Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal

Cuba grants early release to 553 prisoners following a deal mediated by the Holy See and completing an agreement struck in the final days of former U.S. President Joe Biden’s days in office. By Linda Bordoni  In one of his final official acts, and in the …

Nonprofit fighting for democracy in Cuba, Venezuela could be 'out of business' after $100m Trump freeze

Since 1983 the National Endowment for Democracy has been at the center of efforts by the U.S. government to promote democracy abroad. The private nonprofit is almost entirely funded by the federal government, and its funding was first signed into law by …

Despite appearances, the defunding of USAID is no help to Cuba

The U.S. flag is reflected in the front glass of the closed offices of the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, in Washington. | Jose Luis Magana / AP Interviewed on March 2, Cuban Vice-Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío …

Experts warn of China turning Cuba and the Caribbean Into a ‘Chinese Lake’

By 2022, ten countries had already joined Beijing’s so-called Belt and Road Initiative: Cuba, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica China’s growing influence in Cuba and …

CARICOM leaders rail against Rubio’s Cuba visa policy

Keith Rowley, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, speaks during a plenary session of the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, June 10, 2022. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Sign up for our Caribbean Life email …

T&T PM Denies Claims Cuba’s Overseas Medical Missions Constitute Human Trafficking

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley, has rejected claims by the US that Cuba’s overseas medical missions constitute human trafficking. Dr. Rowley says he’s willing to forgo future trips to the US in defence of Trinidad and Tobago’s …

Grenada has legal and moral obligation to stand with Cuba

by Linda Straker Grenada and Cuba established diplomatic relations from 1979 until 1983 and resumed relations in 1994 PM Mitchell led delegation to Cuba in 2024 and signed several agreements, including for health and agriculture Cuba has contributed and …

New Doctors, Ready to Serve Cuba

The University of Medical Sciences of Las Tunas celebrated its 41st graduation, a significant event that marked the end of an academic cycle and the beginning of a new stage for 419 graduates in various specialties in the health sector. Las Tunas, Cuba.- …

Youth and digital empowerment: Global Youth Summit begins in Cuba

Youth and digital empowerment: Global Youth Summit begins in Cuba

The event, organized by the International Telecommunication Union in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications of Cuba, is aimed at  empowering the younger generations in the field of digital technology   Havana, March 11 (RHC) Cuba is hosting from …