Daily Archives: May 27, 2009
Cuban bloggers start revolution
Cuban bloggers start revolution
Have a cigar
By Nick Farrell
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 11:10
CUBAN BLOGGERS are conducting a mini-revolution on the island as the
government clamps down on them.
Although bloggers complain it is getting harder to evade censorship,
"Generacion Y" or "Retazos" by "El Guajiro Azul" have been looking at
some fairly controversial themes.
According to the… Continue reading
Russia, Cuba agree to renew joint nuclear research
Russia, Cuba agree to renew joint nuclear research
17:46 27/05/2009
MOSCOW, May 27 (RIA Novosti) – Russia and Cuba have agreed to renew
their cooperation in nuclear research with Cuba's Nuclear Energy Agency,
head of Rosatom Sergei Kiriyenko said on Wednesday.
The announcement came during an awards ceremony in Moscow where Cuban
scientific aide Fidel Angel Castro Diaz-Balart, Fidel Castro… Continue reading
Cuba foreign income could be slashed by $1 billion
Cuba foreign income could be slashed by $1 billion
Tue May 26, 2009 1:44pm EDT
By Nelson Acosta
HAVANA, May 26 (Reuters) – Cuba is facing a “very hard” economic blow in 2009 as depressed nickel prices and reduced tourism revenue could slash foreign income by $1 billion, Cuba’s top economic commentator said on Tuesday.
The Cuban government was already… Continue reading
USA Rice talks with Cuban officials
USA Rice talks with Cuban officials
May 27, 2009 9:39 AM
Marvin Lehrer, USA Rice Federation senior adviser on Cuba, is in Havana
this week to discuss opportunities for U.S. rice exports to Cuba with
ALIMPORT, Cuba's food-buying agency.
"I've asked Marvin to meet with ALIMPORT to discuss our efforts to
promote U.S. rice and increase sales to Cuba,"… Continue reading
Cuba announces new austerity plan
Cuba announces new austerity plan
By Michael Voss
BBC News, Havana
Cuba has announced it will introduce an austerity programme in June to
try to offset the impact of the international financial crisis and
reduce energy use.
Unless energy use is reduced over the summer there could be blackouts,
the authorities warn.
Details of the restrictions have yet to be… Continue reading
Thomson re-introduce holidays to Cuba
Thomson re-introduce holidays to Cuba
May 27, 2009
Havana
Leading travel agent Thomson is re-introducing holidays to Cuba from
summer this year, with its year-round programme set to offer a range of
unforgettable travel experiences.
"We're thrilled to have re-introduced the destination of Cuba to the
Thomson brand," said Shona Swain, acting general manager for long-haul
products, at TUI UK.… Continue reading
Norwegian Freedom Award given to jailed Cuban
Norwegian Freedom Award given to jailed Cuban
CUBANET
HAVANA, May 27 (CubaNet) – Imprisoned Independent journalist Normando
Hernández has been awarded the Norwegian Writers Association's annual
"Freedom of Expression" award.
Hernández, who is in poor health, was among 75 dissidents arrested,
tried and convicted in 2003 for their interaction with the United
States. He was sentenced to… Continue reading
U.S. changes stance on Cuba’s inclusion in OAS
Posted on Wednesday, 05.27.09
U.S. changes stance on Cuba's inclusion in OAS
The United States says it's time Cuba be let back in to the Organization
of American States — and abide by its democratic principles.
By FRANCES ROBLES
frobles@MiamiHerald.com
Cuba's decades-old suspension from the Organization of American States
appears to be coming to an end.
As more countries clamor… Continue reading
No progress? No relief
Posted on Wednesday, 05.27.09
Cuba: No progress? No relief
BY RAY WALSER
www.heritage.org
Even before his inauguration, President Obama promised to improve
relations with Cuba. He has since taken steps to let Cuban Americans
travel freely to the island and send more remittances. And Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton has authorized talks with Cuban officials and
opened the door for… Continue reading
Cubans prepare for summer blackouts
Cubans prepare for summer blackouts
By Andrea Rodriguez | The Associated Press
May 27, 2009
HAVANA – Cubans are in for an especially hot summer under an
energy-saving plan that could shut off air conditioners at work and
require blackouts at home, according to an unpublished government
directive obtained by The Associated Press.
