Tag: Cuba
Cuban agriculture threatened by worst drought in 115 years
Cuba’s agriculture is being threatened by the worst drought to hit the Caribbean in over a century. The drought is…
Kerry presses Cuba for genuine democracy at flag raising ceremony
United States Secretary of State, John Kerry called for political change in Cuba on Friday, telling Cubans they should be…
US owing Cuba millions of dollars, says Fidel Castro
Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, on Thursday reminded the United States that it owes damages to Cuba stretching to `millions of…
Obama moves to drop Cuba from list of terror sponsors
President Barack Obama is set to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, in a landmark step…
Castro OK: Cuban media publish photo
Cuban state media released the first photographs of former president Fidel Castro to be published in nearly six months late…
Cuba frees 35 political prisoners, improves relationship with US
At least 35 Cuban political prisoners have been released in the last two days, dissident leaders said Thursday, as Cuba…
Ebola-infected Cuban doctor arrives in Geneva
A Cuban doctor infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone arrived late Thursday in Geneva, where he will be treated for…
At UN, Cuba slams US sanctions
Cuba on Saturday slammed the United States for applying unilateral sanctions as a foreign policy instrument — like the five-decade…
Cuba sends 461 doctors, nurses to help fight Ebola in West Africa
Cuba will send a total of 461 doctors and nurses to West Africa to help fight the Ebola epidemic, local…
S.Africa gives Cuba $31 million economic aid
South Africa has agreed to provide Cuba with more than $30 million in “economic assistance”, Trade and Industry Minister Rob…
Cuba sends 165 health workers to Sierra Leone in Ebola fight
Cuba will send 165 doctors and nurses to Sierra Leone to help fight the Ebola outbreak, Cuba’s health minister and…
Jonathan reiterates commitment to quality healthcare
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Abuja restated Federal Government’s commitment to upgrade medical services in the country to world…
Two dead after US ghost plane overflies Cuba, crashes
At least two people were killed when a small plane crashed off the coast of Jamaica in an incident that…
Castro daughter alive and well, after Air Algerie name mix-up
The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro assured journalists Thursday that she is alive and well, contradicting reports that she…
Cuba makes Hemingway trove available to US
HAVANA (AFP) – Cuba has released to US researchers copies of more than 2,000 documents related to Ernest Hemingway, media…
WYC: We Were Wasteful Against Cuba —Obuh
Nigeria’s U-20 Coach, John Obuh, says his team missed many chances in Monday’s 3-0 win against Cuba at the U-20…
In pictures: Beyonce creates stir in Havana
US singer Beyonce was a huge star attraction as she and her husband, rapper Jay-Z visited the Island of Cuba.…
Lifestyle changes in Cuba as socialism relaxed
HAVANA(AFP) – Aging Chevys and Pontiacs are a familiar symbol of life in Cuba, but many of the vehicles clogging…
Hugo Chavez’ death hits Venezuela hard
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, 58, died Tuesday, Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced, shortly after Caracas revealed that the cancer-stricken leftist…
Cuba puts succession plan on course
Cuba has begun its transition to rule by someone whose last name isn’t Castro and is young enough not to…
Cuba scraps exit permit for foreign travellers
HAVANA (AFP) – Cubans will no longer require exit permits for foreign travel from January 14, the government said Tuesday,…
Cuban footballers defect in Canada
Three members of the Cuban men’s soccer team competing in the World Cup qualifying tournament have defected, international football’s governing…
Granny fails to complete record Cuba-Florida swim
An attempt by British-Australian woman Penny Palfrey to swim unassisted from Cuba to Florida ended in failure early Sunday after…
Cuba’s Castro Publishes Memoirs
Cuban leader Fidel Castro has published two volumes of his autobiographical memoir entitled “Time Guerrilla,” according to news agencies. The…