Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

More technical careers in agriculture

Cuba doubled the number of intermediate-level technical careers linked to the agricultural sector to around 19,500, with a network of educational centers that covers almost all the country’s municipalities, Kenelma Carvajal, deputy minister of education, announced. The official also stressed the increase in the income of specialists related to construction. Both increases correspond to a government strategy to reduce the workforce deficit in those sectors.

Cuba Blanks P.R. Faces USA on Monday

Cuba (5-1) shut out Puerto Rico 4-0 on Sunday and plays its arch rival, USA (6-0), on Monday in the quarterfinals of the World Cup/Panamerican Games qualifying tournament being held in Puerto Rico.

With Less Money, but More Happiness

A couple of months ago I met “Marielys”. As I walked with her to the bus stop, she told me something that almost knocked me on my butt. She said, “I quit a job where I earned 475 pesos a month plus a bag of toiletries (with soap, deodorant, detergent, sanitary napkins, razors, etc.) for another job where I earn only 355 pesos and don’t get a toiletry bag”

Co-Favorite Cubans Dodge Weather & Canadian Pitching

The biggest obstacle to date for the Cuban forces here in Puerto Rico has been the unrelenting soggy weather and resulting daily shifts in tournament venues.

Cuba to Release Three More Prisoners

Three prisoners sentenced in different cases will be released soon, with which “the number of prisoners who have accepted the proposal to leave prison and travel to Spain amounts to 42,” the Archbishopric of Havana announced this Saturday. They are Ciro Pérez Santana, Arturo Suárez Ramos and Rolando Jiménez Posada, the latter being the only one recognized by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience, although he is not included in the group of 75 dissidents sentenced in 2003-
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Cuba Blitzed by Brazil in Volleyball Finals

The young Cuban squad, with an average age of 22.5 years, had defeated Brazil 3-2 in the first round of competition but the tables completely turned in the finals.

The Cohiba Cigar Factory

Issuing from the special plantations in the western Pinar del Rio Province, these cigars —possessing no rings to indicate their brand— were first produced for the exclusive use by members of the Council of State (to smoke or to hand out as gifts). It was in 1982 that Celia Sanchez Manduley christened them their present name, which is what our indigenous ancestors called rolled tobacco. (25 photos)

Cuba Stunned by Dominicans 9-6

Cuba lost its undefeated status on Saturday in a surprise loss to the Dominican Republic 9-6 at the World Cup/Pan American Games baseball qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico.

Visas No Guarantee for Migrant Worker Rights in USA

Mexican Alberto Rivero joined the ranks of seasonal workers in the United States in 2005, and for the last three years he has had to pay all the expenses associated with his visa, transportation and housing, although the law states that these are the responsibility of his U.S. employer.

Cuba Sinks Serbia, Faces Brazil in VB Finals

Cuba’s men’s volleyball team has returned to the top of the pack in the World Championships taking place in Rome. After getting by Serbia three sets to two on Saturday (22-25, 25-17, 31-29, 22-25, 16-14) the Cubans now face Brazil on Sunday for the title.