Paulo Alves recalled the various promises over the last few years regarding the renovation works at the São Jorge Basic School – Cardinal D. Teodósio de Gouveia, which would convert the abandoned building into a Senior Citizen Home. Juntos Pelo Povo presented a draft resolution that refers to the “sad…
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The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, today rejected the idea that there is widespread criticism of the Flower Exhibition, within the scope of the Flower Festival, arguing that these are “respectable” but minority opinions. The reaction comes after the environmentalist and geographer Raimundo Quintal classified the exhibition, in…
Next year’s Carnival will have two allegorical parades, one on Saturday night, as it happens now, and one on Sunday. There will be a draw to decide which groups participate in the first and second parade. The Trapalhão parade will continue on Carnival Tuesday, with greater incentives to participate, possibly…
“Nação Valente”, by João Annes, was presented on Wednesday afternoon in Funchal, at a ceremony held at the Savoy Palace Hotel. The session was attended by the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, as well as several figures linked to regional culture, in addition to senior officials in the…
The president of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, reacted to the new model of the social mobility subsidy approved in the Assembly of the Republic, warning of risks associated with the diploma and criticising the position taken by the opposition throughout the process. The minister began by stressing…
The Trapalhão Parade took to the streets today with approximately 300 people taking part. A lower figure than in previous years. Before the start of the parade, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, admitted that the Executive will have to consult with the municipalities on the scheduling of…
While waiting for the allegorical Carnival procession to start, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, highlighted the number of people attending the event, stating that it was the first sign of the evening’s success. “The avenue is all full,” he said, stressing that there were approximately 1,700 people…
The President of PSD Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, stated that he hopes to have no opponents in the party’s internal elections, scheduled for next month. “I hope I don’t have opponents. Anyone can apply, but at the moment, I am in the position of President of the Government, leading most of…
The National Elections Commission (CNE) today (18th of January) received a complaint against the President of the Regional Government, for promoting his favourite candidate. Andre Wemans, spokesman for the CNE, confirmed to JM the receipt of the complaint, by telephone, at the end of the morning, and that the complaint…
When asked about the current presidential campaign, Miguel Albuquerque was quite critical, classifying it as weak and unenlightening. “I think this campaign is a little mediocre, too mediocre,” he said, recalling that the President of the Republic does not govern and, therefore, should not present government programmes. While talking to…
The president of the Regional Government confirmed today that the New Year’s Eve firework show will go ahead as scheduled. At a press conference, Miguel Albuquerque said that the Regional Government considered postponing the pyrotechnic show, given the first forecasts of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, but…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira and the Regional Secretary for the Economy recently asked the Prime Minister to find an urgent solution to unblock the arrival and departure of cargo ships entering the port of Leixões, “as critical supply chains to the outermost regions would be affected…
“We are not going back. They can contest whatever they want, but the organiation is for the benefit of all,” said today the president of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, reacting to the protest of hikers to the new rules of access to trails, levadas, and veredas in the Region.…
On the 25th of November, a new store operated by the UniWang group was officially inaugurated by the President of Madeira. The new ‘Pulse’ store is located at 37 Rua do Aljube, which opened its doors a few days ago, but only today celebrated its official opening, offering, a press…
The Regional Nucleus of Quercus da Madeira has expressed its concern about the expansion and construction of new golf courses in the Region. In a note to the newsroom, the Madeira Regional Nucleus of Quercus remarked that choosing to invest public funds in golf shows a “misery in the head”…