Rui Barreto

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

(available from Amazon)

Santa Cruz Welcomes Digital Nomads

27th May 2021 3:07 pm

Due to the success and high demand by digital nomads (DN) at the 'nomadic village of Ponta do Sol' a new nomadic village has been created in Santa Cruz.

Rui Barreto Resigns From Government

18th April 2021 9:41 pm

Over the weekend the CDS leader, Rui Barreto explained that although he had the political confidence of the CDS, and the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and that there was no crime in lending money to party leaders in Madeira, he formally announced his resignation.

Rui Barreto Receives Payment from Chega

15th April 2021 2:23 pm

The news fell like a bombshell when it was announced that that the leader of CDS-Madeira, Rui Barreto, and four other party members had received €29,880 from César do Paço, the high-profile Chega financier.

Covid-19, A Third Wave Could be Possible

8th April 2021 2:12 pm

The Vice-President of the Regional Government has asked the population to be careful in order to avoid a new outbreak of Covid-19, especially as there are more people moving about due to the return of face-to-face classes.

Madeira Will ‘Not Close’

5th November 2020 3:42 pm

The President of the Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, issued a statement today, the 5th of November, confirming that the region will not close itself off from the outside world, as this would cause further damage the economy of the archipelago.

We Believe in the Management

17th September 2020 3:35 pm

The Horarios do Funchal bus company continues to be beset by instability problems. However, Rui Barreto, the Regional Secretary for the Economy, considers that it is not the company's management that is causing instability within the company, but the unions themselves, as they either do not or will not understand the current situation.

Second Company Financial Support Line

21st August 2020 9:37 pm

This week the Regional Government approved during the government plenary session a resolution that will create a second line of support to companies in the region, totalling 20 million euros.

JPP Will Not Vote in Favour of Uber Law

29th June 2020 6:57 pm

The JPP (Juntos Pelo Povo) says it will not vote tomorrow (30.06.2020) in favour of the adoptation of RAM Law No. 45/2018 (Uber Law).

Adapt Programme – Companies Can Now Apply

Adapt Programme – Companies Can Now Apply

11th June 2020 8:19 am

The Support Programme for the Adaptation of the Activity of SMEs (Small, Micro and Medium Sized Businesses) in the Autonomous Region of Madeira in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, was presented by the Regional Secretary for Economy, Rui Barreto this week.

Individual and Remunerated Passenger Transport (TVDE) Controversy Continues

Individual and Remunerated Passenger Transport (TVDE) Controversy Continues

6th June 2020 7:17 pm

At the regional parliament, representatives of two Madeira Taxi Driver Associations met with the islands President, Miguel Albuquerque, the Regional Secretary for Economy, Rui Barreto, and the Regional Secretary for Social Inclusion and Citizenship, Augusta Aguiar, to argue against new digital platforms for passenger transportation, in unmarked vehicles (Individual and Remunerated Passenger Transport TVDE), whose model is being adapted to the region, on the basis that they constitute 'negative and unfair competition' in the sector.

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