The drought affecting Cuba since 2015 is delaying the sowing time of sugar cane in Villa Clara province above all in areas located north of the central province because it impedes the irrigation of the soil destined to this crop.
Nicolas Guillen Heritage Donated for Better Conservation
Personal objects that belonged to Cuba's National Poet Nicolas Guillen were donated on Thursday to the Ignacio Agramonte Provincial Museum in Camaguey where they will be better conserved for the enjoyment of future generations.
The 28th US-Cuba Friendshipment Caravan Arrives to Havana
The 28th US-Cuba Friendshipment Caravan arrived on Thursday to Havana to express their solidarity with the Cuban people and challenge the US travel ban.
New Photovoltaic Farms to be built in Eastern Cuba
Yolaine Ramirez, director of Granma Electric Company, said in this city that the territory is progressing in the construction of three photovoltaic solar farms, which should increasingly contribute to the saving of thousand tons of diesel.
Cuban lawmakers discuss housing problems in the country
Cuban lawmakers held a broad debate on housing problems in Cuba, as part of the third working day in standing committees, of the ninth regular session of the VIII Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power.
Cuban tourism grows 23 percent in first half of 2017
Cuban Minister of Tourism Manuel Marrero reported to the People´s Power Assembly that in the first six months of 2017, almost 2.7 million tourists visited the island, for a 23.2 percent growth compared to last year.
Work on bridge over largest Cuban river continues at good pace
The construction of the new bridge over Toa River, which collapsed on October 5, 2016, due to lashing of Hurricane Matthew, goes on wheels.
Miguel Diaz-Canel Highlights the Importance of Community Projects
Cuba's First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed on Monday in Havana the importance to concrete community projects that praises the comprehensive formation of humanity.
Cuba Celebrates World Population Day
Specialists from the Center of Demographic Studies (CEDEM) of the University of Havana and the Cuban Multidisciplinary Society (Socumes) and other entities highlighted on Monday in Havana on the country's potential in taking action aimed at family planning.
New US Regulations on Cuba to be announced in September
The Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department is to publish new regulations on Cuba on September 15th, according to aMonday report from US-Cuba Economic and Commercial Council.
Recovering railroad system is a priority for Cuba
Cuba will invest heavily in the next 5-8 years to upgrade its railroad system as part of an overall strategy to improve public and cargo transportation, according to Minister Adel Yzquierdo Rodríguez
More control on water works needed, say Cuban lawmakers
Cuban deputies emphasized the need to carry out a correct preparation of investments and their subsequent upholding to ensure durability of hydraulic works that are being built in the country.
Cuban deputies to discuss state of agriculture, other issues
Cuban lawmakers in their second day of work in standing committees, before the ninth regular session of the VIII Legislature of the Parliament, will analyze today, among several issues, compliance with measures to increase agriculture production and improve its commercialization.
UN Human rights independent expert starts visit to Cuba
Virginia Dandan, an independent expert on Human Rights and International Solidarity of the United Nations (UN), will make an official visit to Cuba today, in response to an invitation from the island government, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President of Gabon Pays Tribute to Jose Marti
The President of the Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, paid tribute on Friday to Cuba's National Hero Jose Marti (1853-1895) at the Memorial in Revolution Square.
President Raul Castro Receives Gabonese Head of State
Cuban President Raul Castro received on Friday in Havana his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo Ondimba who is currently on an official visit to Cuba.