Author: Circles Robinson

Shorty Ramirez and his Orchestra on HT Song of the Day

HT is opening up its Music Section to our bloggers and readers! After the positive response to our Photo of the Day Section, as well as knowing how great it is to be able to share a good tune (!), we decided to transform our weekly playlists into a song we publish daily, which will be open to readers’ suggestions.

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Puerto Rican Protests Continue Amid Political Uncertainty

Protests are continuing in Puerto Rico days after mass demonstrations forced Governor Ricardo Rosselló to step down. It marked the first time in Puerto Rico’s history that protests have toppled a sitting governor. Rosselló’s last day in office is this Friday, but it remains unclear who will take his place.

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Pay Raise Joy in Cuba Amid Tense Economic Times

Cuba is experiencing a climate of growing tension as August draws near. Nearly half a million employees are waiting (somewhere between excited and anxiously) for the day they receive their pay-checks for July. They are waiting for the first benefit of a spectacular pay-rise that the government announced last month for the public sector.

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