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
Renewed relations with Cuba means more Americans are interested in exploring Cuba, and booking a tour to Cuba is the best way to ensure a great experience on the island nation. Due to US travel restrictions, most Americans book tours to Cuba because the tour operator takes care of air travel, accommodation and rules compliance. … Read more
The Rolling Stones have sent out a message to their Cuban fans, just days before their concert in Havana. “Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful country,” the band wrote over social media. “We are very happy to play for you; We have played many amazing places in the world, but this concert in … Read more
By the Cuba Journal Staff Varadero: it’s a name that conjures up images of white-sand beaches, swaying palms and mojitos. And Cuba’s all-inclusive hub is now easier to reach, following the latest easing of restrictions for Americans who want to travel to the island. Now, US travelers can take individual “educational” tours without the need … Read more
Cuba Its Past, Present, And Future by A.D. Hall, now in the public domain, offers an amazing glimpse into Cuba’s history and condition as of 1898. Much of the excitement and allure about Cuba as portrayed by an 1898 observer is alive today. The author’s language captures the tension, beauty and potential of an enchanted … Read more
President Barack Obama on Tuesday acknowledged the difficult history between the US and Cuba, but offered a “message of peace” to the Cuban people as he neared the end of a landmark visit to the communist country. Speaking at the Gran Teatro de Havana, he said it is time for the US and Cuba to … Read more
