Kuala Lumpur, November 20- The digital and printed edition of The Malay Mail newspaper published an article about Cuba, based on an interview with the Cuban ambassador by Dato Yew Men Lee, one of its directors and journalist last week.

Issues such as the death of the Commander in Chief, the journey of the Caravan of Freedom in 1959 and 2016 when he was returning to his origins to the Commander in Chief and the futility of the blockade were the issues addressed by the Cuban ambassador.

NASSAU, November 20th, 2017. -The Embassy of Cuba in The Bahamas recently held a cultural and political function at the Ambassador's residence to celebrate Cuba's new victory in the United Nations General Assembly against the blockade imposed by the US. Also, the 43 Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and The Bahamas was celebrated.

New York, November 20, 2017. On November 17, the US Department of the Treasury announced that the financial firm American Express Company (AMEX) will pay a fine of 204,277 dollars for the alleged violation of the blockade against Cuba.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of this federal entity announced that the sanction is related to the possible liability of the Belgian company BCC Corporate SA (BCCC) for apparent violations of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations.

Nassau, November 20th, 2017.-The Ambassador of Cuba to the Bahamas, Ismara Vargas Walter, recently made a working visit to the island of Grand Bahama, ranked second in the Bahamian territory, where she exchanged with local authorities.

During her visit, the diplomat made a courtesy call to the Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Kwasi Thompson. They exchanged on various topics of interest, in particular on the existing cooperation between both countries.

SRI LANKA, November 19, 2017.- Sponsored by the National Committee for Solidarity with Cuba of Sri Lanka, a seminar was held on Fidel's thought on "Sustainable Development, Peace and Disarmament", on the occasion of the first anniversary of the demise of the Commander in Chief.

The event was chaired by the distinguished journalist and university professor Prasanna Cooray and counted with the participation of the representatives of the organizations of solidarity with Cuba of Sri Lanka.

The Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Teresita Vicente Sotolongo, gave a lecture on Cuba and the Influence of October Revolution in Latin America, in Leeds.

The Peninsula, 16 de noviembre 2017.- Renowned Cuban contemporary artist Juan Arel Ruiz Contino along with Cuban Ambassador to Qatar Emilio Caballero Rodriguez visited the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara on Wednesday.

They were received by Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti.

They discussed ways to enhance joint cultural cooperation through hosting cultural events and exhibitions that contribute to strengthening of the mutual relations between Katara and the Cuban Embassy.

The Ambassador of Cuba, Pedro Luis Despaigne González saw off the Minister for Youth and Sports and member of the Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Isaac Kwame Asiamah, in his travel to Cuba.

The Minister, as the head of a delegation of four members, will participate in Cuba in the 7th International Convention of Physical Activity and Sport (AFIDE 2017), after invitation received from the President of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation of Cuba (INDER, acronym in Spanish) Dr. Antonio E. Becalli.

NASSAU, November 18th, 2017.-The Ambassador of Cuba to The Bahamas, Ismara Vargas Walter, recently held a meeting with the Minister of Tourism and Aviation of The Bahamas, Honorable Dionisio James D'Aguilar.

In the exchange, both parties reviewed issues of common interest. They also discussed about the good level of the relations between Cuba and The Bahamas.

The Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Teresita Vicente Sotolongo, gave a lecture on the occasion of the Labour’s Party Annual Conference of in Brighton. Denouncing the blockade, the permanent demand of devolution of the territory illegally occupied by the United States, Guantanamo Naval Base and the aggressive policy of the new host at the White House, Donald Trump, were among the topics reported by the Ambassador and panel members.