The distribution of food supplies donated by several countries began Wednesday in the province of Sancti Spiritus to mitigate the situation caused in Cuba by COVID-19 and by the restrictions imposed by the U.S. government.
Fruit production grows and diversifies
The production of the main fruits grown in the country exceeded the production target by 21,657 tons in the first seven months of the year, with special mention to the collection of mango, papaya, guava and coconut.
Cuban MSMEs Producing Food will be set up First
The new micro, small and medium companies in Cuba will operate in a wide array of service and production sectors; however their setting up will first prioritize those dedicated to food production.
We will continue advancing in the improvement of our economy, Cuban president ratifies
We will continue advancing in the improvement of our economy, said Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country on Twitter.
Cuban government gives priority to problems affecting electric service
Since early this month, new technical problems and breakdowns in thermal and distributed generation in several power plants have caused limitations to this important service; however, the Cuban state prioritizes it in the midst of shortages caused by the pandemic and the U.S. economic blockade.
Cuba creates App to monitor personal and business finances
Lucy is the first app developed in Cuba to control personal and business finances that allows to manage, from the national context, the expenses and income of users and thus help them make decisions in that regard.
Cuba carries out actions aimed at orderly creation of new economic actors
In order to ensure that the creation of private and state-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs by its Spanish acronym) and new non-agricultural cooperatives (CNAs by its Spanish acronym) is carried out in a gradual and orderly manner starting next Monday, the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) has been carrying out guidance and training activities for potential partners.
Sugar mills in central Cuba brace for the 2021-2022 harvest
The three sugar mills in the province of Cienfuegos are preparing themselves for the start of the harvest in December.
Cuban Hotels on the Best of the Best List of Canada’s Sunwing
Canada’s Sunwing tour-operator praised the quality of Cuban hotels Iberostar Selection Bella Vista and Royalton Hicacos Resort and Spa, both in the Varadero tourist center, and included them on its Best of the Best list which suggests a top travel experience.
Fourth donation from China arrives in Cuba
A fourth shipment with donations from the Chinese government to fight COVID-19 is already in Cuba.
Cuba reorganizes industry to strengthen agricultural and manufacturing processes
A total of 57 companies will be constituted throughout the country, as one of the steps of the restructuring of the AzCuba Sugar Group, in the search for strengthening agricultural and manufacturing processes.
Cuba to host forum of entrepreneurs and leaders in information technology
The Forum of Entrepreneurs and Leaders in Information Technologies (FELTi), which will be held in virtual format from September 15 to 17, has so far 33 exhibitors and 140 visitors from six countries, the Cuban Chamber of Commerce reported today.
Company in western Cuban province encourages fruit cultivation for export
The Victoria de Giron Agroindustrial Enterprise, in this locality, encourages the cultivation of guava and other fruit trees from which juices, oils and pulp can be extracted both for export and to meet the demands of the tourism sector and the population.
Cuban Medical Services Trading Company ready to assist a great number of people
Although in the midst of the current pandemic have traveled to Cuba people with health problems that could not wait to be assisted, with the opening next November of international flights the Cuban Medical Services Commercialization Company (CSMC by its Spanish acronym) is preparing to assist the largest possible number of patients and their families.
Cuba promotes agricultural products at Italian fair
A sample of fresh and industrialized Cuban agricultural products were exhibited at the MACFRUT 2021 International Fair in Italy, concluded on Thursaday, said Randy Garcia Masson, director of International relations of the Agricultural Business Group.