The plan, signed by new Economics Minister… Continue reading
OEA aplaza decisión sobre Cuba ante falta de consenso y crea grupo de trabajo
Posted on Wednesday, 05.27.09
OEA aplaza decisión sobre Cuba ante falta de consenso y crea grupo de
trabajo
By EFE
WASHINGTON
La OEA aplazó hoy ante la falta de consenso una decisión sobre el
levantamiento de la suspensión impuesta en 1962 a Cuba y estableció un
grupo de trabajo para que trate de forjar un consenso antes de la
Asamblea… Continue reading
Cubanos sufrirán apagones y más control
Publicado el miércoles, 05.27.09
Cubanos sufrirán apagones y más control
Por WILFREDO CANCIO ISLA
wcancio@elnuevoherald.com
Las próximas restricciones de consumo de electricidad en Cuba vendrán
acompañadas de sistemáticos operativos contra el fraude en el sector
residencial y una intensificación del trabajo político a nivel de
barrios y cuadras para impedir los posibles despilfarros de energía.
El programa gubernamental que comenzará… Continue reading
De coma y cadáver
Publicado el miércoles, 05.27.09
De coma y cadáver
By GUILLERMO DESCALZI
El Coma Andante, y todos sabemos quién es, dice que la Organización que
Está Anquilosada, y todos sabemos también cuál es, es un ''cadáver
insepulto''. Es como si el carbón acusara al petróleo de ser negro. No
debe darse cuenta de la ironía que es que el Coma Andante… Continue reading
OEA sin consenso para retorno de Cuba al organismo
OEA sin consenso para retorno de Cuba al organismo
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – La OEA no alcanzó este miércoles un consenso sobre la
posible reintegración de Cuba al organismo, y creó un grupo de trabajo
para tratar de conciliar las posiciones encontradas antes de la Asamblea
General de la semana entrante en Honduras.
Durante la reunión del Consejo Permanente… Continue reading
Infertilidad afecta al 14% de las parejas cubanas y causa baja natalidad
Infertilidad afecta al 14% de las parejas cubanas y causa baja natalidad
EFE
La infertilidad reproductiva se ha convertido en una de las causas de la
disminución del índice de la natalidad en Cuba, donde entre un 12 y un
14 por ciento de las parejas no puede tener hijos, informó hoy el diario
oficial Juventud Rebelde.
Según el rotativo,… Continue reading
Disminuye flujo de turistas rusos a Cuba
Disminuye flujo de turistas rusos a Cuba
10:29 | 27/ 05/ 2009
La Habana, 27 de mayo, RIA Novosti. El flujo de turistas rusos a Cuba
disminuyó en un 10,9% entre enero y abril de este año en relación con el
mismo período de 2008, según la Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas.
Trece mil 636 rusos visitaron Cuba en los primeros… Continue reading
La Habana impone restricciones casi sin precedentes al consumo eléctrico debido a los enormes gastos de este año
Cuba
La Habana impone restricciones casi sin precedentes al consumo eléctrico
debido a los enormes gastos de este año
Los controles se harán mucho más agudos en una medida que recuerda a la
época de los apagones de 2005
LA HABANA, 27 May. (EUROPA PRESS) -
El Gobierno cubano ha anunciado una medida casi sin precedentes de
restricciones al consumo… Continue reading
Por si vuelven los apagones
Por si vuelven los apagones
Luis Cino
LA HABANA, Cuba, mayo (www.cubanet.org) – Según Marino Murillo, Ministro
de Economía y Planificación, durante los primeros cuatro meses de este
año el gasto de petróleo se sobregiró en 40 mil toneladas más de lo
planificado. Para mantener ese consumo de electricidad habría que
importar 225 mil toneladas adicionales de combustible… Continue reading
