PRESIDENT Fidel Castro has convened general elections of delegates
                   for the municipal and provincial assemblies of People’s Power and
                   deputies to the National Assembly in three months time.

                   In accordance with the 1992 Electoral Law and the Constitution of
                   the Republic of Cuba, municipal representatives are elected every
                   two and a half years, whilst the term of office for provincial delegates
                   and National Assembly deputies is for five years.

                   Article 99 of that legislation states that elections should be notified no
                   less than 90 days in advance, which is why they will take place in
                   October.

                   Elections for municipal assembly delegates have been scheduled for
                   Sunday, October 20, 2002; the second round for candidates who do
                   not win 50% plus one of the necessary votes will be held one week
                   later on October 27.

                   The date for electing provincial assembly delegates and National
                   Assembly deputies will be announced in due course.