Tropical storm Philippe approaches CubaHAVANA, Oct. 28th  Tropical Storm Philippe has developed near Havana and it is expected to contribute heavy rain in western Cuba  this weekend .

Data from an Air Force Reserve Reconnaissance aircraft found that this system had formed into a tropical storm Saturday afternoon.

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The Government announces audit to 361 companies and state unitsHAVANA, Oct. 28 (EFE) The behavior of 361 companies, units, budgeted centers and state commercial establishments of Cuba will be evaluated during the XII Read more

Self-employment in Cuba grew ten percent in one yearHAVANA, Oct. 27th (Acn)  The number of self-employed workers has grown ten percent in Cuba, which shows its viability as a source of employment, production of goods Read more

Tropical storm warnings issued for western Cuba and BahamasAt 5 p.m.,  what is potentially tropical cyclone 18 was about 415 miles from Havana, Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour.

HAVANA, Oct. 27th National hurricane center issued Tropical storm warnings  for Western Cuba and the northwestern Bahamas.

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HAVANA, Oct. 27th (Quartz) The US pulled the bulk of its diplomats from Cuba in September, blaming attacks on its staff that caused hearing loss and concussions.

Cuba has denied any involvement, and now it is offering a counter- Read more

U.S. appoints new top official at Havana embassy HAVANA (Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday it had designated career diplomat Lawrence Gumbiner as the new chief of its Cuba embassy that has been at the center of a diplomatic crisis due to allegations of mysterious Read more

Cuba’s National Ballet school is more than a school

HAVANA, Oct 26th (HT) Carlos Acosta was the star of the Royal Ballet and the first black man to play the “Prince” at the famous British dance company.

He was the son of a truck driver and he used to live in a very poor neighborhood Read more

 Marina Hemingway Promotes Attractive Nautical Offers

HAVANA, Oct. 26 (ACN) In the face of the coming tourist season in Cuba, Marina Hemingway promotes a wide portfolio of attractive nautical offerings, including dives, fishing and walks along the coastline of Havana.

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Clandestina, First Cuban Clothing Brand to Sell Online HAVANA, Oct 26th (BUSINESS WIRE)  In a country where internet is scarce and supplies are hard to come by, a group of entrepreneurs has defied all odds and become the first Cuban team to take their brand online. Read more

 Cuba has been holding trials to implement online commerce services for the first time in the country, an official source said on Wednesday.HAVANA, Oct. 25   Cuba has been holding trials to implement online commerce services for the first time in the country, an official source said on Wednesday.

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 Havana is “the capital of all Cubans”

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HAVANA, Oct. 25th (HT) A well-known saying clarifies that Havana is “the capital of all Cubans.” This means that it is the capital for residents in the city, those in the country and even those abroad.

In the provinces, Havana is idealized. “The best things are there”, “the most Read more

Cuban investigators say U.S. sonic attack allegations 'science fiction'

Cuban Interior Ministry’s Colonel Ramiro Ramirez, who leads a team investigating U.S. complaints of “attacks” on diplomats in Havana, speaks during an interview at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba, October 22, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

HAVANA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Cuban officials investigating U.S. complaints of attacks on diplomats in Havana said talk of acoustic strikes was “science fiction” and they accused Washington of “slander” while refusing to cooperate fully Read more

HAVANA, Oct. 25 At the head of a tube with “Havana”, Camila Cabello unveils her highly anticipated video shot in Cuba.

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Jardines del Rey international airport has resumed operationsHAVANA, Oct. 24th (HT) For those tourists planning to visit Cuba’s famed Cayo Coco’s resorts this fall/winter high season, there is some good news just out from Prensa Latina.

The Jardines del Rey international airport has resumed operations after repairs were made in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which passed through the northern coast of Cuba in early September,

Located on Cayo Coco, on the northern coast of the central Cuban province of Ciego de Avila, Irma’s strong winds caused the terminal to lose part of its roof and destroyed metal and woodwork, among other damage.

The destruction at the airport from hurricane Irma. Photo: granma.cu
In the 2016-2017 high season the airport of Cayo Coco received up to 60 flights per week.

In the tourist resort area of Jardines del Rey the Piedraplén (road on the sea) Turiguanó-Cayo Coco, which joins the recreational center with land, was also damaged but was quickly restored.

