> >from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Radio Havana Cuba-9 May 2000 > Wed, 10 May 2000 01:45:45 -0400 > >Via NY Transfer News * All the News That Doesn't Fit > Radio Havana Cuba - News Update - 9 May 2000 > > -CRIMINAL U.S. CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT EXAMINED DURING TELEVISED >ROUNDTABLE > -U.S. SOLIDARITY ACTIVISTS PLAN DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ELIAN'S RETURN >HOME > -PRESIDENT OF THE CANARY ISLANDS BEGINS OFFICIAL VISIT TO CUBA > -21st TOURISM CONVENTION UNDERWAY IN HAVANA > -UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES VISITS CUBA > -PINAR DEL RIO DEFEATS HAVANA INDUSTRIALES, 4 TO 3, IN TIGHT GAME > >CRIMINAL U.S. CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT EXAMINED DURING TELEVISED >ROUNDTABLE > >Havana, May 9 (RHC)-- A roundtable discussion to analyze the Cuban >Adjustment Act was broadcast live on radio and television Tuesday >evening, with the participation of journalists and experts in >immigration law. > >One of the panelists, Miguel Alvares, an advisor to the Cuban >Parliament, recalled that U.S. administrations have long used >immigration >in their attempts to destabilize and destroy the Cuban Revolution. >Alvares stated that Washington first gave refuge to torturers and >murderers of the Batista dictatorship and then later took in 14,000 >Cuban children in what was called Operation Peter Pan. > >Journalists taking part in the roundtable discussion pointed out that >the Cuban Adjustment Act, passed by Congress 34 years ago, in 1966, >serves to encourage illegal departures by offering special treatment >to Cuban immigrants who reach the United States. The U.S. >legislation allows Cubans to receive work permits or "green cards" >as soon as they reach U.S. soil and permanent residency only one year >after arriving in the United States. > >During Tuesday evening's program, several special reports were aired >of interviews with recent "rafters" who failed in their attempt to >reach the U.S. and returned to Cuba. One case involved 15 men >and five women who tried to take a poorly-constructed boat to Florida >and nearly drowned in the attempt. They told viewers that they >wanted to leave Cuba for economic reasons, attracted by the lure of >material goods in the world's richest nation. > >Many of those interviewed on camera fought back tears as they >recounted their dangerous attempt to cross the Florida Straits. One >woman recalled how their small craft nearly sank and those on board >had to bail water in order to stay afloat. > >The roundtable discussion analyzing the Cuban Adjustment Act and its >criminal use to promote illegal immigration was broadcast on Cuban >television, the national radio network and the international >frequencies of Radio Havana Cuba. > > >U.S. SOLIDARITY ACTIVISTS PLAN DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ELIAN'S RETURN HOME > >San Francisco, May 9 (RHC)-- As the Atlanta appeals court prepares >for hearings in the Elian Gonzalez case, Cuba solidarity activists in >the United States are gearing up for demonstrations to support the >right of the six-year-old boy to return home to the island. > >A number of organizations, including Peace for Cuba Appeal and >the International Action Center are planning a demonstration >Wednesday afternoon in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles, >California. According to organizers of the action, they have no >confidence that the court will do the right thing by rejecting all >claims by the right-wing lawyers representing Elian's distant >relatives in Miami. > >The National Committee for the Return of Elian Gonzalez to Cuba is >also calling demonstrations in several cities, including San >Francisco, for Thursday, May 11th -- the day that oral arguments will >begin in Atlanta. > >Thus far, the three federal judges assigned to the case have refused >to recognize Elian's father, Juan Miguel, as the child's sole, >legal representative -- and have left the door open to the >possibility that the six-year-old boy can be eligible for political >asylum. > > PRESIDENT OF THE CANARY ISLANDS BEGINS OFFICIAL VISIT TO CUBA > >Havana, May 9 (RHC)-- The President of the Canary Islands, Roman >Rodriguez, has arrived in Havana to begin an official visit to Cuba, >heading a delegation of government officials and business executives. > >During his stay on the island, Rodriguez is scheduled to meet with >Cuban Vice Presidents Carlos Lage and Jose Ramon Fernandez, Foreign >Minister Felipe Perez Roque and other government official. > >Roman Rodriguez will also