The Zaza Dam, Cuba’s principal reservoir, is currently at only 21 per cent of its capacity, due to the deficit in rainfall. The drop in water level could affect the Sur de El Jibaro rice complex, in the central province of Sancti Spíritus
Read More“Since the celebration of the General Debate one year ago, important events have occurred in the international arena. Climate change is now more visible and dangerous. The economic crisis became intense and global. Social exclusion increased,” said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez at the UN General Assembly on Monday.
Read MoreA top UN official said on Monday that it “would be a disaster” if Honduran police and soldiers attack the Brazilian embassy where ousted President Manuel Zelaya is holed up, reported AP from New York. The defiant attitude of the coup leaders – who have not been recognized as legitimate by a single country in the world – is coming to a head with growing protests and increased military repression unfolding.
Read MoreHowever the crisis in Honduras turns out, Brazil has stepped up its profile as a leader on the international stage. “It has stopped being the friendly behind-the-scenes conciliator and has decidedly joined the leadership game.”
Read MoreWith ousted President Manuel Zelaya installed at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa, the Honduran military and its civilian supporters who seized power on June 28 continue to play big stakes poker. The coup leaders continue to snub the entire United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as stymie any attempts to mediate the crisis. Their latest move was to issue a decree “allowing them to suspend freedom of speech, ban protests and suspend media groups.” A radio and TV station were raided on Monday.
Read MoreThe Cuban population should no longer “expect the government is going to solve all of its problems,” according to Communications Minister Ramiro Valdes. The Cuban population is currently being asked to participate in a round of brainstorming at workplaces and neighborhood gatherings to discuss ways to address the island’s serious problems.
Read MoreIn the last couple days Cuba has been visited by the Presidents of Vietnam, Chipre and Palestine. Now, three African leaders, from Algeria, Mali and Zambia are scheduled to start their week on the Caribbean island.
Read MoreVeteran pitchers, starter Norge Luis Vera and reliever Pedro Luis Lazo, were victims of costly errors on Sunday and the USA defeated Cuba 10-5 to repeat as the champs at the World Cup Baseball tournament. With the score tied 4-4 the US pulled off a six run rally in the top of the seventh that blew the game open.
Read MoreCubans are used to getting a cheap hot lunch at work which, while nothing fancy, is considered a benefit to their across-the-board low salaries in most offices and businesses. In a cost-cutting effort and a move a way from subsidies, the government of Raul Castro is hoping to eliminate the low-priced lunch, substituting it with a monetary supplement.
Read MorePitcher Aroldis Chapman, 21, is slated to be the next Cuban multi-millionaire after he abandoned his national team to make a go in the US Major Leagues. The lefty with a 100 mph fastball played on the eastern Holguin team in the Cuban league. He could easily receive an eight digit figure for signing.
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