Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba’s Student Work Brigades Axed

The Cuban government has decided to discontinue the student brigades that carried out work during vacations, do to their not being cost effective.

Kashmir Pays for Environmental Neglect

Years of poor policies and neglect are taking a toll on Kashmir’s unmatched ecological assets that also happen to be international tourist attractions.

Waiting for a Ride

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Reconciliation, Dangers & Model Change for Cuba

For years, some of us within the revolutionary ranks have been advocating changes toward a participative and democratic form of socialism as well as the holding of a national dialogue with all blocs involved.

The Restoration of Havana

Havana’s historic district, declared by UNESCO as a cultural patrimony of humanity, is changing its appearance and being admired by all types of visitors, nationals as well as foreigners. They have the chance to see the conservation and restoration work being carried out by the city’s Office of the Historian. (21 photos)

Chavez Leaves Cuba for Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez completed the first phase of his chemotherapy treatment in Cuba and made an unannounced trip to Caracas on Saturday.

Cuba Loses Slugger Yoennis Cespedes

The silence over the whereabouts of Cuban star outfielder Yoennis Cespedes took a new turn this week when he was reported to have left the island in search of a big Major League Baseball contract.

Maradona Visits Hugo Chavez in Cuba

Hugo Chavez was visited in Havana Friday by former Argentine soccer astro Dieo Maradona. Chavez is undergoing a series of chemotherapy treatments to fight the spread of cancer.

Cuba Aid Caravan Arrives in Havana

The members of the 22nd Pastors for Peace Friendship Caravan to Cuba arrived to Havana on Friday in defiance of the half century US blockade and the travel ban on its own citizens from visiting the island without special permission.

“Havanastation”: A Game or Reality?

For many Cubans it is important that we have a film speaking openly about the different social classes that coexist in Cuba. This movie shows two of those classes (though we know there are more). (9 photos)