Sal-Rei, Sep 16 (Inforpress) – The island of Boa Vista opened the Great Book Fair this Tuesday, making more than five thousand titles available to the public, a commitment to the decentralization of culture, aiming to increase literacy in the country.

The event, which takes place in the Patio of the Arts and Culture Center (CAC) under the theme “Literary Dialogues”, is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries, in partnership with the City Council of Boa Vista, and also aims to make books more accessible to all Cape Verdeans.

The opening ceremony was attended by a strong presence from the island's educational community, including teachers, students, parents, and representatives of institutions, including the president of the National Library of Cabo Verde, Matilde Santos, and the Councilor for Culture of Boa Vista, Nádia Santos.

Speaking to reporters, the president of the National Library, Matilde Santos, highlighted the value of the nationwide event, which has a budget of 200 thousand euros and brings more than 5 thousand books to the island, from children's and young adult works to technical books.

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Praia, Sep 17 (Inforpress) – The Cape Verdean beach volleyball duo, made up of sisters Ludmila and Janice Varela, has already qualified for the main draw of the “FIVB Pro Tour” Beach Volleyball World Circuit, which starts today in Lile, France.

According to information provided by the Cape Verdean Volleyball Federation, the Cape Verdean duo were exempt from the qualifying phase, entering directly into the main draw of the FIVB Pro Tour, meaning they will debut this Thursday, the 18th.

The Cape Verdean team, led by the Brazilian coach of Cabo Verde, is looking to earn points, aiming to qualify for the next Olympic Games and World Cup, as representatives of the African region.

The FIVB Pro Tour 2025, referred to as a World Cup stage, features 16 teams competing for four spots, which will be added to the 12 already pre-qualified, thus forming the final table with 16 teams.

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Praia, September 16 (Inforpress) – A new tropical wave associated with a low pressure center is moving south of the archipelago and is expected to affect the weather over the next 24 to 48 hours, with rainfall and a temporary intensification of winds.

According to a statement from the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (INMG), during the passage of this tropical wave, rain of varying intensity is expected, accompanied by winds blowing from the northeast, with speeds between 20 and 38 kilometers per hour (km/h)).

From the early hours of the morning and throughout the day on 17 September, forecasts indicate initially moderate rain, sometimes heavy, with the possibility of thunderstorms in the Sotavento islands, while in the Eastern Barlavento islands there is a possibility of drizzle or light rain, which may be moderate on the island of Boa Vista.

In the Western Barlavento Islands, the institute said there may be drizzle or light rain from this evening onwards.

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Cidade da Praia, 16 September (Inforpress) – The dean of the University of Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) highlighted on Monday the importance of the protocol signed with FICASE and the Ministry of Education, stating that the initiative will ensure a solid foundation for students from pre-school onwards.

The protocol, valid between 2025 and 2029, aims to strengthen the degree in Early Childhood Education, training childhood monitors and professionals in related fields, with special attention to the social inclusion of students from vulnerable backgrounds.

"We have immense hope that, in a few years, we will have quality students here at the University of Cabo Verde thanks to the signing of this protocol," said Arlindo Barreto, following the protocol signing ceremony today at the public university.

According to the official, this protocol will “certainly” allow students to have a very solid foundation from preschool onwards.

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