Sprint announced this week that it has signed an agreement to introduce wireless roaming in Cuba. As the hermetic island nation continues to open itself to U.S. trade and commerce, Sprint's deal with Cuba's state-run telecommunications company marks a historic first, as well as a smart move by Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure.
Cuba and the United States have started restoring relations. In the wake of this, travel opportunities to the island of Cuba are expected to become a reality for numerous individuals looking to travel between the two nations. However, despite political progress and mended diplomatic relations, the U.S. embargo remains in place, which affects Cuba's tourism industry, according to a Florida International University study.
"Cuba: An Intimate Glimpse into Un-sensationalized Realities" was an exhibition held in Brooklyn, NY during early September 2014. The collection of photographs was captured by photographer Hannah Berkely Cohen; and during the exhibit, the audience of like-minded individuals, who are vested in Cuba's future, observed Cohen's passion project. The project revealed the realities of modern-day Cuba and its transition in the unknown.