Recovery of Cultural Facilities following Hurricane Irma Highlighted
Cuban Minister of Culture Abel Prieto stressed that despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, the country had managed to reopen damaged art schools and save valuable cultural heritage.
Ceiling Modules for Victims of Hurricane Irma
The collective of the shaping workshop of the "Paco Cabrera" Metal Structures Factory, better known by its commercial name, Metunas, concluded the production of 7,303 ceiling modules of galvanized zinc committed to the recovery of the country, after the passage of Hurricane Irma last September.
Credit Policy Benefits Victims of Hurricane Irma in Las Tunas
About 700 thousand pesos have been granted for bank loans with special conditions to those affected by Hurricane Irma in this province, for the undertaking of constructive actions or the purchase of equipment and goods.
Hurricane Irma Causes Large Damage to Agriculture in Florida, USA
Hurricane Irma's onslaught on the US state of Florida last September caused agricultural losses valued at $2 billion USD, said official sources quoted by the media.
More Venezuelan Solidarity Aid Arrives in Carúpano Port
Carúpano port workers have operated in the last days more than 600 tons of construction materials, donated by Venezuela, to compensate the damages caused by Hurricane Irma.
Distribution of Aid to Hurricane Irma Victims
Modules of food, toilet and cooking equipment are delivered to those affected by Hurricane Irma in this eastern province, as part of the measures implemented by the country to ensure recovery.
UN Says Recovery of Eastern Caribbean Could Cost 1 Billion Dollars
New York.- The recovery of eastern Caribbean islands hardest hit by recent hurricanes, including Dominica, Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, could cost up to $1 billion, a senior U.N. official said Tuesday.
Venezuelan Solidarity Aid Arrives in Eastern Cuba Port
Las Tunas, Cuba.- A donation from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the victims of Hurricane Irma, which struck Cuba last September, was received in Puerto Carúpano, in the north of Las Tunas province.
Cuba Has More than 380 Sport Facilities Hit by Hurricane Irma
Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban Institute of Sport (Inder) has identified extensive damages in 383 facilities throughout the country, after Hurricane Irma hit the country, said Nuridy Rodríguez, the investment director of the entity.
Ramón Pardo Guerra Urges to Apply Vulnerability and Risk Studies
Las Tunas, Cuba.- During a meeting with the Provincial Defense Council, Pardo Guerra called for the application of hazard, vulnerability and risk studies made on a scientific basis, whose results are very valuable for the development of disaster reduction plans and the adoption of measures in contingency situations.
