies a demanded draft law for animal protection
HAVANA, Dec. 19th Cuba is preparing a draft law for animal protection that proposes the criminalization of mistreatment,
Hard currency elusive in Havana as monetary reform looms
HAVANA, Dec. 19th (Reuters) – “I’m buying dollars, I’m buying euros,” Roly, 28, whispers furtively to tourists outside a hotel in Havana.
Cuba to name first prime minister in 40 years
HAVANA, Dec. 19th (AFP) Cuba is to resurrect the position of prime minister in a parliamentary session at the end of the week,
Theoretical-practical course for taxpayers begins in Havana
HAVANA, Dec. 17th The course will serve as training for bookkeepers who provide the self-employed with the service of filling out the forms on personal income and other records.
Independent Women’s Groups Say 2019 Year of Progress in Cuba
HAVANA, Dec.17th (AP) For 60 years, Cuba’s government has monopolized virtually every aspect of life on the island, including dozens of state-controlled organizations that serve as official advocates for groups ranging from
Doctors kidnapped in Kenya ‘are well,’ Cuba says
HAVANA, Dec. 17th (AFP) Two Cuban doctors who were kidnapped in Kenya in April and taken to Somalia “are well,”
The 41st Havana Film Festival Closes, Cuba Takes Four Awards
HAVANA , Dec. 16th (HT) The 41st Havana Film Festival just ended after 11 days of continuous showings at around a dozen theaters and special venues in the Cuban capital.
Cuba-US relations backslide five years after landmark thaw
HAVANA, Dec 15th (AFP) Five years ago this week, Washington and Havana surprised the world when they agreed to reopen diplomatic ties severed in 1961,
Fábrica de Arte Cubano nominated to World Travel Awards
HAVANA, Dec. 14th The Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC/ Cuban Art Factory), one of the places most frequented by a sector of Havana’s youth and by foreigners visiting the Cuban capital,
Cuba tests technique for control of Aedes aegypti mosquito
HAVANA, Dec. 14th (EFE) Cuban specialists conducted a test using the sterile insect technique (SIT) to control the population of the Aedes aegypti mosquito,
Viengsay Valdés new head of Cuban ballet pledges renovation
HAVANA, Dec. 13th (AP) The new head of Cuba’s legendary National Ballet says she hopes to renew the institution after the death of long-time director Alicia Alonso
Cuba Tourists Barely Pass 4 Million, in Disappointing Result
HAVANA, Dec. 13th (AP) Cuba’s government announced Thursday that visitor numbers will only reach slightly more than 4 million this year,
Oxen and horses put back to work in Cuba
HAVANA, Dec. 13th (AFP) – A lack of fuel, in large part due to the US blockade, is forcing Cubans to return to horse and ox power for farming, transport, and everyday travel.
U.S. fines insurance companies for violating Cuba embargo
HAVANA, Dec. 11th The Treasury Department said in a press release that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reached separate agreements with the Allianz Global Risks…
Heritage4Cuba supports Cuba to enhance the architectural and cultural heritage of Havana
HAVANA, Dec. 10th Early this year, the “Heritage4Cuba” Architecture Competition was launched to reward the most innovative ideas to reuse historic buildings in Havana.
According to the UN, Cuba ranks 72nd on human development index
HAVANA, Dec 10th Cuba occupies the 72nd position, among 189 countries, in this year’s Human Development Index list,
Aerogaviota now has flights from Camaguey to Kingston
HAVANA,Dec . 8th Cuban airline, Aerogaviota, launched its inaugural weekly flight from Camaguey in the north Caribbean island, to Kingston.
British filmmaker Asif Kapadia presents Diego Maradona in Havana
HAVANA, Dec 7 (PL) Multi-awarding winning British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, in Havana to present his documentary ‘Diego Maradona’