Radio Havana Cuba, Tuesday, April 13, 1999
 

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The following items are taken from Radio Havana Cuba's news
service for Tuesday, April 13, 1999.  Today's stories:


1.- 31st CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN HISTORIANS
    UNDERWAY IN HAVANA

2.- ANOTHER CUBAN MEDICAL TEAM ARRIVES IN NICARAGUA

3.- PANAMA'S INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTER SAYS RELATIONS WITH
    CUBA ARE EXCELLENT

4.- FOREST FIRE CONTINUES IN WESTERN PINAR DEL RIO


31st CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN HISTORIANS
UNDERWAY IN HAVANA

Havana, April 13(RHC)-- The 31st Conference of the Association
of Caribbean Historians is underway at the Hotel Habana
Libre-Tryp with the participation of over 200 researchers --
including some 150 representatives from Europe and North and
South America.

Delegates at the conference are discussing social, cultural
and political problems in the Caribbean, the situation of
workers following the abolition of slavery and the problems of
women in the region among other issues.

During the opening ceremony at the University of Havana's Aula
Magna, the President of the Association of Caribbean
Historians, Jacque Adelaide, welcomed participants to the
event.

Among those attending the conference are the Dean of the
School of Geography at Oxford University, Colin Clark; the
Deputy Dean of the University of the West Indies, based in
Jamaica, Roy Augier; and Franklin Knight, President of the
Latin American Studies Association.

The Association of Caribbean Historians has over 400 members
and is aimed at recovering the history of the region.

ANOTHER CUBAN MEDICAL TEAM ARRIVES IN NICARAGUA

Managua, April 13(RHC)-- A new group of 28 Cuban health
specialists has arrived in Nicaragua to join 64 others that
are offering their services to the victims of Hurricane Mitch.

Nicaraguan Health Minister Marta McCoy stated that part of the
Cuban medical personnel will be located on the country's
Atlantic Coast, while the rest will provide support for the
work of other Cuban medical brigades in the area of Rio Coco.

McCoy praised the work of Cuban doctors and nurses in
Nicaragua, pointing to the fact that the mortality rate has
been dramatically reduced in the regions where they are
offering their services.

PANAMA'S INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTER SAYS RELATIONS WITH CUBA
ARE EXCELLENT

Havana, April 13(RHC)-- Panama's Industry and Trade Minister,
Raul Hernandez, told reporters in Havana that Cuban-Panamanian
relations are excellent.

Hernandez, who is heading a delegation from that Central
American country, arrived in Havana on Monday for a working
visit.  The Panamanian official said that his country is
interested in contributing more to the Cuban market and
facilitating trade opportunities for the island's business
executives.

Cuban Foreign Trade Minister Ricardo Cabrisas welcomed the
Panamanian delegation, noting that their visit comes at an
important time for bilateral relations.

During his stay on the island, Panama's industry and trade
minister will sign two bilateral agreements related to
industrial protection and the promotion of exports.

FOREST FIRE CONTINUES IN WESTERN PINAR DEL RIO

Pinar del Rio, April 13(RHC)-- Authorities in Pinar del Rio
province are still battling a forest fire, attempting to
prevent it from spreading to other areas.

The head of the National Forest Rangers, Manuel Lama, told
local reporters that April is one of the worst months of the
year for forest fires, adding that approximately 85 percent of
all forest fires are caused by humans.

The large fire has now been brought under control, thanks to
the efforts of more than 2000 volunteers.  Dozens of planes
have been dumping water on the forest fire, helping to prevent
further losses.




 

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