According to preliminary statistics, Sancti Spiritus ends December with positive results in the main indicators of its economy. In a general sense, entities in the Cuban central province went beyond the established programs and the mercantile production as well as the physical production reported a significant increment.»

Cuba will close the year 2011 with a 2.7% increase in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) “slightly below the planned 3%”, announced the Minister of Economy and Planning, Adel Yzquierdo Rodriguez.  »

During the inauguration of the meeting, the parliamentarians agreed to double their efforts for the release of the Cuban antiterrorists who remain unjustly imprisoned in the United States since 1998 for trying to prevent terrorist actions against the Caribbean nation.»

Wiht the presence of Cuban President Raul Castro the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) sessions to analyze the economic plans and budget for 2012, as well as the implementation of both aspects in 2011.»

Cuban President Raul Castro called for a firm struggle against neglect and irresponsibility, which damage national economy, during the 3rd plenary of the Communist Party Central Committee on Wednesday.»

At least 50 foreign writers have confirmed their attendance to the International Book Fair Havana 2012, to be held from February 9-19 and expected to gather nearly 200 guests from 34 countries.»

A reduction of 20-30 % in the price of 122 types of construction materials was announced on Wednesday by the First Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Odalys Escandell, during a working session of the Services Commission of the Cuban National Assembly (Parliament).»

With the purpose of contributing to ameliorate housing stock in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, since last December 20th, natural persons may accede to banking loans in order to acquire construction materials and a means to pay the labor force used to repair, rehabilitate or build dwellings. Those requiring the service must bring in a credit application where they state the »

The five Cuban anti-terrorists in US territory –four of them serving severe sentences and one under supervised release- sent a message of congratulations to the Caribbean island for the new year, in which they express their gratitude for the international solidarity shown in favor of their release.»

In briefing Cuban parliamentarians on the most important outcomes of the travel industry this year, Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, stressed that 2012 goals are quite challenging. He mentioned projects for creation of golf courses.»