The National State Insurance Company (ESEN) in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara will pay farmers that lost their crops with the passing of Hurricane Irma some 13.6 million pesos.

The government of Suriname sent an eight-ton donation to Cuba that includes water bottles, food, cooking utensils and blankets to help those affected by the hurricane Irma.

Taking into account the severe damage caused by Hurricane Irma and the positive experiences gained during the recovery of Hurricanes Sandy and Matthew, the Cuban Government decided that the State budget will fund 50 percent of the price of construction materials to be sold to people affected with the total or partial destruction of their homes. For these purposes it is indicated that:

Manuel Marrero Cruz, Minister of Tourism, said in Holguin that despite the impact of hurricane Irma, the sector will be ready for the high season in the country since it can count on the will of its workers and the necessary resources in each of the facilities.

Workers of the agricultural and animal sector in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba are protecting the production of food and cattle before the arrival of Hurricane Irma and complying with the Alert Stage.

Comfortable installations located in safe areas are ready in Varadero to welcome, if necessary clients from Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria and other beach resorts before the threat of Hurricane Irma.

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 21 (ACN) The Havana´s Jose Marti International Airport received 4 million passengers in the first 8 months of 2017, a new record for the facility, as reported by the Cuban media.

The famous Varadero tourist resort in the Cuban western province of Matanzas has upgraded its international healthcare center now offering specialized medical services.