Cuba News – Caribbean Life

Workers protect a facility ahead of the arrival of tropical storm Rafael in Havana on November 5, 2024. Cuba was bracing for Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to make landfall on the island as a hurricane on Nov. 6, compounding the misery wrought by a massive blackout and Hurricane Oscar.

Environment

Tropical Storm Rafael batters Cuba

By Bert Wilkinson

Cuba and United States flags together textile cloth, fabric texture

Cuba

CARICOM angry with US over hardships in Cuba

By Bert Wilkinson

A colourful, marching band danced through the streets of Havana, as tourists looked on.

Arts & Entertainment

Cuban cultural expression flourishes: Music, cuisine, and artistry reflect freedom of expression

By Tangerine Clarke

Husband and wife team, Monique and Luis McSween show off matching shirts from their vast portfolio of apparel, and lifestyle travel, culinary cultural company, ready to welcome guests on its fifth tour of Havana, Cuba, April 25-29.

Tourism

CariBeat lifestyle events company invites guest to tour Havana, Cuba

By Tangerine Clarke

The General Assembly adopts a Resolution on the "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba“. The Resolution was adopted with 187 votes in favour, with 2 against (United States and Israel) and one abstention (Ukraine).

General Assembly votes overwhelmingly against US Cuba embargo

By Nelson A. King

Tourist attractions in Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua

Caribbean Roundup

By Devika Ragoonanan

Bahamas

FOCUS ON HAITI CRISIS

By Bert Wilkinson

Bahamas

CARICOM MID-YEAR SUMMIT

By Bert Wilkinson

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Immigration

Clarke, UN human rights chief denounce US plans to limit migrants from the Caribbean

By Nelson A. King

Cuba President Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermudez.

Cuba

Cuba joins CARICOM’s special intergovernmental task force on agriculture

By Bert Wilkinson

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Michael Kevin Williams

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Michael Kevin Williams

Barbados

CARICOM RALLIES FOR CUBA

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of Belize, Juan Antonio Briceo. www.pressoffice.gov.bz

Belize

SUMMIT PLANS PROCEED

By Bert Wilkinson

US congratulates SVG on Independence Anniversary

Antigua

AMERICAS SUMMIT SQUABBLE

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: Coronavirus outbreak lulls in Havana, raising hopes for efficacy of homegrown vaccines

Health

Cuba prepares to vaccinate its children, entire population

By Marc Frank

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