Daily Archives: March 21, 2017
“We’ve Been Investigating Ivan Garcia for Five Years” / Iván García
Iván García Quintero, Havana, 19 March 2017 — When the summons arrived for an interview with a police official, the girl’s puzzled family thought it was a mistake.
Let’s… Continue reading
Cuba: To Live As Third Class Citizens / Iván García
Iván García, 17 March 2017 — On a wooden shelf are displayed two bottles of liquid detergent, a dozen packs of Populares cigarettes, a packet of coffee, and, on a… Continue reading
Unlucky Palm Trees / 14ymedio Marcelo Hernandez
14ymedio, Marcelo Hernandez, 17 March 2017 — As part of the restoration work of the National Capitol, seven palms were planted at the beginning of last year on the Paseo del Prado median… Continue reading
Cuba starts offering home internet service, but few are buying Published March 21, 2017 FoxNews.com
After a two-month pilot program, Cubans now can access the internet in the comfort of their own homes — but prices are high and speeds… Continue reading
UN Watch testimony at UNHRC interrupted by Cuba, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Iran, Bangladesh By UN Watch —— Bio and Archives March 21, 2017
GENEVA— Cuba, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Bolivia, UAE, Iran, Bangladesh, and Venezuela today attempted to silence… Continue reading
As further US airlines exit Cuba, what does the future hold for US-Cuba relations? Karen Gilchrist | @_karengilchrist Thursday, 16 Mar 2017 | 9:02 AM ET CNBC.com
U.S. airlines Silver Airways and Frontier Airlines have become the latest to bow… Continue reading
The future of Cuba is capitalism By Nicolas Briscoe | 03/20/2017 7:42pm
The greatest blessing of my life has been my Cuban heritage. The warmth, love and fun that accompany every aspect of Cuban family and culture are incomparable forces… Continue reading
Tourists, private enterprise give Cuba much needed boost Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 11:30 am By David Bordewyk
Running an Italian restaurant plus a small bed and breakfast keeps owner Yucimy on her feet from sunrise to well past sunset.… Continue reading
Cuba Institutes New Amateur Radio Regulations 03/21/2017
Radio amateurs in Cuba are scrutinizing and debating the details of new Amateur Radio regulations for the island nation. The Cuban Ministry of Communications adopted the new regulatory scheme on February 28. International… Continue reading
Can USC researchers solve an age-old issue in Cuba? Cubans reach out to a USC expert in social support among low-income minority populations BY Eric Lindberg MARCH 21, 2017
Cuba is ahead of the curve in Latin America in terms… Continue reading
Airlines rushed to fly to Cuba. Here’s why they’ve now pulled back. Mar 20, 2017, 2:02pm EDT INDUSTRIES & TAGS Travel & Tourism
Multiple commercial airlines in recent days have announced they will drop their flights to Cuba, a stark… Continue reading
Cuba: Hopes too high, too soon? PUBLISHED: 03/16/17 05:21 PM EDT. UPDATED: 03/19/17 07:27 AM EDT.
It’s been almost a year since President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba, the first American President to visit the Communist island in almost 90… Continue reading
How Can You Fight Injustice in Cuba? March 20, 2017 By Osmel Ramirez Alvarez
HAVANA TIMES — A political system which doesn’t have feedback, nor is founded on democratic elections, will never be able to truly fight injustice, anywhere! If… Continue reading