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    <title>Brava News &amp; title_category: Economy</title>
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        <title>A snack bar in Pracinha, Fajã d’Água, has postponed its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Snack bar in the small square in Faja-da-Água postpones its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, October 1, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Lanchonete na Pracinha café, located in Fajã d’Água, which was scheduled to open this Friday, October 2, was forced to postpone its opening due to problems related to the site’s infrastructure. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:34:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A snack bar in Pracinha, Fajã d’Água, has postponed its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally Following Technical Repairs</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/City Council President Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally After Technical Repairs</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, confirmed today that the Lomba Tantum cable car is now operational and running “flawlessly,” following the correction of technical issues detected in the motor. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:06:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally Following Technical Repairs</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Public Finance Council notes that revenue grew by 13.3%, but Cape Verde&amp;apos;s budget margin narrowed in the first half of the year</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Public Finance Council Notes That Revenue Grew by 133, but Cape Verde's Budget Margin Declined in the First Half of the Year</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ ​The budget execution for the first half of 2026 shows a favorable trend in revenue, particularly from tax sources, but also an acceleration in spending, a reduction in the budget surplus, and low investment execution. The report monitoring budget execution, published today by the Public Finance Council, also warns of rising domestic debt and the risks that could put pressure on public finances in the second half of the year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:55:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Public Finance Council notes that revenue grew by 13.3%, but Cape Verde&#039;s budget margin narrowed in the first half of the year</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Furna’s fishing community pleased with increased ice production</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Furna Fishing Community Satisfied with Increased Ice Production</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The fishing community of Furna, on the island of Brava, expressed its satisfaction today with the start of operations at the ice production plant, which was recently equipped with modern machinery and is already ensuring a sufficient supply for the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:45:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Furna’s fishing community pleased with increased ice production</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Lomba Tantum Cable Car Resumes Operations, but Technician Warns of Risk of Further Malfunctions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Cable Car Resumes Operation, but Technician Warns of Risk of Further Malfunctions</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 7, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Lomba Tantum cable car has resumed operations after a period of downtime, once again enabling the transport of fish between the town and the access area. Despite the resumption of operations, concerns remain regarding the technical condition of the system and the risk of further breakdowns in the near future. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:41:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Lomba Tantum Cable Car Is Back in Operation, but a Technician Warns of the Risk of Further Malfunctions</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo: The Chã das Caldeiras Cooperative Winery Wins Three Medals at the World Extreme Wines Competition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo-Adega-Cooperativa-de-Cha-das-Caldeiras-Wins-Three-Medals-at-the-World-Wine-Competition-for-Extreme-Wines</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo-Adega-Cooperativa-de-Cha-das-Caldeiras-Wins-Three-Medals-at-the-World-Wine-Competition-for-Extreme-Wines</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Chã das Caldeiras Winery/Cooperative won three medals at the 34th edition of the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes [World Competition of Extreme Wines], one of the leading international competitions dedicated to promoting mountain viticulture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:53:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo: The Chã das Caldeiras Cooperative Winery Wins Three Medals at the World Extreme Wines Competition</media:keywords>
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        <title>Lomba Tantum Cable Car Breaks Down Again, Leaving Fishermen and Fish Sellers in Despair</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Cable Car Breaks Down Again, Leaving Fishermen and Fish Vendors in Despair</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 31, 2026 (Bravanews) - Recurring malfunctions of the Lomba Tantum cable car have once again brought the transport of fish to a standstill, plunging the local fishing community into a situation of uncertainty and severe operational difficulties. The cable car, which is essential for overcoming the steep incline between the port of Tantum and the upper part of town, stopped working just as several boats were returning from the sea with substantial catches. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:03:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lomba Tantum Cable Car Breaks Down Again, Leaving Fishermen and Fish Sellers in Despair</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde and India Identify Fisheries as a New Frontier for Strategic Cooperation in the Atlantic</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde and India Identify Fisheries as a New Frontier for Strategic Cooperation in the Atlantic</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cooperation between Cape Verde and India could take on a new dimension through the fisheries sector, with opportunities in the areas of technology, sustainability, training, and the sustainable use of marine resources. The Cape Verdean archipelago is emerging as a strategic partner for India in an area considered essential to the future of the blue economy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:12:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, India, Cape Verde-India cooperation, fisheries, fishing industry, blue economy, marine resources, Atlantic, sustainable development, sustainable fishing, maritime technology, innovation, aquaculture, fishing communities, ocean, exclusive economic zone, food security, strategic partnership, international relations, fish processing, fishing industry, marine sustainability, illegal fishing, maritime economy, Cape Verde’s economic development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government Approves 150 Million State Guarantee to Boost Atlantic Shipping Transit Services&amp;apos; Maritime Investment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Government Approves 150 Million in State Guarantees to Boost Maritime Investment by Atlantic Shipping Transit Services</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The government today authorized the Directorate-General of the Treasury to grant a state guarantee of 150 million escudos to Atlantic Shipping Transit Services (ASTS) to secure financing for the repair of the company’s vessel. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:22:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government Approves 150 Million State Guarantee to Boost Atlantic Shipping Transit Services&#039; Maritime Investment</media:keywords>
