Cuban President Calls for Constructive Criticism
Havana - President Raul Castro called for the constant use of constructive criticism in the context of the transformations being carried out today in the Caribbean island.
During a meeting of the Council of Ministers, the statesman reiterated the call to discuss in depth each measure and analyze everything done so far, to determine the small mistakes and correct them.
Innovator from Ariguanabo ready for their basic forum
San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa, Cuba - The National Association for Innovation and Business at the Ariguanabo Clothing Unit, prepares its forum base, event where innovative participate.
Next June will carry out such forums as the integrating masses movement in scientific creation and development.
Recovery and parts manufacturing is a key issue, the importance within the movement. With the spread of useful and proven solutions save considerable resources are obtained and materializes the activities of the Forum.
Scientific achievements of the Tobacco Research Institute

Artemisa, Cuba.- The Tobacco Research Institute systematically obtained good results in production. In breeding `Corojo 2006´ variety grown under canvas and the sun provides. Introducing cytoplasmic male sterility in `Sancti Spiritus 2006´and increased the nitrogen fertilization for wrapper yields.
Moreover they obtained `Burley Pinar 2010´, the first Cuban variety resistant to wilt tobacco and `Criollo 2010´ new male sterile hybrid of Cuban black tobacco with commercial potential on the island.
Specialists study the air quality in Mariel
Artemisa, Cuba - A rigorous process of scientific studies to measure the air quality in the municipality of Mariel is executing by specialists of the Center for Monitoring the Atmosphere belonging to the Institute of Meteorology in Havana.
These studies are based in the identification of the main pollutants agents that affect human and environmental health of this territory that holds into its geography an extensive industrial area.
The formation of new generations: A permanent task
The school year is in final exams and therefore the study has to play a greater role. Do not forget that this is a requirement from the first school day and the systematic and gradual behavior according to the requirements of each student and the extent to which it is located, it determines the time to use.
About study we point out that always ask to students to study but how we teach them study? Both the family and the school should not leave this issue to chance; you need to control how they fail this time, where they meet, activities or teaching assignments both individual and collective. In each academic year this should be a priority scope to involve students, parents and teachers.
Produce for the people
Food production is a vital need for local development, in my opinion, much more in a town like San Antonio de los Baños, high level of productivity in agriculture, but it is the main objective of peasants.
Usually favorable results are obtained in different cooperatives, through the efforts of many producers, particularly in terms of root crops like sweet potato and taro, and on import substitution in the case of grains. Moreover, indicators as to have improved recruitment and delivery of meat and milk industry and wineries, which showed deficiencies in previous years and eradicated through reconciliation with suppliers.
Culture
Havana - Cuba is a nation with a wealth of culture, stated the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, at the inauguration of the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema on Thursday, running through December 15 in this capital.
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With the question of What can young people do about climate change?, representatives from 19 Caribbean countries are meeting today at the Havana´s Nacional Hotel as part of UNESCO's 2nd International School of Sciences.
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Audrey Azoulay, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will make an official visit to Cuba from next December 4.
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