Today's News

Ex-State Dept official pleads guilty to spying for Cuba Saturday, November 21, 2009 WASHINGTON, USA (Reuters) -- A former US State Department official and his wife pleaded guilty on Friday to charges that they spied for almost three decades for the Communist-led Cuban government. Walter Kendall Myers had "top secret" clearance and gave classified information to the Cuban government. read more...

Raul Castro imprisons critics, crushes dissent, says Human Rights Watch report Saturday, November 21, 2009 WASHINGTON, USA (Human Rights Watch/IFEX) -- Raul Castro's government has locked up scores of people in Cuba for exercising their fundamental freedoms and allowed scores of political prisoners arrested during Fidel Castro's rule to languish in detention, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Friday. read more...

Other News

LOCAL NEWS

US urges Cuba to free prisoners, push changes Friday, April 17, 2009 WASHINGTON, USA (AFP) -- The United States called on Cuba on Thursday to release all political prisoners and show real signs of change as the two uneasy neighbors work to improve a half-century of strained relations. Rights groups on the island say there are more than 200 dissidents behind bars. read more...

Kuwait assists in rehabilitation of Cuban aqueduct Saturday, November 21, 2009 (ACN) -- Representatives from Cuba and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) have signed an agreement for a joint project to rehabilitate the eastern Holguin city’s aqueduct. The Kuwaiti financing is to be used in the setting up of main and secondary water lines. read more...

Tourism up 4 percent in 2009 Saturday, November 21, 2009 (ACN) -- Despite the world crisis, the Cuban tourist industry has exhibited 4 percent growth up to date, compared with 2008, and it forecasts to close the year with good results. Cuba’s Tourism deputy Minister, said the growth is the result of a good commercial and promotional work. read more...

SPORTS

US, Cuba players find friendship in softball Saturday, November 21, 2009 (Reuters) -- There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older US and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for their respective governments.They said who won or lost was less important than finding they were not enemies. read more...

PERSON OF THE DAY

Five regional heroes to be honoured for their achievements Thursday, September 10, 2009 WASHINGTON, USA -- Five extraordinary people from Cuba, Haiti, Colombia and El Salvador will be honored as the 2009 Heroes of the Hemisphere for their dedication to improving the lives of people in their communities, the Pan American Development Foundation announced on Wednesday. read more...