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Cuba’s Jojazz Competition Goes International

Beginning with this 15th edition of the JoJazz competition between young jazz artists, scheduled from November 22 to 25 in Havana, it will have an international character.

Ban-ki-Moon Receives Cuban Foreign Minister

United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon received Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez in New York on Saturday while the island’s head diplomat was attending the annual debate of the General Assembly of the international organization.

Cuban Photographer Liborio Noval Dead at 78

Liborio Noval, considered one of the most notable photographers of the revolutionary epic on the island, died on Saturday in Havana at the age of 78, the local media reported.

Film ‘Juan of the Dead’ Wins Jury Award at Biarritz

The film Juan of the Dead, directed by Cuban cinematographer Alejandro Brugues, won with the Jury Prize this weekend in the category of “Films from Latin American” at the film festival in the French city of Biarritz.

Cuba Ups Price for its Doctors in Namibia

The Namibian government and the Cuban government agency that administers Cuban medical services abroad are currently negotiating over a new contract for those services, which could cost the African nation more than 50 percent more than under the current agreement.

Cuba and China to Eliminate Tariffs

The governments of Cuba and China will gradually eliminate tariffs on their products, from what was learned at the recently concluded 25th Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Relations, held in Havana.

More Cholera in Eastern Cuba

Cuban health authorities acknowledged last week a new outbreak of cholera in the eastern province of Granma, with nine confirmed cases, reported the Café Fuerte website from information from public television in that province.

Three Cubans Dead This Year on the Panamanian Border

At least three Cuban migrants have died this year while attempting to cross into Panama through the Colombian-Panamanian jungle, said an official of that country’s immigration service.

Havana Cultural Calendar October 2012

We present you our Havana Cultural Calendar for October. We will be adding onto our calendar as the month progresses and further information is made available. A highlight this month is the beginning of the Havana Ballet Festival on Oct. 28.

Yoani Sanchez Protests Grounding/Threats

Award-winning Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez filed complaint against Cuba before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on Friday over her government’s repeated refusal to grant her an exit visa.