Casa de las Americas Literary Prize -created in 1960- chose the city of Cienfuegos as its host for the 14th consecutive ocassion, for the works of its jury, said expert Juan Mesa to Prensa Latina.»
Blog Archives January 2015
Cubans Express Condolences over Terrorist Attack in France
Authorities and personalities signed a book of condolences opened at the Embassy of France in Cuba for the terrorist attack on the headquarters of weekly Charlie Hebdo in Paris.»
Newborns’ Lives Saved in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Of the 1 150 babies admitted in the neonatology ward of Sancti Spiritus maternity hospital last year, only eight couldn’t make it.»
Sancti Spiritus Provincial Electoral Commission Constituted
The Provincial Electoral Commission (CEP, in Spanish), was constituted this Thursday in the central province of Sancti Spiritus, prior to the upcoming partial election process to be carried out next April 19th.»
World Cruise Companies Plan to Come to Cuba
The recent announcement by Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro to reestablish diplomatic relations after over a 50 year freeze has sparked expectations among the world’s major cruise companies.»
Cuba Readies for April 19 Municipal Elections
Provincial electoral commissions will be constituted on Thursday in solemn meetings throughout Cuba, aimed at the successful development of elections of delegates to the municipal assemblies of the People’s Power, convened for April 19. Ruben Perez, vice-president of the National Electoral Commission (CEN), told ACN that the authorities of the Special Municipality of the Isle of Youth and the Special »
French President Slams Mass Attack in Paris
French President Francois Hollande condemned the mass shooting Wednesday that has left at least 12 dead at the Paris office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. »
Cuban Baseball Faces Intense Competition Year
Cuban baseball shall have an intense competitive schedule in the international arena during 2015, specially the Caribbean Series, the Pan American Games and the Premier 12 tournament.»
Presidents of China and Venezuela Hold Official Talks in Beijing
The President of China, Xi Jinping, backed Venezuela’s efforts to restructure its economy and establish a production model, during official talks with the President of the South American country, Nicolas Maduro.»
Adriana and Gerardo Already Parents
Gema Hernandez Perez, the daughter of Gerardo Hernandez (one of The Five) and Adriana Perez, was born on Tuesday in Havana at 8:30 a.m. by cesarean section, Cubadebate Web site reported.»