TRACER AI Inagurated in Madeira

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Miguel Albuquerque has presided over the inauguration of the TRACER AI Europe facilities. The company is operating from the Porta da Cruz Civic Centre.

Founded in 2022, the company is dedicated to consulting and business management, supporting the creation, expansion, and modernisation of businesses at an international level, in addition to operating in the real estate, tourism, commercial, and engineering sectors.

TRACER AI Europe, formerly known as MADPOWER, Lda., thus consolidates its activity in the Region. The company was previously located in Santa Cruz.

The installation in the Civic Centre is the result of a public auction promoted in November 2025 by the Regional Directorate of Heritage, which awarded the lease of floors 1 and 2 of the building for 7,250 euros per month.

The Regional Government considers that the company’s presence will contribute to the economic and social dynamism of Porto da Cruz and the Region.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Photo: DN