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June 19th

Remittances from Cubans abroad drive the island’s economy

Cash remittances to Cuba in 2012 surpassed all revenue coming from the main components of the Cuban economy while becoming the largest element of support to the retail market, according to a study by a Miami-based analysis group. Read More

June 17th

Cuba, Bolivia Hold Business Forum

Cuba and Bolivia began their first-ever business forum and roundtable at the Hotel Nacional in Havana on Thursday. Read More

Havana hosts Caribbean Cinema Forum

The 5th Forum and 1st Market of Caribbean Cinema, international meetings promoting films produced by authors of the region, were inaugurated on Thursday and will end on Saturday at Havana's Convention Center. Read More

Air France Flights to Cuba Turn 15 Years

Authorities of the Cuban Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) gave recognition to the representative of Air France airline for the 15 years of direct flights between Havana and Paris. Read More

Chinese Acrobatic Company Fuyong to Perform in Havana

The Chinese company Fuyong Acrobatics Art Troupe returns to Havana to perform in this edition of the International Summer Circus Festival Circuba 2013, which is scheduled from July 16 to 21. Read More

Cuban art opens up to the world

Today Cuba's art scene is vibrant and global. Read More

June 15th

Radio/TV Marti’s new ways of disseminating information

Trying to get around Havana’s censorship, the U.S Office of Cuba Broadcasting is showing off novel ways to disseminate information on the island, including USB drives made of paper and a system for sending cell phone text messages to large groups. Read More

Marianela Boan Returns to the Cuban Stage with “Caribe Deluxe”

Those of us who attended the performance staged at the Raquel Revuelta theatre on June 1st had the rare privilege of enjoying Marianela Boan’s poetry, which has returned to the Havana stage after an 8-year artistic hiatus. Read More

June 15th

Toronto man, 78, guilty of sex crimes against children in Cuba

On Friday, James McTurk of Toronto became the first Canadian convicted of sex crimes committed against children in Cuba. Read More

Cuba says it will rejoin Caribbean Series

Nation hasn't played in championship since Castro ended participation in 1960 Read More