The Cuban government published the names and crimes of more than 2,900 beneficiaries of the amnesty announced this past Friday by President Raul Castro. The list appeared yesterday in a special issue of La Gaceta Oficial.
Read MoreCuban and foreign experts set up a new oil drilling simulator for the training of technicians in Matanzas Province. The new equipment offers broader and more thorough preparation of students seeking certification to work in the hydrocarbon industry.
Read MoreTonight at the Garcia Lorca Hall of Havana’s Grand Theatre, a performance of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba will honor the 80th anniversary of the artistic debut of Alicia Alonso.
Read MoreThe health of injured ex-pitcher Norge Luis Vera showed slight improvement on Wednesday, although he remains in very serious condition, according to medical sources in Santiago de Cuba.
Read MoreDue to the passing of a frontal system, rain is expected beginning Monday, January 2. During the remainder of the period, we will have somewhat cool temperatures and occasional rain. The maximum temperatures will range around 26°C (79°F), while the lows should fall to around 20°C (68°F).
Read MoreOn December 30, Cuba’s customs office will put into effect two resolutions related to the import of non-commercial products by individuals, announced a special edition of the Gaceta Oficial.
Read MoreCuba increased its landline and cellphone capacity by 18.5 percent during 2011, according to the president of the national telephone company (ETECSA).
Read MoreThe next multi-multi millionaire from Cuba, Yoenis Cespedes, used to be on the team from Granma Province and a regular on the country’s national baseball team.
Read MoreThe deadline for the relatives of Spanish exiles to apply for citizenship in that country under the Historical Memory Law ends today (December 27).
Read MoreArgentine footballer Lionel Messi could travel to Cuba next year to receive the award from the Prensa Latina news agency for “Best Male Athlete in 2011 in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
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