Second Cuban Oil Well Comes up Short
Bad economic news on Monday for the Cuban government as the second deep water oil well drilled in the gulf of Mexico has come up virtually dry and will not be of commercial use.
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TS Ernesto Approaches Honduras Coast
Tropical Storm Ernesto is closing in on the north coast of Honduras on Monday, and while the center will most likely not touch land the effects will be felt and a tropical storm alert is now in effect.
Read MoreCuba-INSMET: TS Ernesto Weakens Slightly
Tropical Storm Ernesto weakened slightly last night and is now packing 50 mph winds as it moves swiftly west heading for the Yucatan Peninsula, reported the Cuban Weather Service (INSMET) on Sunday morning.
Read MoreCuba Reports as TS Ernesto Moves West
The Cuban Weather Service (INSMET) just issued its latest report on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it approaches the central Caribbean. The projection cone is still suggesting a possible landing near Cozumel, Mexico by mid week.
Read MoreTS Ernesto Strengthens, Jamaica on Alert
Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened by early Saturday and now packs 60 mph winds as it heads west. The weather system will most likely become a hurricane by Sunday and a tropical storm alert is already in effect for Jamaica.
Read MoreReggae in Alamar Honoring Marcus Garvey
Apparently Alamar residents and everyone else interested will be able to enjoy a reggae concert in honor of the birth of Marcus Garvey, on Friday, August 17, between 8:30 pm and 11:00 pm, with a cover change of 5.00 pesos MN.
Read MoreCuba Lands First Two Gold Medals
Cuba obtained its first two gold medals at the London Olympics on Friday. It also has two silver medals and one bronze, to be currently in 14th place on the medal standings. Idalis Ortiz won the championship of the women’s 78 kg judo event defeating Sugimoto of Japan. Leuris Popo won the 25 meter rapid fire pistol event.
Read MoreSymposium on Latin American Hip Hop to Be Held in Cuba
The eighth annual Hip Hop Symposium, with participants from several Latin American countries — including Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil and Peru — will be held from August 15 to 19 in the Cuban capital.
Read MoreCarromero Family Hires Havana Attorney
The family of Angel Carromero, arrested in Cuba after the accident that resulted in the death of opposition leader Oswaldo Paya, has turned to an international law firm with offices in Madrid and Havana.
Read MoreUS Asks Cuba for Independent Investigation into Paya’s Death
The US Senate asked the Cuban government on Tuesday to permit an impartial and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of political opposition leader Oswaldo Paya.
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