meet with descendents from the Canary >Islands in Cuba -- the largest community of Spanish descendants on >the island. > > 21st TOURISM CONVENTION UNDERWAY IN HAVANA > >Havana, May 9 (RHC)-- The 21st edition of the Tourism Convention >"Cuba 2000" was officially inaugurated on Monday evening with a >cultural gala at Havana's National Theater. > >The opening address was delivered by the Minister of Tourism, >Ibrahim Ferradaz. On Tuesday morning, just minutes before the formal >opening of the trade fair at Havana's Pabexpo Exhibition Hall, the >president of the organizing committee, Mirabal Riquene, offered a >news conference to give out more details about this year's event. > >More than 500 representatives from 42 countries are taking part in >this tourism convention and, for the first time in 21 years, the five >continents are represented. This year's trade fair has an exhibition >area of 3500 square meters, where national and international >companies will exhibit their products at more than 100 stands. > >The event's agenda also includes conferences on the development >and perspectives of tourism in Cuba and Spain. Participants will >visit important tourism resorts like Santiago de Cuba, Holguin and >Santiago de Cuba. > > UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES VISITS CUBA > >Havana, May 9 (RHC)-- The United Nations High Commissioner for >Refugees, Sadakko Ogata, is on a three-day official visit to Cuba at >the invitation of the Cuban government. The visit corresponds with >the good working relations between Cuba and this UN agency. > >The UN official will meet with high-ranking Cuban officials, visit >places of socio-cultural interest and will deliver a lecture at the >University of Havana. > >PINAR DEL RIO DEFEATS HAVANA INDUSTRIALES, 4 TO 3, IN TIGHT GAME > >Pinar del Rio, May 9 (RHC)-- Pinar del Rio defeated the Havana >Industriales last night 4 to 3 -- in what many said was one of the >most exciting games so far in this year's playoffs. With this >victory, Pinar del Rio tied the series three games each. > >During last night's nail-biter, both teams gave it their best, but >Pinar del Rio's starting pitcher, Jose Ariel Contreras, and the >game's relief pitcher, Pedro Luis Lazo, were too much for the >Industriales offensive. > >Both teams will face off for the seventh game on Wednesday in Pinar >del Rio. The winner of tomorrow's game will take on the defending >national champions, Santiago de Cuba, Saturday night. > >(c) 2000 Radio Habana Cuba. All rights reserved. > >================================================================= > NY Transfer News Collective * A Service of Blythe Systems > Since 1985 - Information for the Rest of Us > 339 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012 > http://www.blythe.org e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >================================================================= >nytcari-05.10.00-01:45:38-9256 > > **************** >X-From_: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue May 9 16:26:42 2000 >Delivered-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 02:26:31 -0400 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Radio Havana News/Views Cuba-8 May 2000 > >Radio Havana Cuba-8 May 2000 > Tue, 9 May 2000 02:26:12 -0400 > >Via NY Transfer News * All the News That Doesn't Fit > Radio Havana Cuba - News Update - 8 May 2000 > > > -GRANMA ANNOUNCES SYSTEMATIC DENUNCIATION OF US CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT > -ARGENTINE LEGISLATORS SEND LETTER OF SOLIDARITY TO CUBA'S PRESIDENT > -THE NUMBER OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN CUBA CONTINUES TO INCREASE > -MORE THAN 14,000 DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLIES > -ZAMBIAN HEALTH MINISTER VISITS THE ISLAND > -CUBA'S PRIMA BALLERINA GUEST OF HONOR AT AMERICAN BALLET THEATER >GALA > -NEW HOTEL INAUGUATED DURING THE OPENING OF 21st TOURISM CONVENTION > -INDUSTRIALES BASEBALL TEAM LEADS PINAR DEL RIO 3 GAMES TO 2 > -Viewpoint: HAVANA AND MOSCOW MARK 40th ANNIVERSARY OF RELATIONS > >GRANMA ANNOUNCES SYSTEMATIC DENUNCIATION OF US CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- The Cuban news daily Granma has reported that >it will begin to systematically denounce the U.S. Cuban Adjustment >Act, which grants exclusive treatment to undocumented Cubans. > >Calling the legislation "a cancer that eats away at the smooth >functioning of the legal and safe immigration" sought in the >migratory accord by the two countries, an article in this morning's >edition of the newspaper said that the Cuban Adjustment Act "is >devouring