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Taking art out of galleries controlled by state institutions to break the State's monopoly: Part of an investigative series by journalist Marianela Balbi. The post In Cuba, the Street Is the Red Line appeared first on Havana Times.

Yaniel Tolentino from Cuba took our photo of the day: "My Big Family", in Havana, Cuba. The post My Big Family in Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

The area of Catia La Mar, in La Guaira, northwest of Caracas, was severely hit as residents wait for rescue teams to arrive. The post Venezuela: Neighbors Try to Rescue Survivors appeared first on Havana Times.

It ranges from caring for children, the elderly, the sick, and dependent individuals to the domestic work associated with these tasks. The post Support for Caregivers in Central America, a Distant Dream appeared first on Havana Times.

The Nicaraguan opposition in exile knows that recovering democracy needs unity among allies and former adversaries. The post Nicaragua, a Tragedy and Some Lessons appeared first on Havana Times.

The history of this country since 1959 has shown that even the most rigid dogmas become flexible when people's pockets are empty. The post When Ideology Yields to Empty Pockets appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Thursday, June 25, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AFP) — A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble after many buildings were flattened within minutes. An international outpouring of aid quickly followed the tremors on Wednesday evening, which the United States Geological Survey measured as magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, centered west of the capital Caracas. The toll has climbed quickly, with in

THE stench from garbage dumped close to the perimeter wall of Maxfield Park Primary School, and the resultant rodent infestation, has been a constant “nightmarish reality” for Principal Tracey-Ann Holloway-Richards since her tenure began nine years ago. On Wednesday, the head of the St Andrew school made a desperate plea to National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation to mount an immediate and impartial enforcement campaign against people wh

CLAIMING that western Jamaica already has access to significant untapped water resources, Opposition spokesman on water and special projects Ian Hayles has called for a review of the Government’s US$425-million Western Water Resilience Project. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Hayles questioned whether the project — one of the largest water infrastructure investments currently being pursued by the Government — represents the most

International dancehall artiste Craigy T is preparing to release the second single from his highly anticipated début album. Titled Boodum Boodum featuring Marcy Chin, the summer-ready track is set for release on June 26, continuing the roll-out toward Craigy T’s début solo album, scheduled for release on August 7. Following the success of the first single off the album, Craigy T is switching gears and bringing fans a different side of his artistry with Boodum Boodum — a vibrant dancehall track

LEODA Bradshaw, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 abduction and murder of parliamentarian Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter, Sarayah, and her 27-year-old mother Toshyna Patterson, on Wednesday had her attorney-at-law Deborah Martin request documents crucial to the case, which appears to be inching closer to trial this year. Bradshaw appeared in the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston for a trial-readiness hearing in relation to the matter. Following Wednesday’s adjournment of t

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil. Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor’s stunning strike twice gave them the lead. Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the World Cup, levelled before half-time. Soufiane Rahimi was nearly brought t

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MONTEGO BAY, St James — Saying they are bombarded with congregants’ frequent complaints about poor treatment within Jamaica’s public health system, St James Ministers’ Fraternal is questioning whether the country’s free health-care policy has become an unsustainable, double-edged sword. Stressing that they support the principle of accessible health care, the group raised concerns about long wait times, inadequate resources, and what they described as worsening suffering at the city’s Cornwall

GOVERNMENT Senator Sherene Golding Campbell has blasted the State’s approach to proposed changes affecting close-in-age sexual activity among minors, describing it as “unacademic” while insisting that lawmakers must rely on data rather than sentiment or pressure from interest groups. Her criticism sparked a tense exchange with state minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, who agreed that children should not be unnecessarily criminalised but arg

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s fine innings at the top of the order laid the foundation for England’s 38-run win over the West Indies at Lord’s on Wednesday as the tournament hosts moved into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Wyatt-Hodge’s 65 was the cornerstone of England’s 186-7 also featuring a useful 43 from former captain Heather Knight. West Indies never truly threatened a target of 187 and finished on 148-5 in their 20 overs, with Chinelle Henry’s unbeate

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies Test captain Roston Chase believes his side has what it takes to open their account in this cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) in their upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. The two sides will clash in the opener at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium beginning on Thursday, with the home side having lost six and drawn one of their previous seven Test matches in the WTC. While the West Indies will be going after their first Test series win again

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome. Austria’s 0-1 defeat to West Germany at the 1982 World Cup has lived on in World Cup infamy as “the disgrace of Gijon”, after the teams played out a result that would take both through at the expense of Algeria on goal difference. After worldwide condemnation and a

  SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday. Bosnia move onto four points and are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to the last 32. Qatar meanwhile exit at the group stage, just as they did four years ago. Goals from Bosnia's youngest ever World Cup player, 18-year-old Kerim