The rules for travel to Cuba have changed dramatically over the last year, so keeping up with the latest regulations requires some research. The U.S. has developed a special collection of laws pertaining to Cuba travel, trade and investment. These restrictions and rules are often referred to collectively as the Cuban embargo. Generally, people can … Read more
Vulnerability is a powerful communication tool. In one 30 minute speech delivered in Cuba this month, President Obama pierced the theater of politics and forced a ligature between his own heritage and Cuba’s complex history by stirring emotions in Cubans that were seemingly inexpressible until a black US President suggested his muddled past is a … Read more
In 1984, William Potts, Jr. diverted a Piedmont Airlines passenger aircraft to Havana and demanded $5 million. According to court documents, Potts threatened to blow up the airplane and shoot passengers if the plane landed in Miami. The pilot complied and diverted the aircraft to Havana, Cuba. Potts remained in Cuba until his return to … Read more
There are cigars, and then there are cigars. The Montecristo No. 2. The Cohiba Robusto. (And, more recently, the Behike). The Partagas Serie D. No. 4. The Romeo Y Julieta Churchill. These are some of the iconic cigars whose reach extends around the world; these are the brands that are equally famous to both smokers … Read more
A destination like no other, Cuba is becoming a hot spot for travelers to discover authentic experiences. A new tour by Abercrombie & Kent offers to reveal the spirit of the island with a non-traditional travel experience that explores art, music and other aspects of Cuban culture. Here are some highlights for the Abercrombie & … Read more
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s history-making visit, the US has taken yet another step toward normalizing relations with Cuba by removing Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving to the US that had visited Cuba in their last five port calls. Conditions of Entry related to Cuban ports were originally imposed in 2008, under … Read more
Summary: José Abreu, first baseman for the Chicago White Sox, writes about the hardest decision he’s ever had to make. I remember my dream of becoming a professional MLB player, to represent my people and to help those I love through this game. Being born in a country where baseball is the national pastime gave … Read more
Since President Obama’s announcement in December 2014 of a change in policy towards Cuba, we have been a wild, legal ride. Both the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), plus the U.S. Department of State, have amended their regulations several times to remove many bureaucratic requirements that … Read more
In Cuba, change is underway in ways that could not have been imaged just last year. The embargo still restricts commercial activity in Cuba by US firms and individuals, but doing business in Cuba has gotten a lot easier. Despite existing restrictions, planning is now a critical aspect for any business that may one day … Read more
The American business community is now permitted in certain areas to work directly with the Cuban private sector, empowering Cuban entrepreneurs on the island. Here is a list of the major US companies presently permitted to do business in Cuba: Airline expansion: The United States and Cuba in December 2015 reached an arrangement to re-establish regular, … Read more
