Havana-Journal - someone asks a question and someone answers a question. Is there a problem here? I am abit confused.

Someone could ask how many resorts are open at Playa Esmeralda in the Holguin province. Someone would say three resorts. Would you then say that this area is closed?

Voyhavana simply answered a question...what is wrong?

Thank you Voy for your helpful and quick response.

Voy and others,

Yes, I am new to the forum but was only asking for some background on a prominent poster here.

Since everything in Cuba is run by the Cuban government, I thought it was a fair question to ask about the background of Voy.

I see that he wishes not to say he is NOT working for the Cuban government. If he is working for the Cuban government as a professional commentator on Cuba travel forums, I would like to know that.

One poster said "it would pay you to do a bit of research on whose posts you are trying to belittle."

1. I am doing a little research.

2. I am not trying to belittle Voy, just asking how he has access to so much information.

Regarding the glass half full. If there are ten or so hotels on Cayo Largo and all are open in season then a hurricane destroys the island so then only one hotel is open, I would say that the glass is 9/10ths empty since it was full previously.

I know people hate to mix politics and travel but if Voy is employed by the Cuban government to post on Cuba travel forums, I think it is relevant.

Read the threads people have posted on, do that as research.Who and what do you do for a living?Do you work for the Cuban government?Why are you not taking what is said here with a pinch of salt?Your enquires seem a bit like trolling to me.

Why doesn't HJ state on this thread what he says in his own profile: "Publisher of HavanaJournal.com and President of the Havana Journal Media Network. "

I think maybe you have a hidden agenda Mr. HJ?

Could he be a little biased?

Mr HJ has had no valuable input into this forum and is basically just here to criticise and nit-pick at other peoples postings.

whilst on the other hand; Voy has contributed so much useful, informative and helpful information over the years and has helped many many travellers in oh so many ways, keep up the good work Voy and dont sweat the small stuff.

I look forward to reading some valuable and helpful posts from HJ based on his recent personal travel experiences in Cuba.

I am not complaining about Voy and not looking to discredit him. I very much like his original post and his replies.

I was just wondering if he is paid by the Cuban government to post here.

You can attack me for being an outsider and having an agenda but as you can see, people can easily find out about my background. I have nothing to hide.

Also, people like cubacarol can send me a private message saying that I "have been advised politely to not ask personal questions." if she wants.

I am just asking to know more about the source of information. Whether Voy is a Canadian living in Cuba and working for a hotel chain or whether he is born and raised in Cuba and working as a professional commentator for the Cuban media, I would like to know.

Of course he is not obligated to me or anyone to reply but if he would like to post some information about his background or post a link to more information, I would very much like to read it.

Thank you.

I under stand what you are saying but we can say anything on here as to our history and agenda. Sometimes you have to take on face value what you are being told.

This poster is a size 6, 6 ft ,blonde who has worked for the Military all her life and is proud to let every one know it!!!!!!!!!!!

I suppose you would also like to know if any reporters of any news service report news totally neutral as well, or do they have to go with their employers guidelines?

In other words what difference does it make?

I think as long as Voy's information is helpful and accurate, there is no relevance on where or even IF he works.

Tell me Mr HJ, What is your interest here on the Cuba forum, Is it to receive help and advice with your travel plans or just merely to delve into peoples personal business?

Voys personal background has no relevance or importance to the every day user of this forum, what is important is the helpful and factual information and advice that he gives out, for which he has been thanked a 1000 times over.

May I suggest Mr HJ that you use the private message facility if you wish to delve in Voy's personal life.