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Archive - Mar 26, 2011

BOXING as Gamboa is finding his way in U.S.

<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> By Robert Morales, Boxing Columnist. Posted: 03/25/2011 10:14:29 PM PDT. Updated: 03/25/2011 11:00:56 PM PDT. Yuriorkis Gamboa has something in common with probably every Cuban boxer who has ever defected to the United States - he left behind loved ones.Gamboa was eventually joined by his wife, child, father and brother. They had obtained visas to Mexico and then crossed over into the U.S., said Gamboa's manager, Tony Gonzalez.As Gamboa has fallen in love with this country, the boxing world has become infatuated with his style. Think the Tasmanian Devil with power. He's not afraid to take chances, and has tasted the canvas because of that credo. But he does that because he's usually looking to end the fight early. Read More

Cuba to carry out economic reforms while keeping socialism

<p style="text-align: justify;">18:29, March 26, 2011. The upcoming congress of the Cuban Communist Party in April will introduce several economic reforms while the country retains socialism, Cuban leader Raul Castro said Friday.Castro said Cuba needs to "correct some mistakes committed in the past five decades of socialism." But he made it clear that Cuba "will not return to capitalism and neo-colonialism" and the updated model for Cuba will primarily be based on a planned economy rather than a market economy." Read More

A major challenge for Murillo and Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">‘The challenges facing our country are great, amid very complex international circumstances, so to move ahead in our economic and social development it will be necessary to strain all our forces and intelligence. In this, the agricultural-and-dairy sector is determinative. These circumstances demand an actualization of our economic model that will preserve socialism's principles of justice.’ Read More

New airline to fly Managua-Havana

<p style="text-align: justify;">Startup airline Nica Air plans to begin operations in Nicaragua this summer with routes to Mexico City, Havana and Caracas, efe reported.Nica Air is a project of investors from Mexico and Nicaragua.The airline, which has a fleet of the Boeing 737-300, will fly to Havana three times per week, according to a Nicaraguan government officials quoted by the Spanish news agency. Read More

Carter plans trip to Cuba at government's invite

<p style="text-align: justify;">AP. Fri Mar 25, 9:14 pm ET. ATLANTA – Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to visit Cuba next week to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro to discuss economic policies and ways to improve relations between the U.S. and Cuba.The former president and his wife Rosalynn will arrive in Havana on Monday and stay until Wednesday on a trip under the auspices of his Atlanta-based Carter Center organization, spokeswoman Deanna Congileo said. It is not an official U.S. mission. Read More

Cuba economy minister replaced, to focus on reform

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Rosa Tania Valdes. HAVANA | Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:54pm EDT. HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban Economy Minister Marino Murillo has been replaced by his top deputy so he can concentrate on overseeing economic reforms expected to be approved at an upcoming Communist Party conference, the Cuban government said on Friday.An official note read on state-run television said First Vice Minister Adel Izquierdo, 65, would take over the job in a move proposed by President Raul Castro. Read More

SAM SAYS: Once a haven for pirates, today the Jardines del Rey is a hot spot for tourists

<p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1600s, the Jardines del Rey became a hiding place for pirates.Today, these 400 tiny islands make a great place for you to hide from your everyday stress. It is easier now then back then.A 17-kilometre causeway joins the mainland to the archipelago and the resorts on Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo in Cuba.We flew in with Sunwing Airlines on a on-time pleasant flight all ready to enjoy this barefoot destination, and it didn't disappoint.<br /> <br /> Read More

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen believes Cuba appears to be more tolerant

<p style="text-align: justify;">WASHINGTON — Just back in Memphis after a five-day fact-finding trip to Cuba, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said he was surprised at the lack of interference with the practice of religion and impressed with the slow but evident moves toward economic privatization on the island nation.The trip with two other members of Congress during a recess was paid for by the Center for Democracy, a non-partisan, non-profit devoted to promoting democracy. Read More

Septeto of Cuba to bring el son

<p style="text-align: justify;">Septeto of Cuba to bring el son. Ernesto Portillo Jr. Arizona Daily Star Arizona Daily Star. Friday, March 25, 2011 12:00 am. COURTESY UAPRESENTS. Septeto Nacional will bring its famous sound to UApresents on Wednesday.In Cuba's musical heart beats el son.The Cuban son is the sound of the island nation. But more than a sound or style, son runs deep in Cuban music, and life. It is history and life. Read More

Caribbean Countries Establish Regional Energy Policy

<p style="text-align: justify;">Por Ileana Ferrer Fonte.Flags of member countries of CARICOM.Georgetown, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) As of Friday, the member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have an established energy policy for regulating prices and ensuring the regional oil supply. Read More