In the field: Cape Verde making its way for the Sustainability of the Environment / Making the difference in shaping the minds and the actions of the people Cape Verde has been recognized as a global hotspot for terrestrial and marine biodiversity and United Nations in Cape Verde is actively involved in promoting environmental sustainability […]
Archive for the ‘Maio’ Category
United Nations Projects on Ilha do Maio, Cape Verde
October 25, 2010DAMEN delivers first-ever newbuild fast ferry to Cape Verde
October 25, 2010Singapore, October 22 Cape Verde marked an important milestone in its history as the ten-island state sees the official inauguration of its first-ever, newbuild fast ferry. The “Kriola”, a DAMEN Fast Ferry 4512, literally represents a lifeline to Cape Verdeans. DAMEN Regional Director, Friso Visser, commented: “We are very proud to have been chosen to […]
New High-quality stunning Maio Cape Verde Images
July 16, 2010A new set of excellent and stunning photographs of Ilha do Maio, Cape Verde, have been added to the MaioCV.com website gallery page. Maio Cape Verde Photographs Gallery Also, beautiful recent images of the excellent Stella Maris villa development in Vila do Maio.
Cape Verde-EU partnership agreement reached
April 16, 2010Cape Verde Prime Minister José Maria Neves held a high-level meeting in Brussels with European Commission leader José Manuel Barroso to finalise the last steps in negotiations about an Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU. Cape Verde is to benefit from new funding from the EU.
Delegation from the Ilha do Maio MADRRM promotes III Mondays Agro-livestock
April 15, 2010A delegation from the Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) promotes the Ilha do Maio on 24 and 25 opened, the third Monday of farm and livestock products of the island.
More Publicity for Ilha do Maio
April 7, 2010The tropical island of Maio is fast becoming the favoured choice for wealthy Cape Verdeans and is set to attract international investors due to planned infrastructure developments and improved air and ferry links.
Journal Added to the Gallery
March 11, 2010Owen & Nerys (and Family) have just returned from an adventure round the islands of Cape Verde. Read how they travelled to Maio via Boa Vista and Santiago (Praia) to reach Villa Maris. Owen & Nerys a Maio Journal – click here to view
Marine Princess Ferry Docked Indefinitely, Cape Verde, Maio
December 30, 2009The hydrofoil Ferry Marine Princess remains docked at Praia sea port with no date in sight for the resumption of business. After news indicating that the vessel was paralysed due to the departure of its captain, several A Semana Online sources have revealed additional problems that have combined to keep the embarkation from going out […]
Hit and Run History on Maio – Day 2
December 6, 2009Cape Verde – Day 6: Porto Inglesby Hit and Run History: The Columbia Expedition, 31 photos Our last day on Maio, we interview Joseph Brito, who’s sailed all over the world. Then we catch the ferry back to Praia for our last evening in Cabo Verde. Location: Porto Ingles, Isle of Maio, Cape Verde Created […]
The Columbia Expedition Hits Maio Cape Verde
December 6, 2009Day 5 – Maioby Hit and Run History: The Columbia Expedition, 45 photos Our first full day on Maio, we explore the capital of Porto Ingles. Their first stop in the Cape Verde archipelago, Columbia and Lady Washington took on livestock and the major product of this flat, dry island — salt, for preserving. We […]