Salvador Valdes Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and vice president of the country, is attending today in Havana the debates of the Agrifood Commission, as a preview of the 3rd Ordinary Period of Sessions of the 10th Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP).
Cuban president attends debates of the parliament's Economic Affairs Commission
Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, attends the debates of the Economic Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP).
Alberto Juantorena, boxing and judo gold medals in Montreal 76 (VIII)
Alberto Juantorena, in the 400 and 800 meters of athletics; boxers Jorge Hernandez, Angel Herrera and Teofilo Stevenson, and judoka Hector Rodriguez, won golden glory at the 21st Olympic Games in Montreal 76, placing Cuba in eighth place by countries, with five gold, four silver and three bronze medals.
Cuban parliamentary working commissions to begin sessions today
As a preview to the 3rd Ordinary Period of Sessions of the 10th Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP), from today until July 16, the debates of the 11 Permanent Working Commissions of that body will take place on issues such as the economy, services, the fight against crime and the people's food.
International development projects favor mountainous regions of Cuba
Two international projects to favor development in the mountainous zone are being carried out in the eastern province of Holguin aimed at promoting resilient agriculture among small producers.
French specialists mentor Cuban scientist’s dissertation on insect control
Jorge Estrada Hernandez, a professor at the School of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Havana, will present his doctoral thesis on a mosquito sterilization technique to control arboviral disease.
U.S. blockade also affects fire management
The Cuban Forest Ranger Corps (CGC) reiterated its denunciation on the negative effects of the ever stronger U.S. blockade on the country’s efforts to cope with wildfires.
Cuban President Attended Swearing-in Ceremony for New Ambassadors
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended the swearing-in ceremony for new Cuban ambassadors who will pay service abroad.
Cuban parliamentary official holds exchange with secretary general of COMJIB
A productive and fraternal exchange took place today at the National Capitol, between Homero Acosta Alvarez, secretary of the National Assembly of People's Power and the Council of State, and Enrique Gil Botero, secretary general of the Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Ibero-American Countries (COMJIB), and the delegation accompanying him.
Cuban deputy PM praises international cooperation in legal sector
The will to promote dialogue, cooperation and regional understanding marked the meeting held today in Havana between Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Cuban deputy prime minister, and Enrique Gil Botero, secretary general of the Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Ibero-American Countries (COMJIB).
Containing not only inflation but also all types of illegality
Cuban government's decision to cap retail prices of highly demanded products imported by economic actors will have the desired and necessary impact on the population where local governments achieve effective monitoring, control and adjustments to the implementation of the measure.
Cuba pays tribute to Mother of Homeland on her birthday anniversary
A wreath on behalf of the Cuban people was laid today in front of the monument that keeps the remains of Mariana Grajales, Mother of the Homeland, in the Santa Ifigenia patrimonial cemetery, in honor of the 209th anniversary of her birth.
Cuba pays tribute to patriot Juan Gualberto Gomez on 170th anniversary of his birth
In the Cuban western town of Union de Reyes, which bears the name of Juan Gualberto Gomez, will take place today the national event to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the birth of the famous patriot of the province of Matanzas.
International project favors climate change adaptation in central Cuba
Through the training of workers from sectors such as agriculture and water resources and of residents of coastal communities, the international project “Mi Costa” paves the way for the improvement of climate change adaptation in areas vulnerable to climate change.
Juan Gualberto Gómez, 170 years in our midst
Born free from a slave womb, thanks to the sacrifice and will of his parents, Juan Gualberto Gómez came into the world on July 12, 1854 in the province of Matanzas, with the inalienable determination to fight for the emancipation of his and other countries of the world equally overwhelmed by opprobrium, for with he left an indelible mark in Cuban history.
Experts to discuss development of the Cuban Revolution
A panel of experts will discuss economic, social, political, ideological and cultural issues and present their views about the Cuban Revolution on its 65th anniversary, its prospects and challenges to the Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP).