Cuba news.
Earlier this year, Habanos, S.A. announced a deal with China Tobacco Corporation to expand sales and production in China. Adding to the momentum behind the brand, Habanos, S.A today announced it will launch an exclusive cigar for the Duty Free and Travel Retail channels at the 31st edition of the Tax Free World Association World Exhibition & Conference at Cannes. … Read more
Cuba Unbound announced last week a plan to donate $200 per guest to aid in relief and recovery efforts for Cuban communities affected by Hurricane Irma. Donations will be distributed to CARE International, who has set up a specific Irma relief effort. “To us, Cuba isn’t just a trendy travel destination. We love this country, the … Read more
Since first reported in August 2017, the U.S. government has taken what appears to be a patient approach to assigning blame and responsibility for the mysterious attacks that targeted U.S. embassy staff in Havana over the last year or so. It hard to believe that the Cuban government would have resorted to armed propaganda by … Read more
On Thursday, Canada’s consular affairs office said that one of its diplomats in Cuba was suffering from the same mysterious hearing loss that apparently forced several U.S. diplomats to leave Havana. Global Affairs Canada gave no details. But a spokeswoman said officials “are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and U.S. diplomatic personnel and their … Read more
In the era of fake news, reports of attacks against U.S. diplomats living in the country in which U.S. President Donald Trump wants to, “expose the crimes of the Castro regime,” brings up questions about the hypnotic mystery of the meaning of truth now emanating from Washington. But it appears there are real U.S. victims … Read more
It appears the new White House Chief of Staff may have some ideas about Cuba that contradict President Trump’s policy towards the island nation. U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for White House chief of staff, retired Marine General John Kelly, was one of the military’s longest-serving commanders before Trump named him secretary for the Department … Read more
Compared to the Dominican Republic’s cigar exports, Cuba lags behind in terms of volume and value. But with Cuba excluded from the U.S. market, the largest single cigar market in the world, Cuba’s prospects appear bright bespite being restrained by politics. RELATED: Tasting the Rare Partagas Saloman This year, Vice President Jose Ramon Machado has … Read more
The U.S. Embassy Havana Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Eligibility is limited to those who qualify to receive U.S. grants, and have the ability to develop and implement their proposed programs in Cuba. Priority Program Areas 1. Proposals that will encourage the growth of … Read more
President Donald Trump on June 16th began sybolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to the island nation, saying he was “canceling the last administration’s completely one-sided deal with Cuba.” The new measures included tighter restrictions on tourism travel and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence … Read more
President Donald Trump last week began symbolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to Cuba. The new measures included tighter restrictions on travel and tourism and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence services. Cuba’s military conglomerate GAESA is estimated to control more than half the country’s … Read more
