US approves ferry services to Cuba

The US government has given the go-ahead for ferry services to resume between Cuba and Florida, after a 50-year hiatus.

A number of ferry companies say they have been given licenses, according to the BBC.

Havana Ferry Partners of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said it had a licence on its Facebook page.

"This is a historical event. Thanks to President Barack Obama, to whom we are very grateful, for his leadership," the firm wrote.

The US recently delisted Cuba as a state-sponsor of terrorism, as ties further normalise, after a historic meeting between President Obama and President Raul Castro.

Cuba welcomes US terror list decision (15 April 2015)

'Openness and courtesy' at Obama-Castro meeting (12 April 2015)

US and Cuba commence diplomatic discussions (22 Jan 2015)

US eases embargo on Cuba (15 Jan 2015)

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