Varadero pristine sands, gorgeous water and classic hotels

<p style="text-align: justify;">Varadero has pristine sands, gorgeous water and classic hotels.&nbsp; By Jack Keating, The Province. A couple walk on a beach in Varadero, a 19-kilometre-long peninsula of white sand beaches lined with resorts in the province of Matanzas around 135 kilometres from Havana, Cuba. Varadero, perhaps the most beautiful beach in the world, attracts tourists from all over the world and is a wonderful place to visit if you're looking to relax on a pristine, white-sandy beach with unbelievably gorgeous turquoise water. Read More

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Cuba its provinces and municipalities over time

<p style="text-align: justify;">Alberto Núñez Betancourt. BY way of a royal decree issued on October 8, 1607 by King Phillip III, Cuba was divided into "two halves," each with its own independent government, La Habana and Santiago de Cuba, with the title of Captain General reserved for the governor of Havana. Up until that time, the island had been considered a single province.This act is recorded in history as the first territorial division implemented by the colonial powers. It was not, however, until 1774 that a political-administrative division was justified, as a consequence of changing demographics with the population reaching 171,620 residents. Read More

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Fuego Enterprises Inc. Highlights Increased Concert Scheduling for Cuban Music "All-Stars" for 2011

<p style="text-align: justify;">MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuego Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FUGI - News) proudly announces that it's Fuego Entertainment division has currently scheduled more than 70 concerts in clubs and concert halls throughout the US with additional contracts in negotiation for 2011.Hugo M. Cancio, President of Fuego Enterprises Inc. stated, "We are proud to produce and provide to American audiences nationally, Cuban and World Music artists who will bring their unique and wildly popular musical styles to the United States and to expose a new generation to Cuban music and culture." Read More

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Cuba spy's trial seen as U.S. maneuver

<p style="text-align: justify;">The U.S. chose not to deport Luis Posada Carriles for fear the former CIA operative may reveal secrets, Havana says.Nonetheless, Cuba has provided the U.S. with data on attacks in which Posada allegedly had a role. Read More

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Jazz master Arturo O'Farrill makes spiritual link with father's homeland

<p style="text-align: justify;">BY Maite Junco.DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER.Wednesday, January 12th 2011, 4:00 AM.Arturo O'Farrill measures his words carefully."I want to make a point of this in a very friendly matter because everybody, of course, knows about Wynton's trip," the New York pianist, composer and bandleader says. "But we've been planning this trip since 2002." Read More

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Cuba Committed to Strengthening Support to Nation's Health Sector

<p style="text-align: justify;">Amadou Jallow. 10 January 2011. The Cuban embassy in The Gambia, has announced its country's renewed commitment to strengthen its existing support to The Gambia's health sector, as part of the bilateral relations between the two sides. Read More

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Return Guantanamo to the Cuban people

<p style="text-align: justify;">To improve good relations with Latin America and the Caribbean is one of many difficult tasks facing the Obama administration. Relations with its neighbours south have been damaged by several years of neglect and unnecessary confrontation.A measure that could have far-reaching consequences and notably improve Washington’s battered image in the continent would be to return Guantanamo to those whom it belongs to: the Cuban people. Read More

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Why does health care in Cuba cost 96% less than in the US?

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Don Fitz. January 5, 2011-- Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal -- When Americans spend $100 on health care, is it possible that only $4 goes to keeping them well and $96 goes somewhere else? Single payer health care government-funded universal health insurance] advocates compare US health care to that in Western Europe or Canada and come up with figures of 20–30% waste in the US.But there is one country with very low level of economic activity yet with a level of health care equal to the West: Cuba. Read More

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A preview of Orcas Center’s upcoming season of music, theatre, and more

<p style="text-align: justify;">By MEREDITH GRIFFITH. Islands Sounder Reporter. Today, 2:13 PM. Orcas Center is ready to take audiences for a whirl around the world in 2011, filling the center stage with culture and music from Mexico, Canada, Africa, Cuba, Scotland and Hawaii. There will be some good dashes of Orcas Island talent, too. Read More

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Is Cuba set for major changes in 2011?

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Michael Voss. Latin America &amp; Caribbean. 2 January 2011 Last updated at 19:39 ET. BBC News, Havana It remains unclear whether Cuba's fledgling private sector will take off or stagnate in 2011. Mirkeyis Calvo used to work in a state-run restaurant. Now she has converted the front room of her suburban Havana home house into "Miky's Cafe". Read More

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