The record influx of tourists, especially during the summer, has not benefited urban commerce, ACIF argues to JM reporters. The regional reality, according to the association chaired by Veiga França, is one of a “dual economy,” of “continuous expansion in the sector linked to tourism” and of “serious difficulties” in…
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The President of the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal (ACIF), Jorge Veiga França, defended today the need for a new regime for the Madeira Free Trade Zone with "clear" rules for investors.
There appeared little fuss during the first day of new containment measures. Although, in-store certification validation seemed relaxed, there was a significant number of people waiting to be tested throughout the capital's testing centres.
Mandatory mask wearing; teleworking in the public service, a move which the Funchal Chamber of Commerce (ACIF), are firmly against; acceleration in the administration of the third dose of vaccine; more rigorous nightlife control; a 'push' for the unvaccinated to become vaccinated; limitations on home visits.
The Mayor of Funchal, Miguel Silva Gouveia, accompanied by the President of ACIF, Jorge Veiga França, officially opened the 5th edition of the Aldeia Natal (Christmas Village), at the Praça do Município. The village opened yesterday the 9th of December, and will remain open until Kings Day, the 6th of January 2021.
This afternoon the Economic Council, chaired by the ex-leader of ACIF (Chamber of Commerce) and entrepreneur, Cristina Pedra, presented their new programme entitled 'Incentives for the Economy of the Region' which they say will speed up the release of funds and reduce bureaucracy.