Several hurricane warnings and watches are in effect for the Eastern Caribbean as hurricane Maria churns west and is expected to pass over or near several island countries starting Monday afternoon. Whether Maria will effect Cuba and possibly Florida will be the subject of reports in the coming days.
Read MoreThe United States is considering closing its embassy in Cuba after some diplomats suffered mysterious health problems in recent months, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said today.
Read MoreA new tropical storm, dubbed Maria, predicted to soon be a hurricane, has suddenly appeared on Saturday. The storm threatens the same and other neighboring countries affected by Hurricane Irma which left severe damage and despair behind on several Caribbean Islands including Cuba, and also in Florida, reports the National Hurricane Center.
Read MoreThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today launched a special fund for the rehabilitation of agricultural and fishery production in Cuba in the wake of hurricane “Irma”.
Read MoreOn September 11, two days before the US government put out a warning against travel to Cuba, Canada also published a travel advisory for its citizens. The Canadian government says the information is still valid today Sept. 15th.
Read MoreThe president of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, met on Wednesday with the delegations from the Venezuelan Government and opposition in order to set the stage for a negotiation agreement which will allow the South American country to overcome its crisis
Read MoreHotels in Havana’s coastal areas have suffered “minor damage” after Hurricane Irma swept through, but they will be ready to receive tourists by the end of this week thanks to “quick” repair and cleaning actions, managers from Cuba’s Tourism Ministry.
Read MoreThe days will be slightly cloudy in the morning, with variable and weak winds, below 20 km/h (12 mph). In the afternoons the cloudiness will increase and there will be some chance of occasional showers associated with the daytime heating.
Read MoreThe US State Department issued a warning today urging US citizens to avoid traveling to Cuba, severely hit by Hurricane Irma. However in a forum within the Facebook page of Havana Times several US citizens and people from other countries differ and make their suggestions.
Read MoreDear readers, we have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to the 2017 Havana Times Cuba Photo Contest from September 15 to October 15 due to the difficulties caused by Hurricane Irma.
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