Nova Sintra, 12 Nov (Inforpress) – Today, the representative of the National Electoral Commission (CNE) in Brava confirmed that all the logistical and technical requirements for Sunday’s presidential elections are in place, assuring that the constraints initially identified have now been overcome

In statements to Inforpress, David Pascoal said that, should the elections be held today, the island would already be fully prepared to conduct the electoral process, noting that polling stations have been designated, polling station officials have completed their training, and electoral materials are already on the island.

According to the CNE official, the ballot papers arrived on Brava a week ahead of the elections and are being held in the custody of an institution to ensure their security. Their distribution to polling station presidents is scheduled to take place at the time stipulated in the Electoral Code.

The CNE representative explained that, at this stage, all that remains is to deliver the materials and ballot papers to the respective polling stations, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the electoral legislation.

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Praia, 12 Nov (Inforpress) – The Government plans to introduce, with effect from 1 January 2027, a flat fare of 5,000 escudos for inter-island flights; according to the Government’s clarification, this amount will include all applicable charges.

The information was revealed on Wednesday in parliament by the Minister for Transport and the Sea, João do Carmo Brito, during a question and answer session with the Government, following a question from Wanderleya Nascimento, the Member of Parliament for the Santo Antão constituency.

The MP asked about the measure’s implementation date, the eligibility criteria and the financial implications for the State.

According to João do Carmo Brito, the fare of 5,000 escudos will apply to any flight connecting the islands, regardless of the route.

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Praia, 12 November (Inforpress) – Residents of Fontes Almeida, in the municipality of São Domingos, have reported a shortage of drinking water lasting more than six months, a situation which, they say, has worsened following rehabilitation and asphalting works on the Ribeirão Chiqueiro–Fontes Almeida–Trindade road.

In statements to Inforpress, residents contacted said that, before the roadworks began, the community received water supplied from Mitra. Some households had domestic water connections, although supply was occasionally interrupted. However, they said the water supply was completely cut off after the pipelines were removed during the road construction works.

Eliseu Rocha, one of the residents, questioned why the water supply had not yet been restored despite the roadworks having been completed. He also expressed concern over the lack of clarification from the authorities responsible.

“Now we have a road but no water; the road has been completed and looks very nice, but we want the water we used to have,” he said, pointing out that families are forced to buy water by the truckload

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Espargos, 12 November (Inforpress) – The return of the International Circus Festival to the island of Sal was met with enthusiasm and a warm reception from the public, marking the resumption of a cultural initiative that the organisers aim to establish as a regular event on the island.

The assurance was given by Rafael InkCircus, a representative of the Sal&Circo Association, during an assessment of the festival’s first official performance, held in the village of Palmeira.

According to the organiser, seven years after the previous editions, the return of circus arts to the island’s audiences demonstrated that Cape Verdean spectators continue to show a distinctive level of affection, enthusiasm and warmth. 

“We’re absolutely pleased to have the festival back. The audiences in Cabo Verde are always very welcoming and, particularly in Palmeira, where we made our first stop, we saw just how important it is to bring events and festivals directly to the local community,” said Rafael InkCircus.

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