Monthly Archives: October 2015
To March or Not to March… that is the Question / 14ymedio, Miriam Celaya Posted on October 30, 2015
14ymedio, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 28 October 2015 — The latest cyber-skirmish unleashed around statements made by Eliécer Ávila, leader of the… Continue reading
The GAE, a Lie Transformed into Reality / Juan Juan Almeida Posted on October 29, 2015
Juan Juan Almeida, 26 October 2015 — Before the Special Period, the financial capacity of the country had already been reduced to a minimum,… Continue reading
Monetary Unification in Cuba, an Unresolved Issue / Jeovany Jimenez Vega Posted on October 29, 2015
Jeovany Jimenez Vega, 26 October 2015 — Without a doubt the most complex challenge Raúl Castro’s regime has in the short-term is monetary unification.… Continue reading
Reimbursement is Important / Fernando Damaso Posted on October 30, 2015
Fernando Dámaso, 23 October 2015 — In Cuba, unlike other countries, public services are totally centralized by the State through its different companies: electricity, gas, telephone, water and sewer,… Continue reading
The Remake / Fernando Damaso Posted on October 29, 2015
Fernando Damaso, 28 October 2015 — The Cuban authorities applaud the “victory” obtained in the vote for the lifting of the blockade-embargo at the United Nations. It’s actually their twenty-fourth… Continue reading
How Cuba’s Mariel Boatlift Divided and United One Family Lisette Poole Oct. 30, 2015 On the 35th anniversary of the boatlift’s conclusion, a Cuban-American photographer reflects
In 1980, Juan Cordero slipped into his 9-year-old daughter’s room to kiss her goodbye… Continue reading
New exodus of Cubans headed to the U.S. is underway across the Americas
Hundreds of Cubans are crossing the river that separates Guatemala and Mexico on their journey to the U.S.-Mexico border Most travel in groups and pay thousands to… Continue reading
Stolen boats turning up in Cuba, Mexico By: Kimberly Kuizon, FOX 13 News UPDATED:OCT 30 2015 05:02PM EDT
LONGBOAT KEY (FOX 13) – Something big was missing from the backyard of Nancy Guernsey’s in-laws: Their 30-foot boat was gone.What do… Continue reading
Fort Myers-to-Havana, Cuba, nonstop launches Monday LAURA RUANE, LRUANE@NEWS-PRESS.COM 2:49 p.m. EDT October 30, 2015
On Monday, Southwest Florida International writes a new chapter in its air service history.
The airport’s first non-stop airline flight to Cuba departs at 2:15… Continue reading
Cash-strapped Cuba pursues oil-drilling pacts Mayabeque province known as epicenter of energy search Author: Andrea Torres, Local10.com Reporter, atorres@local10.com Published On: Oct 30 2015 09:35:01 AM EDT Updated On: Oct 30 2015 09:56:49 AM EDT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAYABEQUE, Cuba… Continue reading
Research shows Cuba’s Internet issues October 31, 2015 by Amanda Morris
In December 2014, President Barack Obama made history by reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba, which included loosening its economic embargoes. Two months later, American companies like Netflix and Airbnb… Continue reading
Milk from the state: Relying on Cuba’s ration book 30 October 2015 Last updated at 23:01 GMT
Earlier this week, the UN passed a vote overwhelmingly rejecting the US embargo of Cuba. Now that the US has gone about normalising… Continue reading
Grimaldi Group bound for Cuba OCTOBER 30TH, 2015 NICOLA CAPUZZO
Central America, and specifically the island of Cuba, will probably become the next important step for the Grimaldi Group’s business development process. The ceo of the Naples-based shipping company, Manuel… Continue reading
The Used Clothing Business in Cuba October 29, 2015 By Fernando Ravsberg
HAVANA TIMES — A Cuban company manager tells me that the government spends US $5 million in used clothing every year, purchasing the highest-quality products sold around the… Continue reading
Cuba a Potential Market for North Dakota Wheat By KX News Today at 3:45 a.m.
Not long ago– an American stepping on to Cuban soil was unheard of.
Now– future trade opportunities are being discussed. North Dakota Grain Growers Association… Continue reading
Cuba Still America’s Champion, for Censoring Speech Online Worldwide Freedom on the Internet Takes a Dive for Five Years Straight BELÉN MARTY OCTOBER 28, 2015 AT 3:58 PM
EspañolCuba is the clear top dog in the Americas for preventing access… Continue reading
China-Cuba trade rises 57% in first three quarters (Xinhua) Updated: 2015-10-30 13:27
HAVANA – Trade between China and Cuba reached $1.596 billion between January and September in 2015, up 57 percent year-on-year, the Chinese embassy in Havana announced Thursday.
The… Continue reading
Cuba’s new shark conservation could help Florida sealife William E. GibsonContact Reporter Washington Bureau
Cuba will restrict shark fishing for the first time.
— Sharks, the depleted top predator of the seas, will have a better chance to survive and… Continue reading
