The United States government’s renewed threats to impose visa bans on individuals working with or supporting Cuban medical missions are not only unjustified—they are deeply hypocritical. Caribbean nations, long beneficiaries of Cuba’s solidarity and healthcare expertise, are now being punished for valuing human lives over geopolitics. This policy, driven by political ideology rather than humanitarian […]
“Cuba has the potential to make good progress with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), as we have long enjoyed professional capabilities for its introduction in all areas”, Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said at a recent meeting with academics and executives of organizations and entities to whom the head of state emphasized that Cuba cannot […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname this week, focusing on energy security and migration concerns, according to the State Department. The high-level diplomatic tour reflects the Trump administration’s intensified focus on the Western Hemisphere. The primary goal of the visit is to support Caribbean nations in reducing their reliance […]
By Anthony Joseph The United States’ recent visa restrictions on Cuban officials involved in Cuba’s international medical missions is part of an ongoing campaign to undermine the island nation’s foreign policy. By labeling Cuba’s medical missions as “human trafficking,” the U.S. distorts the truth, aiming to discredit Cuba’s longstanding commitment to global health. In reality, […]
Iran and Cuba are deepening their strategic relationship through expanded cooperation, particularly in health and technology sectors, according to Iranian health officials. The announcement comes as both countries prepare for the 19th Joint Economic Committee Meeting, scheduled in Havana from January 4 to 8. Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, Iran’s deputy health minister for international affairs, highlighted the […]
Two Caribbean women have been recognized among the BBC’s 100 Women list for 2024. Idania del Río from Cuba and Guerline M Jozef from Haiti represent the region’s dynamic female leadership, each making significant impacts in their respective fields of fashion entrepreneurship and immigration rights. Idania del Río, a graphic designer and fashion entrepreneur from […]
Cuba is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Rafael, which slammed into the island last Wednesday evening as a powerful Category 3 storm. The hurricane left widespread destruction in its wake, including the collapse of hundreds of homes, extensive damage to the national power grid, and significant infrastructure disruption. Although no fatalities have been […]
For generations, men like Miguel Guzmán have toiled in Cuba’s sugar fields, wielding machetes under the scorching sun. Yet today, the once-vibrant sugar industry, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, faces unprecedented challenges. Miguel, now a seasoned farmhand, reminisces about a time when Cuban sugar was a global powerhouse. “Today, the industry is as broken and […]
A group of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, concluded a five-day visit to Havana on Monday, departing the port after participating in planned military exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. The presence of these vessels has been viewed by some as a demonstration of Moscow’s military strength amid heightened tensions, with the U.S. and other […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell urged the United States on Sunday to lift Cuba from its list of countries deemed sponsors of terrorism and to terminate the economic blockade imposed on the Spanish-speaking nation. Speaking at a press conference held at the Maurice Bishop International Airport to share insights from his official three-day visit to Cuba, […]
