Desertas rescue
Sailboat recovered from Desertas
JM reports that five crew members who were aboard a German-flagged sailboat were helped yesterday after they were left adrift, due to a malfunction in the … Read more
Month: October 2021
Manpower shortage
Return of activity exposes lack of manpower
JM reports that with the return to activity of sectors such as restaurants and hotels, the Region is struggling with an evident lack … Read more
Cycle path rethink
Section in Ajuda put on hold
The Madeira News website, with its automated news feed incorporating Google translate, has picked up reports from both local papers report that that … Read more
Madeira has the highest transmission rate in Portugal!
Statistics show Madeira bucking the trend
The Diario reports that there are just three regions in Portugal with an “R” Rate (transmission rate – or “Rt” locally) above the average … Read more
Eurozone inflation highest since 2008
Consumer prices surged by 4.1pc
Various sources report that eurozone inflation has surged to its highest level since 2008, overshadowing better-than-expected growth figures for the region. Consumer prices surged by … Read more
Smart tourism
Madeira with unique IT initiatives to support tourism
Observador.pt reported last month that the University of Madeira has developed a cooperation project between Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, … Read more
Porto Santo marks Biosphere anniversary
12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Portugal
JM reports on a ceremony held at Casa da Serra yesterday afternoon marking the first anniversary of Porto Santo as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve… Read more
No child vaccination in Madeira
5 – 12 year children not a priority for now
JM reports that the Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos does not see, for the time being, … Read more
Portugal faces snap elections
after MPs reject budget
Various sources report that Portugal’s parliament yesterday rejected the minority Socialist government’s proposed state budget for 2022 in a move expected to trigger an early election … Read more
Portugal 86% fully vaccinated
Madeira is still at 83%
Press agency Lusa report that complete vaccination against Covid-19 already covers 86% of the Portuguese population and there are already more than nine million people … Read more
BA returns to Heathrow T3
Positive news as T3 reopens
Thanks to Maurice for a link to a report that BA flights moving back to Terminal 3 in two weeks. In a clear indication of … Read more
New Portos da Madeira brand
and 50 years for the Selvagens
The Regional Secretary for the Economy, Rui Barreto, at 12:00 today, will chair the presentation of the new visual identity of the Portos da … Read more
Unvaccinated creating a “two-tier” society.
Unvaccinated underclass developing
The Telegraph on Monday had an interesting feature on New Zealand where they report that their Covid policy has once again hit the headlines as non-vaccinated … Read more
Royal Clipper arrives in Madeira
Funchal port busy again
The Port of Funchal is busy today, as has been usual since restrictions were lifted. Madeirans and tourists can witness today the Royal Clipper, AIDALuna and … Read more
New port facilities in Funchal
Facilities added to Pier 6
JM report that Regional President Miguel Albuquerque, will today (5:00 pm) visit the new maritime facilities in the port of Funchal, located … Read more
Firefighting helicopter until 2024
at a cost of €3.7m
The Diario has just confirmed that the Regional Government of Madeira has awarded Helibravo-Aviação an extension of the contract for the use of aerial firefighting … Read more
Portugal gets a record industrial investment
Project is of “Potential National Interest”
The Portugal Resident reports that the country is set to receive its largest industrial investment in a decade. Repsol, a Spanish energy and petrochemical … Read more
Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) abolished
The Diário de Notícias on the mainland reports on the winding up of the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) being approved last Friday in the Assembly of the Republic.
The … Read more
Tourism wage increases planned
“Labour degradation” in the autonomous Region
The Portugal News reports that the president of the Government of Madeira has said that his Regional Government is preparing to initiate proceedings to … Read more
Coronavirus: upward trend
New cases show upward trend
This Sunday Madeira has recorded 22 cases of infection by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the previous 24 hours. The slight upward trend in positive cases … Read more
Hurricane season over?
Nothing predictable about climate change
Heard from our resident nautical/weather expert Jaime last week, observing that it is 3 years since Hurricane Leslie narrowly missed Madeira and caused death and … Read more
1 in 4 cars are now electric
and vaccine boosters promoted
The Diario leads this Sunday with a report that 26% of the 24,000 cars sold in the Region between January and September this year were either … Read more
Madeira could feature in UN Calendar
Pico sunrise makes final 60 contenders
JM reports that a striking photograph taken in Madeira is competing for a place on the 2022 calendar of the United Nations World Meteorological … Read more