News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
The municipality of Contramaestre celebrated a new graduating class of twelfth grade students. Students who obtained the title of high school graduates are the greatest recognition to those who, in …
New high school graduates promoted in Contramaestre Read More
Producing food even under the most difficult conditions is the main objective of the farmers in the municipality of Contramaestre. An example of this can be found in the collective …
La Poderosa farm emerges as a reference for Contramaestre’s energy enclave. Read More
At the end of June, the Agroecology Forum will be held in the southeastern municipality of Contramaestre. This event is led by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) and …
Farmers of Contramaestre prepare for Agroecology Forum Read More
The second edition of the forum for innovation, which tributes to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) as rector, took place in Contramaestre with the evaluation of initiatives …
Forum for innovation held in Contramaestre Read More
The thirteenth congress of ANAP, recently held in the capital of the country, was attended by a large representation of santiagueros. Among them was peasant and cooperative leader Alberto Del …
Fuels, illegalities and banking: core issues of the farmers’ congress Read More
Farmers in the municipality of Contramaestre have enthusiastically joined the development of the popular rice program. Aware of the difficulties they face in advancing their productive purposes, they are introducing …
Popular rice program moves forward in Contramaestre Read More
In recent times, the country’s electro-energy situation has affected the productive and labor dynamics of several sectors. This scenario has demanded multiple alternatives from the workers’ collectives in order not …
Photovoltaic energy favors tobacco sector in Contramaestre Read More
Telling the history of the Federation of Cuban Women through images of its eleven congresses is the main objective of the traveling exhibition that has toured the country and that …
Traveling exhibition dedicated to women´s federation in Contramaestre (+Photos) Read More
Mayelín Rodríguez Gutiérrez is a tobacco twister who has been working at the Guillermo Licea Twisted Tobacco Factory in the municipality of Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba, for more than 20 …
Tobacco identity in Mayelín Rodríguez’s eyes Read More
May 19 marks the 130th anniversary of the fall in combat of José Martí Pérez, Apostle of Cuban independence. No hero has so deeply penetrated the conscience of the island’s …
Permanent Remembrance and Tribute to the Apostle José Martí Read More