The Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) approved 111 new economic actors, of which 110 are private and one is state-owned.
Cash exchange offices extend cash transfer service to whole of Cuba
The Cuban trading company Casas de Cambio S.A. (Cadeca) reported today that the cash transfer service to be credited to accounts associated with magnetic cards in Cuban pesos (CUP) of natural persons has been extended to the whole country.
U.S. blockade hinders conservation of documents in Cuba
The U.S. blockade of Cuba tampers with document conservation in the province of Holguin because it prevents the purchase of the necessary raw materials, including the fine-weight tissue paper for lamination, the acetate for binding, and computer equipment, to name just a few, said Surema Gutierrez, a specialist of the Provincial Historical Archive.
Cuba to open its first pet friendly hotel
The Villa Tortuga hotel, located in the beach resort city of Varadero, will be Cuba's first pet-friendly facility for those tourists who wish to vacation in the company of their pets, the Ministry of Tourism ( MINTUR) announced today.
Cuban VP analyzes tobacco situation in the country's westernmost province
Cuban vice-president Salvador Valdes Mesa is analyzing today in the province of Pinar del Rio the tobacco situation, as part of a tour he has been carrying out in that territory since Thursday to check the recovery after the passage of Hurricane Ian.
Cuba Approves another 24 New Private Businesses
Cuba’s Economy and Planning Ministry approved another 24 new private companies on Thursday.
Cuba boosts international precision livestock farming project
The project Improvement of cow milk production potential through a health management program for dairy herds, led by the Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camagüey (UC) was launched in this province.
More Non-State Companies Join Cuban Economy
Cuba’s Economy and Planning Ministry just approved 46 new non-state companies –46 private businesses and one cooperative—which join thousands of these new enterprises already operative in Cuban economy.
Cuban Workers Debate 2023 Budget Plan
Cuban workers are gathering these days at their work centers to discuss the country’s budget plan for 2023.
Western Union Resumes Remittance Service to Cuba
Western Union resumed its remittance processing services to Cuba from the United States through a pilot initiative after over a two-year suspension.
Cuba is exporting rajon stone for Mayan Train
The first shipment of 25,000 tons of Cuban rajon stone for the Mayan Train project in Mexico is getting ready at the port of the city of Cienfuegos.
Private Initiative Expands in Central Cuba
With a total of nearly 120 micro, small and medium companies the private initiative kept growing in the central province of Ciego de Avila in 2022, which created over 3 thousand 400 new jobs.
Cuban tourism group Gaviota to sign contract with Roc Hotels chain
The Cuban tourism group Gaviota and the Spanish chain Roc Hotels agreed to sign a hotel administration and commercialization contract, according to a press release issued by the parties.
Cuba reported better numbers in first sugarcane harvest period
The results of the so-called small harvest show a 2.3-fold increase in sugar cane production compared to the same period of the previous season, sources from the Azcuba Business Group reported.
Cuban Economists Affirm Priorities for 2023
Experts and directives with the Cuban Economy Ministry considered and affirmed the country’s priorities to be undertaken this year.