Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Van Van Documentary Wins Award

A full-length documentary film “Eso que anda” (Still going strong) by director Ian Padron won first prize of the competing works in the 11th edition of the Santiago Alvarez in Memorium International Documentary Film Festival.

Raul Castro Meets with Salvadoran FM

Cuban President Raul Castro met in Havana on Saturday with El Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez Bonilla accompanied by the Central American country’s First Lady Vanda Pignato.

Cuba’s Robles Takes to Track in Doha

Cuba’s Olympic gold medalist Dayron Robles takes to the track in Doha, Quatar on Sunday in the 13th World Athletics Championship in the 60-meter hurdles. Robles runs in heat two of the three semifinals events. The finals will take place later in the day.

How can I import Cuban charcoal made from Marabu?

In a telephone consultation with the Department for Exportation and Importation of the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture, they say that to explore the possibility of importing products such as Cuban charcoal made from Marabú, there are two options:

Calle 13 March Concert in Cuba

The Puerto Rican hip hop and alternative reggaeton band Calle 13 has a date at Havana’s Anti-Imperialist bandstand for a free concert on March 23. The announcement appeared on a website of Rene Perez “Residente”. Rene said this time the arrangements took place without problems after two unsuccessful attempts. “Were going for the people because I want people to listen to me and I want to listen to them.”

Havana Shuts Out Industriales to 54,000

Havana Province came to life on Saturday on the road defeating Industriales 4-0 in the Latinoamericano Stadium packed with 54,746 fans. Yadier Pedroso pitched eight innings of seven-hit baseball and Yonder Martinez finished off the job with a perfect ninth.