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        <title>Partnership Between the State Government and the City Council Restores Dignity and Brings Smiles to the Fishermen of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Partnership Between the Government and the City Council Restores Dignity and Brings Smiles to the Fishermen of Brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 18, 2026 (Bravanews) — Great news for the local fishing community. The Lomba Tantum cable car is now fully operational and is being used daily by fishermen and fishmongers. The infrastructure recently underwent a major modernization, receiving new, state-of-the-art equipment that ensures greater efficiency and complete safety during regular operation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Partnership Between the State Government and the City Council Restores Dignity and Brings Smiles to the Fishermen of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Cement Shortage Hinders Construction and Exacerbates Economic Difficulties, Businessman Warns</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cement-shortage-jeopardizes-civil-construction-and-exacerbates-economic-difficulties-business-leader-warns</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The head of Demol &amp; TEC expressed concern today about the ongoing cement shortage in Brava, which has been going on for more than two weeks and is seriously affecting the company&#039;s operations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:14:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Cement Shortage Hinders Construction and Exacerbates Economic Difficulties, Businessman Warns</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Ongoing Reinstallation of the Lomba Tantum Cable Car Promises to Boost the Fishing Industry — Mayor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava—Reinstallation of the Lomba-Tantum Cable Car Underway, Promises to Boost the Fishing Industry—Mayor</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava announced today that work to reinstall the Lomba Tantum cable car is already underway, addressing a long-standing demand from the local population and fishing industry professionals. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:49:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Ongoing Reinstallation of the Lomba Tantum Cable Car Promises to Boost the Fishing Industry — Mayor</media:keywords>
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        <title>New equipment for repairing the Lomba Tantum cable car has already arrived on Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/New Equipment for Repairing the Lomba Tantum Cable Car Has Already Arrived on Ilha Brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 20, 2026 (Bravanews) - Two years after the breakdown that brought the Lomba Tantum Cable Car to a standstill, the island of Brava witnessed the unloading of new equipment at the Port of Furna. The arrival of this equipment represents a crucial step toward the reactivation of an infrastructure that has been eagerly awaited by the local population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:41:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New equipment for repairing the Lomba Tantum cable car has already arrived on Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde launches Skodji Digital program to integrate young people into the global economy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-launches-skodji-digital-program-to-integrate-youth-in-the-global-economy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-launches-skodji-digital-program-to-integrate-youth-in-the-global-economy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Skodji Digital program trains young Cape Verdeans for remote work and integration into the global digital economy, with support from the World Bank. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:53:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cabo Verde Digital, Skodji Digital, digital economy, remote work, young people, technological training, World Bank, Praia, Mindelo, employability, gig economy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Daniel Gomes Miranda Lda participates in Tektónica 2026 to strengthen innovation and partnerships in the construction sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/daniel-gomes-miranda-lda-participates-in-tektonica-2026-to-reinforce-innovation-and-partnerships-in-the-construction-sector</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/daniel-gomes-miranda-lda-participates-in-tektonica-2026-to-reinforce-innovation-and-partnerships-in-the-construction-sector</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Daniel Gomes Miranda Lda is taking part in Tektónica 2026, in Lisbon, with a focus on innovation, networking and monitoring trends in the construction sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:49:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Daniel Gomes Miranda Lda, Tektónica 2026, construction fair, Lisbon, business events, construction industry, networking, partnerships, innovation, quality, sector trends, Portugal, company, construction professionals</media:keywords>
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        <title>CV growth down and inflation up, warns World Bank</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cv-with-growth-down-and-inflation-up-alert-world-bank</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The World Bank has revised down Cape Verde&#039;s economic growth forecast for 2026, from 5.2% to 4.8%, and predicts a rise in inflation to 3.2%, reflecting economic challenges in the PALOP region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:07:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CV growth down and inflation up, warns World Bank</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Cement price soars from 1,265 to 1,500 escudos</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-preco-do-cimento-dispara-de-1265-para-1500-escudos</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Contractors on the island of Brava have expressed concern about the recent increase in the price of cement, from 1,265 escudos to 1,500 escudos, considering the rise to be exaggerated and with possible negative impacts on the construction sector. The cement distributor on the island of Brava, Dina Vicente, points to an increase applied by the supplier company Cimpor. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:57:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Cement price soars from 1, 265 to 1, 500 escudos</media:keywords>
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        <title>A Brava beyond electoral promises and the portrait of a nine&amp;speed country &amp; The fisheries sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-without-the-election-promises-and-the-treatment-of-a-nine-speed-parent-the-fisheries-sector</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-without-the-election-promises-and-the-treatment-of-a-nine-speed-parent-the-fisheries-sector</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) Fishing on the island of Brava, a portrait of abandonment, structural difficulties and the gradual loss of manpower (...) ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:16:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A Brava beyond electoral promises and the portrait of a nine-speed country - The fisheries sector</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Pro Empresa encourages young people to invest in the island with entrepreneurship support programs</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-pro-empresa-encourages-youth-to-invest-in-the-island-with-programs-to-support-entrepreneurship</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-pro-empresa-encourages-youth-to-invest-in-the-island-with-programs-to-support-entrepreneurship</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pró Empresa technician Michel Andrade said today in Brava that the government has been creating incentives and lines of support to encourage young people to stay and invest on their islands. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:40:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Pro Empresa encourages young people to invest in the island with entrepreneurship support programs</media:keywords>
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        <title>Enacol dismisses risk of fuel rupture and denies direct exposure to conflict in Iran</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/enacol removes risk of fuel rupture and denies direct exposure to conflict in the pyramid</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The general manager of oil company Enacol, Luís Flores, assured today that fuel supplies in Cape Verde are guaranteed and that the country has no direct exposure to instability in Iran. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:57:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Enacol dismisses risk of fuel rupture and denies direct exposure to conflict in Iran</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cement shortage paralyzes crushing plant on Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cement shortage paralyzes crushing plant on Brava Island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cement shortage paralyzes crushing plant on Brava Island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The company Demol &amp; TEC, responsible for the crushing plant on Brava Island, has had its activities suspended for more than a month due to a cement shortage on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:45:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cement shortage paralyzes crushing plant on Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>IFC Evaluates 100 Million Loan to Support Idrissa Nassa&amp;apos;s Majority Acquisition of BCA in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ifc-evaluates-100-million-loan-to-support-idrissa-nassa-in-the-majority-acquisition-of-bca-in-cabo-verde</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ IFC is analyzing a loan of up to 100 million dollars to support the Coris group in its acquisition of 59.81% of BCA in Cape Verde. The operation aims to strengthen credit to small and medium-sized enterprises and consolidate the group&#039;s regional presence in West Africa. