Archive - Nov 14, 2006
New aqueduct in eastern Cuba
The far eastern Cuban city of Guantanamo has a new aqueduct that is already serving some 190,000 residents. The project was officially inaugurated Friday by Carlos Lage Davila, secretary of the Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers.
Elders in Cuban Spotlight
The aging population and problems among the elderly will be at the center of an international forum to be held this month in the Cuban eastern city of Bayamo
Cuba International Film School turns 20
The premiere of the documentary "Za 05: Lo viejo y lo Nuevo" by Argentine director Fernando Birri is one of the gifts for the San Antonio de los Baños Film and Television International School's anniversary.
Cuba teaching Mexico to read
The Cuban Yo Si Puedo literacy teaching method will be implemented in Chicxulub, Pueblo and Conkal Mayan municipalities in the Mexican Yucatan state.
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Hemingway's famed fishing boat is getting a facelift
Cultural authorities in Cuba are undertaking what Washington has not done: they are restoring the fishing boat that inspired one of the most famous novels of U.S. writer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961).
Submitted by editor on Tue, 2006-11-14 18:58.
Ediciones Vigía - Handcrafted Books from Cuba
In 1985 Ediciones Vigia emerged out of the need of a group of artists in Matanzas to see their work, which they valued as literature, in print.
East Timor: thanks for our doctors Cuba
Timor Leste Prime Minister Jose Ramon Horta expressed gratitude to Cuba on Monday for providing medical training to almost 500 young people from that small insular Southeast Asian state.
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China to continue cooperation with Cuba
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing reiterated in this capital on Monday his country's will of reinforcing friendship and cooperation with Cuba.
Cuba hosts Biotechnology Congress
Cuba will present its experience in the field of biotechnology at Havana's Biotechnology Congress 2006 taking place from November 13 to 16.
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Cuba, Italy win on 5th day of Intercontinental Cup
In a matchup of the tournament's two strongest teams, defending champions Cuba maintained its perfect record on the 5th day of the 16th baseball Intercontinental Cup on Tuesday by beating previously-undefeated Japan, 6-3.
Attractions for nature tourism in Cuba
Nature tourism has gained ground in Cuba, where the sea, rivers and mountains offer excellent options to foreign and local vacationers.
Cuba strengthens medical image network
Cuba's health system enjoys the benefits of a national medical image network that allows exchange among doctors on specific diseases.
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