Cuba Recalls Camilo Cienfuegos

<p style="text-align: justify;">Escrito por Ileana Ferrer Fonte. jueves, 28 de octubre de 2010.09:49Havana, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban people on Thursday are commemorating the 51st anniversary of the death of revolutionary hero Camilo Cienfuegos, who holds a special place in the hearts of compatriots of all ages. Read More

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Raul Castro Offers Condolences for Kirchner's Death

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Ileana Ferrer Fonte. Cuban President Raul Castro sent a message of condolence to Argentina''s Cristina Fernandez for the death of her husband, former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner. Read More

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New Book on Cuban Rum, Cocktails and Bartenders

<p style="text-align: justify;">10/28/2010. Researcher José Alfonso Castro Gómez brings to the shelves his latest title, Ron, cócteles y cantineros de Cuba (Cuban Rum, Cocktails, and Bartenders), full of fascinating details about those specialties on the island. Castro Gómez, who is the historian of the National Association of Barmen, covers five centuries in his book, examining the Cuban rum industry, bartenders and their associations and clubs, from the early years of Spanish colonialism to the first decade of the 21st century. Read More

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Spanish Travel Agency Congress Kicks Off in Eastern Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">The working sessions of the 21st Congress of the Association of Spanish Travel Agencies, AEDAVE, began Wednesday in the eastern Cuban city of Santiago de Cuba. Read More

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Philharmonic Renews Effort to Visit Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">By DANIEL J. WAKIN. Published: October 27, 2010. If they cannot go as tourists, put ’em to work. The New York Philharmonic canceled a trip to Havana last year because the United States government refused to allow its wealthy patrons to go along, saying they would essentially be tourists. That violates sanctions banning most travel to Cuba. So the Philharmonic quietly resubmitted its application, this time adding a children’s concert and Kidzone beforehand and stating that the patrons would be involved in the activities, officials at the orchestra and in Washington said in recent interviews. Read More

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Laid-off workers to get some government help, but no money

<p style="text-align: justify;">The government will help laid-off state workers, but without dedicating any funds, an article in Communist Party daily Granma said, two days after new regulations made it clear to Cubans that austerity is here to stay. At the same time, there won’t be any long-term unemployment, the article suggests. Read More

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Cuba rejects EuroUnion's 'common stance'

<p style="text-align: justify;">Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez addressing the United Nations late Tuesday: We do not recognize [the European Union's] moral or political authority to criticize anyone on the subject of human rights. Read More

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Juniors get intensive training

<p style="text-align: justify;">Colin Thompson. Sports reporter. Two of the island’s top future tennis prospects recently completed an intensive International Tennis Federation (ITF)&nbsp; sponsored training camp in Havana, Cuba. Chris Rego and Eva Frazzoni were invited by regional development officer Anthony Jeremiah to train with the region’s elite. During the camp the local junior tennis stars were versed on crucial elements of the game such as capitalizing on the “big point”. Read More

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Oye Mi Son Santiaguero, New Album By Septeto Santiaguero

<p style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to Cuban son, you should look at Santiago de Cuba. The most genuine rhythms of traditional Cuban music (son, guaracha, danzón, changüí, bolero-son ...) have in the east of the island the best showcase. And if you are seeking for the most balanced model, which combines experience and youth, respect for tradition, but investing in sound innovation and quality self compositions, the brightest band that currently has septet format and is based in Santiago. That is, the Septeto Santiaguero. Read More

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Cuba Seeks to Develop Export of Chili Pepper

<p style="text-align: justify;">2010.10.27 - 13:44:19 / [email protected]. CIENFUEGOS, CUBA.- Cuba has started to export a species of chili pepper (Capsicum chinense), after selling to Canada the first 27 tons of the crop this year. Chili peppers are an underestimated crop in the Cuban diet and had nearly vanished from the country’s fields until an agricultural enterprise in the municipality of Abreu, Cienfuegos, started growing the crop in cultivation houses covering a total area of barely 4.70 acres. The enterprise, named La Horquita, currently harvests an average of five kilograms per plant in a month, but is looking to boost production after planting ten of its 36 cultivation houses with red and yellow chilli peppers. Read More

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