A day of discussion and debate hosted by Galway Socialist Youth
Upstairs, Richardson's bar Eyre Square, 1-4.30pm, Saturday 8th March
1pm: Iraq, 5 years on. How can the warmongers be defeated?
3pm: After Castro... Which way forward for Cuba and Latin America?
Organised by Galway Socialist Youth.
More info contact 086-0726821.
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"The country's priority will be to meet the basic needs of the population, both material and spiritual," he said as he replaced Fidel Castro, a staunch critic of capitalist consumer society.
Last year, under Raul Castro's provisional government, customs regulations were eased to allow Cubans to bring in some electronic equipment and car parts.
AIR CONDITIONERS AND TOASTERS
The new memo circulated within the state-run retail system said Cubans will have access to a second group of products in 2009, including air conditioners, which are much in demand to help endure the hot summer days in the tropical country.
If Cuba's electricity supplies permit, additional appliances to be sold freely in 2010 include toasters and electric ovens, the memo said.
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