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:11:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>IFC, Coris Holding, Banco Comercial do Atlântico, BCA, Cape Verde, Idrissa Nassa, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, financing, banking, SME, credit, investment West Africa, World Bank</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dry haze returns on the 23rd: Air quality could reach unhealthy levels</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/haze-drought-regresses-day-23-air-quality-may-reach-unhealthy-levels</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/haze-drought-regresses-day-23-air-quality-may-reach-unhealthy-levels</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The national authorities have issued a new warning about deteriorating weather conditions in the archipelago. According to the latest forecasts, the West African region presents ideal conditions for the lifting and transportation of large masses of dust, which are expected to hit Cape Verde as early as the beginning of next week, specifically between February 23 and 25. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:33:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Businessman and emigrant Andy Andrade warns of challenges in Djabraba and points out ways to relaunch tourism in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/businessman-and-emigrant-andy-andrade-alert-to-challenges-in-djabraba-and-points-the-way-to-launch-tourism-in-the-brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 20, 2026 (Bravanews) - Bravense businessman and emigrant Andy Andrade has expressed concern about the current situation on the island of Brava, warning of the negative impacts that various constraints have had on the tourism sector - one of the areas considered strategic for the island&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Businessman and emigrant Andy Andrade warns of challenges in Djabraba and points out ways to relaunch tourism in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Among the clouds of Brava, Cova do Touro is born at the forefront of the island&amp;apos;s brandy industry</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/among-the-young-of-the-black-bull-cow-is-born-in-the-vanguard-of-the-guarded-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We mentioned Césaria Évora, the voice of sodade, the nostalgia that permeates these islands, which the philosopher of Négritude, Leopold Sédar Senghor, called &quot;a garland of happiness mixed with the sweetness of Sunday&quot;, but which are perhaps more like &quot;ten grains scattered by God in the middle of the sea&quot;. It is to the sound of the poignant notes of Césaria&#039;s songs that we arrive at the second stage of our journey, the smallest of the archipelago&#039;s inhabited islands, the eternally foggy island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:52:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Prime Minister ends visit to Brava with positive meeting with entrepreneurs and announces creation of mission structure</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-encerra-visits-a-brava-with-positive-meeting-with-entrepreneurs-and-announces-creation-of-mission-structure</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, February 3, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Prime Minister, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, ended his visit to the island of Brava with a meeting considered &quot;very positive&quot; with local entrepreneurs and economic operators, highlighting the spirit of partnership, resilience and commitment shown by the participants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Prime Minister ends visit to Brava with positive meeting with entrepreneurs and announces creation of mission structure</media:keywords>
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        <title>Prime Minister inaugurates crushing plant on Brava island and highlights commitment to private investment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-inaugurates-crushing-plant-on-brave-island-and-demands-private-investment</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Prime Minister has highlighted the importance of the inauguration of the crushing plant on the island of Brava, a private investment that will allow the local production of aggregates and gravel, meeting the needs of the construction sector without resorting to the extraction of sand from the beaches, thus contributing to the protection of the environment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:43:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Prime Minister inaugurates crushing plant on Brava island and highlights commitment to private investment</media:keywords>
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        <title>Grogue JBEY, more than just a drink, a journey through the history of the Brava island brandy and an unforgettable experience</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/grogue-jbey-more-than-tasting-a-drink-a-trip-through-the-history-of-the-wild-island-and-an-unforgettable-experience</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tasting Grogue JBEY is not just like tasting a brandy. It&#039;s about embarking on a deep journey through the history of the island of Brava, along the paths of sugar cane, the ancestral knowledge of master distillers and the identity of a people who have transformed earth, fire and time into a drink with a unique character. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:26:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Grogue JBEY, more than just a drink, a journey through the history of the Brava island brandy and an unforgettable experience</media:keywords>
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        <title>People of Lomba Tantum wait in despair for the fish transport cable car to be repaired</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-lomba-tantum-waits-and-worries-for-the-repair-of-the-fish-transport-eleferico</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-lomba-tantum-waits-and-worries-for-the-repair-of-the-fish-transport-eleferico</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 31, 2026 (Bravanews) - The population of Lomba Tantum is going through moments of growing apprehension and despair at the paralysis of the cable car that, for years, has been used to transport fish from Tantum beach to the town of Lomba, a distance of less than 600 meters. The infrastructure, considered vital for the local fishing industry, has been inactive for more than two years, with no concrete solution in sight so far. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:01:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People of Lomba Tantum wait in despair for the fish transport cable car to be repaired</media:keywords>
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        <title>Grogue JBEY: more than a drink, a story rooted in the land, tradition, and soul of Brava.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/grogue-jbey-more-than-a-drink-a-story-rooted-in-the-land-in-tradition-and-in-the-soul-of-the-brave</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On Brava Island, where time still respects the cycles of nature and traditions are passed down from generation to generation, Grogue JBEY was born, a brand that goes far beyond a simple spirit. Each bottle holds a story made of hard work, respect for the land, collective memory, and cultural pride. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Grogue JBEY: more than a drink, a story rooted in the land, tradition, and soul of Brava.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ageing in oak barrels enhances the tradition and excellence of JBEY grog</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ageing-in-oak-barrels enhances the tradition and excellence of the jbey brogue</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Once the distillation process is complete, the grog enters a decisive phase that will define its character, depth and identity: ageing in oak barrels. It is in the JBEY cellars that this essential chapter of production takes shape, in an environment designed down to the last detail to respect time, the raw material and artisanal know-how. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ageing in oak barrels enhances the tradition and excellence of JBEY grog</media:keywords>
