The establishment of a new domestic air route aimed at linking important national tourist destinations and the work of industry entities. To diversify production were prominent headlines in Holguin this past week.
The flights, which operate twice on Sundays and connect the José Martí Airport in Havana. The Frank País Airport in Holguin, and the Jardines del Rey Airport in Cayo Coco. Seek to boost Cuban tourism by creating packages that present the island as a comprehensive destination.
Reinaldo Pavón Pérez, head of the Ground Operations Unit at the Holguin terminal, told the Cuban News Agency (CNA) that this service, while focused on tourist excursions. So it is available to domestic clients through the Havanatur travel agency.
In other news, entities such as Dural, a company specializing in aluminum carpentry, and Lázaro Peña Cigars are concentrating their efforts on diversifying their offerings to strengthen the local industry and economy.
Belonging to the Tabacuba Group, the Criollo black cigarette factory uses tobacco leaf dust and midrib. Also the main waste products of the production process, in the creation of reconstituted tobacco. A variety that is added as an extra component to the blend.
In addition to obtaining this profitable, ecological, and low-cost raw material, the factory also produces tabaquina. An insecticide derived from tobacco leaf dust. A waste product also used in compost to fertilize subsistence crops, explained Alexis Heredia Domínguez, senior technologist.
Ahead of Cuban Science Day on January 15th, the eastern province, which will host the main celebration. It is showcasing significant achievements such as its low infant mortality rate in 2025, at 6.42 per 1,000 live births. The fourth lowest in the country.
With more than 6,000 deliveries performed, the medical staff demonstrated their commitment and high level of professionalism. By achieving the lowest rate among territories with more than 5,000 births. Through the promotion of partnerships, the development of research, and the advancement of projects, science and innovation are progressing in Holguin. Particularly those involving the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Currently, an educational project is underway to promote environmental protection through its inclusión. In academic programs and integration with the Life Task (Tarea Vida).
From Holguin, the interventionist acts against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States government were also condemned. In addition to bombing cities and kidnapping the constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro. The US threatens political and economic intervention, affronts to the nation’s independence.
Moreover the solidarity and tribute of the people of Holguin were evident in the commemoration of the 32 fallen combatants. Who defended the sovereignty of the Latin American country. Seven of whom were from the northeastern region. The tribute was joined by children, young people, workers, and members of internationalist missions such as the Barrio Adentro program.
With information from CNA
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