Int'l Experts Debate Importance of Vernacular Architecture

<p style="text-align: justify;">Por Ileana Ferrer Fonte. Havana, Mar 23 (Prensa Latina) Experts and historians from Spain, Guatemala and Cuba are meeting Wednesday in this capital to discuss the importance of vernacular architecture in Ibero-American countries and its impact on cultural life.In its second day of scientific sessions, the 8th conference of that discipline is focused on issues such as the "Havana doorway"; the "Santiago de Cuba corridor", an exterior passageway between houses, and the identity of the historic quarter in the eastern province of Camaguey. Read More

---

Coast Guard braces for potential Cuban oil spill

<p style="text-align: justify;">By William Gibson March 23, 2011. The Coast Guard has formed contingency plans to protect U.S. waters and beaches in case of a major oil spill from drilling operations off the north coast of Cuba.Cuba has contracted with a Spanish Company, Repsol, to drill exploratory wells, likely beginning later this year.“As a result of the proposed North Cuba Basin oil exploration, the Coast Guard is updating plans required to ensure that we are ready to address a potential discharge from drilling off the coast of Cuba " Read More

---

Cuba and Brazil Develop Joint Project to Prevent Forest Fires

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 23 (acn) Cuba and Brazil are developing a project to prevent forest fires and minimize damages by using satellite observation,a service that will be provided to the island by the South American country.According to a Cubavision Internacional report, the technology will allow the rapid response of forest rangers and fire brigades. Read More

---