News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
On July 1, 1986, Fidel Castro, leader of the Cuban Revolution, officially inaugurated the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) in Havana. This event not only marked a milestone …
The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: A Milestone in Cuban Science Read More
It is no secret that we are currently experiencing a very special situation due to the complexity of the unfolding events, the main cause of which is the intensification of …
In Contramaestre, Standing Firm in the Call of the Homeland Read More
Cuba has long taken a distinct path in addressing drug abuse, combining public-health strategies, community involvement, and state coordination. The island’s approach emphasizes prevention, treatment, and social reintegration rather than …
Cuba against drug abuse Read More
An alert is always important because it can help solve a given problem if action is taken quickly enough. The municipality of Contramaestre, in the province of Santiago de Cuba, …
Alerts and preparedness for natural phenomena Read More
The implementation of new government objectives and programs in support of education was one of the points discussed at the Seminar for the 2026-2027 School Year in the municipality of …
Contramaestre Proposes New Strategies for the Upcoming School Year Read More
In the heart of 19th-century Cuba, amid the fervent cries for freedom and enlightenment, a visionary educator emerged, José de la Luz y Caballero. Born in 1800 in Havana, José’s …
The Legacy of José de la Luz y Caballero Read More
Following an evaluation of the results obtained in the recently concluded school year, the Seminar for the upcoming academic year began in the municipality of Contramaestre. Political and governmental authorities …
Seminar Begins for the New School Year Read More
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17, aims to raise awareness in the global community about the fight against desertification, land degradation, and the effects …
Cuba on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Read More
The arrival of Máximo Gómez in Cuba on June 13, 1865, marked a pivotal moment in the island’s fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule. His journey from the Dominican …
The Significance of Máximo Gómez in the Wars for Cuban Independence Read More
With a variety of activities, schools in the municipality of Contramaestre celebrated International Archives Week from June 8th to 12th. This week, recognized worldwide, highlights the role of documentation and …
Schools Celebrate World Archives Week Read More