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        <title>Wood&amp;fire distillation keeps alive the ancestral tradition in the production of JBEY sugarcane brandy.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/wood-fire distillation keeps the ancestral tradition alive in the production of sugarcane brandy - jbey</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ …Once the fermentation phase is complete, one of the most emblematic moments in the production of artisanal rum begins: distillation over a wood fire. This is an ancestral method that continues to resist time and industrialization, preserving traditional knowledge and guaranteeing a high-quality final product. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:13:23 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Wood-fire distillation keeps alive the ancestral tradition in the production of JBEY sugarcane brandy.</media:keywords>
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        <title>JBEY brandy and the natural fermentation process</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/jbey brandy and the natural fermentation process</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/jbey brandy and the natural fermentation process</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 27, 2027 (Bravanews) - We use stainless steel vats with a capacity of between 800 and 1000 liters to collect the sugarcane juice directly. Fermentation is a natural process in which the sugar present in the juice is transformed into alcohol. At JBEY, the duration of fermentation varies from vat to vat and can last from a few days to a week. To aid fermentation, a portion of the previously fermented juice is added. Thus, no chemical or external product is used to speed up the process. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:09:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Fishermen call for support measures during periods of rough seas</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fishermen call for support measures in periods of rough seas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fishermen call for support measures in periods of rough seas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 26, 2026 (Bravanews) - In times of rough seas, when ocean conditions prevent fishermen from going out to sea, they once again face days of great uncertainty and economic hardship. In several fishing communities on the island of Brava, the inability to go to sea means a total lack of income, leaving many families in a situation of social vulnerability. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:31:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Fishermen call for support measures during periods of rough seas</media:keywords>
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        <title>Sugar cane pressing is a key stage in the production of JBEY grog</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sugar-cane-pressing-and-key-stage-in-grogue-jbey-production</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sugar-cane-pressing-and-key-stage-in-grogue-jbey-production</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 26, 2026 (Bravanews) - The pressing of sugar cane is a fundamental stage in the process of transforming the cane into juice, molasses or sugar, and is decisive for the final quality of the product. In the case of JBEY grog, the entire process is carried out rigorously, respecting traditional methods combined with demanding technical control. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:23:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>From the land to the alembic, the process of growing and harvesting sugar cane to produce JBEY brandy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/from-earth-to-alambique-the-cultivation-and-harvesting-process-of-sugar-cane-for-jbey-agent-production</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/from-earth-to-alambique-the-cultivation-and-harvesting-process-of-sugar-cane-for-jbey-agent-production</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 25, 2026 (Bravanews) - The production of JBEY brandy begins long before distillation. It is born in the land, in the rhythm of nature and in the ancestral knowledge of the island of Brava, where sugar cane is cultivated with respect, patience and deep knowledge of the territory. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:12:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>JBEY brandy: from pure sugar cane to a high&amp;quality spirit drink</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/jbey brandy-from-pure-sugar-cane-a-spirit-of-excellence-and-high-quality-drink</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/jbey brandy-from-pure-sugar-cane-a-spirit-of-excellence-and-high-quality-drink</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 24, 2026 (Bravanews) - Owner Jose Andrade&#039;s JBEY brandy is born from the earth, the sun and ancient knowledge, transforming sugar cane into a high-quality product that honors tradition and craftsmanship. Each drop carries the story of a careful process, where nature and experience go hand in hand. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:58:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>JBEY brandy: from pure sugar cane to a high-quality spirit drink</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde is the fourth African country with the highest cost of living</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde is the fourth african country with the highest cost of living</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is the fourth African country with the highest cost of living at the beginning of 2026, according to Numbeo, the world&#039;s largest cost of living database and a collaborative global source of quality of life data. The top 10 African countries is led by the Seychelles archipelago, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo in second place and Senegal in third. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:37:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde is the fourth African country with the highest cost of living</media:keywords>
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        <title>Retrospective: End of MCC marks a year of challenges and economic consolidation in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospective-end-of-MCC-marks-year-of-challenges-and-economic-consolidation-in-Cape Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospective-end-of-MCC-marks-year-of-challenges-and-economic-consolidation-in-Cape Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 2025 fiscal year was strongly marked by the notification of the termination of funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), one of the most important international cooperation instruments that Cape Verde has benefited from in the last two decades. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Retrospective: End of MCC marks a year of challenges and economic consolidation in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Food shortages overshadow Christmas celebrations on an island with empty shelves.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fierce-food-scarcity-overshadows-Christmas-celebration-on-an-island-with-empty-shelves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fierce-food-scarcity-overshadows-Christmas-celebration-on-an-island-with-empty-shelves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island continues to face a severe shortage of various food products, a situation that has generated concern and apprehension among the population, especially with the approach of the Christmas season. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:16:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Food shortages overshadow Christmas celebrations on an island with empty shelves.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;apos;s foreign reserves exceed ten billion euros for the first time &amp; BCV announces</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde's foreign reserves surpass first ten thousand million euros - bcv announces</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For the first time, Cape Verde achieved net foreign reserves in excess of one billion euros, totaling 1,019.8 million euros on December 11, a figure considered comfortable for maintaining the fixed peg exchange rate to the euro. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:34:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde&#039;s foreign reserves exceed ten billion euros for the first time - BCV announces</media:keywords>
