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Archive - Mar 13, 2011

Treasures in land of scarcity

<p style="text-align: justify;">March 12, 2011 - 6:26pm. By Bob Beatty. SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL.In October 1959, a new TV program called “The Twilight Zone” aired an episode titled “Walking Distance” in which a world-weary character named Martin Sloan sets off on foot down a road and finds himself transported back in time. On my trip to Cuba last month — visiting the capital, Havana, along with the eastern town of Santiago de Cuba — I felt like Sloan, arriving in a place where time had seemingly passed it by. Read More

Catholic church announces the releases of 10 more political prisoners

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mar 13, 2011.&nbsp; Havana - The Cuban government has freed another 10 political prisoners which it intends to exile to Spain, the Catholic church said Saturday.The released prisoners include Elias Biscet, who was seized in 2003 with 74 other opposition activists and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Read More

Cuba to Host Int''l Gourmet Festival

<p style="text-align: justify;">As part of boosting its luxury tourism offers, Cuba will host the 3rd International Gourmet Festival, its most important meeting on gastronomy and hotels.The event will be held April 6-8 at the Plaza America convention center in Varadero beach, 140 kilometers (87 miles) east of Havana.Organizing committee members Rene Garcia, Raudel Garcia and Yubelsi Perez told reporters at a news conference at the Havana Golf Club that some 200 people from Argentina, Jamaica, South Africa and the United States are expected to participate in this important meeting. Read More

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

<p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever tasted Cuban black beans and rice? Believe me, it is mind blowing. Confused about the recipe? Don't worry, I am here with some best ways to cook this yummy food…Cuban Black Beans and Rice. Cuban beans is a kind of legume that, as the name suggests, belongs to Cuba. These tiny black beans are extremely healthy, and are very rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and nutrients. They are also very high on the anti oxidants level. So, with so much health benefits in offering, why not include these nutritious beans in your diet? Read More

Argentinean Expert Highlights Cuba’s Achievements in Health

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.03.12 - 11:27:25 / radiorebelde.Argentinean Expert Highlights Cuba’s Achievements in Health. Havana, Cuba.- Argentinean psychiatrist Alfredo Grande Mesa underlined in this capital that Cuba is the world leader in the field of health.Grande Mesa, a professor with the National University of Buenos Aires and president of the Argentinean-Cuban Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (ACAPSI), stressed the high scientific level and devotion of Cuban professionals. Read More

Cuba and Italy Reaffirm Diplomatic Relations

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.03.12 - 13:55:59 / radiorebelde. Cuba and Italy Reaffirm Diplomatic Relations. Havana, Cuba.- Cuba and Italy signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding between the Foreign Ministries of the two nations to develop their relations of friendship and cooperation, the Granma newspaper reported on Saturday. Read More

OFAC adds seven new Cuba service providers

<p style="text-align: justify;">Newly authorized Cuba service providers include: Cuba Va Travel, Inc.-Arkadys Travel Logistics, Inc. -Claudia Community Services, Inc. -Travel Express Services, Inc. -011-Conexion Corp.- Villa Cuba Tours Incorporated as Kimm Corporation and -Cubazul Travel Services, Inc. Read More

Vice President leaves for Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Accra, March 12, GNA - Vice President John Dramani Mahama is expected to leave Accra on Sunday, March 16 to Havana, Cuba at the invitation of Esteban Lazo Fernandez, the Cuban Leader.A statement signed by Mr John Jinapor, Spokesperson for the Vice President said he would lead a government delegation to hold bilateral discussions on all the sectors of development. Read More

News Holguin Alto Cedro, Marcane and Cueto

<p style="text-align: justify;">Alto Cedro, Marcane and Cueto. By Hiran R. Ricardo / radioangulo.Saturday, 12 March 2011 08:22. The Chan Chan is one of the most popular Cuban songs by unforgettable Francisco Repilado, "Compay Segundo," whose refrain “de Alto Cedro, voy para Marcane, luego a Cueto voy para Mayari” has toured across the world. In the lyrics of that piece is mentioned the municipality of Cueto, in the province of Holguin, but that I invite you to go over.The towns of Alto Cedro and Marcane are located in the municipality of Cueto, and the latter is not only the largest inhabited town there but its capital as well. Read More

Senate amendment threatens BWI flights to Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Baltimore is fortunate to be one of eight new cities added to the list of those airports able to serve travelers to Cuba&nbsp; ("BWI eligible to provide charter flights to Cuba," March 9).Under current rules, Cuban-Americans, religious delegations, academics, researchers and business people seeking to sell agriculture products can travel to Cuba, and they will now be able to use Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for their departures. Read More