The five Cuban anti-terrorists in US territory –four of them serving severe sentences and one under supervised release- sent a message of congratulations to the Caribbean island for the new year, in which they express their gratitude for the international solidarity shown in favor of their release.»

In briefing Cuban parliamentarians on the most important outcomes of the travel industry this year, Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, stressed that 2012 goals are quite challenging. He mentioned projects for creation of golf courses.»

The permanent commissions of the Cuban Parliament conclude discussions on Wednesday on the economic plan and the budget for 2012. According to the Constitutional and Legal Program of the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) deputies will analyze the laws approved in the context of updating the economic model of the island.»

The book entitled Un ave fenix llamado Fidel (Fidel: The Phoenix) by Sancti Spiritus writer Andres Castillo Bernal was presented on Wednesday in the Provincial Museum in the Cuban central city. The volume deals with the military and political ideas of the Commander in Chief. According to Andres Castillo, the book, put to Mexicans’ consideration recently, raises the significance and »

The Cuban National Assembly (Parliament) announced on Tuesday that further expanding international relations and links with parliamentary bodies around the world will be a top priority on its agenda for the coming year.  »

The Decree-Law 289, which will allow access to bank loans for private workers and those who practice other forms of non-state enterprises, comes into effect today.»

In individual sports the selected athletes were Yumari Gonzalez (cycling) and Serguey Torres (canoeing). Yumari was silver-medalled in Guadalajara Pan American Games and in the ALBA Games.  She finished 6th in the World Cup.»

The sculpture dedicated to Bola de Nieve (Snowball), artistic name embracing Ignacio Jacinto Villa Fernandez, Cuban singer, composer and pianist, was inaugurated in Guanabacoa, his hometown, in presence of its creator, Sancti Spiritus artist Felix Madrigal.»

Although Sancti Spiritus baseball team was defeated by Ciego de Avila’s 4-3 in the Sunday game, Roosters won the three-game series 2-1 while maintaining the second position of the Western region in the 51st Cuban baseball national season.»

The 27th International Jazz Plaza Festival 2011 concluded on Sunday night at Havana’s Mella Theater with the performances of maestro Frank Fernandez and Joaquin Betancourt’s Jazz Band.»