Madeira, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Ponta do Sol.
Twenty-nine personnel, supported by seven vehicles and one aerial asset, are fighting a rural fire in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, in Madeira, in an area of difficult access.
The fire broke out in a hard-to-reach area in the parish of Canhas, in Ponta do Sol.
A native of the Canhas parish in Madeira, the newly crowned junior world paragliding champion began flying solo at the age of 18.
The president of the Association of Madeira Banana Producer Organizations, Antonino de Abreu, argued that there should be an increase of 40 to 50 cents for each quality of banana.
Producers are demanding a higher price for Madeira bananas, arguing current rates are too low. The regional government maintains that the public company managing the sector is paying more and on time. The Madeira Banana Regional Exhibition took place this weekend in Madalena do Mar, where representatives from the government and political parties debated the issue. Producers argue that EU subsidies should not be counted as part of the government's payment, while the regional secretary for agriculture highlighted that the public company, Gesba, has ensured stability and increased average payments to farmers. Opposition parties, including the JPP and PS, have criticised the current remuneration policy, claiming it has not kept pace with production costs over the last two decades.
Miguel Albuquerque announced the figures at a ceremony for the handover of 30 housing units in Ponta do Sol. More than 2,000 families applied for the programme, but only about 550 were approved.
A team of GNR soldiers is intervening on the cliffs of Ponta do Sol, in Madeira.
Liliana Rodrigues addresses the European Commission regarding the issue of low wages in Portugal.
The Madeira Banana Centre (BAM) in Ponta do Sol has become a regional landmark, offering an immersive look at the history, cultivation, and science behind the island's iconic fruit. Awarded for its digital content, the museum features interactive exhibits, a virtual guide, and plantations, serving as both a tourist attraction and a hub for promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
It is not from Madeira, but it might as well be. Originating from Southeast Asia, the banana found the ideal microclimate on the island and became a regional icon that now lends its name to a museum. Created almost four years ago, the Madeira Banana Centre (BAM), in Lugar de Baixo, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, emerges...
The couple told victims they could 'legalise and transport' vehicles that had been seized in Germany.