the lives of men, women and children" and constantly >placing people in danger. > >On Sunday, the Juventud Rebelde newspaper referred to 14 Cubans >rescued off the coasts of Florida last Friday when they were near >death, accusing U.S. authorities of consistently refusing to offer >information of the identities of those Cubans who illegally arrive in >U.S. territory. > >Today's Granma article points out that there have been relatively few >fatal victims in the illegal journeys across the Florida Straits so >far this year because Cuban authorities have used non-violent and >efficient methods to stop illegal departures. > >While the Cuban government adopts severe sanctions against those >trafficking in human beings, states Granma, "Washington is >demonstrating its cowardice and impotence" to prevent such >activities. > >The article announces that Granma will begin to publish details >concerning each and every case of illegal departures, shipwrecks, >kidnappings and the deaths of those trying to reach U.S. territory -- >in order to denounce Washington's brutal policy before international >public opinion. > >ARGENTINE LEGISLATORS SEND LETTER OF SOLIDARITY TO CUBA'S PRESIDENT > > Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- Ten Argentinean legislators have sent a letter >to Cuban President Fidel Castro, expressing their solidarity with the >Cuban people and criticizing Buenos Aires for recently voting against >Cuba at the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva. > >In their letter to the Cuban leader, the Argentinean lawmakers said >that they strongly believe that non-interference into the affairs of >other countries and Latin American unity constitute a commitment of >honor. > >They apologized for their government's position in Geneva, adding >that they will continue fighting in the spirit of Bolivar, San Martin >and Cuban national hero Jose Marti, as well as others who have forged >the history of Latin America. > >THE NUMBER OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN CUBA CONTINUES TO INCREASE > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- More than 14 percent of the Cuban population is >over 60 years of age and, in about 25 years, one of every four will >be over 60 years old. > >According to the Director of the Ibero-American Center for the >Elderly, Dr. Osvaldo Prieto, the island's achievements in life >expectancy have turned into a challenge. > >Dr. Prieto said that Cuban society has been geared for young people >and that in less than 50 years, the scenario has changed from young >to old. As a result, the Cuban doctor said that the country's >philosophy must also change. > >According to the director of the Ibero-American Center for the >Elderly, the challenge of the 21st century is to direct human >resources in every specialty -- from psychologists to architects -- >in order to better serve and respect the elderly. > >MORE THAN 14,000 DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLIES > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- Over 14,000 delegates, elected during the >municipal elections on April 23rd and 30th, are now part of the 169 >Municipal Assemblies of People's Power. > >In the recently held elections, over 98 percent of eligible voters >cast their ballots for their representative. Of those elected, 20 >percent are women, nearly 10 percent are under 30 years-of-age and >almost 50 percent were re-elected as deputies to the municipal >assemblies. > >The deputies to the municipal assemblies will serve a term of two and >a half years -- until the National Assembly's general elections. > > > >ZAMBIAN HEALTH MINISTER VISITS THE ISLAND > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- Zambian Health Minister David Mpamba is >currently in Cuba, heading a delegation aimed at expanding bilateral >cooperation between both countries. > >In statements to journalists, the Zambian official expressed >his appreciation for Cuba's cooperation with the African nation. He >stated that 153 Cuban doctors and more than 20 specialists are >offering their services free-of-charge in the most remote areas of >Zambia. > >The Zambian health minister met with his Cuban counterpart, Dr. >Carlos Dotres, and will visit the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital among >other places of interest. > > > >CUBA'S PRIMA BALLERINA GUEST OF HONOR AT AMERICAN BALLET THEATER GALA > >New York, May 8 (RHC)-- The American Ballet Theater has kicked off a >new season with a gala on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its >founding. > >The performance was held at New