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        <title>Crisis in the maritime connection forces traders to ration sales of eggs, potatoes and onions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/crisis in the maritime connection forces traders to ration the sale of potato and onion eggs</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 18, 2025 (Bravanews) - The persistent crisis in the maritime connection to the island of Brava is already beginning to be felt more intensely in the daily lives of the population. In recent days, some local traders have decided to ration the sale of essential products such as eggs, potatoes and onions, in an attempt to avoid a total stock-out while waiting for cargo transport to normalize. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Minister for the Sea reinforces support for Brava fishing communities with new equipment and structural commitments</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister of the sea reinforces support for the fishing communities of the brava with new equipment and structural commitments</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On a working visit to the island of Brava, the Minister for the Sea handed over five fishing motors and four thermal bags to fishermen and fishmongers on the island of Lombra-Tantum. The initiative is part of the government&#039;s strategy to strengthen the working resources of fishing communities and improve the conditions for preserving and marketing fish. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:18:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister for the Sea reinforces support for Brava fishing communities with new equipment and structural commitments</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Construction of the road linking Esparadinha to Palhal is progressing well according to ECV.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-construcao-da-estrada-que-liga-esparadinha-a-palhal-corre-em-bom-ritmo-segundo-ecv</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 14, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Cape Verde Roads company announced that the earthworks for defining the grade of a new strategic road linking Esparadinha to Palhal are progressing at a &quot;good pace&quot;. This phase is crucial, as it guarantees the quality and safety of the future road, according to the company&#039;s statement. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:05:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Construction of the road linking Esparadinha to Palhal is progressing well according to ECV.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Problems with the arrival of fuel on the island of Brava lead gas stations to rationalize diesel supplies</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/problems in the arrival of fuel to the island of Braga lead to positions of rationalization in the supply of oil</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, December 9, 2025 (Bravanews) - Ilha Brava, is facing a multiple crisis scenario that is testing the resilience of its inhabitants. After facing chronic problems in water supply, energy supply and dealing with public health issues that seem eternally unresolved, the island is now faced with fuel shortages, forcing the population into a new daily struggle. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:50:27 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Problems with the arrival of fuel on the island of Brava lead gas stations to rationalize diesel supplies</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government authorizes purchase of ship to strengthen Brava and Fogo maritime connection</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government authorizes the purchase of a ship to strengthen the maritime-brava-and-fire link</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government authorizes the purchase of a ship to strengthen the maritime-brava-and-fire link</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On Wednesday, in the Council of Ministers, the government approved resolution 136/2025, which authorizes the acquisition of a new cargo and passenger ship to ensure the Brava/Fogo/Brava maritime connection. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government authorizes purchase of ship to strengthen Brava and Fogo maritime connection</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;Fogo wine is not just a drink, it&amp;apos;s living history, it&amp;apos;s rooted tradition and it&amp;apos;s the pride of the people,&amp;quot; says Nuías Silva</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-is-not-just-a-drink-and-living-history-and-rooted-tradition-and-the-pride-of-the-people-says-nuias-silva</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-is-not-just-a-drink-and-living-history-and-rooted-tradition-and-the-pride-of-the-people-says-nuias-silva</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of São Filipe, Nuías Silva, said yesterday that Fogo wine is not just a drink, but a living history, a deep-rooted tradition and the pride of the people of Fogo. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:24:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;Fogo wine is not just a drink, it&#039;s living history, it&#039;s rooted tradition and it&#039;s the pride of the people, &quot; says Nuías Silva</media:keywords>
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        <title>Samuel Varela visits some of Brava&amp;apos;s traders and highlights the sector&amp;apos;s growth despite transportation difficulties</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-visits-some-brava-dealers-and-highlights-growth-of-the-sector-despite-transportation-difficulties</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-visits-some-brava-dealers-and-highlights-growth-of-the-sector-despite-transportation-difficulties</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 29, 2025 (Bravanews) The national MP for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela (MpD), has made a series of visits to local traders in recent days, with the aim of listening directly to the concerns, challenges and expectations of those who sustain a large part of the Brava economy. The initiative comes at a time when the lack of maritime transport continues to penalize the island, affecting supplies, prices and commercial activity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:16:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Samuel Varela visits some of Brava&#039;s traders and highlights the sector&#039;s growth despite transportation difficulties</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravense producer José Andrade takes JBEY brandy to the USA and attends high&amp;profile events</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravense producer-jose-andrade takes jbey-guarantee to the usa and marks presence at highlight-events</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravense producer-jose-andrade takes jbey-guarantee to the usa and marks presence at highlight-events</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 16, 2025 (Bravanews) - José Andrade, a Brava Island resident and manufacturer of JBEY brandy, is in the United States on a working and market prospecting visit, which includes a series of participations in events related to the beverage sector and the promotion of Cape Verdean artisanal products. The main aim of the trip is to strengthen the presence of the JBEY brand in the North American market, where it has been gaining ground and recognition. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravense producer José Andrade takes JBEY brandy to the USA and attends high-profile events</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ilha Brava: Corn shortage causes damage and concern for livestock farmers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/wild-island corn shortage causes damage and concern for cattle farmers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/wild-island corn shortage causes damage and concern for cattle farmers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, October 28, 2025 (Bravanews) - The shortage of corn and animal feed on Ilha Brava has caused considerable inconvenience and concern among local livestock farmers. This situation, which has manifested itself at different times, harms animal feed and directly affects the island&#039;s livestock sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:10:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ilha Brava: Corn shortage causes damage and concern for livestock farmers</media:keywords>
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        <title>INTERVIEW:Consultant proposes turning migrants&amp;apos; remittances into a public&amp;private asset</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/interviewconsultant-can-transform-remittances-from-emigrants-into-public-private-goods</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/interviewconsultant-can-transform-remittances-from-emigrants-into-public-private-goods</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Miguel Sousa, a consultant to the Ministry of Communities, argued that remittances from Cape Verdeans abroad should be recognized as a privately-owned public asset, allowing for their sovereign management and use as a driving force for the country&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:41:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>INTERVIEW:Consultant proposes turning migrants&#039; remittances into a public-private asset</media:keywords>
