Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Gulf Residents illnesses in BP’s Aftermath

Increasing numbers of U.S. Gulf Coast residents attribute ongoing sicknesses to BP’s oil disaster and use of toxic dispersants.

How can I Study for a Dance PhD in Cuba?

I have just completed my Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Studies at the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon in Ghana and want to continue to pursue my PhD in your University. What process must I follow?

Cuba’s Opportune Changes

Requirements and standards are very positive for achieving efficiency. Me in particular, I like to do my job well. I have years of experience in work that has made me known as a straight shooter.

Bureaucracy on the Hoof

Many wagon drivers wonder how errors of this type can be committed since they directly impact on the quality of life of whole communities, many of which depend solely on these animals for transportation.

Marabana Marathon 2010 Latest Info.

A HT reader wrote in that she was having difficulties getting information for registration in the upcoming Marabana Marathon in the Cuban capital this Sunday Nov. 21. Here’s the question and our answer:

Thinking of the Almighty $

My friend Paolo told me that Cubans attach too much importance to money. “I know that the wages in Cuba aren’t enough,” he told me, “but at least you have things here that can’t be compared with what we have in my country.” He mentioned the facts that education and health care are free.

Carlos Acosta to Dance Cuba

Famed Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta returns to his country starting Saturday Nov. 20 for an eight day dance tour to several Cuban cities, reported IPS on Monday. Acosta, a principal guest artist of the Royal Ballet of London since 2003, said that he wants to be seen by his compatriots as “a multifaceted dancer who brings something fresh, perhaps innovative as well as inspiring and touching human fibers.”

Cuba 12th, Russia Champ in Women’s VB

Cuba lost to the Netherlands in straight sets (32-30, 25-23 y 25-17) to finish in 12th place at the Women’s Volleyball Championship in Japan. Meanwhile Russia came from behind to upset Brazil in five sets (21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 15-11) to win the title.

Day of the Dead in Cuba

Havana’s Casa de Africa (Africa Center) opened its doors to all of us who wanted to share in this celebration.

Second Look at the Havana Trade Fair

The idea that we have of a trade fair —where it’s supposed that people can interact with the products being exhibited— is different from what we see here. Only a few promoters allow people to come up close to their motorcycles or cars to take pictures. (20 photos)