Author: Isbel Diaz

The Guardabosques Project has discovered more information about the cutting down of a grove of casuarinas trees in the town of Santa Fe. For the time being, all of the construction work has halted.

Two of the greatest living Cuban poets are engaged in a public brawl today. As for me, who is among that public, I’m so hurt that that I don’t know what to think anymore.

New space for girls *SEXILESB* today sat: Las Vegas (Inf and 25) CV:50MN fr 10pm to 12. After, 3 CUC. Dancers and guests. Don’t miss something special *just glamour*

On the TV news/commentary program “La Mesa Redonda” (The Roundtable) — known for its tedious monologues and a skewed approach to any subject — its producers had the surprisingly good judgment to take on the issue of environmental regulations in Cuba.

A new initiative of civil struggle for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual, transsexual and intersexual people (LGBTIs) has emerged in Cuba. And me? – of course I’ve added myself.

Some knew him as Ocha Niwe, others simply as Lazaro Ross. What’s certain is that Cuban music owes much to this artist, who lived for his art form.

The latest Cuban movie has provided a bit of relief to the relatively wealthy on the island. When they have a twinge of conscience, they now know that all they have to do is give a Playstation to some poor kid.

“If we don’t say what we think, we can’t defend this country,” said Pedro Luis Ferrer before those who listened to his music with delight at the Mella Theater. Those words stirred a deafening applause in the hall.

The UN Council of Rights Human recently adopted a resolution taking a stand against discrimination among people by reason of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The Cuban press flatly ignored the decision, even though the national delegation voted in favor of it.

Almost a hundred people crowded round on Havana’s avenue of the port to see the great tuna of more than two yards long. Notwithstanding the beauty of the fish, the expression of death on its face could not be overlooked.