HURRICANE IRMA

The Caguanes mangroves fulfilled their primary protective function, but there were serious consequences for the vegetation of the region»

The Venezuelan president was received at Havana’s José Martí International Airport by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro»

The drinking water service offered by the Empresa Provincial de Acueducto y Alcantarillado (Provincial Aqueduct and Sewer Company) in Sancti Spiritus, which was severely damaged due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, has been already restored to about 290,000 clients, representing 97% of the total residents who benefit from such service in this central Cuban province.   More than 10 »

In Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, measures are being taken to define the priorities and organize the process of delivery of resources to the more than 10 600 families who until this Friday had reported damages resulting from the passage of Hurricane Irma. According to information provided by Noel Carballo, head of the subgroup in charge of construction affairs at the »

The Cuban government has decided to use state budget to finance half the cost of construction materials for these persons»

World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley, bearer of the news, toured areas of Jaimanitas, one of the most damaged communities in Havana»

Raúl Castro Ruz, president of the National Defense Council, chaired a meeting last September 13, during which the damages caused by Hurricane Irma were evaluated»

Cuban Ministry of Tourism leaders have confirmed that all the tourist facilities of the country will be ready for the high season»

According to Cuban First Viceminister of Tourism, Alexis Trujillo, many of the recreational facilities are already in operation»

Many countries from around the world, especially in Latin America,  have expressed their solidarity towards Cuba»