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        <title>Reduce project coordinator warns of need to monitor impacts of industrial fishing</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/project-coordinator-reduces-alert-to-the-necessity-of-monitoring-impacts-of-industrial-fishing</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/project-coordinator-reduces-alert-to-the-necessity-of-monitoring-impacts-of-industrial-fishing</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The general coordinator of the Reduce Project, Jacob Gonzalez-Solis, called on the government to &quot;urgently implement&quot; the observer program on board industrial fishing vessels operating in its waters. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:41:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Reduce project coordinator warns of need to monitor impacts of industrial fishing</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo: Vinho Chã Branco 2024 wins Grand Gold Medal at the Extreme Wines World Championship</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-white-tea-2024-wins-great-gold-medal-in-world-extreme-wine-championship</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-white-tea-2024-wins-great-gold-medal-in-world-extreme-wine-championship</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Chã Branco wine, 2024 harvest, was awarded the Grand Gold Medal (Gran Medaglia D&#039;Oro) at the XXXIII edition of the Extreme Wines World Cup, held on September 20th and 21st in Sarre (Italy). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:43:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo: Vinho Chã Branco 2024 wins Grand Gold Medal at the Extreme Wines World Championship</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government grants license to casino that will generate more than 250 jobs in São Vicente</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-grants-license-to-casino-that-will-generate-over-250-jobs-in-sao-vicente</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-grants-license-to-casino-that-will-generate-over-250-jobs-in-sao-vicente</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today in Mindelo, the Ministry of Tourism and Monte Cara Casino signed a concession agreement for the operation of games on the island of São Vicente, in a venture that is expected to generate more than 250 jobs. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:11:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government grants license to casino that will generate more than 250 jobs in São Vicente</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo: Chã winery&amp;apos;s red wine awarded gold medal at the XXXIII World Extreme Wine Awards</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-red-wine-from-adega-cha-distinguished-with-gold-medal-in-xxxiii-world-edition-of-extreme-wines</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-red-wine-from-adega-cha-distinguished-with-gold-medal-in-xxxiii-world-edition-of-extreme-wines</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 2024 vintage red wine from the Chã winery, located in Chã das Caldeiras, was awarded a gold medal at the 33rd World Extreme Wines event held on September 20 and 21 in Saarland, Italy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:43:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo: Chã winery&#039;s red wine awarded gold medal at the XXXIII World Extreme Wine Awards</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;We are not committed to dates&amp;quot; for solving energy problems &amp; Energy Minister</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/let's commit to dates for solving energy problems - energy minister</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/let's commit to dates for solving energy problems - energy minister</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister for Trade, Industry and Energy, Alexandre Monteiro, said this Friday at a press conference that the government is working to restore the normal electricity supply in Santiago, but without committing to specific deadlines. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;We are not committed to dates&quot; for solving energy problems - Energy Minister</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fishing professionals question the absence of government representatives on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fishing-industry-professionals-question-absence-of-government-representatives-on-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fishing-industry-professionals-question-absence-of-government-representatives-on-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishermen and fishmongers of Lomba Tantum are asking &quot;urgently&quot; for the cable car, which has been broken for over a year, to be repaired and have questioned the government&#039;s absence in Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:39:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fishing professionals question the absence of government representatives on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde emerges as a destination of excellence for investors and entrepreneurs</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verde-emerges-as-destination-of-excellence-for-investors-and-entrepreneurs</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verde-emerges-as-destination-of-excellence-for-investors-and-entrepreneurs</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ An article in the European Business Review presents Cape Verde as a promising business destination, highlighting the ease of starting a business, tax incentives and opportunities in tourism, renewable energy and fishing. Despite logistical challenges, the country combines stability, entrepreneurial youth and a strategic location to attract foreign investment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:33:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, business, investment, entrepreneurship, tourism, renewable energy, fishing, European Business Review</media:keywords>
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        <title>New commercial space opens in Lomba/Tantum: Bar Mini&amp;Mercado Vitória Secreta opens on September 20th</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new-commercial-space-opens-in-lombatantum-bar-mini-mercado-vitoria-secreta-inaugurates-20-september</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new-commercial-space-opens-in-lombatantum-bar-mini-mercado-vitoria-secreta-inaugurates-20-september</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In Lomba/Tantum, Brava, Madalena Fonseca inaugurates the Bar Mini-Mercado Vitória Secreta on September 20, inviting the community to support the new space. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:23:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Lomba, Tantum, Madalena Fonseca, Bar Mini-Mercado Vitória Secreta, inauguration, local commerce</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carlos Lopes: Cape Verde had the most consistent growth path after independence</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-lopes-cabo-verde-had-the-most-consistent-growth-path-after-independence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-lopes-cabo-verde-had-the-most-consistent-growth-path-after-independence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Economist Carlos Lopes told Lusa that Cape Verde had the most consistent growth trajectory among Portuguese-speaking African countries in the post-independence period, standing out as an example of reforms and ingenuity despite the scarcity of resources. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:12:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Carlos Lopes, economic growth, independence, Lusophone Africa, reforms, rentier economy, Lusa</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Prime Minister to take part in event on global economic challenges in Boston</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-of-cape-green-to-participate-in-event-on-global-economic-challenges-in-boston</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-of-cape-green-to-participate-in-event-on-global-economic-challenges-in-boston</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Prime Minister of Cape Verde, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, will participate on September 29 in Boston in a seminar on the economic challenges faced by small island states ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:01:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, Boston University, global economy, small island states, sustainable development, international politics, Boston</media:keywords>
