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.»
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).»
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.»
The permanent commissions of the Cuban Parliament conclude discussions on Wednesday on the economic plan and the budget for 2012. According to the Constitutional and Legal Program of the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) deputies will analyze the laws approved in the context of updating the economic model of the island.»
The Cuban National Assembly (Parliament) announced on Tuesday that further expanding international relations and links with parliamentary bodies around the world will be a top priority on its agenda for the coming year. »
The Decree-Law 289, which will allow access to bank loans for private workers and those who practice other forms of non-state enterprises, comes into effect today.»
Cuba and Venezuela will close here on Monday the 12 Intergovernmental Commissions with the challenge of achieving more efficiency and effectiveness in projects approved for the two countries’ development.»
President of the Cuban Council of State and Ministers, Raul Castro Ruz, received a delegation of the Holy See presided over by doctor Alberto Gasbarri, in charge of organizing international pontifical tours.»
Cuba prioritizes foreign investments in tourism, oil, mining and energy, as part of the government”s efforts to update the country”s economic model, the weekly Opciones reported.»
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