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Archive - Oct 2010

October 23rd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time for the New "Morenas of the Caribbean"

<p style="text-align: justify;">Since next October 29, the Cuban women team will have its main international engagement of the last two years: the 16th world championship that for second time in a row and third of the last four competitions celebrated will have as venue several Japanese cities. Read More

Chavez Says Capitalism Responsible for Poverty

<p style="text-align: justify;">Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made capitalism responsible for the economic model and the billion hungry people in the planet, in a statement in this capital Thursday. Chavez urged the construction of a new world to keep on opening ways for "our children to live much better." Read More

Cuban Ballplayers Optimistic About Intercontinental Cup

<p style="text-align: justify;">Confidence and optimism prevail among the members of the Cuban baseball team that will participate in the Intercontinental Cup, which begins on Saturday here. Read More