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Archive - Mar 2011

March 29th

Carter arrives in Cuba, meets with Catholic primate

<p style="text-align: justify;">Published March 29, 2011. EFE. Havana –&nbsp; Jimmy Carter met here privately Monday with Cuba's Catholic primate, Cardinal Jaime Ortega, and with leaders of the Jewish community as the former U.S. president began a three-day private visit to the island.Neither Ortega nor Carter spoke to reporters after their one-hour talks at the Havana Archdiocese."Mr. Carter expressed to Cardinal Ortega his happiness over the process of dialogue Cuba's Church is pursuing with the government of President Raul Castro Ruz, one of whose results has been the release of more than 100 Cuban (political) prisoners," the archdiocese said later in a statement. Read More

Virginia seeking ag trade growth

<p style="text-align: justify;">From the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Mar. 28, 2011 8:07am. • According to trade figures, Virginia agricultural and forestry exports totaled $2.24 billion in 2010, despite a worldwide recession and a drought that reduced yields for some of the state’s top crops.• Exports of some Virginia commodities increased last year, including pork, poultry, wood products and soybeans. But trade statistics show Virginia tobacco exports declined $273 million in 2010. Read More

Carter’s trip could improve U.S.-Cuba relationship

<p style="text-align: justify;">Carter last visited Cuba in 2002, and his scheduled trip this week comes at a conspicuous time. Two weeks ago, a Cuban court convicted and sentenced Alan Gross to 15 years in prison for “acts against the independence and territorial integrity of the state.” The Obama administration has been clear that improved relations hinge on the release of Gross. Read More

Cuba And The Pleasure Of Last Minute Vacations In Caribbean Islands

<p style="text-align: justify;">The pleasure of last minute vacations in Caribbean Islands can only be truly appreciated by those who're busy shoveling snow off their driveway in the freezing cold back home. It may be a pipe-dream for some to think about the warm beaches and brilliant weather in Cuba or the Bahamas or Jamaica. But as far as Canadians are concerned, it's not so hard to make it a reality.In fact, Canucks are the only ones truly able to enjoy and appreciate the fun and beauty of a Cuba holiday on a whim. Read More

International Humor Biennial Underway in Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Por Jennifer Socorro Ramon. lunes, 28 de marzo de 2011. 17th International Biennial for Graphic Humor Art in San Antonio de los Baños28 de marzo de 2011, 13:14Artemisa,Cuba Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) Cartoonists and other artists from around the world are participating in the 17th International Biennial for Graphic Humor Art in San Antonio de los Baños. An opening parade on Sunday led people to the Parque del Humor where the Municipal Band played "La Engañadora" by Enrique Jarrin and "Rompiendo la Rutina" by Aniceto Diaz. Read More

Cuba to Host Latin American Festival on Open Source Software

<p style="text-align: justify;">CAMAGUEY, Cuba, Mar 28 (acn) The Latin American Festival of Open Source Software Installation (FLISOL 2011) will take place in the eastern Cuban province of Camaguey on April 9 focusing on the search for alternatives in the face of U.S. restrictions to prevent Cuba from accessing computer products.The vice manager of the National Software Company (DESOFT) in the province of Camaguey, Gustavo Sanchez, told ACN that this event will take place in that territory under the auspices of DESOFT and the Community Computers Clubs. Read More

Cuban Plant to Increase Production of Plastic Containers for Drugs

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 28 (acn) In a Cuban government’s effort to improve health services, the production of plastic bottles for drugs of the island will see an increase by 20 million with the assembly of a new line in the Frask Plast plant, located to the west of Havana. Read More

PanAm Boxing Contest Qualifying Final Stage Starts Monday

<p style="text-align: justify;">28 de marzo de 2011, 14:24Caracas, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) The boxing tournament in the Venezuelan city of Cumana, giving tickets for the 16th Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, in October, is starting its semifinals in the 10 male and in 3 female weight divisions on Monday.After the Monday matches, the way will be quite cleared for the 43 tickets at stake, 37 for men and 6 for the women. Read More

Cuba Negotiates Parts and Accessories for Nickel Industry

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Redaction AHORA / Monday, 28 March 2011 10:01.XII International Trade Fair Expo Holguin 2011. The company Maquimport will supply parts, equipment and accessories to the Cuban nickel industry. The information was disclosed at the 12th Trade Fair Holguin-2011, held from Monday to Friday in the eastern city of Holguin.Maquimport's representative in eastern Cuba, Julio de la Rosa, said it is one of the largest orders negotiated at the fair. Read More

March 28th

Cuban Players Win Tickets for World Cup of Chess

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 28 (acn) Cuban Grand Masters (GM) Lazaro Bruzon and Leinier Dominguez walked away with the only two tickets 2011 World Cup of Chess up for grabs at the Zonal 2.3 regional qualifying tournament that concluded Sunday in Santiago de los Caballeros, the Dominican Republic.Dominguez won the event with 11 points of 12 possible with his victory on Sunday over Jamaican Jomo Pitterson, while Bruzon placed second with 10.5 units after he tied with Colombian Sergio Barrientos. Read More