Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers, visited the Industrial Fisheries Company of La Coloma, to check on the volumes of lobster it processes, as part of a visit to the westernmost province of Pinar del Río.
Cuba Launches Two Limited Edition New Line of Cigars
The strategies developed by Habanos SA to meet the high demand for the so-called best cigars in the world include the limited editions .
U.S. Agriculture Coalition Calls Lifting of US Blockade of Cuba
The U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba, USACC, founded a year ago and grouping 25 agricultural organizations, recently held a press conference in Washington D.C. to explain the importance of lifting the US blockade of Cuba and reestablishing bilateral trade relations.
Cuban Unions Call Assembly Process to Boost Economy
The Cuban Workers´ Confederation (CTC) called on workers to hold assemblies in all labor centers where managers are to report about the adopted economic plan and budget for this year in each entity.
Cuban Vicepresident Insists in more Efficient Sugar Production
The progressive growth of Cuban sugar production needs better exploitation of the lands and available resources, said vice-president Jose Ramon Machado Ventura during a visit sugar mills in Eastern Holguin and Las Tuna provinces.
Canadian Hotel Chain Beings Operations in Havana
With the management of Memories Miramar Havana and the Monte Habana aparthotel, the Canadian firm Blue Diamond now focuses on tourists traveling to Cuba for business reasons or conferences.
Cuban VP Tours Main Industries in Central Province
Salvador Valdés Mesa, vice president of the State Council, toured significant economic objectives in the province of Cienfuegos related to the industry, the sugar harvest and others, Granma newspaper reported.
Cuba on the Spotlight of Big Cruise Ship Companies
The recent announcement by Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro to reestablish diplomatic relations after over a 50 year freeze has sparked expectations among the world´s and US´s major cruise ships companies.
Hotel Infraestructure in Cienfuegos Undergoes Repairs
The technological modernization undertaken in hotel facilities in the province of Cienfuegos during 2014 increased the efficiency and quality of services in the tourist destination of Central Cuba.
Argentinean Airlines with Fully Booked Flights to Cuba
Argentinean Airlines (AA) flies for the second time this year to Cuba with fully occupancy, while its two weekly flights during January have already been fully booked.
Habano Cigar Festival in February
The International Habano Cigar Festival will be held February 23 to 27 at Havana´s Conventions Palace with the usual attendance of business people, cigar distributors, specialists who will dedicate the event to the Cuban traditionally famous brand Romeo y Julieta.
Cuba Reports 3 Million Foreign Tourists in 2014
Cuba´s Tourism Ministry announced that the total figure of foreign tourists to Cuba reached 3 million on December 30, standing for a 5.3 percent growth if compared to last year.
Italian Eden Viaggi Increases Operations in Cuba
With the opening today of the Eden Village Cayo Guillermo Club, at Jardines del Rey tourist pole, the Italian firm Eden Viaggi strengthens its tour operation in Cuba thus taking advantage of the high season in this Caribbean destination.
US-Cuba Trade Exchange Could Reach 4 Billion Dollars if Blockade is Lifted
Experts with the Peterson International Economy Institute in the U.S. estimate that US exports to Cuba could reach 4.3 billion dollars annually, if commercial relations between the two countries are reestablished.
Russia Willing to Increase Economic Relations with Cuba
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry O. Rogozin expressed today his country´s willingness to increase collaboration in various fields and economic and commercial ties with Cuba.