Archivo de 2017

10 November, 2017 Caribbean Community, Cuba Extend Cooperation Agreement

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba signed the Second Additional Protocol to the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement they have been implementing, regional bloc announced in a press handout.

10 November, 2017 Participation of Cuba in Venezuela’s Tourism Fair Confirmed

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Azucena Jaspe, informed that representatives of Cuba, India, and Russia will participate in the 12th International Tourism Fair of Venezuela (FITVEN), which will take place from November 23 to 26.

9 November, 2017 Over 400 thousand Runners to Participate in Marabana 2017

Havana, Cuba.- The Director of the Marabana/Maracuba project, Carlos Gattorno told ACN that over 900 foreigners have registered to participate in the event of which 307 will be present in the marathon race. He also explained that those that have registered represent over 50 countries, including the United States with over 370 runners and over […]

9 November, 2017 Esteban Lazo Thanks Africa’s Support Against the Blockade

The President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernandez thanked on Thursday in Havana the African governments for voting for Cuba’s Resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US against the Caribbean island.

8 November, 2017 Cuba Supports at UNESCO Agreement to Reinforce University Cooperation

Paris, France.- Cuban First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Martha del Carmen Mesa, has supported at UNESCO the adoption of a World Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications at university level, which would help strengthen cooperation in the sector. According to diplomatic sources, when speaking on the Education Committee at the 39th General Conference of […]

8 November, 2017 Cuba Elected to UNESCO Executive Board

Cuba was elected to join the UNESCO Executive Board for the period 2017-2021, in the elections held today at the 39th General Conference of that United Nations organization.

8 November, 2017 U.S. Announces New Restrictions on Cuba Travels and Trade

The government of the United States today announced more restrictions to U.S. citizens interested in doing business with Cuba and traveling to the Caribbean island, by virtue of a presidential memorandum that reverses major aspects of the two countries” rapprochement.

7 November, 2017 Niger Foreign Minister on Official Visit to Cuba

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and African Integration and Nigerians Abroad of the Republic of Niger, Ibrahim Yacoubou, arrived in Cuba on an official visit, the Foreign Ministry announced today.

7 November, 2017 53rd Edition of Prensa Latina Sports Survey Starts

The 53rd edition of the Prensa Latina Sports Survey has been launched today, in order to select, stimulate and recognize the best athletes and teams in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017.

7 November, 2017 French Minister of State Meets Cuban Minister in Paris

Paris, France.- Cuban Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, Elba Rosa Perez, held a meeting in this capital with French Minister of State for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, Brune Poirson, diplomatic sources reported today. During the meeting, the two officials discussed the main issues of the bilateral agenda and ratified both sides’ interest to […]

6 November, 2017 Cuba Present in International Forum on Nickel in China

Cuba will participate in an international forum on the nickel and cobalt industry that China organizes each year scheduled to start Monday November 6 through the 9th in the city of Guangzhou, Southern province of Guangdong.

3 November, 2017 FIHAV 2017 Has a Significant Impact on the Business Sector

The 35th edition of the Havana International Fair, FIHAV 2017, continues its activities today with new presentations from around 3,000 exhibiting companies, including the call to FECONS 2018 and other exchanges related to the construction sector.