|
|
2013 |
| Oct.22 |
Cuba to scrap two-currency system Cuba is to scrap its two-currency system in the latest financial reform rolled out by President Raul Castro, official media report | |
2009 |
| Jul.26 |
Castro calls for tight finances in Cuba Castro said in a speech marking Revolution Day that the nation will face a second round of belt-tightening as a result of the global financial crunch
2008 |
| Jun.11 |
Cuba to abandon salary equality Vice-Minister for Labour: Cuba is to abolish system of equal pay for all and allow workers and managers to earn performance bonuses
2004 |
| Oct.26 |
Castro to rid Cuba of U.S. dollars Cuba will end circulation of the U.S. dollar as of Nov. 8 in response to tightened U.S. sanctions
|
|
2015 |
| Dec.16 |
US and Cuba to resume regular commercial flights
The US and Cuba have reached an understanding on resuming regular commercial flights between the two countries
|
|
2004 |
| Dec.26 |
Cuba hits target of 2 million tourists The country is achieving a long-sought-after goal despite U.S. efforts to undermine the main foreign exchange earner
|
|
2010 |
| May.6 |
Cuba has worst sugar harvest in a century Citing poor organizational planning, the report said the country's mills face an 850,000-ton deficit in production expectations
2008 |
| Oct.6 |
Storms bring food shortages back But what government used to call 'the special period' has returned, thanks to recent back-to-back visits of Gustav and Ike
| Apr.16 |
President looks to boost food production Raúl Castro has moved quickly to boost food production by putting more land into the hands of profit-earning farmers
|
|
2016 |
| May.1 |
US cruise ship travels to Cuba for first time in decades
Map of Havana Cuba The Adoni, carrying some 700 passengers, is sailing to Cuba from the US, the first such trip in more than 50 years | |
2015 |
| May.5 |
US approves ferry service between Cuba and Florida Washington: Ferries could be set to run between Florida and Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years after the US government approved new services
|
|
2010 |
| Aug.1 |
President allow more private enterprise President Raul Castro said that his government would allow more private businesses and make it easier for those businesses to hire workers
|
|
2011 |
| Nov.3 |
Cuba legalises private home sales Cuba has approved a law allowing individuals to buy and sell homes privately for the first time in 50 years
|
|
2006 |
| Apr.29 |
Leftist trio seals Americas pact The leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a trade agreement to counter US influence | |
2005 |
| Apr.28 |
Chavez talks trade with Castro Leftist presidents moved to further meld their economies with hopes of wooing other Latin American nations
|
|
2008 |
| Apr.11 |
Leaders plan more reforms
State newspaper: Recently announced agricultural reforms could be the springboard for more changes
2001 |
| Mar.11 |
Cuba squeezes private business Economy Minister said the state, which has been investing millions in tourism, does not want competition
|
|
2013 |
| Nov.2 |
Cuba shuts down private cinemas Cuba has ordered the immediate closure of dozens of privately-run cinemas and video-game salons
2006 |
| Dec.2 |
Castro misses birthday parade Tanks rolled through the streets and jets roared overhead , but ailing leader Fidel Castro did not appear | |
|
|
2010 |
| Sep.13 |
Cuba to cut half million public jobs Cuba announces plans to lay off more than a half million public sector workers over the 6 months and allow more jobs to be created in the private sector | |
|
|
2008 |
| May.2 |
Home computer ban lifted The first legalised home computers have gone on sale, but a ban remains on internet access