Work continues on Cayo Coco to ready the hotels for the upcoming tourist season that will take place in Cuba from November to April 2018, noted Prensa Latina.Jardines del Rey international airport has resumed operations

HAVANA, 24 oct. A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Katko to examine Cuba’s aviation security is a step closer to becoming law.

The House of Representatives passed the Read more

A dancer uses an internet hotspot from inside a bus before performing at the Carnival of Havana, Cuba, August 19, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

HAVANA , Oct 23th (Reuters)  At dusk, when the worst of the Caribbean heat has subsided, parks around Cuba fill with families video chatting with loved ones abroad or scrolling through social media, their animated faces lit by telephone Read more

Graffiti set design adds punch to Cuba theater festival

Theatre director Nelda Castillo speaks to actors (not pictured) after the play “¡Guan melón!, ¡tu melón!” beside a paint of Cuban street artist Yulier Rodriguez in a theatre in Havana, Cuba, October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

HAVANA, Oct. 23th  (Reuters) – A play parodying the lengths some Cubans will go to in order to earn a few tourist dollars set against the backdrop of socially critical graffiti is adding punch to Havana’s annual theater festival.

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Cuban Wushu school celebrates 22nd anniversary with martial arts displaHAVANA, Oct. 22th (xinhua) The Cuban School of Wushu and Qigong celebrated its 22nd anniversary on Sunday in a popular square in Havana with a massive demonstration of Chinese martial arts.

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The Commission of the European Union donates to Cuba 700 thousand euros to the victims of IrmaHAVANA, Oct. 22 The European Union Commission for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid has allocated an amount of 700,000 euros to the United Nations Development Read more

HAVANA, Oct 21 (ACN)  Havana the most anticipated port for  Peace Boat travelers, said today in this capital Yosuke Tanaka, representative of the Japanese project that promotes sustainable development and respect for the Read more

Cienfuegos,Cubas new tourism pearl HAVANA,Oct. 21  With a growing number of visitors, the city of Cienfuegos located about 250 km southeast of Havana has become a new pearl of tourism in Cuba.

The only city in Latin America originally built by the French sits on the edge of a wide harbor frequented by cruise ships and yachts Read more

Havana unveils Jose Marti statue, a gift from Trump's hometown

HAVANA, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Cuba unveiled a replica of a New York statue of independence hero Jose Marti on Friday, putting a gift from the hometown of U.S. President Donald Trump on public display at a time of heightened Read more

Havana Fair to Host Exhibitors from More than 60 CountriesHAVANA, Oct 20th (PL) About 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will participate in the 35th International Fair of Havana FIHAV 2017, to take place in this capital from Read more

End October begins the 9th edition of the Cuba Golf Grand Tournament Varadero HAVANA, Oct 20th (PL) The Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) and the Extra-Hotel Company Palmares S.A. convened today to the celebration at the end of October the Cuba Golf Grand Read more

 Germany software company sign agreement with CubaHAVANA, Oct 19 (PL) Companies from Cuba and Germany dedicated to software development have signed a memorandum of understanding for professional exchange, as part of Cibersociedad 2017, a meeting that takes place Read more

 Last March, Major Lazer performed a massive, historic concert at the U.S. Embassy in Havana HAVANA, Oct. 19th of such a politically and economically fraught endeavor for a new concert documentary, Give Me Future, which will be released on November 17 via Apple Music.

The movie will be also be accompanied by a Read more

 What Cuba Loses Because of its Incompetent Farm BureaucracyHAVANA, Oct. 19th (HT)  How much does Cuba lose each year because of the inefficiency of its agricultural bureaucracy? Let’s take a look at some of the hard figures.

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Cuba promotes organic coffee productionHAVANA, Oct. 19th  (Xinhua)  A large number of farmers are now engaged in planting organic coffee in Guamuhaya mountains in the central Cuban province of Cienfuegos, 250 km southeast of the capital city of Havana.

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Belarus, Cuba in talks on new credit line HAVANA, Oct 19th 19 October (BelTA)  Belarus and Cuba are negotiating a new credit line for Cuba on the acquisition of Belarusian goods, outgoing Cuban Ambassador to Belarus Gerardo Suarez Alvarez told the media on 19 October.

According to the diplomat, one of Read more

Cash-strapped Cuba makes debt payment to major creditorsHAVANA, Oct 18 (Reuters)   Cuba paid the second installment on a renegotiated $2.6 billion in debt to 14 wealthy creditor nations this week, diplomats from a number of the countries said, as some creditors prepare to swap Read more