Sancti Spíritus

Scientific Forum Underway in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

by Dayamis Sotolongo Rojas Medical services in Sancti Spiritus will be exposed through more than 500 works in the Scientific Forum to be held from May 23rd to 27th in the Camilo Cienfuegos Hospital from this central Cuban province.»

Cuban Party Members Urged to Change Mentality

by Mary Luz Borrego Díaz Presided over by Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, the Provincial Party Assembly in Sancti Spiritus focused debates on significant economic issues and the need to change both working methods and styles. Jose Ramon Monteagudo Ruiz was elected first secretary of the Communist Party in the territory.»

Sancti Spiritus Provincial Assembly of the Party in Session

by Delia Proenxa Barzaga The Provincial Assembly of the Cuban Communist Party in Sancti Spiritus started sessions this May 21th. The meeting was started with the discussion of the report on the development of the territory’s main economic programs along with the strategies adopted to meet the 6th Party Congress’s agreements.»

Trinidad Made Handicrafts Recognized in Cuba, Abroad

by Mary Luz Borrego Díaz For the last decades, craft works originated in Trinidad, Cuba, have become renowned both in the island and abroad. Many of them have been granted prizes at Havana’s International Craftsmanship Fair (FIART), the most important art event in the country.»

Cultural Activities in Sancti Spiritus 497 Anniversary

by Enrique Ojito Linares The 497 foundation anniversary of the central Cuban city of Sancti Spiritus will be celebrated next June 2 through 5. Few days away from the celebration, local heritage authorities highlight the architectural and urban values of the city’s historic center.»

Exportation Products Increased in Sancti Spiritus

by Mary Luz BorregoSancti Spiritus products aimed at exportation in different markets have increased this year, mainly those of lobsters, fish, shrimp farm, tobacco, honey, charcoal and metal scrap. These items are highly prestigious in Southeast Asia, Europe, Canada, France, Chile, Germany and the Caribbean.»

New Provincial Assembly Presidency Elected in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

by Carmen Rodriguez Penton Delegates to the Provincial Assembly of the People’s Power in Sancti Spiritus held an extraordinary session to elect Teresita Romero Rodríguez and Eduardo Sánchez Cañizárez as president and vicepresident, respectively, of that governmental body.»

Canary Island Government Official Visited Sancti Spiritus

by Pastor Guzmán Castro Deputy Minister of Immigration of the Government of the Canary Islands Guillermina Hernández Martín, visited Sancti Spiritus, where she met with some Canary islanders at the local headquarters of the Institute of Friendship with the People (ICAP).»

Cuba: Sancti Spiritus Celebrates World Asthma Day

by Donarys Cruz Cruz Cuba celebrated this May 3rd the World Asthma Day with a variety of scientific activities. Sancti Spiritus, a central province in the island, held workshops on the epidemiology of asthma accordingly with the slogan “You can control your asthma” and encouraged patients to participate actively in handling their disease.»

Organ Donation: Death Inheritance

By Dayamis Sotolongo Rojas Even if a program for organs transplant and donation is already established in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, only kidney and cornea donations are made in the province, the latter being less frequent, carrying out only three as for 2011, which have benefitted four patients.»