The 19th International Habano Cigar Festival will take place February 27 to March 3rd in Havana with a large program of activities combining the knowledge about Habano cigars and the enjoyment by participants of the latest and exquisite products.
Cuba produces enough pork for domestic consumption
A record production of 194,976 tons of pork in 2016 allowed Cuba to stop importing the meat since it covers the domestic needs, according to a government official.
Sugar production decisive in Cuban province´s economy
Sugar production will be decisive in the increase of the economy this year in Las Tunas, province that has in plan to grow in a 17 percent in the mercantile production, in relation to the previous year.
Rum factory in central Cuba gets quality certification for three brands
The National State Quality Commission certified three brands of rums produced by the Sugar Products Business Unit next to Enrique Varona González sugar mill, in the municipality of Chambas.
Cuba and United States sign MoU on animal and plant health
The Divisions of Animal and Plant Health of the Ministry of Agriculture of Cuba and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture signed in Washington DC a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation
Zapata Swamp in Cuba and Everglades, USA, twinned by agreement
The Zapata Swamp National Park in the Cuban province of Matanzas and the Everglades, in Florida, United States, were twinned with the signing in Washington of an agreement that seeks to contribute to the improvement of the environmental management of these areas.
Cuban engineers are vital to development of Varadero resort
MATANZAS, Cuba, Jan 11 (acn) Cuban engineers in the western Cuban province of Matanzas are of paramount importance to the works related to the rehabilitation program of this city, and the development of the tourist pole of Varadero, Cuba´s largest resort.
Famous Floridita restaurant to mark its two centuries of activity
With various activities aimed at highlighting the quality of its offer and services, history and international prestige, El Floridita bar-restaurant, known as cradle of daiquiri, marks this year the 200th anniversary of its creation.
Cow milk output grows 20 percent in central Cuban province
The dairy farmers from the Cuban province of Ciego de Avila supplied a total of 15.4 million liters of cow's milk to the two pasteurizer factories of this territory during 2016.
First Cuban exports to the U.S. in fifty years: artisanal charcoal
For the first time in the past fifty years, Cuba will make in January its first exports to the United States, following the signing Thursday in Havana of a contract by the island´s CubaExport company and the US Coabana Trading LLC to import artisanal charcoal.
Cuba: Revenues for tourism around 3 billion dollars in 2016
The tourism industry could contribute some 3 billion dollars to Cuban coffers, thanks to the 4 million visitors Cuba received in 2016, according to an expert.
Number of private workers Cuban province double in one year
Close to 10 thousand people became self-employed workers in Ciego de Avila province in 2016, doubling the numbers in that area till 2015.
Cuba reaches 4-million tourist mark in 2016
On December 30th, Cuba reached the 4 million tourist mark, for a 13 percent growth compared to 2015, reported the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR).
Cuban lawmakers approve 2017 Budget draft bill with new tax regulations
The Cuban parliament backed a draft bill on the country´s 2017 national budget which includes new tax regulations.
Cuban Economy to Grow Two Percent in 2017
Cuban economy will only grow 2 percent next year following a 0.9 percent fall in 2016 due to financial limitations, said Economy minister Ricardo Cabrisas at the Eight Parliament Session on Tuesday.