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A Committee of Assistance to Cuba was created in Barbados with the participation of diverse institutions and personalities that will promote solidarity actions in order to contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts underway in Cuba after the damages caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Over 700,000 Cuban workers have thus far discussed a Social Security draft bill that proposes, among other aspects, the extension of the active labor time and the retirement age.
China´s ambassador to Havana Zhao Rongxian affirmed his country’s solidarity with the Cuban people and its determination to continue supporting the Caribbean nation in today’s difficult times.
The Cuban Domestic Trade Sector was also hard hit by the passage of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Tuesday’s TV show “The Round Table” focused on the pace of recovery in that and other sector in different Cuban provinces.
In the wake of Hurricane Ike’s September 10 pummeling of Cuba, power service recovery reached 85 percent in the eastern province of Holguin on Monday, though still 200 neighborhoods lack the service.
A front-page article published by Granma newspaper on Monday describes the current recovery situation in Cuba and says that the attitude of those who try to get profit out of the current circumstances and of those who forward rumors is despicable. The daily explains about topped foodstuff prices and sanctions against those who violate law and order in the detriment of the interests of the Cuban people. ACN brings you the full text of the article published by Granma.
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez returned to his country after having meeting in Havana with Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro and President Raul Castro, following his most recent world tour. Chavez was seen off at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport by the Cuban President.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's visit to Moscow, his meetings with top Russian leaders this week, and the signing of transcendental agreements are events of world relevance.
China and Cuba on Friday marked the 48th anniversary of diplomatic relations by highlighting bilateral links are in their best moment and strengthening.
Ciro Alfonso, coordinator of the group, told Prensa Latina that the Rivas Mission made the call to support restoration works at Cuban schools.
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