Joao Pablo Fariñas González

6 February, 2017 Cuban Cinematheque Turns 57

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban Cinematheque is turning 57th anniversary of founding today with the screening of some classics of its collection restored in accordance with internationally recognized standards. ‘Memorias del subdesarrollo’ (Memories of Underdevelopment), ‘Una pelea cubana contra los demonios’ (A Cuban Struggle Against the Demons), ‘Los sobrevivientes’ (Survivors) and ‘Retrato de Teresa’ (Portrait of Teresa), […]

3 February, 2017 American Airlines Opens Its First Office in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-The US air company American Airlines (AA) that recently began flying to Cuba has opened its first commercial office in Havana, reported in Twitter Josefina Vidal, head of the USA General Division of the Cuban Foreign Ministry. AA’s maiden flight to the island was on November 28th last year. On it came to Cuba […]

30 January, 2017 Cuban Peasants Develop 34 Collaboration Projects

Havana, Cuba.-The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP), bringing together the cooperative and peasant sectors in Cuba, is currently developing about 34 collaboration projects with 12 foreign counterparts, equivalent to more than $3,979,500 USD. Of that figure, about $1,853,000 USD have been implemented in 2016, for a 46.6 percent, according to the report presented at […]

26 January, 2017 Cultural Center Pabellon Cuba, A Space for Books in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-The cultural center Pabellon Cuba, in one of the most central streets in this capital, will be the second venue to the International Book Fair (IBF), a place especially devoted to young people, according to reports today. According to Provincial Book Center Director Dulce Maria Dominguez, more than 700 literary new works will be […]

16 January, 2017 Cuba Boosts Greater Protection of Beaches and Boasts

Havana, Cuba.-Several studies on the preservation of coasts and beaches, including one dedicated to the evaluation for the second half of this century, are among the priorities of the Cuban Oceanology Institute. This was announced by the agency, attached to the Cuban Environment Agency (AMA), in a report on its management in the year just […]

16 January, 2017 Casa de las Americas Award Begins Activities in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-The Casa de las Américas Literary Award, one of the oldest of its kind in the continent, begins today its edition of this year, in which about 400 works from different countries are competing. According to the organizers of the contest, a record number of works have been received in the category of Brazilian […]

16 January, 2017 Cuba, USA Talks on Sanctions vs. Human Trafficking

Havana, Cuba.-Representatives of Cuba and the United States have held in Washington the fourth bilateral meeting on human trafficking, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean island reported today. During the meeting, conducted on January 12th and 13th, the Cuban delegation presented the measures applied in this nation to prevent and face up that […]

13 January, 2017 Cuba Ensures Regular, Safe and Orderly Migration for its Citizens

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban diplomat, Josefina Vidal, has reiterated here Cuba”s commitment to ensure the regular, safe and orderly migration of the citizens of the Caribbean country, as well as their right to travel and to emigrate. The general director of the United States Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made these statements, after the […]

10 January, 2017 Cuba, USA Strengthen Oil Spill Cooperation

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba and the United States signed a cooperation agreement on the preparation and response to pollution caused by spills of hydrocarbons and other potentially dangerous noxious substances. This bilateral and legally binding instrument, covering the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida strait, will facilitate the coordination for a rapid and effective response to minimize […]

10 January, 2017 Cuba Appoints New Interior Minister

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba”s Council of State, on a proposal of President Raul Castro, has appointed Vice-Admiral Julio Cesar Gandarilla as new Interior Minister, according to an official statement released today. Gandarilla, who was first deputy minister of that entity, takes office after the death on Saturday, January 7th, of his predecessor, Division General, Carlos Fernandez Gondin, […]

10 January, 2017 Argentine Group La Colmenita Makes Children Dream in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The Argentine group of the Cuban children”s theater company La Colmenita brought love, joy and magic to the children hospitalized in the capital of Juan Pedro Garrahan pediatric hospital, where they gave their art in a very unique setting. The small artists that integrate this project commanded in this southern nation by the […]

8 January, 2017 Cuba’s Caravan of Freedom, History with New Meanings

Havana, Cuba.-In January 1959, the Cuban people took to the streets nationwide to welcome the Caravan of Freedom, which has a new connotation today for Cubans, after the inverse journey undertaken by the caravan that carried the ashes of Fidel Castro. If at the time Cubans celebrated the triumph of the Revolution in every corner […]

6 January, 2017 FitCuba 2017 to be held in Holguin Germany is Guest of Honor

Havana, Cuba.-The 37th International Tourism Fair (FitCuba 2017) will be held in the province of Holguin with Germany as the guest of honor, according to the Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero. The event, which will be held from May 3rd to 6th, will be focused on guided tours, Marrero emphasized on the official website of the […]

30 December, 2016 Essential Role of Youths in Cuban March on January 2 Highlighted

Havana, Cuba.-President of the University Student Federation (FEU), Jennifer Bello, highlighted the essential role of young people in the military parade and the march to take pace in this capital on January 2. In exclusive statements to the local television, the student leader asserted that the new generations would participate, motivated by their commitment to […]

9 December, 2016 Cuba and Caribbean States Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Havana, Cuba.-The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), June Soomer, has verified during his visit to Cuba the strengthening of relations between the Caribbean nation and the rest of the Caribbean countries. Soomer held talks with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, in which she acknowledged and thanked Cuba’s support to the ACS […]

9 December, 2016 New Looks on Latin American Cinema from Havana

Havana, Cuba.-The International School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños (EICTV) has opened today its space ˜Nuevas Miradas”, to prosecute the projects of young filmmakers and to discuss current issues in this area. Specialists and producers will meet at the EICTV to share their experiences and value the new creations emerged […]

9 December, 2016 Raul Castro Welcomes Russian Vice President

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban president, Raul Castro, and the Government Vice president of the Russian Federation Dimitri O. Rogozin ratified here the excellent state of relations between the two countries, was reported here today. The talks also confirmed the will to consolidate Russian participation in the economic development plans of the Caribbean nation in the medium […]

9 December, 2016 South Africa to Benefit Greatly with Cuban Technicians, Minister Says

Pretoria, South Africa.-South African Public Works Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has said that his country will benefit greatly from the program of the Cuban Technical Advisers. During the official reception held last night in Pretoria to 37 new coming engineers from the island, Nxesi stated that the three-year program would allow the Caribbean professionals to convey […]

9 December, 2016 Cuban Special Development Zone to Contract Foreign Workers

Havana, Cuba.-A resolution by the Cuban Labor and Social Security Ministry (MTSS) will allow foreign persons who are not resident in Cuba to work in the Special Development Zone of Mariel. The document states that companies doing business with the Development Zone, will be able to directly contract foreign workers not resident in Cuba, to […]

9 December, 2016 Fidel Castro’s Role in Cuba-CARICOM Ties Highlighted

Havana, Cuba.-The role of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, in strengthening the relationship between his nation and the Caribbean has been highlighted here in the context of the celebration for the Cuba-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Day. During a special reception held in this capital, regional diplomats stressed the legacy of the recently […]