The SĂŁo Vicente PSD suffered a possible unexpected defeat on Sunday to Chega. The people wanted change and simply voted for someone else. So when the Presiden of Madeira was asked if he was going to the Chega Mayors inauguration he replied, “I’m not sure. But what I tell you…
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There were cheers and tears last night as the election results were counted. Not surprisingly, the PSD won six of the eleven Municipal Councils of Madeira, and a majority in the Parish Councils.  The map below shows the social-democratic influence in all municipalities. The colors of the parties allow us…
Chega’s candidacy for the Municipality of Santa Cruz recently visited the Nogueira neighborhood in the parish of Camacha, where alarming situations of degradation, insecurity, and abandonment were identified, requiring an urgent response from local and regional authorities. During the trip, litter was found strewn along the public roads as a…
Opinion poll Intercampus, commissioned by JM and Radio JM FM, points to a clear victory for the PSD/CDS coalition. The PS remains the second force in the municipality, while the JPP and Chega guarantee, for the first time in the city, one mandate each. Elections take place on the 12th…
Francisco Gomes, deputy of Chega in the Assembly of the Republic, reports that he addressed a letter to the Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, requesting clarification on the operation of the air link between Porto Santo and Madeira, as well as alerting the governor of the need to review…
The candidacy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) for the Funchal City Council (CMF), Fátima Aveiro considers it unacceptable the visible loss of quality with urban cleaning, the lack of care for public space, gardens, litter in the intermediate and high areas of the parishes, piles up rubbish, and selective collection,…
The JPP candidate for Funchal City Council promises to undo the blockades of the current chamber and open new supermarkets in Funchal, and promises a change in priorities, the way of dealing with the city’s affairs, through transparency, truth, and trust. While engaging with the population this morning, Fátima Aveiro…
Data on elasticity indicates that Madeira has not yet reached its tourism capacity. This assurance was given by Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, in a recorded message for the opening session of the XVII Annual Tourism Conference (CAT), organized by the Regional Delegation of the…
Marta Sofia, the Livre party candidate, proposes a “renaturalization” of Funchal through a comprehensive approach that emphasises urban nature as a key factor for enhancing the city’s quality of life and resilience. Her goal is to create a greener, more sustainable city prepared for climate change challenges. “Funchal has enormous…
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP)’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council focuses on showcasing Funchal as a standout Atlantic city with unique potential for the global scientific community in marine studies. It also emphasises promoting underwater diving, a growing sector, and enhancing ocean literacy for the wider public. Through a statement,…
JPP Accuses PSD of Blocking Ministerial Hearing on Madeira’s Cancelled Firefighting Helicopter The sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) in the Assembly of the Republic has denounced what he calls a “blockade by the PSD” to prevent a parliamentary hearing with the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the cancellation…
Following a statement issued by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT), the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures (SREI) came this Tuesday to publicly clarify the position of the Regional Government regarding the labour situation in the transport sector. In the SNMOT note released on Friday, the…
A new candidacy for the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic will be officially presented to the country on the 11th of July, marking the beginning of a political project that “aims to renew the national debate and offer a solid and ambitious alternative to value the country.” The candidate is…
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has just shelved an inquiry into appointments to management positions made by the Government in early 2024. At stake were doubts about the legality of these acts when the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque was resigning. The prosecutor concluded that the decision is legal and censures…
The CDU was in Praia Formosa yesterday as part of their electoral campaign. During their visit, members of the party warned of the threats that “touristification brings to the management of the coast and the ecological risks to coastal waters.” “According to the most recent official data, Portugal has the…