Post-Irma tourism recovery: Northern key resorts to reopen Nov. 1
Source : Johannes Werner Wed Sep 20, 10:18 am ESTCuba's No. 1 beach resort, Varadero, was almost fully operational again within days of Category-5 Irma.
Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, and Cayo Santa María are closed for tourism while repairs, such as to the Caibarién-Cayo Santa María causeway, are being made. Photo: Granma
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Economy
UN promises $56m for post-Irma aid and reconstruction
Providing financial relief to cash-strapped Cuba, the United Nations set into motion a plan to assist more than 2.1 million Cubans with funds for food, water and reconstruction
Midway 2017, minister says Cuban economy evolves according to plan
A week after Trump announcement, Cuban official reiterates slow-growth expectation
Canadian trade credit agency reaches milestone in Cuba
Travel Pulse: Cuba operators fear hurricane coverage exaggerates travelers' issues
AP: Cuba grapples with professionals and their economic future
Reuters: Cuban trade with Venezuela plunges over two years
PBS: Changing tides of U.S. policy may sink Cuban tourism hopes
Companies
German packaging manufacturer invests $20m in Cuba
The company takes over a majority share of an existing joint venture, and plans to expand three plants dating back to the 1970s
Trump, political transition in Havana cast cloud over conference business
Canadian entrepreneur plans €40m fund for Cuba projects
Another U.S. airline cuts provincial destinations
American Shipper: FedEx seeks Cuba service extension
Novinite.com: Cuba discusses purchase of ships from Bulgaria
Tampa Bay Times: Carnival adds five more Cuba cruises from Tampa
Reuters: U.S. tour operators band together to gird for Trump travel crackdown
Politics
Spotlighting tightening sanctions, Dutch bank blocks relief donation
In the wake of stiff U.S. fines, most European banks have abstained from making any Cuba-related transactions
Analysis: A short leash for small business
Trump administration has begun crafting sanctions
Analysis: Lula will be back
Reuters: Cuba calls Trump's UN address 'unacceptable and meddling'
AP: Tillerson says U.S. may shut down embassy over alleged 'sonic attacks'
Miami Herald: The next year will determine Raúl Castro's economic legacy
AP: Castro personally denied Cuba's role in 'sonic attacks'
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Reuters: U.S. lawmakers want retaliation for alleged sonic attacks
Data & Maps
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Cuba's water crisis: It's not all due to climate change
Cuba has one of the largest water reservoir systems in the Hemisphere, per capita and territory. Conceived for a planned economy that no longer exists, Cuba’s current water reservoirs largely exceed the needs of the country. Ironically, there is a chronic water deficit for consumers and in almost every economic sector.
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Cuba expands North-Central port
Cuban authorities are investing close to $40 million in Nuevitas, making it the second-largest port on Cuba's northern coast. The expanded port, known as Puerto Angola, will include two cargo and a cruise ship pier. The cargo facilites will have a capacity of 750,000 tons per year, and renovated warehouses will be offering storage space for 75,000 tons.
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Cuba's big demographic challenge: The dependency ratio
As the number of working-age people drops, senior citizens steadily rise, and women hesitate to give birth, the ratio of working-age people compared to the overall population ranks amongst the lowest in the world.
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