Bahamas deports Cuban refugees despite protests

The government of the Bahamas has deported back to Cuba 24 refugees who had applied for asylum in the United States and other countries. Read More

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Cuba’s Journey on the Internet: There’s a Long March Ahead

As far as the Internet goes, Cuba is the Western Hemisphere’s last frontier. Despite the island nation’s proximity to Florida — just 90 miles away — and the existence of a fully functioning fiber-optic cable linked up to Venezuela, only 25% of the population is online, according to last year’s government statistics Read More

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The Decline of the Havana Carnivals

he carnival area has been reduced considerably because half of the broad ocean drive has been blocked off and fitted with grand stands, where, for a price, you can watch the floats, masquerades or any other artistic attraction, enjoying the show away from the boisterous crowds that populate Cuba’s carnivals. Read More

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Namibia to send 10 rhinoceros, five elephants to Cuba zoo

Namibia will airlift 10 rhinoceros and five elephants to Cuba in September, concluding a massive translocation project of 135 animals taken from its national parks Read More

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Cuba reports modest progress in HIV/AIDS drugs

Cuban researchers have reported "modest progress" in the search for more effective drugs with fewer side effects for HIV/AIDS treatment Read More

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Cuba To Promote Nature Tourism

<br />With the increase development of the local tourism industry, Cuba plans to develop nature tourism Read More

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Cuba Seeks to Bolster its Coconut Industry

Interested in recovering its declining coconut industry, the Cuban government is currently planning to enter into a partnership with one of the world’s top producers of the fruit, the remote island of Sri Lanka. Read More

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Cuba's Cisneros clocks world leading 47.93 to win 400m hurdles semi

Cuba’s Omar Cisneros shocked the field in the 400m hurdles semi-final three clocking a world leading 47.93 to win over Olympic champion Felix Sanchez (48.21) of the Dominican Republic Read More

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Cuba Is A Tough Place For Vegetarians -- And That Won't Change Any Time Soon

Historically, Cuban cuisine has not been highly regarded–perhaps for legitimate reasons. Read More

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Cuban baseball star Jose Dariel Abreu defects

The first baseman could command the biggest free-agent contract ever given to a Cuban player. Read More

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