Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba-El Salvador sign cooperation agreements

The governments of Cuba and El Salvador signed three cooperation agreements in the fields of health, education and culture as part of the official visit to the island by Mauricio Funes, president of that Central American country, the island’s state-run press reported. During the signing ceremony it was announced that an official Salvadoran delegation would travel soon to the island to continue studying in depth relations between the two countries.

US Senator Travels to Cuba

US Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd began this weekend a visit to Cuba with the aim of exploring means to improve bilateral relations, IPS reported on Wednesday citing the Miami-based El Nuevo Herald. Dodd has been one of the principal promoters of a change of policy toward the island, which includes lifting the embargo and restrictions on travel to the Caribbean island nation.

Relatives of victims send letter to Obama

The Committee of Relatives of the victims of the bombing of a Cuban plane in Barbados sent a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama in which they requested the release of the five Cubans imprisoned in the U.S. charged with espionage and asked for the sentencing of Luis Posada Carriles, the author of the attack on the Cuban aircraft in 1976.

A Sliver of Power

The situation brought a kind of relief for the rest of us. We even cracked jokes about the circumstances, perhaps because we’ve become used to these after such a long time. In fact, it was during that Special Period —which has spanned a good part of my adolescence and my adult life— that I heard, “You’re not allowed in here,” and I didn’t expect any explanation. I didn’t even think we were owed explanations.

Cuba Faces Bulgaria in Volleyball Championship

Cuba has a must win match against Bulgaria on Wednesday evening if it wants to make it to the final four of the World Volleyball League Championship taking place in Italy. The islanders defeated Spain three sets to one on Tuesday (25-22, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22).

Cuba’s Weather Institute Tracks New Depression

A sub-tropical depression formed last night to the north of the Dominican and Puerto Rico. Forecasters at Cuba’s Meteorological Institute (INSMET) predict the weather phenomenon will take a turn to the north in the coming hours, distancing itself from the Caribbean.

Lucky Day with Cuba Jazz Artist Ernesto Camilo Vega

In addition to the clarinet and all its musical family, Ernesto knows the mysteries of the sax. He composes and on this occasion directed a fine group of young musicians: Michael Olivera (drums), Jorge Luis Pacheco (piano), David Falla (bass) and Alejandro Delgado (trumpet). (15 photos)

Cuba Beats Canada on Cespedes RBIs

Cuba defeated Canada 4-2 on Tuesday with outfielder Yoennis Cespedes waking from a slump and driving in all of his team’s runs. Cuba is now 4-0 at the World Cup/Pan American Games qualifier taking place in Puerto Rico at the top of Group B.

Chavez Revving Up Revolution with Land Takeovers

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the expropriation of a subsidiary of the British Vestey Group, and of Agroisleqa, a major agricultural firm founded by Spaniards half a century ago, indicating that he is radicalizing his Bolivarian revolution in spite of a drop in support for him in the recent parliamentary elections.

October Culture Calendar for Havana

Just in is the October Cultural Calendar for Havana put together by the Cuba Absolutely web site. For a look at the happenings in music, dance, theater and the visual arts in the Cuban capital click here.