Sancti Spíritus

Camilo, the Boyfriend of All Cuban Grandmas

Since I was very young, I used to hear my grandmother talk about Camilo Cienfuegos. I didn’t know who he was, but I realized she was very fond of him. “There is nobody like him”, she said. I even thought she referred to a boyfriend of hers.»

Bank Loans Facilitated to Self-employed Workers in Cuba

bank credits Cuba

Since December 2011 banks in Cuba offer the option of loans to self-employed persons to invest in working capital (payment of raw materials, supplies, salaries) and business-related funds (construction of places, and buying means for works) .»

Experts Authenticate Fernandez Morera’s Portraits (+photos)

“There is no doubt, the drawings are Fernandez Morera’s”, said Sancti Spiritus plastic art expert, Paula Betancourt Leon, after analyzing the pictures found by Carlos Alberto Puga hidden behind two framed paintings in his home living room. The portraits of a mature man, and a nearly-40-year-old lady were discovered by chance, while restoration works were being carried out around the »

New Books Honor Colonial Trinidad

Trinidad

Sticked to its own traditions, Trinidad features sites that allow visitors go back centuries. But not only its architectural values are worth noting; the village also has an outstanding intangible cultural heritage.»

Sancti Spiritus Holds Science Day Celebration

Looking for solution to local problems is the highest priority of scientific centers in Sancti Spiritus, all of which celebrated science day this January 15th. The commemoration envisaged the recognition of heads of projects, outstanding doctors and teachers, as well as students involved in the scientific practice.»

Trinidad: Local Artists to Honor Half-Millennium Celebration (+photos)

Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus

Authentic Trinidad: a gift from heaven is the name of the gala to be held this Saturday night at the local Plaza Mayor, to commemorate the half-millennium anniversary of the third village founded in Cuba. The show will be attended by relevant cultural and political personalities. The five-bloc two-hour-long event was organized with the participation of musicians, dancers, and art »