Discovered by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century, Cuba and the Dominican Republic (DR) share a history unlike any other in the world – and the similarities extend into common economic characteristics that today make them the topic of much discussion about how the future will unfold as Cuba’s re-integration into the global economy gathers … Read more
Cuba’s government has clarified its policy on Cuban-Americans, now considering the US-born children of Cuban parents to be Americans in Cuba. In a statement, the CubaOne Foundation said it had confirmed that the US-born children of Cuban parents are regarded as Americans by Cuba. CubaOne is an organization focused on offering Cuban-Americans free trips to … Read more
“Last week in Havana, Cuba, the governments of Aruba and Cuba signed a cooperative agreement with a focus on tourism,” announced Minister of Tourism, Transportation, Culture and the Primary Sector for Aruba Mr. Otmar Oduber. It’s been close to a year since discussions began between the departments of foreign affairs of both countries, and are … Read more
T-Mobile today announced it has signed an interconnect and roaming agreement with Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba, S.A. (ETECSA), the Cuban telecommunications company. The new deal enables the “Un-carrier” to do its part to open communications between the U.S. and the island nation, delivering more affordable voice calling for customers who want to keep in … Read more
Following on the heels of visits by Beyonce and Jay Z, The Rolling Stones, and the House of Chanel — the Kardashian Clan just wrapped up their first journey to Cuba. As with most things Kardashian, it was not without controversy. Jetting in and out on their private plane, the Kardashians’ visit seems to have … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor It’s Cuba, for art lovers. Latin American and Caribbean Studies Travel is offering five-day Cuba programs that provide travelers with an authentic Cuban experience through educational and cultural exchanges. LAACS Travel trips are focused on Havana’s thriving art scene, and feature private tours of the museums and cultural institutions … Read more
The Cuba Investment Forum – to be held in Ft. Lauderdale on May 12th – promises to be the most timely and informative Cuba investment conference of the year. US-Cuba relations have improved dramatically in the last 18 months, but the US embargo against Cuba remains in place. Most transactions between the US, or persons … Read more
CNN is reporting that Orvis, one of the largest fly fishing outfitters in the world, plans to announce guided trips to Cuba this year. The company is the first major US sporting company to do business on the island. Simon Perkins, Orvis’ senior manager of adventures and hunting, said Cuba’s pristine natural environment and improving … Read more
According to a report in the Washington Blade, the daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro on Tuesday spoke about her organization’s plans to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Mariela Castro, director of Cuba’s National Center for Sexual Education, told reporters and her supporters in Havana that her organization, which is known by … Read more
By Simons Chase Argentina defaulted on more than $80 billion of debt in 2001, the largest sovereign default at the time. For three months in 2012, the three-masted Libertad, an Argentine naval ship and the flagship of her fleet, was detained in Ghana following legal action by US-based hedge fund, Elliot Capital Management, as it … Read more
