Yudith Acosta García, FMC Secretary General in Las Tunas province.

From their daily work within their communities and with the strength to achieve effective integration with the grassroots, the federated women of Las Tunas are renewing their commitments and goals in the heat of the eve of the 65th anniversary of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC, by its Spanish acronym).

More than 73,000 pensioners and retirees will receive the increase in their checks.

The banking and social security systems in Las Tunas are preparing to begin pension payments on August 20th, following the increase that will go into effect for pensions under four thousand pesos. This measure, announced last July during the ordinary session of the National Assembly of the People's Power, will benefit nearly 94 percent of current retirees or pensioners in this territory.

The FMC Awards Ceremony, in the Revolution Plaza, in Las Tunas.

The desire to delve into the community, through support, and the desire to preserve the best essences of Las Tunas, emerged at the Provincial Awards Ceremony for the 65th anniversary of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC).

Renovation of important facilties and services in Las Tunas

Amid the renewed spirit of the province, the Intensive Care Unit of the Mártires de Las Tunas Pediatric Hospital reopened its doors after an ambitious remodeling process that included government funding and significant contributions from new economic stakeholders.

Renovated buildings in Las Tunas.

On Tuesday afternoon, the eve of August 13, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro's 99th birthday, renovated buildings that benefit the provision of services in the Public Health and Education sectors and improve the well-being of their workers were delivered in Las Tunas City.