On the 5th of September at 17:00, the President of Madeira, Miguel Alburquerque will inaugurate a new aesthetic medicine clinic ‘Space Age,’ located on Rua do Bispo, Funchal. Doctor Tânia Manso, who specialises in anesthesiology and aesthetic medicine, is the futuristic designed clinic’s administrator. In a statement, she added: “When…
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Reacting to complaints posted on social networks, accompanied by photographs that showed pimples and spots spread on the skin of bathers who recently frequented Calheta beach, Aleixo Abreu, Environmental Councilor for the Municipality of Calheta, states that the Blue Flagged beach is constantly monitored by law for the quality of…
The Secretary of Health and Civil Protection of Madeira, Pedro Ramos, has said that he had not yet received the letter from the regional parliament about the recent forest fires, but has expressed his willingness to discuss his role during the incident. “I am waiting, because I want to resolve…
The coordination of firefighting operations that ravaged Madeira for 13 days has intensified the tension between firefighters and the Civil Protection. In performance terms the centralised management deserved criticism on the ground, resurfacing old divergences such as the payment of support to volunteers or the cut in the allowances of…
On the sidelines of the solemn session commemorating the 280th anniversary of the municipality of SĂŁo Vicente, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque made it clear that he will not fire the Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos. When asked by journalists about this hypothesis,…
Due to the recent volcanic activity in Iceland, it is expected that between tomorrow and Tuesday the air surrounding the mountainous regions of Madeira, above 1,500 metres, will contain high levels of sulfur dioxide. It should be noted that this gas, in excess, can cause anything from eye, nose, and…
The President of the Regional Government believes that the region’s firefighting strategy has been a “success.” Speaking to JM, he considers that the opposition is “trying to find flaws” that do not exist, stressing that “fires cannot be put out on the internet.” Concluding, he said: “No one is dead…
Recalling that “the municipalities of Ribeira Brava and Câmara de Lobos have faced great challenges caused by the fires that have ravaged the Region, devastating vast forest areas and endangering the populations and their property, Public Security Police (PSP), has issued a statement confirming that it has “committed numerous human…
A fire situation report was released at 20:00, confirming that the fire that started on Wednesday the 14th of August in the municipality of Ribeira Brava, is still active, relentless, and has spread to the parish of Jardim da Serra, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, and continues to…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) advised this morning that “for precaution and safety reasons,” some of the classified walking routes are closed due to the occurrence/progression of the forest fire in the mountain area. Here are the closed trails: PR 1 – Vereda do AreeiroPR 1.3. –…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today called on scientists and governments to strengthen and accelerate research to prepare the world for the next pandemic. “History teaches us that the next pandemic is a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’. It also teaches us the importance of science and political determination…
PAN-Madeira says that messages have reached the party, in addition to what has already come out in the media, about the current state of Lar da Bela Vista and asks for those who manage the care home to come forward and answer questions about the safety and adequacy of the…
The number of people suffering from Covid-19 is increasing in Madeira.
At this time of year, the Public Security Police (PSP) carries out an awareness and inspection action at the roundabout next to the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC). Operation Stop is included in the "2 Wheels: Hold on to Life" Campaign, which started last Wednesday.Â
In a press release, the RIR (React, Include and Recycle) party regrets the situation published today by JM, that some elderly residents being subjected to cold water baths at Lar da Bela Vista, as reported by family members.Â