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Cuba: Self-employed advertise for first time
Cuba’s self-employed advertise for first time, Repsol abandons oil explorations, and Ciego de Ávila become champions of Cuban baseball.
Haiti: The UN’s ‘Blue Helmets’ honoured
Mothers to receive cash incentives via mobile phone; The UN’s ‘Blue Helmets’ honoured; new academy set to be top of the league.
The Caribbean: Shocking levels of child abuse recognised in Jamaica
Jamaican Minister announces tougher response to child sex offenders; D.R. investigates corruption in recent elections.
Cuba: Rains flood Sancti Spíritus
Rains flood Sancti Spíritus, Mariela Castro visits the US, questions arise concerning the internet cable, and UN denounces Cuba’s human rights record.
Cuba: Oil well turns up dry
Oil well turns up dry, Enrolment in higher education down, Bay of Pigs document remains classified, and Cuba marks 110 years of independence.
Haiti: Laurent Lamothe announces female friendly government.
Laurent Lamothe announces female friendly government; educational reform doesn’t make the grade; new orphanage provides hope.
Cuba: Raúl Castro supports gay unions too
Mariela Castro says her father supports gay unions, tourism fair held in Cayo Santa María, and 200 Cubans detained in Mexico.
Haiti: are the UN keeping the peace?
World Bank to fund women’s training initiative; UN Peacekeepers questioned over alleged sexual assault; Contemporary Haitian art celebrated in Cuba.
Cuba: Did IKEA use Cuban prison labor?
Country celebrates May Day, International Press Freedom Day invites condemnation, and Cuban press takes a look at Cubans’ unique names.
Haiti: The end of political instability?
Haiti ends political stalemate; Obama welcomes new Haitian Ambassador to the United States; Sean Penn takes Haiti to Cannes.
Cuba: Actors defect before film festival
Two actors defect before film festival, thousands of homes and cars sold this year, video conference held on migratory reform, and La Bodeguita turns 70.
Haiti: Former military officers dig in their heels
Former military officers dig in their heels; severe weather conditions claim lives ; Haitian author awarded prestigious literary prize.
Haiti: Former soldiers break into Parliament
Tensions heighten as former soldiers force entry into Parliament; Martelly leaves Haiti without a leader; gun crime terrorises the capital.
Cuba: Solidarity with Cristina, despite offshore drilling
Government vows solidarity with Argentina in Repsol nationalisation, Catholic Church hosts a debate on migration, and Harley Davidson enthusiasts meet in Varadero.
Cuba: Mexican president visits to renew ties
Mexican President Felipe Calderón visits promising renewed ties, Cuba dominates Summit of the Americas debate, and government promises migratory reform.