19th October 2024
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Emergency services were called this afternoon (29th), after someone fell into a ravine in the Prainha area of Caniçal.
Although, information is sketchy, the emergency services have confirmed that the fall was fatal, and that the recovery of the body has been passed over to the competent authorities.
According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, an earthquake registering 2.6 on the Richter Scale was recorded off the south coast of Câmara de Lobos on the evening of the 28th at a depth of 5 km.
The President of the Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, is convinced that the region will overcome its greatest challenge to date; the devastating effect Covid-19 has had on tourism.
The Madeira Tourism Secretary said today (27th), that tenders for the traditional Christmas and New Year celebrations in the region have already been launched, but the programmes will be adapted to ensure that all safety regulations are met, stated the Secretary for Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. While celebrating World Tourism Day, he said, “We have already launched the contests and we have some surprises in store for Madeira during the Christmas period and the End of Year celebrations.”
Max or 'Max Ears' disappeared from his home in Bemposta, Machico approximately three weeks ago. At only five months old, the furry, small to medium sized dog's family are anxious to find him, and bring him home.
As part of World Tourism Day celebrations, the Funchal City Council (CMF) presented two initiatives designed to ensure inclusion and accessibility for the visually impaired and those with special needs.
The management of Horários do Funchal (HF) announced this morning that it had reached an agreement with the Union of Road Workers and Metallurgical Activities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (STRAMM), "concerning the protection of the Single Agent subsidy, as well as the payment of the allowance that replaced the Single Agent subsidy to drivers who did not work during the pandemic."
A study presented and published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), has concluded that less than 10% of the worlds population has developed antibodies against Covid-19, and that “most of humanity is still susceptible to the disease.”
The former president of the Regional Government of Madeira, Alberto João Jardim did not spare his criticism from politicians to children when recently talking to reporters and said that there was a dire need for discipline and human respect in these troubled times.
Self-employed workers who could not apply or who did not qualify for Social Security as part of the pandemic relief measures can now apply from today, the 23rd of September until the end of the month.
The Madeira Whale Museum is offering free admission to its exhibits on Sunday the 27th of September, as part of the World Tourism Day celebrations.
The Calheta Parish Council, through its official Facebook page, has reported incidents of 'salespeople offering door to door Covid-19 testing, at a cost!'
Several drug raids took place in the early hours of this morning (23.09) throughout Funchal, as several teams of Public Security Police and Criminal Investigation Officers raided homes and business premises as part of a coordinated operation between local police forces throughout the island.
This morning at 05.59, the Portuguese Institute for Atmosphere and Sea recorded an earthquake registering 1.8 on the Richter Scale off the south coast of Ribeira Brava.
