The President of PS-Madeira today demanded public clarification from the Regional Government regarding the case of alleged fraud with European funds under PRODERAM, currently under judicial investigation. On the sidelines of a visit to the Anona Regional Exhibition, in Faial, the socialist leader considered that the Regional Executive, as the…
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The JPP reaffirms “its firm defence of Madeira’s sugarcane producers by proposing an immediate increase in the amount paid to the producer to 70 cents per kilogram of sugarcane delivered to the mills.” “This position is of the utmost justice because it comes in a context of strong pressure on…
The Home Support Service (SAD) currently provides meals to support 230 people in six municipalities in the west of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This social aid is promoted by the Social Security Institute of Madeira (ISSM), under the supervision of the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth (SRITJ).…
Mission Continente (MC) has launched an employee recruitment campaign across its Continente Modelo and Wells stores in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in a campaign that is being advertised everywhere, including the press, on the radio, in digital media, and on buses. Sara Dias, Area Leader Talent Acquisition at MC,…
The President of the Regional Government announced today that he is in talks with the municipal councils of the Region to “end plastics and advertising” on terraces and esplanades. The announcement was made at the inauguration of the Editory Garden Hotel, the former Carmo hotel, located in the centre of…
The municipality of Funchal has invested 800 thousand in the recovery of a “space that is part of the city’s memory,” stated Funchal Mayor, Jorge Carvalho. The ‘new’ Confeitaria Felisberta, whose official opening took place yesterday afternoon, is a concession that was delivered to the Doce Convite – Pastelaria group.…
A student at the School of Hospitality and Tourism in Madeira was immediately suspended after threatening a colleague with a razor inside a classroom on Monday morning. While speaking to DIÁRIO, Fernando Figueiredo, the Director of the educational establishment, confirmed the occurrence, explaining that both the aggressor and the victim…
The Funchal City Council (CMF) Socialist Party councilor questioned the PSD/CDS executive at last week’s city council meeting about the promised revision of the municipal regulation on Local Accommodation (AL). According to a statement, Rui Caetano warned of the provisional suspension of new AL registrations, with a maximum duration of…
The company Nini – Design Center, Lda. wants to continue to remain at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, located in the Port of Funchal, for another 18 years, intending to pay for the property the monthly amount of 4,100 euros plus VAT. APRAM – Administração dos Portos da…
During Operation ‘Merry Christmas’ the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) “detected nine infractions in the 33 stores inspected. This included supermarkets, non-food outlets and food and beverage processes.” Of the nine infractions eight are listed as administrative offences and one has been referred as a criminal case, where 60…
The JPP Parliamentary Group was contacted by a group of beekeepers from the Autonomous Region of Madeira who requested the party’s intervention with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (SRAPA). Reports indicate that in May 2024, American Foulbrood disease was found in beehives in the areas of Santana,…
The ARAE – Regional Authority for Economic Activities has banned the sale of traditional bread in Santana. According to a news item broadcast by RTP-Madeira, “ARAE inspected the Santana Agricultural Market and, in addition to having prohibited the sale of traditional bread, inspectors also seized eggs and honey.” Samantha Gannon…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira and the Regional Secretary for the Economy recently asked the Prime Minister to find an urgent solution to unblock the arrival and departure of cargo ships entering the port of Leixões, “as critical supply chains to the outermost regions would be affected…
Earlier today, a couple revealed that they had been overcharged for half a kilo of figs. The gentleman in question had thought they were €6.10 when, in fact, they were charged €61.00. Unfortunately, as they paid by card, they didn’t realise they’d been scammed until later. Please be careful when…
The ever-popular Market Night in Funchal, held on December 23rd, will feature enhanced security this year. Around 153 police officers will be on duty, including those stationed inside the Farmers’ Market, along with several mobile ambulance points set up throughout the event area. There will also be 140 urban cleaning…