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Archive - Aug 7, 2011

Cuba’s new hit film tackles inequality

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba — Despite the long lines and sweltering cinemas, Cubans have been jamming theaters here for several weeks to see “Habanastation,” the new film that takes on a taboo-but-timely subject: growing inequality in Cuba's socialist system.A film about two boys — one rich, one poor — is really striking a cord on the socialist island.Nick MiroffAugust 7, 2011 09:35. Cuba film controversy. The film by director Ian Padron tells the story of two boys — one rich, one poor — whose neighborhoods and lifestyles starkly display the diverging wealth gap on the island. Read More

Heavy rains cause damage in Santiago

<p style="text-align: justify;">The remnants of Tropical Storm Emily dumped 200 millimeters of rain in less than 24 hours on Guamá in Santiago province, causing rivers to overflow and damaging roads, two factories, and several dozen homes. The strategic Carretera Granma coastal highway, which is already in an advanced state of deterioration from previous storms, was literally cut in two locations, according to Communist Party daily Granma. Read More

Ask Frank: What's the best way to discover the REAL Cuba?

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Frank Barrett, Mail on Sunday Travel Editor. Do you have a travel query that you can't find the answer to? Or just need specific advice on a destination? The Mail on Sunday's Frank Barrett probably has the answer...A view of Tranquil Las Terrazas in Cuba. Back to nature: Tranquil Las Terrazas is one of the stops on a ten-day hiking tour of Cuba. QUESTION: I've always wanted to visit Cuba and, as a single traveller, a walking holiday is the most appealing. Can you recommend a tour operator that features walking breaks on the island? Samantha, by email. Read More

Former students acknowledge Cuba's commitment

<p style="text-align: justify;">Luanda - Former students at "Carlos Manuel dos Céspedes" Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP), based in Youth Island, Cuba, have recognised the commitment, determination and dedication showed by the Cuban State during their training. The recognition was presented Saturday in Luanda by the head of the group of the Angolan students, Jesus Baptista, at the opening session of a ceremony marking their 20th anniversary. Read More

Chavez in Cuba for more cancer treatment

<p style="text-align: justify;">By the CNN Wire Staff. August 7, 2011. Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has arrived in Cuba for the next phase of his cancer treatment, Venezuelan state media reported Sunday.Chavez's second round of chemotherapy was scheduled to begin Sunday, the state-run AVN news agency reported. Read More

Cuba, a true friend of Lanka – Minister Weerawansa

<p style="text-align: justify;">By L.S. Ananda Wedarachchi. Cuba always stood by Sri Lanka whenever the island faced a threat from imperialist Western powers, said Engineering Services, Construction, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Read More

Three U.S. charter companies announce new Cuba flights

<p style="text-align: justify;">Three U.S. travel service providers announced the Cuban government granted landing rights for their charter flights from four U.S. airports that will offer Cuba service for the first time.The charter companies include Miami-based Marazul Charters for Atlanta-Havana flights; Miami-based Airline Brokers Co. for Fort Lauderdale-Havana flights; and Los Angeles-based Cuba Travel Services Inc., which has been granted landing rights for flights from San Juan, P.R, Fort Lauderdale and Houston.The announcements follow news earlier this week that Cuba granted landing rights to Miami-based ABC Charters and Xael Charters for Tampa-Havana flights. Read More

Venezuela Receives Another Cuban-made Tug

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.08.06 - 12:28:46 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. Havana, Cuba.- Venezuela received on Friday a second tug, as part of the cooperation agreement existing between the two countries, members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA). The craft was made at the Caribbean Drydock Co. Inc. shipyard of Casablanca, at the Havana port, the venue for the official ceremony of delivery to the shipowner: Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Oriente. Read More

Cuban group Camerata Romeu in a Costa Rican festival

<p style="text-align: justify;">Fuente: PL | 06 de Agosto 2011. San José, (PL). – The Cuban string orchestra, Camerata Romeu, will offer a concert at the 21st Festival of Credomatic Music, which will be held in this capital from the 6 and until the 21 of August.Under the leadership of its director, Zenaida Romeu, the group – made exclusively by women – is characterized by its high quality and an international prestige, earned in several spaces of the world.The program to be carried out at the National Theatre includes pieces made by the Cuban composers José White, Carlos Fariñas, Abelardo Valdés and Silvio Rodríguez among many others. Read More

Cuba and Guatemala, a Cultural Embrace

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Heidy Morin Rueda. sábado, 06 de agosto de 2011. 10:59Havana, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The embrace of the Cuban tocororo and the Guatemalan quetzal is an example of the sisterhood of these two cultures, poet Miguel Barnet said at the conclusion of a meeting between artists from both countries. In his remarks, the president of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) recalled the presence of Cuban national hero Jose Marti in Guatemala, where he pioneered art criticism, and patriot Jose Joaquin Palma, composer of the Guatemalan national anthem. Read More