Prime Minister José Ulisses Correia e Silva begins official visit to Brava Island
Nova Sintra City, January 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Prime Minister of Cape Verde, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, will begin an official visit to the island of Brava this week, as part of the direct monitoring of the government's actions and the strengthening of dialogue with local authorities and the population.
According to the preliminary agenda, the Head of Government will hold meetings with local authorities, namely municipal officials and representatives of public institutions, with the aim of assessing the island's main challenges and ongoing projects.
Among the highlights of the visit will be inspections of various works financed by the government, especially the road linking the town of Esparadinha to Palhal, an infrastructure considered strategic for mobility and local development. The Prime Minister is also due to visit the desalination plant, as well as other interventions underway on the island.
The agenda also includes meetings with the population, moments of listening and direct contact with the communities, as well as visits to different localities on the island, allowing the Prime Minister to get to know the local realities and the needs felt by the people of Brava.
This trip is part of the government's strategy of bringing central government closer to the islands and municipalities, promoting closer monitoring of public investments and strengthening territorial cohesion.
