Specialists from Guantanamo´s National Insurance Company (ESEN by its Spanish acronym) assess the losses and damage to protected property of the population affected by Hurricane Matthew, to give timely and effective response to tens of thousands of beneficiaries.
Cuban banks move quickly with credits for those affected by Matthew
The Provincial Defense Council in Holguin is speeding up the process to access to bank credits in its different branches aimed at helping those affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Cuban civil society condemns US economic blockade
Numerous Cuban civil society organizations of students, scientists, religious persons and others reiterated their strongest rejection of the over-50-year US economic, commercial and financial blockade which has inflicted damage on the island calculated at nearly 754 billion dollars.
Cuban Hotel Group Gran Caribe Presents in Italy Tourist Novelties
The Cuban hotel group Gran Caribe presented in Italy its tourist novelties for the winter season in Cayo Largo del Sur, considered to be one of the most attractive spots for the Italian market.
Cuba and Slovenia Hold 3rd Political Consultation Meeting
Delegations of Cuba and Slovenia reiterated on Tuesday in Ljubljana, capital of that European country, the willingness to strengthen bilateral relations in all sectors even more.
The People´s Concern on the Spotlight of Councilor Work and Reports
Cuban Parliament President, Deputy Esteban Lazo recently called on all actors responsible for addressing and finding solutions to the challenges and problems faced by the people to eradicate them and serve the population.
Production of citrus in central Cuba is recovering
The presence of lemon, orange and grapefruit in markets of Cienfuegos province is a gauge of the gradual recovery of the citrus crops after being affected by disease and lack of resources in recent years.
Planting of tobacco begins in Cuba
More than 29 000 hectares (ha) of land are used this year in Cuba to tobacco planting, crop which began yesterday the 2016-2017 campaign at Batalla de las Guásimas Basic Unit of Cooperative Production (UBPC by its Spanish acronym).
Cuban government will help finance construction of houses for victims of Matthew
The Cuban government announced it will use its budget to cover 50 percent of the cost of the construction materials needed for the victims of hurricane Matthew to repair their houses or build new ones in case of total destruction.
Cuban tourism grows 12 percent in 2016
Cuban tourism keeps its growing trend, a fact proved when it reached the three million visitor mark 39 days before than in 2015.
Cuban Authorities Receive Visiting U.S. Trade Representative
Bruno Rodriguez and Rodrigo Malmierca, ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Foreign Trade and Investment, respectively, met on Friday in this capital with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman.
Cuba to Present in Italian Cities its Tourist Attractions
Cuba's potential as tourist destination will be shown from October 10 to 12 in six Italian cities, with the purpose of consolidating positioning in that market, one of the main sources of tourists to the Caribbean island.
The UN to Help Cuba Alleviate Damages Caused by Hurricane Matthew
The United Nations (UN) system in Cuba expressed its solidarity with the country, with Cubans affected by Hurricane Matthew, which with Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale hit the easternmost side of the island.
Authorities of Cuba and the U.S. State of Louisiana Sign Memorandums
Authorities of Cuba and of the U.S. State of Louisiana signed on Havana on Tuesday, for the first time, memorandums of understanding in the agricultural and port sectors.
Cuba and the U.S. Negotiate Six New Cooperation Agreements
Cuba and the United States work on the negotiation of six new cooperation agreements in areas such as the implementation and enforcement of law, seismic monitoring and the exchange of meteorological information, said Josefina Vidal, general director for the United States of the Cuban Foreign Ministry.