Tobacco planting in western Pinar del Rio will use over 15 thousand 900 hectares of land for the 2014-2015 campaign, 115 hectares more than last year, when the local production was well below schedules particularly due to bad weather.
Private Construction Effort Marks Pace of Housing Programs in Cuba
Over half the total number of homes built in the country this year, were raised on the own efforts of their owners, a growing trend in Cuba today, though the housing plan continues to be below schedules for the second consecutive year.
Canadian Hotel Chain Blue Diamond Ranks High in Cuban Domestic Tourist Market
The domestic market was a key factor in the success during the summer for the Canadian company Blue Diamond, third largest hotel chain with presence in Cuba.
Housing Materials Sales on the Rise in Central Cuba
Housing construction by own efforts and rehabilitation of housing stock in the province of Cienfuegos were favored with increased marketing of building materials.
New Rice Mill Almost Ready to Start Operations
The rice mill, with capacity to process five tons of that cereal per hour, that is being built in the town of Amarillas that belongs to Matanzas Grains Agro-industrial Company, is nearing completion.
Shortage of Cigarettes in Havana due to Hoarding and Increasing Consumption
Partial shortage of cigars and cigarettes at Havana´s local shops is due to increasing consumption and hoarding and other reasons, according to local media.
Over 100 Thousand Cubans Hired by Self-Employed Businesses
Private business in Cuba have hired a total of 100 thousand 448 employees up to last September, which is in tune with the promotion of the new non-state employment modality.
Cuba Audits New Cooperatives
A national audit to take place from October 20 to November 28 will target the performance of the new cooperatives set up in non-agriculture areas, with the objective of controlling and helping their appropriate development.
Mexico and Cuba to Expand Commercial Bonds
Mexico will increase quotas to import Cuban rum and cigars, as part of a renegotiation of the Economic Complementary Agreement (ACE 51) between the two countries.
Cuba and Japan Consider Expansion of Trade Relations
Cuban and Japanese business executives considered opportunities to expand commercial cooperation and the signing of new accords, during a joint conference held this week in Havana.
Double Currency Unification is the Main Challenge to Cuban Bank
The elimination of the circulation of the double currency and exchange rate in Cuba is a high priority and challenge for the island banking system.
US Blockade Hinders Modernization of Cuban Sugar Industry
The US economic blockade of Cuba makes it very difficult and costly to undertake important investment on the island's sugar industry, said the director of Industrial Plants with the sugar sector in the eastern province of Camaguey Erduin Delgado.
Cuba: Tourist Arrivals Grew Near 7 Percent in August
The most recent figures on tourist arrivals in Cuba, published by the National Statistics Office (ONE) appear as a good sign following a 6.7 percent increase for August, if compared to same month of 2013.
Cuba Expects 200 Cruise Ship Visits this Winter
Cuba expects the visits of 200 cruise ships in the upcoming winter season, the largest number of calls by those boats ever, according to a Tourism official cited by specialized media.
Cuba to Foster Nautical Activities for Tourism
In an effort to make more attractive and diverse its tourism product, Cuba is committed to develop nautical activities, a modality with great potential but little exploited to date.