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        <title>Biflores Association uses invasive plants to make art and furniture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/associacao-biflores-aproveita-planta-invasora-to-transform-into-art-and-furniture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/associacao-biflores-aproveita-planta-invasora-to-transform-into-art-and-furniture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Biflores Association is transforming the invasive plant Lantana camara into pieces of art and furniture, in a project that combines environmental sustainability with artistic creativity, the leader of the initiative told Inforpress today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:41:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Biflores Association uses invasive plants to make art and furniture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Among the Nine African Countries with the Highest Level of Income, According to the World Bank</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde among the nine african countries with the highest income levels according to the world bank</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde among the nine african countries with the highest income levels according to the world bank</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The World Bank has ranked Cape Verde as one of the nine African countries with the highest income levels, in the upper middle income bracket. This position reflects the country&#039;s social and economic progress, despite its geographical limitations and lack of major natural resources. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:19:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, World Bank, upper middle income, income levels, Africa, GNI per capita, 2025 ranking.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Launches National Acceleration Program for Startups and Digital Businesses: BOOST.CV</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde launches national acceleration program for startups and digital businesses - BoostCV</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde launches national acceleration program for startups and digital businesses - BoostCV</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Government of Cape Verde launched the BOOST.CV program, a national initiative to accelerate startups and digital businesses, focusing on young and female entrepreneurs, both domestically and in the diaspora. Integrated into the Digital Nation strategy, the program includes legislative support (Startup Act) and financial support (a $24 million Morabeza Fund). The goal is to transform the archipelago into a hub of technological innovation and a digital bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Americas. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:12:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, BOOST.CV, startups, youth, innovation, digitalization, Startup Act, Morabeza Fund, TechPark, diaspora.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The people of Lomba Tantum are still waiting for the cable car used to transport fish to be repaired</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-lomba-tantum-continues-to-wait-for-repair-of-telefer-used-for-transporting-fish</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-lomba-tantum-continues-to-wait-for-repair-of-telefer-used-for-transporting-fish</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, July 27, 2025 - The population of Lomba Tantum, on the island of Brava, is still waiting with great anticipation and concern for the repair of the cable car that connects the fishing community of Tantum to Lomba. The infrastructure, which is essential for transporting fish, has been inoperable for over a year, directly affecting the local economy and the livelihoods of dozens of families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:37:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The people of Lomba Tantum are still waiting for the cable car used to transport fish to be repaired</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nova Sintra hosts Startup Weekend Brava 2025 and promises to boost local entrepreneurship</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-acolhe-startup-weekend-brava-2025-and-promises-to-boost-local-entrepreneurship</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-acolhe-startup-weekend-brava-2025-and-promises-to-boost-local-entrepreneurship</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Startup Weekend, the world&#039;s largest entrepreneurship event, returns to Nova Sintra, Brava, from August 1 to 3, 2025. For 54 hours, participants will have the opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real businesses, with the support of mentors, networking and intensive workshops. Registration is now open. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:45:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Startup Weekend, Brava, Nova Sintra, entrepreneurship, innovation, networking, event, 2025, business, Brava Town Hall</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Farmers say they are worried about the shortage of labor in agriculture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-farmers-say-they're-concerned-about-labor-scarcity-in-agriculture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-farmers-say-they're-concerned-about-labor-scarcity-in-agriculture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Farmers on the island of Brava are concerned about the lack of manpower in the municipality and believe that this could jeopardize agricultural activity.

Speaking to Inforpress, farmer Fátima Mendes said she was &quot;very worried&quot; about the lack of labor on the island and said that even paying 2,000 or 2,500 escudos it was very difficult to find men to work. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:17:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Farmers say they are worried about the shortage of labor in agriculture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde and Spain sign 1.5 million euro agreement to boost the blue economy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-and-spain-sign-15-million-euro-agreement-to-boost-blue-economy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-and-spain-sign-15-million-euro-agreement-to-boost-blue-economy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde and Spain have signed a 1.5 million euro agreement to support the development of the blue economy between 2025 and 2027. The funding will be used to promote good marine governance and the inclusion of coastal communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Spain, blue economy, AECID, Olavo Correia, sustainable development, sea, coastal communities, international cooperation, marine resources</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;apos;s banking sector reaches record profit of 6.1 billion escudos in 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-banking-sector-achieves-record-profit-of-61-billion-shields-in-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-banking-sector-achieves-record-profit-of-61-billion-shields-in-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde&#039;s banking sector recorded record profits of 6.1 billion escudos in 2024. There was growth in loans, deposits and solvency, despite the rise in non-performing loans. The figures were released by the Bank of Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:51:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, banking sector, record profits, Banco de Cabo Verde, bank credit, deposits, solvency, non-performing loans, financial system, escudos</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde highlighted in new climate study on record warming and rapid cooling in the Equatorial Atlantic</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde highlighted in new climate study on record warming and rapid cooling in the equatorial atlantic</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde highlighted in new climate study on record warming and rapid cooling in the equatorial atlantic</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new study highlights Cape Verde&#039;s strategic role in analyzing extreme variations in the Equatorial Atlantic in 2024. The region, which is key to the development of hurricanes, has been directly affected by record sea temperature fluctuations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:07:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, global warming, Equatorial Atlantic, hurricanes, tropical climate, University of Miami, NOAA, sea temperature, El Niño, Kelvin waves, climate study</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde seeks strategic partnership with South Korea to accelerate digital transformation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde seeks strategic partnership with south korea to accelerate digital transformation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde seeks strategic partnership with south korea to accelerate digital transformation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is exploring a partnership with South Korea to boost its digital transformation. A Cape Verdean delegation undertook a technical mission to Korea, focusing on data governance, digital public services and cybersecurity. Although promising, the talks are still in the early stages and no formal agreement has been signed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:52:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, South Korea, digital transformation, digital economy, cybersecurity, data governance, digital public services, Pedro Lopes, technology partnership, EGDI, ITU</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde gives Macau Legend &amp;quot;last chance&amp;quot; to complete hotel&amp;casino in Praia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-from-last-chance-to-macau-legend-to-complete-hotel-casino-on-the-beach</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-from-last-chance-to-macau-legend-to-complete-hotel-casino-on-the-beach</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean government has given Macau Legend one last chance to present an alternative to the unfinished hotel-casino project in Praia. If there is no proposal within the deadline, the contract will be reversed and new investors will be sought. