Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuban-British Woman Crowned World Triple Jump Champion

The Cuban-British triple jumper Yamile Aldama was crowned world champion at the recently concluded 39th World Athletics Indoors Championships in Turkey.

Cuban Film Co-Productions for 2012

The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) foresees several co-productions and collaborations with national and international institutions this year.

Santiago de Cuba Decks Out for the Pope

Everything seems to be ready to welcome the Pope, who will visit Cuba from March 26 to 28. President Raul Castro announced that the Caribbean island “will receive Pope Benedict XVI with affection and respect,” in this way reflecting the attitude of approval and welcome to the reception of His Holiness. (16 photos)

Bizarre Cuba Spy Drama Continues

Rene Gonzalez’s brother Roberto is gravely ill with lung cancer in Havana and on February 24th he requested the Miami court to grant him two weeks to visit him in Havana. Appeals to grant this request have been made all the way up to President Obama. The US Justice Dept. is opposed.

Flowers at the Fort

What bothers me is the fact that fairs of such proportions are being repeated in the space provided by La Cabaña, one of the most sinister prisons in the history of Cuba from its construction in the 18th century until the end of the 1970s.

Fidel Castro to Make New Book Presentation

The book Nuestro deber es luchar (Our Duty Is to Fight), by ex-Cuban president Fidel Castro, will be released simultaneously on Wednesday in cities around the world.

American Airlines Offering More Cuba Flights for Pope’s Visit

The US travel agency Airline Brokers has added more flights to Cuba to the worshippers hoping to visit the island during the visit by Pope Benedict XVI, according to an announcement by the Archdiocese of Miami.

Cuba Ranks 26th in Medals at World Athletics Championships

Picking up only a single bronze medal, Cuba ended up in 26th place in medals at the Fourteenth World Athletics Indoor Championships, which concluded on Sunday in Istanbul, Turkey.

Americas Summit Boycott Undecided

Following a meeting with representatives of the 8-nation ALBA bloc, Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Sunday that those nations have not yet decided whether they will be attending the Summit of the Americas in Cartegena, Colombia.

Frank Fernandez Invited to Re-opening of Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow

Cuban pianist and composer Frank Fernandez has been invited to the reopening of the Bolshoi Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, set for on March 22, according to statements by the artist in Havana.