High-level dialogue at the meeting between CMB President Amândio Brito Former mayor Orlando Balla
Cidade de Nova Sintra, October 17, 2025 - In a gesture of "sublime importance" and unity for the interests of the island, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, received former Mayor of Brava, Orlando Balla, on a courtesy visit. The meeting, which was also attended by businessman Andy Andrade, was reported by the municipality itself in an official statement, highlighting the atmosphere of "mutual respect and commitment to the future" of Brava.
The visit, classified as "unprecedented", underlines the political maturity on the island and the recognition that Brava's challenges require a strategic vision that transcends the usual party and time divides. The town hall stressed that the main focus of the talks was centered on the "supreme interests of Brava", with the aim of identifying and debating the essential pillars for the municipality's progress.
The meeting's wide-ranging and ambitious agenda demonstrated the complexity of the problems facing the island, with a focus on key areas. Among the topics discussed were transportation, a critical factor for the island's connectivity and economy; health, essential for the well-being of the population; access to water and sanitation, vitally important infrastructures; social security, education and vocational training.
The communiqué from the municipality stressed that the meeting took place in an "atmosphere of open and constructive dialogue", having provided "the sharing of ideas and proposals with added value". The experience of Orlando Balla, who has already led the council, combined with Amândio Brito's vision of the current administration and Andy Andrade's business perspective, created an enriching forum for debate.
This cooperation between the current and former mayor is seen as a positive sign and a reaffirmation of the importance of the island's "joint vision for sustainable progress". By putting the interests of Brava above political differences, the players are seeking to solidify a long-term development path.
The visit of Orlando Balla and Andy Andrade to the current Mayor of Brava thus becomes a milestone in local political life, demonstrating that the spirit of mission and concern for the future of the island are shared by different generations of leaders and social actors. The hope is that the proposals and ideas shared in this dialog can quickly be translated into concrete actions that benefit the Brava population in the crucial areas identified.
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