Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Caribbean Adapting to Disaster as Norm

“If you can’t cope with the current hurricane and extreme rainfall now, then you won’t be able to cope with what is to come,” Leslie Walling.

What are the transport possibilities for visiting the city of Morón?

There are several locations in Cuba called Morón, found in the provinces of Ciego de Ávila, Santiago de Cuba, Matanzas and La Habana. We assume you are talking about the Morón that is located about 40 km due north of Ciego de Ávila, surrounded on the north and east by a vast quagmire of sedge, water and reed in the path of major birth migration routes, and on the route to the islet of Cayo Coco, which is visited by many Canadians.

A Look at Havana Hotels

One of the main annual high seasons for tourism is beginning in Cuba as visitors from Europe, Canada and the United States escape the cold late fall and winter months in their countries. While we weren’t able to capture all of them, HT gives our readers a look at most of the hotels located in the capital city. Enjoy!

Cuba Ups Haiti Medical Brigade to Over 1,200

Cuba will send 300 health professionals to Haiti to strengthen its contingent, already near 1,000 strong, deployed in that country, with the aim of answering the call made by UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, who asked the international community for more aid to face the cholera epidemic, former President Fidel Castro announced in his most recent Reflection.

Mass Requests for Self-Employment in Cuba

The Cuban authorities have received more than 80,000 applications for self-employment since the start of the reform begun by the government last October to expand the private sector on the island, announced the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This opening hopes to absorb part of the 500,000 persons who will be jobless up to March 2011.

Castro Hopes Cuba Debates Build Consensus

“This is getting bad. We hear that they’re going to take away the ration books,” says an elderly man, his elbows resting on the countertop of a small shop in Havana. “For whatever it’s worth,” replies a woman in a low voice as she makes her monthly ration purchases.

Looming US Foreign Relations Disaster over Cuba

Working against the best interest of her adopted country, Mrs. Ros-Lethinen has devoted her life, to incite and fan the flames of hatred between the US and Cuba. She has done everything she possibly can, to shut off every avenue of dialogue, friendship and understanding .

How can a Canadian stay 5-6 months in Cuba?

Normally, Cuba issues one month tourist visas which can be extended, within the country, for a second month at the discretion of immigration authorities. The only exceptions are holders of a Canadian passport, who can come with a three-month visa which can be extended, within the country, for an additional three months – again, at the discretion of Cuban immigration authorities.

Cuba’s Pepe Ordaz on HT Musical Bridge

Although he has not achieved the same level of acclaim as that of his contemporaries Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, some of his songs appear within the most beautiful of Cuban trova.

JoJazz 2010 Weekend

We’re now accustomed to waiting for the end of November for the Young Jazz Musicians International Competition (JoJazz). This competition has among its many merits its having promoted this art form that seduces a good part of music students, motivating them to take excursions into traditional jazz styles while also compelling them to search for their own approaches to creativity.