Buena Vista Social Club wins five Tony Awards
The history and power of Cuban music have once again conquered the world. Once again, the Buena Vista Social Club is the inspiration for a story about one of the legendary groups of Cuban musicians who cultivated Son Cubano in the 1930s-1950s, some of whom reunited in 1996. Since then, their recordings and international performances have transcended with a Grammy Award and an Oscar nomination for the film Buena Vista Social Club.
Cuba Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Sustainable Development of the Coffee Sector
London, 4 June. In an official ceremony held at the headquarters of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), the Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ismara Vargas Walter, formally deposited the instrument of ratification for the 2022 International Coffee Agreement.
This act reaffirms Cuba’s commitment to the sustainable and equitable development of the global coffee sector.
UCVL delegation strengthens academic links with the University of Glasgow
The rector of the Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas (UCLV), Dr. Luis Antonio Barranco Olivera, heads the delegation visiting the University of Glasgow as part of the strengthening of academic and scientific links between the two institutions.
The delegation is made up of Dr Yanelis Delgado Triana, Director of International Relations; Dr Anabel Díaz Hurtado, Vice-Chancellor; and Dr Ginley Durán Castellón, Director of University Assets.
Tourism and health: Cuba's strategic commitment to sustainable development
On May 30, a fruitful meeting was held with representatives of Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos S.A., as part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation in the fields of tourism and healthcare.
During the meeting, key topics related to the export of medical services, health and wellness programs in Cuba, as well as new opportunities for scientific collaboration and the training of professionals in the sector were discussed.
The Caribbean, a strategic trade area for international cooperation
The Caribbean Council's Annual Reception was held on 22 May at the British Parliament, an event that brought together representatives of the British business sector, government agencies and diplomats accredited to the United Kingdom. Its premise was to strengthen economic and commercial ties with the Caribbean region.