Horse-drawn carriages drivers begin to suffer from travel restrictions
HAVANA, July 14 It is a low season for tourism in the historic center of the capital of Cuba.
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Cuba takes first step in railways upgrade with Chinese, Russian help
HAVANA, July 14th (Reuters) Cuba’s first new train passenger cars in more than four decades set off on their maiden…
The La Herradura Uno wind farm north of Las Tunas advances
HAVANA, July 12th Three of the 34 bases to place the wind turbines of the La Herradura-1 wind farm, in the north of Las Tunas,…
Cuba’s aging rockers finally earn their due
HAVANA, July 12th (AFP) For decades, their songs were banned, and even called the “music of the enemy.” But Cuba’s rockers have finally found their place in a nation where salsa, rumba, and reggaeton usually reign.
Cuba’s tourism dropps 8.5% due to Trump travel restrictions
HAVANA, July 11 (Reuters) Tourism to Cuba will likely drop 8.5% this year in the wake of tighter U.S. restrictions on travel to the Caribbean island,…
NEW TRAINS HERALD RAIL REVOLUTION FOR CUBA
HAVANA, July 11th “There are no timetables, only rumors.” Charles Nicholl’s assessment of Latin American travel happens to describe the railways of Colombia, but it sums up trains in Bolivia, Panama and all stations to Havana Central equally well.
Habanos S.A. Launch New Cigar in Switzerland
HAVANA, Jul 11th (PL) Habanos S.A. has notified in Havana Wednesday a special presentation for Switzerland on July 12 of the new brand of Punch, Short de Punch.
Societe Generale sued for $792 million by heirs of Cuban bank
HAVANA, July 10th (Reuters) The family of the former owners of a Cuban bank seized by Fidel Castro’s government nearly six decades ago sued Societe Generale (SOGN.PA)…
MGM Muthu Will Open Its Fourth Hotel in Cuba
Havana, Jul 10th (PL) With the opening in late 2019 of the Rainbow Muthu Cayo Guillermo Hotel, the Singapore-based MGM Muthu Chain will have its fourth hotel in Cuba and will reaffirm its commitment to tourism in the island.
Rethinking Cuba & “Cubanidad” at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
HAVANA, July 10th As its contribution to the XIII Bienal de La Habana—and as a preview of the city’s 500th-anniversary celebration this fall—in April the…
Cuban couple married underwater
HAVANA, July 10th A Cuban couple came up with an unusual idea for a destination wedding. Underwater off the coast of Havana.
Swiss Conductor Invited to Concert of the National Symphony of Cuba
HAVANA, Jul 9th (PL) The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba will offer a concert next Sunday in this capital, in which it will have as guest the recognized Swiss conductor Emmanuel Siffert, announced this Tuesday the institution.
Cuba aims for 4G coverage in provincial capitals this year
HAVANA, July 8th Cuban state telco Etecsa aims to have 4G mobile service coverage in all of the country’s 15 provincial capitals by year-end, said president Mayra Arevich. In March, Etecsa started testing 4G in the northern district of capital Havana, just a few months after it commercially deployed 3G. “3G is now available in Havana and the municipal […]
Copelia,the curious history of Cuba’s ice cream obsession
HAVANA, July 8th Havana beautiful, decaying, perfumed by diesel fumes and sweet sea air—is a challenging place for an outsider to come to grips with, even after repeated visits:
Films from 26 Countries Compete in Cuba’s Festival of Gibara
HAVANA, July 7th (PL) Over 70 works from 26 countries are competing for the Lucia awards the jury of the 15th International Film Festival of Gibara will grant at the end of the event in Villa Blanca until July 13.
Millionaire antivirus guru John McAfee launches US presidential run from yacht in Havana
HAVANA, July 6th (AFP) After making a fortune with his early antivirus software, then caught up in murder and drug cases in Belize, US millionaire John McAfee has added a new chapter to his tumultuous life story.
Cuba Has a New Law that Punishes Hosting Websites on Foreign Servers
HAVANA, July 5th If a Cuban citizen residing in the country decides to start a blog on WordPress, Medium or any other free Internet service, he/she could be fined up to 1,000 pesos (CUP), around 40 USD.
Cuba Publish Tourism Ads in Major Chinese Cities
HAVANA, July 5th Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism has bought ads plastered across buses in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou encouraging Chinese tourists to visit Cuba,…
Cuba on a greener path with new 10MW solar power plant
HAVANA, July 5th (Xinhua) — Cuba opened four solar parks capable of powering some 7,000 households across the nation on Thursday as another step towards a future of sustainable energy.
Caribbean Airlines to offer direct flights between Kingston and Havana
HAVANA, July 4th Caribbean Airlines will begin direct flights between Kingston to Havana, Cuba in a few months’ time.
‘Guava Island’ Behind the Scenes
HAVANA, July 4th When Donald Glover announced back in April that he was releasing an hour-long music video starring Rihanna and Letitia Wright (and himself, of course), the internet pretty much lost its mind.
US sanctions Cuban state-run oil company over Venezuela
HAVANA, July 4th (AFP) The United States on Wednesday sanctioned Cuba’s state-run oil firm, Cubametales, over continued importation from Venezuela amid an American embargo meant to undermine the Caracas regime.
Cuba Opens 39th International Caribbean Festival
Santiago de Cuba, Jul 4 (PL) With a strong folkloric show, the 39th International Caribbean Festival began the eve at the Heredia Theater in Santiago de Cuba, which will be run until July 9, dedicated to the Uruguayan culture.
Brazil’s ban on Cuban cigars leaves left wingers fuming
HAVANA, July 3dt The Cuban government has accused Brazil’s far-right president of depriving Brazilian smokers of “the best Habano cigars in the world” as part of a “servile and perverse” us-backed campaign against Cuba.
Cuba studying cryptocurrency as part of economic crisis measures
HAVANA, July 3rd (Reuters) Cuba’s government said on Tuesday it was studying the potential use of cryptocurrency as part of a series of measures to boost its economy amid a deepening crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.
Cleaning Beaches as Part of the 15th Gibara Film Festival
HAVANA, July 1st (IPS) The systematization and rise of eco-friendly projects will be one of the most important aspects of the 15th edition of the Gibara Film Festival,… which will run from July 7th until July 13th, in this coastal city in Cuba’s Holguin province. Alongside the environmentalist Antonio Nunez Jimenez Foundation and the Audiovisual […]
CUBAN AVIATION BUYS TWO NEW ATR 72-600
HAVANA, July 1th The airline Cubana de Aviación, has acquired two new ATR 72-600 model aircraft in an attempt to modernize its scarce and old fleet.
CONBAC: HAVANA’S CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEKEND
HAVANA, July 1 From July 4 to July 6 Havana will host a ConBAC Havana’s Craft Cocktail Weekend for three days will put the city around the art of the canteen.
La Reyna y La Real shows female rappers and rhyming are on the rise in Cuba
HAVANA, June 30th During the decade of the 1980s, Hip Hop landed in Cuba. It was frowned upon by the general public and the government, who viewed it as a cultural invasion from the United States.
Water Collection and other Innovations on a Small Havana Farm
HAVANA, June 30th IPS Cuba Located on the capital’s outskirts, the plot is innovating with recycled materials to make the most of the water which used to be wasted.