Cuba news.
According to a report by Reuters, Cuba is near a deal with 15 rich creditor nations of the Paris Club to restructure $16 billion in debt stemming from a 1986 default, with creditors expected to forgive most of the amount owed, diplomats close to the talks said. The parties will meet in Paris later this … Read more
According to a report by Florida International University, StartUp Cuba and FIU have teamed up to offer a summer program designed to foster and support entrepreneurs in Cuba. The six week program program, called InCubando@FIU, will begin in Miami on May 2016. The curriculum will consist of business classes, taught in Spanish, by instructors affiliated … Read more
Last month’s Pensacola a la Habana Race was more than just a race to Cuba – it was first permitted yacht race from the U.S. to Cuba since 1959. The 511 nautical-mile race from Pensacola to Havana started November 6th. Twenty-two boats were entered in the 2015 Andrews Institute Pensacola a la Habana race but … Read more
It’s one of the best places to visit in Cuba — the wonderful, perfectly preserved Finca Vigia, the place where Ernest Hemingway spent three decades of his life. And there’s a small tent next door that honors Hemingway with what is the best cocktail in Cuba right now. It’s called the Coctel Vigia, said to … Read more
Ernest Hemingway biopic Papa premiers today as part of Cuba’s 37th International Festival of New Latin Cinema, Variety reports. Last month, the film won “Best Narrative” award at the Key West Film Festival. Papa, based on a true story, follows journalist Ed Myers (Giovanni Ribisi) on his adventure to Cuba during the time period preceding … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday’s “Cuba Summit”, organized by The Economist Events, explored Cuba’s changing economic, social and political landscape and what it means for businesses planning a move into Cuba. The island nation faces many challenges as it tries to create a more dynamic and prosperous economy. The Economist editors – along with a diverse … Read more
In response to high demand for travel to Cuba, The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is hosting an eight-day, seven-night Charter Club trip May 1-8, 2016. The trip will focus on ‘eco-surf and turf’ – a selection of of the island’s marine, cultural, and natural tourism offerings. Activities will include a countryside bed and breakfast … Read more
If you’ve tried to get to Cuba in the last few months, you’ve encountered a problem. There are just very, very few rooms available in Havana. While hotel space in Cuba is at a premium, tour operator Central Holidays says it has deluxe hotel space in Havana and first-class space in other major Cuban cities … Read more
Cayman Airways has launched its newest route to Cuba. The carrier, one of the leading regional carriers to Cuba, has officially begun service between the island of Cayman Brac and the Cuban city of Holguin. The new flights will operate on Saturdays, and connects in Cayman Brac to other Cayman Airways destinations including Little Cayman … Read more
The first Startup Weekend in Cuba ended last month with great enthusiasm for the startups teams’ success in organizing ideas and turning them into reality. The organizers for Startup Weekend Havana included: Ramphis Castro (no relation to Fidel), Medardo Rodriguez, Rodney Hernandez and Alex Medina. The event’s facilitator was Santiago Zavala, Venture Partner, at 500Startups. … Read more
