Blog Archives January 2012

The Seattle Teacher’s Union Sponsors Art Exhibit by Antonio Guerrero

The American Federation of Teachers Local 1789 of Seattle,  Washington, is hosting, since January 3, a beautiful exhibition of paintings by Antonio Guerrero, one of the five Cubans unfairly incarcerated in the United States for over 13 years now. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition, entitled From My »

Colonial Art Museum Reopens in Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus Colonial Art Museum, one of the cities most prominent landmarks, reopened after being completely restored. The repairs carried out in the first facility of this kind created by the Revolution, cost thousands and were undertaken by local building workers.»

Iranian President Visits Cuba

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived on Tuesday in Cuba, where he will carry out a broad agenda for promoting bilateral relations. Ahmadinejad and his delegation were welcomed at the Jose Marti International Airport in this capital by Vice President Esteban Lazo.»

Facts on Churchill’s Stay in Sancti Spiritus Unveiled

Controversial and so-far ignored facts on Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill’s stay in central Cuba during the 1895 war, were explained by Lourdes Maria Mendez Vargas during a lecture delivered at Sancti Spiritus’s Jose Marti Cultural Society.»

Daniel Ortega to Take Over Presidency this Tuesday

International delegations and thousands of Nicaraguans on Tuesday will attend the presidential inauguration of Daniel Ortega and Vice President Omar Halleslevens, winners with over 62 percent of votes in the recent general elections.»

Roosters to Face Elephants in Cuban Baseball

Sancti Spiritus is currently placed 5th in the Western region with a 15-15 record and 5 games away from leader Matanzas. From Wednesday on they are to face Cienfuegos Elephants, best team in the Cuban Baseball Golden Season.»

Cruz del Sur Solidarity Brigade in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

The Australian and New Zealander Solidarity Brigade Cruz del Sur arrived last Monday in Sancti Spiritus as part of a four-day visit in which visitors are to meet an intense agenda including tours to historic, social, cultural and tourist places in some municipalities of the Cuban central province.»

Cuban Minister Tours Trinidad Tourist Facilities

Cuban Minister of Tourism Manuel Marrero attended in Trinidad the re-opening of several tourism facilities, within the framework of the celebration of the ancient village 498 foundation anniversary. »

Chile Hosts First CELAC Troika Meeting

The foreign ministers of Chile, Cuba and Venezuela host on Monday in this capital the first meeting of the troika that their governments make up in the recent founded Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).»

Fidel: A Robot Would be the Best Candidate

Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro said in his latest reflections titled “The Best President for the United States,” that 90 percent of eligible US voters, would rather vote a Robot that would avoid a war that may put an end to our human species on the planet.»