The Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party has just released a statement opposing the 2025 Budget. “The National Political Commission of the JPP, which represents all its militants, unanimously decided to reject the 2025 Budget proposal. The JPP is against what it considers a path of spending with squandering and distribution of…
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Nickel, a financial payment institution, continues to expand its services and has now arrived in Madeira, specifically in the municipalities of Funchal, Ponta do Sol, and Ribeira Brava. There are, for now, four new points of sale established in local businesses such as tobacconists and stationery stores, which are now…
Madeira will possibly go to the polls again starting mid-February, in what is the third regional election in eighteen months, if the motion of censure on the government of Miguel Albuquerque is approved and early elections are called. With discussion and voting scheduled for the 17th of December, if the…
The Musical Advent, an initiative of the Directorate of Artistic Education Services (DSEA), started on the 1st of December and continues until the 24th. From December 1st to the 24th, at 9 am, a video will be published on DRE’s social networks – Facebook (@DREMadeira), Instagram (@dre.madeira), and YouTube (@direcaoregionaldeeducacao7854)…
The situation of a homeless man who sleeps in a bus stop, as recently reported by JM Online and on social networks, has, once again, highlighted the problem of homelessness in the city centre. Many residents are horrified that people are sleeping on park benches and doorways. According to SĂlvia…
There is an outbreak of scabies at the Atalaia home, in Caniço, confirmed the Atalaia Living Care Association. “An outbreak of scabies was detected in the long-term care unit” of Atalaia. A situation that is being monitored by the health delegate. Employees were informed of all the care and procedures…
Travel agencies were informed this afternoon that the Porto Santo Line (PSL) will reintroduce, as of February 2025, fees on all ticket changes. Up until now, ticket changes have been free of charge. A five-euro fee will be charged on all tickets changed within 24 hours of the original departure…
Local artisans have until the 15th, the opportunity to participate in FalĂ©sia Market, which takes place at the Leroy Merlin Funchal store, as part of a partnership with FalĂ©sia Atelier. The initiative started last October aiming to create a monthly mini eco-market, promoting the circular economy, and appealing to more…
Today, the Mayor of Porto Santo, Nuno Batista, criticized the regional government for what he considers to be a blatant disregard for Porto Santo’s Christmas lights. “This year, I cannot fail to apologize to all the citizens of Porto Santo, and to all those who visit us this Christmas season,…
Black smoke billowing out from the outpatient area of the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital triggered teams from two fire brigades on Tuesday morning, shortly after 10 am. According to what it was possible to ascertain, the fire is thought to have originated from a pile of pallets that were left…
Every year, the scene repeats itself. The Poinsettas planted in mid-November are stolen bit by bit, night after night in Santa Cruz. This morning, workers were met with empty containers and confided in JM reporters, saying that it “hurts when your hard work, thought and care is so abused, especially,…
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The President of the Regional Government is pleased with the official switching on of this year’s Christmas lights in Funchal and now wants to try to improve the initiative over the next few years, due to the high expectations of locals and visitors to the island. Regarding this year’s lighting,…
From today, the 1st of December, Funchal will have another car park on Estrada Monumental. With 82 spaces, the new Savoy Residence public carpark will ease some of the parking constraints in the area.  Located in the residential complex of the Savoy Residence, the new car park, which has about…
The President of the Food Bank Against Hunger of Madeira (Banco Alimentar) has asked for more people to help join their Food Collection Campaign, which started on the 29th of November and runs until the 8th of December. This is the region’s 24th campaign and in global terms, there are…