Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Havana, July 18 – The Cuban province of Camagüey is focusing today on implementing several actions to revive its economy and correct distortions, in line with the government's program.
According to the governor of the province, Jorge Enrique Sutil Sarabia, Camagüey is also working to comply with the economic and social policy guidelines of the Communist Party of Cuba and the Revolution, as well as to improve the work of the bodies of the People's Power System.
In reporting on the province's management to the deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament), he explained that the territory has the objectives of reducing teenage pregnancy rates, improving educational coverage in the school sector, fulfilling the housing program, and increasing the budget for science and innovation in the business sector.
The Governor specified that Camagüey met the notified budget for 2024, while also achieving a budget deficit reduction of 1.45 billion 373 thousand 095 pesos.
In the productive sphere, it was detailed that the cold season planting campaign for various crops was overfulfilled, with a total of 28,866.15 hectares planted, compared to the plan of 27,918 hectares.
The planned milk delivery to the industry is at 89 percent, with 1,371,200 liters less, still insufficient to meet the province's demand.
Regarding the sugar harvest, operations are planned for three companies in the province: Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Batalla de las Guásimas, and Siboney.
The report presented details that the Maternal and Child Care Program ended 2024 with an infant mortality rate of 7.5 per thousand live births, and four maternal deaths were reported. For the population over 60 years of age, there are 15 nursing homes and 27 grandparent’s homes.
Teacher coverage in the province is at 72.3 percent, and the deficit is being covered with alternatives. Salary measures have benefited 17,258 workers for a total of 510 million pesos.
According to the Governor, the population's main complaints are related to electricity service, water supply, banking, liquefied gas sales, obstructions, solid waste collection, distribution of the standard basic basket, medical expenses, housing, and the sale of fuels to individuals.
In Camagüey, 14,524 households are protected, totaling 22,382 beneficiaries who receive economic assistance, services, and resources. (Source: Prensa Latina) (Photo: Internet)
