New Cuba database at UM

The University of Miami's Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (ICCAS) announced the launch of three databases to help academics, students, Cuba-followers and the general public research Cuban history, economics and business opportunities.

"As part of their Cuba Transition Project, the three new databases seek to provide valuable information to several members of the community, lawyers, business people and Cuba followers, as well as expand the outreach of the Institute," UM says. They are free and available at: http://ctp.iccas.miami.edu.

The database includes one on current laws on the island. Cuba-On-Line offers general info on history and stats. "A third database is devoted to Foreign Investment in the island and could be helpful to corporations looking to do business in a post-Castro, post-embargo Cuba," according to the announcement.

I tested the Cuba Online database by running "Robles." I got everything from listings of diplomats to members of parliament. The one that made me laugh out loud was the first hit -- of "accredited foreign correspondents in Cuba." Alas, it wasn't me.

(Jaime, no relation, works for Colombian and German news agencies.)

Well, at least the database works. Enjoy.

- Frances (Unaccredited) Robles