TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … This is the now famous roundabout in Porto Moniz. If you remember back a few weeks, the detail was the subject of the … Read more
Month: September 2009
Dirty Tricks In Sao Vicente ; Jornal da Madeira Guilty Of PSD Favouritism
(30th September). Today’s main news headline, pictured with a ‘landscape’ swamped with political posters : ‘Complaints And Threats In The Start Of The Campaign – The election campaign for the … Read more
Jardim’s Helping Hand ; Abandoned Heritage ; Free Dental Check Ups ; Culture Tourism Plan
(30th September). ‘President For Teachers Defends Against Insinuation – In The Jornal da Madeira, Jardim encouraged the president of SPM not to forget who helped in her election. Marília Azevedo … Read more
PS To Elect New Leader ; Regional Finance Law ; Voter Abstention ; Porto Moniz Justice System
(29th September). The last of today’s headlines : ‘Half [of the ?] Regional Commission Asks Congress – The petition was delivered last week. But the leader Gouveia himself had the … Read more
Free After 35 Years ; Traffic Signage Misleads ; Energy Certification Takes Off
(29th September). Today’s main news headline ‘Traffic Signposting / Signalling Full Of Faults – The motorist is often misled by the existing road signage or the lack of it. There … Read more
How well do you know Madeira?
This week’s second challenge is another from Sheila, who says "I have put it in the EP (easy peasy) difficulty bracket at 4".
No clues needed, just tell us where … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Cruise Ship Funchal
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … I believe that was the new girl in town, the Costa Luminosa that made it’s debut appearance here on Friday … that right … Read more
How well do you know Madeira?
This weeks teaser is another from Jim.
It’s a piece of cake, and if I know it, it really is a piece of cake, so no clues, just tell us … Read more
Carnival Theme For 2010 Set ; Nursing Home Shortages ; ‘Paint & Tiles’ Scheme Underway
(28th September). ‘800 Elderly On Waiting List – 1,300 beds that exist on Madeira in nursing homes are fully occupied, and the 400 that are coming will only provide for … Read more
Sócrates Wins Another Mandate, Jardim Not Delighted Despite Winning 4 Seats
OK, lets get the politics out of the way first.
(28th September). Today’s main news headline : ‘PS Win With Relative Majority – Votes determined in all 4,260 parishes of … Read more
** UPDATED 14/8 ** Blog Announcement **
I am sure that many will remember that over 6 months ago I announced that I would finish doing this blog at the end of last March, as I had … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Caniçal Cast-Off
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jaquine … Caniçal’s boats all dressed up & ready to take ‘Nossa Senhora’ out to sea … (you probably know the story, something about a … Read more
Fajã Lift Fall ; Medicines Expensive, But Very Good Pharmacies ; Sã Cheapest In Chains
(27th September). Today’s main news headline ‘Abuse Of Minors At Home – Growing with an abuser : it is the drama of children at the mercy of close relatives that … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Gizmo & Lucy
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Jon … His adopted Madeiran pets Gizmo & Lucy involved in a bit of a loving rumble.
"Saturday we’re off for a short break to … Read more
6 Year Temporary AFA Site ; Pestana Plan For Marina Site ; 2 New Roads In Funchal
(26th September). Today’s main news headline, and also the main photo, shows a beautiful landscape blighted by ugly yellow storage tanks and a black barrier : ‘Temporary’ For Six Years … Read more
A Political Day Of Rest, After A Night Of Unrest
Today’s Diário is almost true to the letter of the ‘law’, which says that on the day before elections there should be no political activity and it should serve as … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Transat In Funchal
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … Funchal port with some of the Transat 6,50 boats
Don’t forget that news / articles will be posted at various times during the … Read more
Funchal Traffic Worsens ; Clock Those New Glocks ; Costa Luminosa Debut Today
(25th September). Today’s main news headline : ‘Metropolitiana Forgets Santa Cruz – It’s been six years since the people of Santa Cruz saw any new project coming to their region’… Read more
Unbalanced Media Coverage Generates Complaint ; Jardim Controls Police
I realise I couldn’t escape politics for another day, so I am afraid it is back, but although this is the last ‘legal’ day of the national campaign, there is … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Botanical Parrots
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Elaine of O Sol … Taken at the Botanical Gardens, or whatever it’s called now.
Don’t forget that news / articles will be posted at … Read more
Giveaway In Santana ; Customs Strike ; Caniço To Have New Park ; Political Policing
This picture was taken at Lugar de Baixo marina yesterday evening. Despite earlier reports that the reopening was still a while away, it will in fact be open to the … Read more
Chit-Chat & Today’s Photo … Roof Dogs
TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Eiryl … roof dogs. They live most of the time on the corrugated roof, clattering around, and leaving little doggy packets for the rain to … Read more
PND Video ‘The Black Car Kids’ & More Politics
(23rd September). The last of the front page headlines that I am covering today, and the story that won’t go away : ‘Guilherme Silva Disrespects Protocol And Principles – He … Read more