Porto Inglês, Sep 10 (Inforpress) – Today, the Mayor of Maio called today for regular air links with the islands of Sal and Boa Vista and a daily maritime connection with the city of Praia to boost the island's development.

Speaking to the press, Rely Brito identified transport as the main challenge to the development of Maio, and argued that the lack of regularity and predictability of transport links hampers economic activity, tourism and the ability to attract investment.

“The biggest challenge for Maio is transportation. Without predictability, it is impossible to think about the island’s development, the economy, and tourism,” he stated.

Rely Brito therefore considered the establishment of a daily maritime link between Maio and the city of Praia a priority, in order to ensure “greater regularity and predictability” for the travel of the population and economic operators.

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Nova Sintra, Sept. 10 (Inforpress) – The fishing community of Furna, on the island of Brava, expressed satisfaction today with the start of operations at the ice production facility—recently equipped with modern machinery—which is already ensuring a sufficient supply for the island.

Speaking to Inforpress, Jaime Tavares, a resident of Furna and a professional involved in various maritime activities, said that the operation of the new facility represents a “great benefit” for the island’s entire fishing community.

“We can now say that even the neighbouring island of Fogo is benefiting from the ice produced at our plant. We are very pleased with this new project, because we used to have a plant with less capacity that eventually broke down, but this new one has greater capacity and is serving everyone well,” he said. 

According to him, the facility's production capacity could also allow for the supply of ice to fishing vessels from other islands, given that daily production is considered sufficient to meet local needs.

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Praia, Sept. 10 (Inforpress) – The use of medicinal plants remains part of the daily lives of many Cape Verdeans, and, according to vendors and practitioners Sara Correia and Janira Barros, this tradition needs to be better preserved.

At the Platô Market in the city of Praia, Janira Barros—who has spent five years selling plants and natural products from the stall she inherited from her grandfather—recounted that she learned her trade from her grandmother while living in the interior of Santiago and that she continues the business today out of passion.

Among the plants sought after by customers are rue, fennel, chali and mint – all of which are very well known – as well as guava leaves, rosemary and aloe vera.

According to the vendor, people frequently look for rue to use in smudging rituals, as well as for stomach aches and protection against the evil eye; rosemary is also sought after for smudging.

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Praia, Sep 10 (Inforpress) – The book *Nhelas Spencer – Trajetória & Dimensão Poética do Compositor* [Nhelas Spencer – The Composer’s Journey & Poetic Dimension], by Eutrópio Lima da Cruz and César Monteiro, is being presented today on the island of Sal, marking a symbolic return of the composer to his birthplace.

According to a press release sent to Inforpress, holding this launch in Sal takes on a special significance, whilst also serving as a tribute to the artistic career and creative genius of “one of the most influential figures” in Cape Verdean music.

The presentation of the work will be led by writer Evel Rocha, who will guide the session dedicated to presenting and reflecting on the life, work, and legacy of Nhelas Spencer.

The publication is the result of research based on fieldwork, document analysis, musical scores, and texts dedicated to the composer's artistic career, with the aim of preserving and highlighting his contribution to Cape Verdean music.

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