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Private farmers cover 90 percent of tourist food demand in Cuban province

Given the growing demand to further reduce imports, 75 producers in the province of Sancti Spíritus this year have assumed about 90 percent of agricultural supplies to the tourism sector in this region, one of Cuba's main tourist areas.

Economy and constitutional reform priorities for Cuban Parliament

The analysis of the opinions offered during the consultation on the constitutional reform process and the behavior of the country's economic indicators and programs will focus the debates of Cuban deputies during the II session of the IX legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power.

Chinese company finishes seismic campaign for Cuban oil, results for sale

Xin Hongkai, General Manager of the Chinese firm BGP Multi Client, announced in Havana the beginning of the international commercialization of the results of its marine seismic campaign in two non-exclusive directions, to contribute to the development of the Cuban oil industry.

Cuban Government modifies laws of self-employment

Two new resolutions regulating the exercise of self-employment were published on Wednesday in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, which modify rules approved in June of this year.

Airline advocates a more united Caribbean with open skies

Philippe Bayard, president of Sunrise Airways, which inaugurated a new air route between Havana and Santo Domingo, said in this capital its intention to promote and encourage open skies for the Caribbean.

Regulations on self-employed business accounts changed

Resolution No. 904/2018 of the Ministry of Finance and Prices, published on Wednesday in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, approves modifications in the operation of the business accounts of the holders of six of the self-employed activities approved last June.

Changes in legal regulations do not mean setbacks in self-employment

Margarita González Fernández, Minister of Labor and Social Security, stressed in Havana that changes in the legal rules for self-employment do not mean setbacks, but part of a process of improvement.

Diaz-Canel says Cuban economy needs to become efficient

The country is immersed in an unprecedented economic battle, amidst the tense financial situation it faces, worsened by the aggressiveness of the empire, said Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, on Thursday in Guantanamo city.

American Airlines awards Prize to Varadero International Airport

American Airlines Inc. awarded Varadero International Airport with the Customer Service Cup, the most important award for efficient and quality performance in the company's operations.