Hunt for the mad biker, Coral Classica, Porto Santo Bargin Trip
Source : Diário de Notícias 12/2/2008
I suppose the least surprising story of today is that the “Regional Commander of the PSP (police) is annoyed” about the actions of the … Read more
Non stop radio, full house in Tabua, Funchal to Ribeira Brava in 6 minutes!
TODAYS PHOTO : One of the unexpected inhabitants I found living on Porto Santo during my visit last week.
Source : Diário de Notícias 11/2/2008
One of today’s main stories … Read more
Smoking laws, Madrid Flights, Abortion Law, Marítimo
That was a fair size downpour here last night, a tropical storm almost, in more ways than one. Short in duration, but with half the sahara desert left on my … Read more
Rural Tourism Snubbed, Bendy Bus, Police Shooters, Wally of the week!
First, a bit of leftover news from yesterday :
Source : Diário de Notícias 8/2/2008
The body responsible for rural tourism has complained that the Regional Office of the Secretary … Read more
Petrol Consumption, Porto Santo, Medical Complaints, Wi-Fi, …
TODAYS PHOTO : Last Monday afternoon, on the Porto Santo 9km beach. Inspired by these people, I followed suit and had an embracing but enjoyable swim (sorry ladies, no pictures). … Read more
Weird Photo, Madeira Car Chase, yet another drug study, Madeira Anona Exhibition
TODAYS PHOTO : A bit spooky this one. It was taken the night before the carnival on Tuesday. Look closely at the face. It was not taken through glass or … Read more
Now the carnival is over, ….. (surely I am too young for the Seekers?)
TODAYS PHOTO : last of the carnival pictures for the season, but I might publish one or two for the Porto Santo ‘Trapalhão’ carnival yesterday.
Boy, was that a nippy night … Read more
Porto Santo Island Carnival news etc.
Good morning from Porto Santo,
we are currently in full swing carnival season here, with a schedule and events much like those on Madeira Island. However last night was a … Read more
Crime Phenomenon, Carnival Pics, other snippets
The big story in yesterdays Diário is about how the increase in petty crime is affecting the citizens of Madeira. In a huge piece, it details about how the difference … Read more
Residents Travel Discount, Carnival (of course), CaboTV reminder
At the end of last year, the European Commission approved changes to the residents travel discount scheme for air travel between mainland Portugal and Madeira.
The scheme, originally approved by … Read more
Carnival Parade Pictures, Funchal, 2nd February 2008
Just to say the pictures from last nights carnival in Funchal are here and ready to view
http://www.madeira4u.com/m4u_RI/resources_i_zz_carnival_2008_funchal.html
Also childrens carnival in Ribeira Brava pictures
http://www.madeira4u.com/m4u_RI/resources_i_zz_carnival_2008_rb.html
I will be back … Read more
Beer Talk!, new Madeira Airline FlyMI, Jardim's Future.
Todays Photo: Children’s Carnival yesterday – These young mermaids and King Neptune are making a protest about sea pollution
It’s been going round for months now that the President of … Read more
New beer! Weekend Footie & Ronaldo, Lightbulb tax
Not much of interest in yesterdays newspaper, in fact apart from a story about the danger of rock falls near to road tunnels around Lugar de Baixo, Ponta do Sol … Read more
The blog is back ….
After 9 days of blog chaos, we are finally back on line. All the temporary blogletts have been transferred over (some with some noticable presentation problems), but nether-the-less ’tis now done.… Read more
Rubbish in the sea killing sea creatures, SPAD inundated, Car Checks, Carnival Plea
Blog for Wednesday 30th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 30/1/2008
Some sad stories in todays news, starting off with some distressing news and photographs of sea creatures in … Read more
Bizarre (but true) Madeira Crime Stories, 2008 Council Tax
Blog for Tuesday 29th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 29/1/2008
Leading story in the ‘Madeira’ section, is about a female police officer who had been assigned to traffic … Read more
Taxi Meters, Beer Rip-off, Drugs bust
Blog for Monday 28th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 28/1/2008
To the delight of some for sure, it seems that from next month all the rural taxis … Read more
Hiper Sã In Câmara de Lobos? Condominium Woes
Blog for Sunday 27th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 27/1/2008
The Hiper Sã supermarket chain is looking for new land to build yet another superstore. This time they … Read more
Oh rats!, Corruption, New Flight from Dublin, Ireland
Blog for Saturday 26th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 26/1/2008
The government has earmarked the grand sum of €1.6 million to tackle the problem of a rat infestation … Read more
New Smoking Law? madeira4u in risk of rockfall!
Blog of Friday 25th January, 2008
Source : Diário de Notícias 25/1/2008
The smoking issue just won’t go away. After the president of Madeira was caught earlier this week smoking … Read more
Hotel Management Strike?, 5 Star Camping in Porto Santo, More CaboTV Internet
Blog for Thursday 24th January, 2008
TODAYS PHOTO : So that’s what those cute white striped areas in the middle of the road are for!
The Porto Santo Ferry should … Read more
Cockroach Stew, Naughty Nuns, Divorce, Naughty Jardim, CaboTV internet speeds
Blog for WEDNESDAY 23rd JANUARY 2008
Lots of news stories yesterday, so here are a couple more:
Source : Diário de Notícias 22/1/2008
The relevant authorities were yesterday called to … Read more
Security Alert, Absolute Rubbish!, & Revolting Lawyers
TODAYS PHOTO : A sight for sore eyes. The Xmas decorations coming down yesterday at long last!
Don’t you just love it when there is a power cut. You can … Read more
Asthma problems, Giants Squid evidence, Frigate visit ……..
Great weekend here with temperatures upto 25ºC on both days, a bit blowy though!
Not much of interest in today’s paper.
The new Hiper Sá supermarket in Santana is worrying … Read more