United States Interests Section Havana, Cuba

Cinema as a cultural bridge among countries

This was the topic of a tertulia held at the residence of USINT Havana’s PAO Lynn Roche last Tuesday, March 19.  

USINT Reception Honors Jazz Luminary Arturo O’Farrill

On December 18 visiting jazz musicians Arturo O'Farrill and son Zachary O’Farrill were guests of honor at a reception held a the residence of Chief of Mission John Caulfield and Mrs. Nancy Caulfield. 

USINT announces “¡Yo Juego!” contest winners

A panel of judges chose the three Prize Winners from the fifteen finalists, which had been selected by the USINT facebook community. The judges also nominated eight Honorable Mentions, and a Special Recognition.  

USINT Celebrates Thanksgiving with a Traditional Feast

Americans, Cubans and third country nationals shared a traditional Thanksgiving lunch prepared by Americans serving at the mission. 

USINT Joins the Senior Softball Friendship Tournament between Cuban and American Teams

November 11, 2012 - Deputy Chief of Mission Conrad Tribble was invited by EMASS to throw the first pitch at the opening ceremony of the Senior Softball Friendship Tournament between the Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball Association (EMASS) and their Cuban counterparts,  

U.S. Interests Section Havana Celebrates Election Night

On November 6, 2012 the Chief of Mission of the United States Interests Section in Havana, Mr. John Caulfield, and his wife Nancy Caulfield, welcomed 177 guests to the chief of mission residence to celebrate election night 

USINT Hosts Video Conference on Regional Networks and Publications

USINT hosted a video conference entitled “Regional Networks and Publications.” The event was organized by USINT’s Public Affairs Office and was attended by over 30 Cuban independent journalists and bloggers. 

USINT Havana’s Chief of Mission John Caulfield enjoyed some quality time with USA Baseball collegiate stars

USINT Chief of Mission John Caulfield Hosts Annual U.S. Independence Day Celebration

USINT Chief of Mission John Caulfield and his wife Nancy Caulfield hosted over 350 guests at the annual U.S. Independence Day celebration held in Havana on July 3, 2012 at the Chief of Mission’s residence. 

USINT hosts a graduation ceremony for the 26 participants in the “Introduction to Journalism” course

USINT hosted a graduation ceremony for the 26 participants in the “Introduction to Journalism” course which began on February 2. 

Reception in honor of noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and a delegation of 22 Harvard professors in Havana on a people-to-people visit

The Harvard delegation represented the university’s Department of African and African American Studies. 

Reception to honor the young Cuban recipients of scholarships to participate in the "Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp"

USINT Chief of Mission John Caulfield hosted a reception at his residence to honor the young Cuban recipients of scholarships to participate in the “Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp” in July 2012 in New Orleans.  

A Night of Music in Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month

Following USINT’s celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Public Affairs Officer Gloria Berbena hosted a Musical Evening at her residence.  

USINT Hosts Video Conference in Honor of World Press Freedom Day

Thirty independent journalists and bloggers from Cuba joined 240 other individuals from 14 countries in Latin America, the United States and Europe for the live webchat on Investigative Journalism and Freedom of the Press. 

Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month: USINT Announces Winners of “Compón Un Song”

Four winning compositions were selected by the judges from a field of over 50 entries. 

USINT Hosts Video Conference on Ethics in Journalism

Journalists and academics from the United States shared their views with Cuban independent journalists and bloggers. 

USINT Fetes Women Artists in Celebration of Women’s History Month

USINT Chief of Mission John Caulfield hosted a reception to inaugurate an art exhibition entitled “Women Artists of the Future” featuring works by American and Cuban women artists.  

USINT Connects Cuban Independent Journalists to Online Publication

USINT hosted a digital video conference (DVC) to connect Cubanet, an independent news publication, with reporters based in Cuba. 

Exuberant Celebration of Black History Month

USINT hosted a musical program entitled “African Influences on American and Cuban Music” in honor of Black History Month. The celebration of Black History Month dates from 1926 and recognizes the diversity of the United States. 

USINT Hosts English Teacher DVC Workshop

The workshop introduced a group of seventeen Cuban English teachers to the “Connect with English” curriculum, developed by North Carolina State University. 

USINT Hosts Video Conference on Press Freedom

Journalists and academics from the United States shared their views on a variety of themes related to freedom of expression and the press with Cuban independent journalists and bloggers. 

USINT’s “Compón Un Song” Songwriting Contest Returns

For the second consecutive year, USINT will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a songwriting contest. The contest invites Cuban musicians to submit original compositions in any one of five genres for the chance to win studio time and to perform at a concert hosted by USINT on May 4, 2012.  

USINT offers Intensive Journalism Course in Radio Reporting

The two-day course was developed for individuals unable to participate in longer courses, and was the first time that USINT offered a course of this nature.  

Rousing Reception for American Jazz Musicians

USINT hosted a reception for visiting jazz musicians, Arturo O’Farrill and his band, and Neil Leonard and the Berklee Faculty Jazz. Both groups are in Havana to take part in the Havana International Jazz Festival. 

Prize Giving for “Mi Herencia Hispana” Literary Contest

Winners discussed the inspiration and influences on their work during the intimate ceremony.