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French Entrepreneurs Seeking Business in Cuba

A delegation from the “Movement of French Enterprises” (MEDEF), attended a business forum with Cuban officials and island entrepreneurs on Tuesday at the Hotel Parque Central in the capital.

Havanatur Golf Tournament Announced

The Havanatur Golf Tournament has just been announced by the international group of that same name. The event will be held from June 21 to 23 at the Varadero Golf Club, about 85 miles to the east of the capital

Santos to Cuba to See Castro and Chavez

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, a staunch ally of Washington, arrives in Havana on Wednesday to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro and the convalescing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.

Dayron Robles Out of World Championships

Due to a last minute injury, Cuban hurdler Dayron Robles will not participate in the Fourteenth World Athletics Indoor Championships, to be held this weekend in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Havana Mass for the Health of Chavez

The apostolic nuncio in Havana, Bruno Musaro, presided over a Mass on Sunday in that city’s cathedral to pray for the health of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Pablo Milanes Has Emergency Surgery

Cuban singer Pablo Milanes underwent emergency surgery in Madrid due to an umbilical hernia, forcing him to cancel his upcoming concerts, reported a representative of the musician on Monday.

Colombian President to Meet with Raul Castro Wednesday

The objectives of President Santos’ one-day visit to Havana are to talk with Raul Castro about the possible participation of Cuba in the upcoming Summit of the Americas and with Chavez about pending bilateral trade agreements.

Cuba Has New Culture Minister

Cuba’s Minister of Culture, Abel Prieto was “liberated” from the post he has held for 15 years on Tuesday but no reasons were given. During the Communist Party Congress last April, Prieto was also excluded from the powerful Politburo as well as the Central Committee.

Cuba Cigars Bring in $$ for Health Care

The organizers of the 14th Habanos Festival reported last Friday that over $ 960,000 was raised from the annual auction of Cuban cigars at the closing of the event in the Cuban capital. All of the funds will be donated to the Cuban health system.

Hugo Chavez Talks to Venezuela from Cuba

President Hugo Chavez sent a message to the people of Venezuela through a video recording on Saturday from Havana, where he is recovering from surgery on the same area of his pelvis where he suffered cancer last year.