Preliminary calculations of the Economy and Planning Directive revealed that the special municipality of the Isle of Youth will close this year with 85 percent of the investment plan of the Comprehensive Development Program.
Minister: Cuban economy grows 1.6 percent in 2017
The Cuban Gross Domestic Product is expected to grow 1.6 percent in 2017, driven mainly by the construction and tourism sectors, reported today Ricardo Cabrisas, vice president of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Economy and Planning.
Cuba projects to reach five million visitors in 2018
Cuba hopes to reach the figure of five million foreign visitors for the first time in 2018, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the plan of this year, ratified Manuel Marrero, Minister of Tourism.
Cuban economy grows despite US blockade and hurricane
Ricardo Cabrisas, Cuban Minister of Economy and Planning (MEP), reported that the Cuban economy grew slightly in 2017, despite the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Irma and the over 50 year-long US blockade on Cuba.
Cuban refinery undergoes comprehensive maintenance process
Two of the main units of Camilo Cienfuegos oil refinery, which next December 21 will mark 10 years of being reactivated, are undergoing a comprehensive maintenance process.
Parliament will review important socio-economic issues of Cuba
The National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) will review vital issues for the socioeconomic development of Cuba, during its tenth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the Eighth Legislature, informed sources in Havana on Monday.
Ag Minister says Cuban fair was excellent
Gustavo Rodríguez, Minister of Agriculture of Cuba (Minag), described the III Porcine National Fair, which hosted more than 50 producers, students and researchers of the country at the Rancho Boyeros fairground in this capital ,as excellent.
Cuba: Jardines del Rey Destination starts Tourism High Season with renewed Image
With a renewed image in its hotel and recreational facilities, the Jardines del Rey tourist pole, in the north of Ciego de Avila province, currently welcomes more than three thousand vacationers, figure that is expected to continue rising during the current tourism high season.
Over 4.2 million foreigners visited Cuba in first 11 months
José Manuel Bisbé president of the Travel Cuba agency announced in Havana that Cuba recorded the arrival of over 4.2 million visitors until November 26.
Half of Cuba´s sugar mills to start harvest in December
Twenty-six sugar mills will start operations Cuba next December, announced today in this capital the Liobel Pérez Hernández, institutional communicator of AZCUBA Sugar Group.
Russia is a pillar in the development of Cuban transport, says Minister
Cuban Transport Minister Adel Yzquierdo said that Russia is now a pillar in the development of that sector in his country, according to plans prepared until 2030.
Cuba signs Agreement with Japan to Favor Sanitation in Havana
The Havana Provincial Administration Council (CAP by its Spanish acronym) signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) for the acquisition of more than 60 solid waste collection trucks.
Cuban Tourism Union to increase Quality in Services
Providing higher quality of services in the current high tourist season, in which Cuba hopes to reach the record figure of 4,700 000 visitors, was one of the points in the Plenary of the National Union of Hotel and Tourism Workers (SNTH by its Spanish acronym).
Cuban Province increases Exports
The Cuban province of Cienfuegos exported 23 products in 2017, with a recognized level of acceptance in the receiving countries, thanks to compliance with the quality standards required by international markets.
Cuban Bank grants Loans to Families affected by Hurricane Irma
More than 750 families affected in Havana by Hurricane Irma have been benefited, until November 10, with loans granted by the Metropolitan Bank (Banmet by its Spanish acronym) to undertake recovery tasks.