York City's Metropolitan House and >was attended by Cuba's Prima Ballerina Alicia Alonso, who was an >invited guest of honor. > >The inaugural gala included Swan Lake, the Taming of the Shrew and >other popular pieces. > >NEW HOTEL INAUGUATED DURING THE OPENING OF 21st TOURISM CONVENTION > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- Hotel Breezes Jibacoa, located in Santa Cruz >del Norte outside of the Cuban capital, was officially inaugurated on >the occasion of the 21st Tourism Convention, which got underway on >Monday in Havana. > >Breezes Jibacoa is an installation that was constructed with Cuban, >Italian and Jamaican capital and belongs to Jamaica's Super Club >Tourism Chain. > >The new hotel has 250 rooms and is targeted for Canadian, British, >Italian, French and German vacationers. > >INDUSTRIALES BASEBALL TEAM LEADS PINAR DEL RIO 3 GAMES TO 2 > >Havana, May 8 (RHC)-- The Industriales baseball team is leading the >tough Pinar del Rio squad 3 games to 2 in the National Baseball >Series Playoffs. The defending national champion, Santiago de Cuba, >is sitting back and waiting for the winner of the Western Division. >Earlier, Santiago de Cuba defeated Granma four games to none. > >Industriales will face Pinar del Rio on Monday night in the city of >Pinar del Rio, where the home team will attempt to tie the series >three games each. > > > Viewpoint: > >HAVANA AND MOSCOW MARK 40th ANNIVERSARY OF RELATIONS > >Cuba and Russia are today celebrating the 40th anniversary of the >resumption of diplomatic relations between the island and the former >Soviet Union with the certainty that bilateral ties can be improved >after a decade of difficulties. > >The two countries established official relations in 1902, following >the proclamation of a so-called "republic" in Cuba. However, an >abrupt interruption in relations occurred with the success of the >1917 October Revolution in Russia. This lasted through 1942, when >relations were restored. Then, in 1952, Cuban dictator Fulgencio >Batista cut off all contact between Havana and Moscow. > >In 1959, only ten days after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, >Moscow recognized the new revolutionary government and on May 8th, >1960, bilateral relations were again resumed. > >After the collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991 and the >introduction of capitalist mechanisms to Russia's economy, bilateral >relations became very complicated with a number of ups and downs. > >However in recent years, there has been an increase in bilateral >contacts between Cuban and Russian officials who have shown clear >interests in not forgetting four decades of positive exchange. > >Today, Cuba looks forward to a strong and united Russia that can >contribute in the easing of tensions in our unipolar world. Moscow, >for its part, rejects any foreign pressures aimed at weakening its >ties with Havana. > >This was recently demonstrated in the UN Human Rights Commission in >Geneva, where Russian diplomats voted against a resolution introduced >by the Czech Republic and Poland condemning Cuba for alleged >violations of human rights. Russian authorities have condemned >Washington's economic and financial blockade against the island and >have also demanded the return of Elian Gonzalez to Cuba. > >Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov strongly criticized >the approval of a resolution by a subcommittee of the House of >Representatives, freezing Washington's economic assistance to Moscow >until it closes an electronic station in Cuba. The listening post >operates under an agreement between the Cuban and Russian governments >and the Russian foreign minister called such legislation on Capitol >Hill interference in the internal affairs of his country. > >The evolution of events in the Russian Federation and the search >for stability, as well as the evident desire of Moscow to strengthen >relations once again, points to a future of even better relations >between the two nations. > >(c) 2000 Radio Habana Cuba. All rights reserved. > >================================================================= > NY Transfer News Collective * A Service of Blythe Systems > Since 1985 - Information for the Rest of Us > 339 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012 > http://www.blythe.org e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >================================================================= >nytcari-05.09.00-02:26:13-28203 " JC > > __________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. 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