Havana, Cuba.-The most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history has passed this morning over Barbuda, headed to the Lesser Antilles, and could directly or indirectly affect the eastern region of Cuba in the next 48 to 72 hours. According to the latest warning from the Cuban Meteorological Institute, Irma is Category 5 hurricane with […]
Havana, Cuba.-Conservation agriculture has become an urgent need, said today official for programs of FAO Cole Genge in an article quoted today by the FAO office in Havana. Genge said in his article that this practice is important to handle the climatic change and increase the profits of small farmers. He said that conservation agriculture […]
Havana, Cuba.-Parliament President, Esteban Lazo, has called his fellow citizens today to participate massively and responsibly in the general elections, the first stage of which will elect the members of the municipal assemblies. Through a message published by Granma newspaper, some few hours of the beginning of that process, the president of the Legislative highlighted […]
Havana, Cuba.-Authorities from Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago will begin negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding on migration that will serve as a mechanism to regulate the flow of people between both countries, Cuban Foreign Ministry reported today. This legal framework will also serve to combat illegal trafficking of migrants, trafficking of persons, and will […]
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.-Located in a principal site of Cuban history, the exhibition Jinete de Luz (Rider of Light), from the TV series ”El Caballo” (The Hourse), with the multiple and diverse image of Fidel Castro, draws the attention of visitors and locals in Santiago de Cuba. In the porch of the old building of […]
Caracas, Venezuela.-Venezuela”s President Nicolas Maduro today saluted the 12th anniversary of the signing by Cuba and Venezuela of the Sandino Commitment, which started a massive eye health care plan. Signed by Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez on August 21, 2005, the agreement was part of the so-called ‘Vision Now’ mission (Misión Milagro), thanks to which […]
New York, United States.-Diplomats and activists of solidarity with Cuba have conducted an evening here to remind revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on his 91st birthday, an event in which they described his legacy as immortal. More than 100 people, including ambassadors and officials from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Europe accredited to the […]
Havana, Cuba.-The president of the Association of Cuban Journalists (UPEC), Antonio Molto, passed away from cancer today in this capital at the age of 74. Molto, with more than 50 years of work, stood out for his professionalism and revolutionary spirit, qualities that contributed to gain the respect, sympathy and affection of his colleagues. Before […]
Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban population over 60 years of age is now reaching 2,219,784 persons in total, which represents 19.8 percent -a fifth- of the total population of Cuba, reported the National Office for Statistics and Information (ONEI). ONEI said that aging in Cuba as a trend will keep on increasing uninterruptedly in the coming years, […]
Pinar del Rio, Cuba.-Close to famous tobacco estates, this Cuban city is now renovating squares, avenues and legendary buildings to celebrate its 150th birthday on September 10. As relics of the western demarcation excel the José Jacinto Milanés theater, one of the oldest in Latin America, stands out; India – among the first two-story buildings […]
Havana, Cuba.-The tourism group Cubanacan is celebrating 30 years of experience on Saturday with an increase in its operations and services, in a country that receives more than four million foreign visitors a year. Founded on August 5, 1987, the group currently owns 90 hotels, most of which are run in conjunction with major international […]
Ciego de Avila, Cuba.-Cuban destination Jardines del Rey was visited by more than 230,000 tourists from different countries during the first six months, to total a 13 percent increase. Jardines del Rey is located at the northern cays in Ciego de Avila some 430 kilometers east from Havana and has 16 four-and-five star hotels and […]
Havana, Cuba.-The 4th International Festival of Social Communication, a space for the exchange of experiences among professionals of this science, is taking place as of today at the Conference Center in this capital. The event will run until July 20. According to its organizers, it will involve executives, technicians, specialists, and teachers who work in […]
Matanzas, Cuba.-A session of debates on agricultural production and its real potentialities, will be the antecedent of the 10th Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation, known in Cuba as CITAtenas-2017, from October 24 to 27, said here the organizers Tuesday. Previous to the event, there will also be courses, such as ‘Steps for Documents: An […]
Havana, Cuba.-Hundread of tourists love the adventures of diving in Cuba according to reports from tour operators. Cuban natural coral reefs could be observed and sea swimmers could find very interesting things in our marine bottoms, others dont only dive but like do snokerling. Some good places to practice this sports are the Isle of […]
HaHavana, Cuba.-The 28th Caravan of the United States-Cuba Friendship, led by Pastors for Peace, arrived today to Cuba, seeking to support the calls for the end of the economic, financial and commercial blockade set up by the United States. The caravan arrived in Havana from Mexico and will stay for two weeks in Cuba. As […]
Havana, Cuba.-The 28th United States-Cuba Friendship Caravan, led by Pastors for Peace, will pay tribute here today to the founder of that interreligious platform, Rev. Lucius Walker, who passed away in 2010. The 28-people visiting group, mostly Americans, but also Mexicans and Europeans, arrived in the island yesterday to support the claims for the cessation […]
Havana, Cuba.-The US citizens, Andy Cochrane, Wyatt Roscoe, Wesley Preston and Christopher Rodel began to kayak from this capital to Key West, Florida, and sent a message of friendship to the world. Minutes before beginning this feat from the International Hemingway Yacht Club, the four young people told Prensa Latina that it is not only […]
Havana, Cuba.-Cuba encourages local food output to substitute imports and ensure a better supply of fresh products to families, according to the Cuban Agriculture Minister (MINAG), Gustavo Rodriguez. He acknowledged that in recent years there were successful agricultural projects focused on municipal self-sustaining, but in many cases it lacked a comprehensive vision of how to […]
Havana, Cuba.-In the framework of the State visit to Cuba by the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, meetings were held between businesspeople from the two countries. The international relations director of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, Celia Labora, told Prensa Latina that commercial rapprochement between the two countries is important, as we share a […]
