Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Ammonia Leak in Eastern Cuba

Two tons of ammonia escaped and the gas spread across a one square kilometer area of the eastern city of Guantanamo on Thursday following the rupture of pipes on a truck loaded with the gas.

Chavez Travels to Cuba for Surgery Today

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will arrive in Havana today to undergo additional surgery, probably the beginning of next week. Eight months ago he was here for the removal of a cancerous tumor in his pelvis.

Cuba’s Dayron Robles Wins 60-Meter Hurdles in Stockholm

Cuban track star Dayron Robles ascended to the throne on Thursday in the 60-meter hurdles at the indoor meet in Stockholm, after his principal rival, Chinese runner Liu Xiang, was disqualified for jumping the gun.

Havana, Cuba Rap Festival Opens

A new edition of the Alamar rap festival (Feb. 24-26) was what prompted this interview with Rodolfo Rensoli. He and Grupo Uno were the principal promoters of the festivals between 1995 and 2000 that first revealed the existence of a “rap” movement in Havana and perhaps in all of Cuba.

Will US Senators Move Cuba on Allan Gross?

US Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Richard Shelby (R-AL) dropped in on Cuba’s Raul Castro in Havana for a late night meeting on Thursday. The US media immediately speculated that the situation of imprisoned US citizen Allan Gross would be on the senators’ agenda

Cuba Visit by Daughter of ‘Peter Pan’ Exile

Allison’s father had arrived in the United States 50 years ago via Operation Pedro Pan — a secret evacuation program run by the U.S. State Department, the C.I.A., and the Catholic Welfare Bureau of Miami that brought Cuban children to the United States to escape the Castro regime.

Where can I buy one of those beautiful Cuban crocheted blouses?

Crocheted blouses can be found in most of the artisan areas and throughout Old Havana in private home/shops…. but also at the San Carlos de La Cabaña fortress, where there is usually an extra super selection!

Chavez Gets OK For Cuba Operation

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez was authorized today by the National Assembly (Congress) to leave the country for more than five days to undergo another operation in Cuba for a tumor, which he himself said could be malignant. Optimism and concern is expressed by his supporters.

Fifty-three Injured in Holguin Truck Accident

A traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday in the northeastern province of Holguin left a toll of 53 people injured, reported the local media.

British Council Extends Cooperation with Cuba

The British institution will provide a “business approach” and facilitate the creation of infrastructure with the aim of promoting “creative industries” on the Caribbean island through the development of small enterprises engaged in the arts.