CubaNews articles from September 2001

CubaNews archives from September 2001

Restrictions hamper development of duty-free chain.(The John Bull Group)(Tiendas Universal)
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- The John Bull Group, a leading retailer in the Bahamas, opened a luxury boutique in Havana in December, seven years after opening its first Cuban outlet in Varadero. But it doesn't plan to expand any further for the time being. ...

Decision to withdraw US coins is sign of severe cash crunch, weakening economy: lack of resources prompts government to grab change.
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- The Cuban government's recent decision to withdraw US coins from circulation was billed as the first possible step in a move to phase out the US currency from widespread use on the island. However, it appears as though the move in...

Senator vows to strip Treasury Department of money to enforce Cuba travel restrictions.
September 1, 2001... WASHINGTON -- Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND), the new head of the congressional committee with authority over the Treasury Department's budget, has renewed his campaign to end restrictions on US travel to Cuba by cutting off money to enforce the ban...

Cuban-Americans donate less money to PACs, political parties: moderation among younger generation is partially responsible.
September 1, 2001... WASHINGTON -- Long before fratricidal warfare broke out among different factions of the largest Cuban-American lobbying group last month, the Cuban-American National Foundation had faltered in its ability to raise political money. ...

Cuban artists find growing acceptance, and income, abroad.
September 1, 2001... NEW YORK -- Art has become one of Cuba's leading exports in recent years as the international arts scene has developed an appreciation for Cuban artists and performers. The reforms of the early 1990s have allowed Cuban artists to travel...

State firm funds the arts via private enterprise.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- A Cuban state enterprise dedicated to selling art is the largest source of funding for Cuban cultural activities. Cuban sources say that Artex provides about 60% of the funding for the National Culture Development Fund. The fund...

Officials focus on social achievements as they clam up about economy.
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- Government officials are growing reluctant to discuss the country's economic situation in detail and increasingly are falling back on the practice of highlighting social achievements as signs of progress. Meanwhile, hard figures on...

Commodity export markets.
September 1, 2001... Sugar The official media disclosed that thanks to better rain, sugarcane availability for the next harvest will grow by between 11% and 15% nationwide. Media reports also indicate that the number of sugar mills will remain approximately...

Treasury Department approves food and agriculture trade show.(United States. Department of the Treasury)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... WASHINGTON -- The US Treasury has granted a license to US firm PWN Exhibicon International to hold a trade show in Havana dealing with food and agriculture. PWN Exhibicon hopes to hold the US Food and Agribusiness Exhibition by January...

Fertilizer plant finds new lease on life.(Empresa de Fertilizantes Nitrogenados)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- German chemicals giant Merck appears poised to rescue the sagging fortunes of nitrogen fertilizer maker Empresa de Fertilizantes Nitrogenados in Cienfuegos province. Long considered a white elephant, the large facility has been...

Facts and statistics.(current Airport capacity)(Illustration)
September 1, 2001... Facts And Statistics Current Airport Capacity (includes domestic and international Airport Passenger Capacity per year Havana ...

Rumor of the day.(Roberto Robaina the former Foreign Minister)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... HAVANA -- The political rehabilitation of former Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina is on hold. Robaina, ousted because of foreign policy differences with Fidel Castro, remains popular, particularly among younger government officials. He had been...