Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

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.

Cuba’s Dayon Robles Faces Liu Xiang in Sweden

Rival athletes Dayron Robles of Cuba and China’s Liu Xiang will be facing off today in the 60-meter hurdles competition during the XL-Galan athletics meet in Stockholm. During the last encounter between the two sprinters, on Saturday in the English city of Birmingham, the Asian hurdler beat the Caribbean runner with a time of 7.41 seconds to Robles 7.50.

Cuba Gov. to Meet with Residents in USA

The First National Meeting of Cuban Residents in the United States, organized by the Cuban Interests Section in that country, was called yesterday for April 28. The Interests Section will admit those participants who are expressly invited to the meeting scheduled to be held in Washington DC.

Cuba Gov. and non-Catholic Religious Leaders Meet

Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo and leaders of various religious institutions and fraternal associations met on Wednesday to discuss current issues on the island. Catholic Church leaders, who enjoy a higher level of bilateral relations with the Cuban government, were not included in the gathering.

Cuba: Fighting Against and With HIV-AIDS

“Confronting the realities of pregnancy and HIV isn’t easy. In April, I’m going to mark the 11th year since I was diagnosed,” said Ivon Delgado.

The Cuba Blockade: A Catch-all Excuse

The only thing that’s said is “the blockade is to blame.” This is what’s always heard when something doesn’t work right in Cuba like it should. I would like for the economic embargo to be eliminated if only to see if that resolved most of our problems.