While visiting the new Vila Baleira Funchal Hotel, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque confirmed that mask wearing could become mandatory for all who use the islands' public roads.
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The Estreito Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and Estreito Cultural and Recreational Association (ACRE) has announced that, in view of the current pandemic and due to health and safety guidelines with regards to social distancing, they have cancelled the Estreito 2020 Harvest Festival which was scheduled to take place between the 11th and 13th of September in the village of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
While attending the 8th anniversary of the Banco Alimentar - Mão Solidária, in Santo António, Funchal, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, stated that “he did not approve of the images he'd seen of groups of people gathering together as they had at the Calheta Rally last weekend, some of whom did not comply with social distancing requirements and the wearing of masks.
Since March this year, the 'WE, Citizens Party!' have been questioning the Regional Government, and in particular the President of the Government, Miguel Albuquerque and the Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, about the creation, existence and application of a “Contingency Plan” for the island's airport when strong winds impact on its operational effectiveness.
The body of Mário Jorge, the young man who went missing on the 17th of June, was found inside a warehouse in Caniçal this morning.
From Tuesday the 21st of July, all passengers travelling from Porto to Madeira can take their PCR tests in Porto for free, at the Porto Ocidental Health Centre Group.
Tuca a 10-year-old female 'Golden Retriever,' has been missing in the Ponta Delgada area since the 11th of July. Her owners, who despite their best efforts have been unable to find their much beloved pet, now ask that if anyone has any information of her whereabouts to please contact them on 967 049 300.
SATA - Azores Airlines has announced in newspaper 'Açoriano Oriental' that it will guarantee two weekly flights, between Lisbon and Porto to Porto Santo, from the 20th of July to the 28th of September.
Last night (16/07) a Pingo Doce security guard in Câmara de Lobos, was attacked by an alleged drug addict. The situation arose when the security guard asked the man to put on his mask before entering the supermarket. However, the man reacted violently and started slashing at the security guard…
A 43-year-old fisherman was rescued by the Navy this morning from the 'Lontra Marinha', who was sailing 30 nautical miles off the southeast coast, after an alert was received by the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Subcentre (MRSC Funchal) stating that a crew member felt unwell. The request for help was received at 10:57, and the rescued fisherman later disembarked at Caniçal pier at 1:32 pm.
Yesterday, while visiting Porto da Cruz, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque revealed that the Regional Government is negotiating a deal so that tourists are tested in their country of origin.
At 11 am tomorrow, the 17th of July, the Sousa Group and the Banco Alimentar da Madeira will sign a new food aid agreement.
The good news is that Idalina Azevedo, who had been missing since last Saturday, was found by the Public Security Police and is said to be well.
MEP Sara Cerdas has questioned the European Commission about what mechanisms are being developed to enable preparation by European Union Member States for a possible second wave of the coronavirus.