Starting today Cubans can once again apply for passports and identity cards as the system failure has been repaired, informed the Ministry of Interior. It was a week that the service was unavailable. The good news comes as many travelers prepare for trips during the upcoming summer season.
Read MoreYanna Centelles, spokesperson for the “Aguacate in Spring Art Festival 2014” organizing team, informs us about the upcoming historic event to take place in that town located 80 southeast of Havana. “We hope this event will live on in our community”.
Read MoreIf you are in a hurry to renew your passport or identity card in Cuba take a deep breath. The Cuban government unexpectedly announced Wednesday the temporary suspension of the issuance of identity cards and passports claiming “technological difficulties” because of “electrical problems” according to the Ministry of Interior’s ID and Immigration office.
Read MoreWith some rain on Thursday through Saturday, the maximum temperature will range about 29° C (84 F) and the lows around 21° C (70 F) . The sea surface temperature will reach 27° C (81 F).
Read MoreThe highly popular Havana Marathon is still six months away but a larger than ever US presence is expected this year with the issuing of an amateur sports license by the Obama administration to the New York based Insight Cuba travel group to sell tickets for participation in the event.
Read MoreHard-hitting Cuban outfielder Alfredo Despaigne, a star of the national team of Cuba, is in the eye of a storm created after it was discovered he’s playing under contract with the Pirates of Campeche in Mexico using a fake Dominican passport, reported Cafe Fuerte.
Read MoreThe Yokohama DeNA Baystars signed a contract on Monday in Havana with Cuban infielder Yulieski Gourriel. While the amount of the contract has yet to be disclosed, Gourriel is expected to receive a similar or higher amount than the $1.5 million earned by his former teammate in Sancti Spiritus, outfielder Frederich Cepeda.
Read MoreBoxer Ramón Luis, one of the leaders of Cuba Domadores (Tamers) in the World Series of Boxing tournament, abandoned the Cuban delegation that disputed the Pan American Championship in Tijuana, Mexico, reports AFP.
Read MoreThe Illinois Corn Growers Association wants President Barack Obama to expand trade opportunities between the US and Cuba, according to a statement from the organization based in Bloomington.
Read MoreThe Carnival Dream cruise ship rescued Wednesday 39 Cubans in the Caribbean Sea traveling in a small boat. The group of desperate Cubans was composed of 34 men and five women. They were brought aboard and evaluated by the medical staff.
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