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Caribbean Criminal Convictions – Some Are More Equal Than Others
By Peter Polack Peter Polack Caribbean countries have disparate policies on the rehabilitation of offenders,if they can complete their sentences, given recent events. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has affirmed the recent killing of...
Cuba begins anti-terrorism campaign with tribute to Fabio di Celmo
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) The traditional Day for Peace, Against the Blockade, and Terrorism began on Thursday with a memorial tribute to young Italian tourist Fabio Di Celmo, the innocent victim of a terrorist attack against Cuba at the...
Cuba and China reaffirm strength of bilateral ties
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) The endearing friendship between China and Cuba proves the strength of two genuine revolutions and mutual solidarity, said Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and...
Cuban deputy PM assesses water system in westernmost province
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Ines Maria Chapman Waugh, Cuba's deputy prime minister, toured hydraulic facilities in Pinar del Roo to evaluate the functioning of the water supply systems and their impact on agricultural production and services to the...
Cuban boxer La Cruz seeks more glory at World Boxing Championships in Liverpool
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Two-time Olympic champion (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020) and five-time world champion Julio Cesar La Cruz (+90 kg) will face Azerbaijan's Mahammad Abdullayev today, third in the world at Belgrade 2021 and Tashkent 2023, on the...
Cuban institution issues Solidarity Statement with Venezuela
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP by its Spanish acronym) issued a statement of solidarity with the people of Venezuela and the government of Nicolas Maduro in the face of the US threats. With this...
Cuban company improves fodder supply in partnership with Spanish firm
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) The Poultry Feed and Logistics Production and Marketing Company (Aligan) established an international economic association contract with the Spanish firm Alimento Sur to secure raw materials at more competitive prices and...
Cuban PM leads working visit to the country's easternmost region
GUANTANAMO, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Manuel Marrero Cruz, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and Prime Minister of the Republic, is on a working visit today to the municipality of Caimanera, in the easternmost province of...
Cuba and Vietnam signed defense cooperation agreement
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cuba and Vietnam signed a three-year defense cooperation plan following a meeting between Army Corps General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), and General Phan Van Giang, Minister of...
Cuba knocks out South Africa at the start of the U18 Baseball World Cup
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cuban team knocked out South Africa (10-0) today on the opening day of the U18 Baseball World Cup being played in Okinawa, Japan. Although the offense only produced six hits, the Cubans took advantage of the same number...
Cuban duo Diaz Alayo advances to semifinals at Russian Beach Volleyball League
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cubans Noslen Diaz and Jorge Luis Alayo secured a spot today in the semifinal round of the 2025 Russian Beach Volleyball League's Victoria Cup, which will be held in Minsk, Belarus. Diaz and Alayo advanced thanks to their...
Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cuba and China issued a Joint Statement on accelerating the construction of a Community of Shared Future between their nations, as a result of the recent visit to the Asian nation by Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of...

Say NO to U.S. assault on Cuba’s medical missions
Cuban doctors arrive at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, June 8, 2020, after traveling to Italy to help with the COVID-19 emergency response.| Ismael Francisco/AP The UN General Assembly’s August 25 session on global health...

China and Cuba: a Brotherhood Based on I…
"We are eternally grateful to the Chinese people, the Communist Party of China, and the Chinese government leadership for the support they have always given to Cuba," said First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the...
US is seeking to choke Cuban economy, Cuban FM denounces
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla highlighted today the US government's efforts to choke the Cuban economy. In a message on X, Cuban diplomat referred to the application of the Trading with the Enemy Act...
We must consolidate all areas for rice cultivation, Cuban VP says
CIENFUEGOS, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa discussed in the central province of Cienfuegos with farmers and entities responsible for national rice production the possibility of consolidating all possible areas to...

"I'm going to uncle Dennis" - Mark Cuban reveals how he would have dealt with Kawhi Leonard saga, defending Steve Ballmer
Although he isn't a majority NBA owner anymore, Mark Cuban is still heavily tapped into what goes on in the league. Following some recent shocking developments, he decided to weigh in with his thoughts. Earlier this week, news emerged regarding...

Mark Cuban reacts to Pablo Torre’s report linking Kawhi Leonard, Dennis Robertson, and Los Angeles Clippers’ Aspiration scandal
Kawhi Leonard might face serious consequences (Image via Getty Images) Los Angeles Clippers player Kawhi Leonard allegedly received $28 million from a company sponsored by team owner Steve Ballmer, according to a recent statement made by...

Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Flew Into The Sun With Trump Alliance: 'It Just Never Works'
Billionaire Mark Cuban has a warning for what might happen to fellow billionaire Elon Musk after his falling out with President Donald Trump. Cuban's Warning A recent public falling out between Musk and Trump could lead to less friendly policies...

Emilio Sabourín del Villar, Cuban patriot and athlete
September 2025.- On this day in 1853, Cuban baseball player and manager Emilio Sabourín del Villar was born. He was a singular example of a patriotic sportsman and an undisputed promoter of baseball in Cuba. He played as a left fielder for the...