Mariela Castro on Prisoner Swap with US
Speaking to CNN, Mariela Casto said on Monday that American “subcontractor” Alan Gross and the Cuban Five, imprisoned in the US, should be released.
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Cuban Labor Code to be Amended
New changes that will favor the private sector on the island will be made to the Labor Code of Cuba, which is currently under review. To date, conflicts and complaints by workers in the private sector “have not been significant.”
Read MoreCuba to Tax Food Imported by Travelers
The Cuban government will reinstitute the collection of taxes on food imported by all travelers entering the country, according to a statement from the Customs office.
Read MoreAshes of Flores Ibarra Sent from Chile to Cuba
The ashes of former Cuban prosecutor Fernando Flores Ibarra, who died on May 24 in Santiago de Chile, “will be sent to Cuba where they will rest alongside his fellow comrades,” reported the Granma newspaper today in a brief obituary.
Read MoreOnline Debate Tuesday for Environment Day in Cuba
On June 5, for World Environment Day here, an Internet discussion forum will be featured that will meet throughout the month under the name “An Endangered Species.” For those interested in participating in the forum, it can be accessed through www.foroscubarte.cult.cu.
Read MoreCuba Protests Attempted ‘Theft’ of Baseball Players in DR
Cuban media reported today on the most recent attempt to steal players from the island. This news was referring to an operation in the Dominican Republic last weekend.
Read MoreFrench Yacht Wins Hemingway Tournament in Cuba
The French yacht finished as the champion of the 62nd Ernest Hemingway Marlin Fishing Tournament held west of the Cuban capital.
Read MoreCuban President Raul Castro Reaches 81
Cuban President Raul Castro had his 81st birthday on Sunday amid official media silence, reported dpa news. His brother and chief advisor, Fidel Castro, will reach 86 in August.
Read MoreCuba Customs to Charge Cubans for Food
Cuban customs announced on Sunday that it will begin charging a duty to all Cuban passengers for bringing non commercial amounts of food to the island. Do to shortages and prices being considerably higher than in many countries, Cubans coming home from abroad often bring back supplies for their families.
Read MoreHeavy Rains in Western Cuba
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Sunday in Western Cuba, (Pinar del Rio, Havana, Artemis, Mayabeque and Matanzas). The following notice was posted by the Cuban Civil Defense.
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