Despite economic restrictions faced by a great deal of Cubans, over 41 870 national tourists were reported to have visited local hotels this year. So, at present moment, domestic market is considered third, behind Germany and France, taking into consideration the number of visitors. According to Gean Trocones Duran, from the Delegation of the Ministry of Tourism in Sancti Spiritus, »
Blog Archives October 2016
Book Fidel Castro, Hero of the Disinherited Presented at UNESCO
Lamrani stressed the respect and admiration the peoples of Latin America, Africa and Asia feel for Fidel Castro because he has always been a defender of the rights of the great majorities»
Clinton Wins Second Presidential Debate, Says Poll
Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump in their second presidential debate, according to a survey of Politico and Morning Consult, while new WikiLeaks revelations threat her career to the Oval Office»
Cuban President Tours Eastern Maisi to Check Recovery Actions
Cuban President Raul Castro assessed the damage inflicted by hurricane Matthew in the easternmost zones of Cuba and said that it’s now crucial to exactly and rapidly identify the damage to know what do in each area»
Cuban Government to Finance Half Expenses of Houses Reconstruction
The Cuban government announced it will use its budget to cover 50 percent of the cost of the construction materials needed for the victims of hurricane Matthew to repair their houses or build new ones in case of total destruction»
Raul Castro Visits Eastern Baracoa to Oversee Recovery Tasks after Matthew
Cuban President Raul Castro presided over a working meeting to learn about the details of the recuperation works underway in the Cuban easternmost city of Baracoa, severely affected by Hurricane Matthew. Raul arrived in eastern Cuba before the powerful Matthew hit the island as a category four hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 220 kilometers per hour, and stronger gusts »
Sancti Spiritus Helps Recovery of Telephone Service in Guantanamo
Telecommunication Company (ETECSA) workers from Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, arrived in Eastern Guantanamo to contribute to the recovery of the considerable damages caused to such services by Hurricane Matthew. According to Misladys González, head of the Marketing and Communication group of that Company, these workers left Wednesday along with several others from different territories of the island. Cuban Electric Workers »
Jill Biden to Know about Cuba’s Health and Educational Achievements
Mrs. Biden is accompanied by Catherine Russell, US ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues and Evan Ryan, assistant secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs»
UN Offers Support to Cuban Territories Affected by Matthew
The United Nations (UN) system in Cuba expressed its solidarity with the country, with those affected by Hurricane Matthew, which with Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale hit the easternmost side of the island»
Cuba, USA Soccer Teams to Play Friendly Match
The Cuban soccer team will play this Friday its first friendly with the United States, in the history of the two countries. The last official game at this level was recorded in Havana in 2008»