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Discussions on Energy and Environment

Some 100 specialists from several countries will debate issues such as the relationship between renewable energy sources and food security and water supply during the 9th Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development International Workshop that will be held starting Tuesday in the eastern province of Granma, announced Amado Calzadilla of the Organizing Committee. The event is sponsored by the Cuban Society for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources and Respect for the Environment (CUBASOLAR).

Raul Castro’s Advice to Cuban Youth

Cuban President Raul Castro gave a speech at the closing session of the 9th Congress of the Young Communist League (UJC) this past Sunday evening.

Fernando Perez’s New Take on Jose Marti

We Cubans are used to the mystification of our native heroes —wrapping them up in the mantel of absolute goodness and putting them in an urn so they do not become contaminated with daily routine (as if they had not emerged from it).

Raul Castro Addresses Cuba’s Youth

Cuba’s President Raul Castro will make the closing speech today at the 9th Congress of the Young Communist League in Havana. Some 800 delegates from around the country are discussing the role of their organization, the Communist Party’s youth organization, in Cuban society.

Learning How to Live in Cuba

I’ve always thought of Avelino as one of the most upright and morally consistent people I’ve ever known. I think of him as the model rank-and-file member of the Communist Party of Cuba, someone who never missed a speech by our leader. He was also someone who would confront anybody who dared to criticize our revolutionary process.

Anthology on Race & Racism

Though the 2010 Cuba International Book Fair concluded a few weeks ago, I didn’t want to fail to mention the presentation of a work I consider vitally important to all Cubans, all races, all generations and to all ideologies. It’s titled the Antologia de Raza y Racismo (Anthology of Race and Racism), from Editorial Caminos publishers of the Centro Memorial Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Culture in One’s Hands in Cuba

“I’m the son of a literature teacher, I read a lot. But “Culture in One’s Hands” is something for us; it was created specifically for people who are deaf. There’s always a person who interprets. You have to realize that there are also issues of society that are of interest to us,” added Mesa, a 45-year-old graphic designer and father of two adolescent children who do not have auditory problems.

Washington opposed to compensation

The U.S. government asked a judge to reject the lawsuit presented by Cuban-American Ana Margarita Martínez while waiting for a compensation of 27.1 million dollars that would affect eight charter flight companies that fly to Cuba. “The direct flights they offer are vital to maintain contacts that are of national interest,” affirmed Ricardo Zúñiga, director of the Department of State’s office for Cuban affairs.

Cuba-US Discuss Agent Alan Gross

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and Cheryl Mills, head of the office of the US secretary of state, held talks in New York on the situation of US operative Alan Gross, detained in Cuba since last December 4, announced Philip Crowley, spokesman for the US Department of State. The Cuban authorities accuse Gross of espionage.

Cuba hopes to build 32,000 dwellings

Cuban authorities hope to conclude 32,000 dwellings this year to mitigate the difficult housing situation resulting from the three hurricanes in 2008, which increased the deficit estimated now at more than 600,000 homes, affirmed Oris Silva, vice president of the National Institute of Housing.