Tag: Barack Obama

The prince and the president dance around politics

The prince and the president dance around politics

| 28/12/2017 | 62 Comments

(CNS): Former US president Barack Obama’s first media interview since he handed over the keys of the White House to Donald Trump may have come as a surprise to many as it was with the BBC and a royal prince. When Prince Harry sat down with the former US leader for the Q&A as part […]

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US policy change on Cuban migrants welcomed

US policy change on Cuban migrants welcomed

| 14/01/2017 | 5 Comments

(CNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that it welcomes the policy announcement by the US this week that the Obama administration has ended what was known as the ‘wet-foot, dry-foot’ policy of allowing Cuban migrants who make it to dry land in the US to stay legally. Cayman government officials said they believe […]

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US to open Cuba embassy later this month

US to open Cuba embassy later this month

| 01/07/2015 | 16 Comments

(CNS): President Barack Obama announced the re-establishment of embassies in both Havana and Washington Wednesday after the American and Cuban governments finalized an agreement. Since December, the two countries have been negotiating to restore ties after half a century of animosity and the US embassy in Havana could open this month. Ending the freeze with […]

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Obama hints at Cuba’s removal from ‘terror’ list

Obama hints at Cuba’s removal from ‘terror’ list

| 09/04/2015 | 13 Comments

(CNS): The American president has said the US State Department has completed its review of Cuba’s inclusion on a list of countries that sponsor terrorism. But Speaking from Jamaica on Thursday, President Barack Obama said he was waiting for a recommendation from advisers before announcing his decision about the country’s removal.

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Obama to talk Cuba during Jamaica trip

Obama to talk Cuba during Jamaica trip

| 09/04/2015 | 2 Comments

(CNS): The US President Barack Obama arrived in Jamaica at 7:31 Wednesday evening for a three-and-a-half-day trip to Jamaica and Panama for a series of meetings at which the US relationship with Cuba is expected to take center stage. However, shortly after landing Obama deviated from his official itinerary by making a surprise visit to the Bob Marley Museum in St […]

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