Cuba news.
According to World Oil, MEO Australia has concluded terms and executed the Cuba Block 9 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the national oil company Cuba Petróleo Union (CUPET). The block 9 onshore contract contains the large Veradero oil field and other discoveries. Specific terms of the contract are unknown, but the timing appears to symbolic … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff The latest VICE SPORTS video follows Carmello Anthony as he travels to Cuba to explore the recent rise of soccer in the nation usually associated with baseball. The New York Cosmos also traveled to Havana to play a friendly match with Cuba, the first in decades. Anthony spoke with many … Read more
Cloud seeding begins next month By the Cuba Journal staff Much of the Caribbean has been experiencing its worst drought in years, and Cuba has not escaped the crisis. That’s why the island is now looking to make its own rain through cloud seeding, the government said this week. The artificial rain program will begin … Read more
A new focus at Central Holidays By the Cuba Journal staff Central Holidays has named Arthur Berman as Vice President of its new Latin America and Cuba Division. In his new capacity, Berman will be responsible for implementing strategies that effectively market the companies new collection of Latin American and Cuba travel programs, including its … Read more
Drag racing in Cuba By the Cuba Journal staff It’s one of the signature symbols of Cuba – the old, repurposed, rehabilitated American car from the 1940s and 1950s. For years, these cars have been used for something more than just transportation, though — they’ve been used for drag racing. That’s the subject of a new … Read more
Amid all the excitement over recent progress in restoring normal relations between the US and Cuba, there remains important legislative impediments to dismantling the various ideological ramparts designed to foment Cuba’s destabilization. What is certain is that the cantankerous history between the two countries produced laws that reflect a deep hurt and mistrust. Removing these … Read more
Delegation explores business ties By the Cuba Journal staff A business delegation from Belgium is visiting Havana this week, in a bid to explore new investment opportunities in Cuba. The group, which includes representatives of 12 companies in Belgium, is reportedly the first of its kind visiting the island. “With this mission, in addition to boosting … Read more
The Cuba Journal sat down with David Seleski, CEO of Stonegate Bank, after his return from the historic flag raising ceremony in Havana on August 14th. The ceremony was one of many recent milestones in the brick-by-brick dismantling of the five-decade-old economic and ideological wall that has divided Cuba and the United States. Recently, Stonegate … Read more
Live in Cuba debuts By the Cuba Journal staff Nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis’ newest album has a Cuban twist. Released last week, Live in Cuba features the first-ever performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in Cuba. Recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at Havana’s Melia Theatre in October 2010, the two-disc … Read more
Central Holidays’ newest itinerary at sea By the Cuba Journal staff Central Holidays has announced the launch of a new eight-night people-to-people ‘Cruise Around Cuba’ aboard the Celestyal Crystal. This announcement follows the tour operator’s recent addition of five on-the-ground Cuban programs, its first itineraries that will allow American travelers to explore the island nation. … Read more
