UN Speeds Up Aid to Haiti for Cholera

<p style="text-align: justify;">Sábado, 23 de octubre de 2010.21:29United Nations, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations is speeding up medical aid to Haiti to face the outbreak of cholera that has provoked the death of at least 150 people, as confirmed by a high official of the organization Friday. Read More

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There's Nothing Wrong with Cuban Baseball

<p style="text-align: justify;">Unlike its North American and Asian professional counterparts, the Cuban League version of the sport is played far more for pride and passion than for the tarnished purposes of supporting a highly profitable commercial enterprise. Cuban fans not only witness major league style talent in their own backyards but also enjoy a truly unique experience of rooting for hometown teams that actually consist of homegrown athletes' ballplayers born in the local village and not merely rented for a season or two before they peddle their talents on the open market to some other bitter league rival. Read More

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Cuba Experts Say TS Richard Stronger

<p style="text-align: justify;">October 23, 2010 | HAVANA TIMES, Oct. 22 — Tropical Storm Richard has picked up in intensity as it continues to move slowly in the western Caribbean, notes Cuba’s Meteorological Institutute (INSMET) on Friday evening. Richard was located at 200 kilometers (125 miles) northeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Nicaragua-Honduras border at 6:00 p.m. EST and moving west at 7 kph (4.5 mph). Read More

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Cuba a walk down memory lane

<p style="text-align: justify;">Saturday | October 23, 2010. It wasn't at the top of my list of countries to visit and, I suspect, most Jamaicans wouldn't think of vacationing there. But, to my surprise, it was a fabulous pick and I can safely say I'd do it again and again. Just 90 miles north of Jamaica, Cuba is the island's closest neighbour and, despite what has been said about its politics, the country is teeming rich with culture, history, beautiful architecture and breathtaking scenery. If you decide to add Cuba to your travel agenda, there are some must-see places that you should have on your exploration list. Read More

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Cuba confident of majority support of UN members against embargo

<p style="text-align: justify;">Friday, 22 October 2010 19:33. KUALA LUMPUR: Cuba is confident of getting overwhelming support from United Nations (UN) members, including Malaysia, to a resolution against the United States' imposed 49-year-old embargo. Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia Carlos A Amores said for the 19th year running, on Oct 26, Havana would table a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly, with the title "Necessity to put an end to the Economic, Commercial and Financial Embargo", imposed by Washington against the Caribbean island nation. Read More

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Venezuela-Cuba cable to be laid in early 2011

<p style="text-align: justify;">Venezuela, Cuba to begin laying undersea fiber optic cable in early 2011, diplomat says. On Friday October 22, 2010, 4:02 pm EDT. CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Work to lay an undersea fiber optic cable that will dramatically improve telecommunications in Cuba should begin by February, Cuba's ambassador to Venezuela said Friday. Read More

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Cuba to Host Congress of Spanish Travel Agencies

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 21 (acn) Cuba will host the 21st Congress of the Spanish National Travel Agents Association (AEDAVE) from October 26 to November 1 in the eastern cities of Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo and in the resort of Guardalavaca Beach, province of Holguin. Read More

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Havana to Host International Contemporary Music Festival

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.21 - 19:33:22 / [email protected]. Havana, Cuba.- The 24th edition of Havana’s International Contemporary Music Festival will be held from October 30th through November 6th, according to information provided on Thursday by its president, composer Guido Lopez Gavilan. Read More

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US Needs More Money

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.22 - 09:29:23 / [email protected]. Mr. Ben Bernanke, President of the US Federal Reserve has no doubt when he says that for now the first world economy requires new financial injections to save the crisis which has extended more than expected. Read More

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Cuban Tourism Captivates Colombians and Ecuadorians

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.22 - 09:34:47 / [email protected]. Cuban Tourism Captivates Colombians and EcuadoriansHAVANA, CUBA.- Captivated by Cuba’s attractions, tourist entrepreneurs in Colombia and Ecuador have expressed their interest in knowing more about the offers of this destination, as well as about the customs and traditions of its people. Read More

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