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The Canadian government’s recent warnings about resource shortages in Cuba has some P.E.I. residents changing their plans to travel to the popular destination — while Islanders who are already in the Caribbean nation are worried for its people and economy.
The Foreign Office has issued a stark warning, saying: “Cuba is experiencing serious issues with its national power grid and fuel supply. Prolonged power outages – over 24 hours in some instances – are a daily occurrence across the country, affecting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications.
The Trump administration’s crackdown on oil shipments to Cuba is beginning to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island’s travel industry.
The federal government upgraded its Cuba travel advice on Tuesday, warning Canadians planning to visit the popular Caribbean island that worsening shortages of everything from fuel to food could affect resorts.
Canada has updated its Cuba travel advisory in the wake of a worsening energy crisis in the Caribbean country.
Cuba’s tourism and aviation sectors are facing a severe crisis as jet fuel shortages at key airports, driven by intensified US sanctions and disrupted oil supplies, disrupt flights and threaten the island’s tourism revival.
Since the federal government's new travel warning for Cuba, CBC News has heard from dozens of travellers who say they've either cancelled their trips, are trying to without success, or are still going with the understanding that this year's trip could be challenging.
A travel agent from Steinbach is encouraging locals who might currently be in Cuba to exercise patience. Mary Jane Hiebert of Oyster Travel Service says it may take a little bit of a coordinated effort,
Canada has updated its travel advisory for Cuba, warning travelers to use caution as the Caribbean country is dealing with shortages of electricity, fuel and basic necessities. According to a CTV report,
The Canada travel advisory has been updated for Cuba, alerting Canadians planning a winter escape to a potential health risk.