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National Occupational Health and Safety Day began in Camagüey
National Occupational Health and Safety Day began in Camagüey

Camagüey, Nov 2.- The National Day on Safety and Health at Work, which will last throughout the month of November, began in Camagüey with the aim of promoting healthy habits and self-care, the bases of workers' well-being.

This Sunday: Cuba returns to standard time
This Sunday: Cuba returns to standard time

Havana, November 1. - On Sunday, November 5, Cuba ends summer time and will return to standard time, for which at 1:00 am in the morning the clocks must be turned back one hour to once again coincide with the countries of the North Hemisphere.

The Caribbean is committed to adapting its agriculture to climate change
The Caribbean is committed to adapting its agriculture to climate change

Kingston, October 31.- Representatives of the Free University of Amsterdam trained farmers, extension personnel and technical officials from the ministries of Agriculture of several Caribbean countries, reported the digital newspaper The Gleaner.

American scientists offer hope in the fight against breast cancer
American scientists offer hope in the fight against breast cancer

Washington, Oct 30.- A team of researchers from Indiana University (IU), in the United States, is leading a study that offers new hope today for more effective and specific treatments in the fight against breast cancer.

More frequent marine heat waves due to climate change
More frequent marine heat waves due to climate change

Geneva, Oct 28.- Marine heat waves are more frequent, intense and long-lasting due to climate change on the planet, according to a study referred to by the World Meteorological Organization.

World Health Organization promotes strategy against antibiotic resistance
World Health Organization promotes strategy against antibiotic resistance

Geneva, Oct 27.- The World Health Organization (WHO) today promotes in Europe a work scheme to address the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance.

Cuba advocates for applicable and realistic results in Climate Week
Cuba advocates for applicable and realistic results in Climate Week

Panama City, October 26.- Cuba advocated at the Latin American and Caribbean Climate Week for a global evaluation in support of the Paris Agreement as a balanced, realistic and applicable exercise.

Scientists develop a computer program capable of identifying fake videos
Scientists develop a computer program capable of identifying fake videos

Moscow, Oct 25.- A group of Russian specialists developed a computer program that can detect fake video content. This will have applications for organizations in the digital security space, including the creation of contactless access control systems and unlocking gadgets.

Alert about serious deterioration of planet Earth
Alert about serious deterioration of planet Earth

Washington, Oct 25.- Of the 35 guidelines to follow to study climate change and its effects on planet Earth, 20 are at an unprecedented maximum, revealed a group of experts.

Cuba ratifies Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Cuba ratifies Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Geneva, Oct 24.- Cuba ratified today here in the context of a meeting of senior officials of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, considered an important advance for the sustainability of the oceans.

Solutions to stop the damage caused by gulfweed in the Caribbean
Solutions to stop the damage caused by gulfweed in the Caribbean

Castries, Oct. 24.- The Commission of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), based here, announced that the group is studying solutions to stop the harmful effects of the influx of , gulfweed in the region.

Panama hosts Latin American forum of environment ministers during Climate Week
Panama hosts Latin American forum of environment ministers during Climate Week

Panama City, October 23.- Today Panama hosts the XXIII Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), coinciding with Climate Week.