Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued more guidance in relation to President Trump’s policy changes with respect to Cuba. Below is the U.S. Department of State’s list of entities and sub-entities under the control of, or acting for or on behalf of, the Cuban military, intelligence, or security … Read more
Christopher Columbus – Explorer In the pulsing moments of discovery, there must be a certainty, like in the weight of an anchor, when the first sighting of shore birds signals the end of a scurvy-laden voyage. Opposites like faith and certainty instantly change places releasing a bolt of electricity to the discoverer’s nerve stem. Mutinous … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding Cuba calls to six itineraries in the line’s 2018-19 Caribbean season. Travelers can visit Havana on select itineraries aboard Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Navigator, which depart Miami from October 2018 through March 2019. Guests on these voyages can … Read more
Last week, the U.S. government released thousands of pages of previously classified documents about the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Almost all of the documents were released automatically under the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Record Collections Act of 1992. Trump confirmed on Saturday that he would allow for the release … Read more
Habanos, S.A will introduce its newest product at the 35th Edition of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2017) on October 30th. The new Línea Retro will be marketed through two products, Partagás Capitols and Romeo y Julieta Club Kings. The new addition boasts retro design combined with modern features. The new Línea Retro stands out … Read more
Earlier this week, the most recent conflict between the U.S. and Cuba escalated to include the expulsion of 15 officials from the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. A senior State Department official told reporters Tuesday the Cuban diplomats have seven days to leave the country. The announcement comes less than a week after the U.S. … Read more
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
On September 9th, the Annenberg Space for Photography opened an exclusive exhibit called Cuba Is. The show is part of the Getty-led Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative presenting the work of Latino and Latin American artists in more than 70 museums and cultural institutions across Southern California. The Cuba Journal spoke with the exhibit’s curator, … Read more
It is becoming widely known that the United States is the most obese country in the world. Within one generation, the U.S. body mass index (BMI) for the percentage of the population considered clinically overweight or obese has grown from 15% to 55%. Similarly, according to a leading obesity researcher, Dr. Robert Lustig, “over 40% … Read more