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:58:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Macau Legend, hotel-casino, Praia, islet of Santa Maria, reversal, investment, David Chow, Paulo Rocha, tourism, stalled construction, debt, financial crisis</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Reaches Upper Middle Income Category According to World Bank</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-alcanca-higher-middle-income-category-second-world-bank</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-alcanca-higher-middle-income-category-second-world-bank</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has been reclassified as an upper middle income country by the World Bank following a 16.8% increase in gross national income (GNI) per capita. The growth was driven by tourism, falling unemployment and economic reforms supported by the United Nations. In contrast, Namibia was downgraded to the lower middle income category due to a fall in its GNI per capita. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:15:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, World Bank, upper average income, GNI per capita, tourism, unemployment, PEDS-II, United Nations, Namibia, public debt, economic classification</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Vicente: Prime Minister inaugurates Porto Grande cruise terminal</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-prime-minister-inaugurates-great-port-cruise-terminal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-prime-minister-inaugurates-great-port-cruise-terminal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, will today preside over the inauguration of the new cruise terminal at Mindelo&#039;s Porto Grande, an infrastructure that aims to position Cape Verde as a strategic destination on the international cruise circuit. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:41:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Vicente: Prime Minister inaugurates Porto Grande cruise terminal</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Hotel owners concerned about the state of tourism call for government intervention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-hotel-owners-worried-about-tourism-call-for-government-intervention</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-hotel-owners-worried-about-tourism-call-for-government-intervention</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hotel owners on the Brava told Inforpress today that bookings are falling due to the maritime transportation problems that have isolated the island and are calling for government intervention. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 05:24:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Hotel owners concerned about the state of tourism call for government intervention</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Producers and breeders ask for “more attention” from the Government</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-producers-and-breeders-ask-the-government-for-more-attention</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-producers-and-breeders-ask-the-government-for-more-attention</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava producers and breeders joined farmers today, demanding “more attention” from the Government regarding the problems that exist in the sector and put its economic sustainability at risk. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 05:08:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Producers and breeders ask for “more attention” from the Government</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Fishermen call for a boat mooring in the Furna community</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fishermen-call-for-bottleneck-in-the-furna-community</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fishermen-call-for-bottleneck-in-the-furna-community</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishermen of the Furna community, on the island of Brava, are clamoring for the construction of a boat mooring in this fishing area, so that they can have better working conditions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 15:52:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Fishermen call for a boat mooring in the Furna community</media:keywords>
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        <title>Samuel Varela welcomes the significant progress of the Brava Desalination Project, a crucial solution to water scarcity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-congratulates-on-the-significant-advance-of-the-desalination-project-in-the-brava-crucial-solution-for-hydric-scarcity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-congratulates-on-the-significant-advance-of-the-desalination-project-in-the-brava-crucial-solution-for-hydric-scarcity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, April 2, 2025 (Bravanews) - The MpD MP for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela, has expressed his deep satisfaction at the remarkable progress of the Seawater Desalination Plant - Brava (EDAM - Brava) project. The works, which are being carried out from Furna, are progressing apace, marking a crucial moment for the island as it seeks to definitively solve its water supply challenges. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:33:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Samuel Varela welcomes the significant progress of the Brava Desalination Project, a crucial solution to water scarcity</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde is the most stable country in Africa, according to Business Insider Africa</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde is africa's most stable country according to business-insider-africa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde is africa's most stable country according to business-insider-africa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has been ranked as the most stable country in Africa in 2024, according to Aciri, published by SBM Intelligence and reported by Business Insider Africa. The archipelago obtained the lowest risk score, standing out for its stable governance and secure economic environment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:57:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, stability, Business Insider Africa, Aciri, SBM Intelligence, governance, economy, investments, Africa.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean Tiffany DaRosa named Innovator of the Year in the USA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verdiana-tiffany-darosa-elected-innovator-of-the-year-us</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verdiana-tiffany-darosa-elected-innovator-of-the-year-us</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Tiffany DaRosa, a Massachusetts State Trooper and daughter of Cape Verdean immigrants, was named Innovator of the Year by NOBLE. Her work in the MACrimeNet intelligence program strengthens public safety and highlights her leadership in crime prevention. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tiffany DaRosa, Cape Verde, Massachusetts, public safety, innovation, NOBLE, MACrimeNet, police intelligence.</media:keywords>
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        <title>European Parliament approves fisheries agreement with Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/european parliament approves fishing agreement with cape verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/european parliament approves fishing agreement with cape verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The European Parliament has approved a new fishing agreement that allows vessels from three EU countries to fish in Cape Verde for five years, with a quota of 7,000 tons per year. In return, the EU will pay €780,000 a year, plus contributions from shipowners. The pact is aimed at sustainability and combating illegal fishing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:30:56 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>European Parliament, fishing agreement, Cape Verde, sustainable fishing, European Union, tuna, illegal fishing.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council Opens Public Tender for Concession of Municipal Esplanade &amp; Praça Eugénio Tavares</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-opens-public-tender-for-concession-of-esplanada-municipal-praca-eugenio-tavares</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-opens-public-tender-for-concession-of-esplanada-municipal-praca-eugenio-tavares</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Municipal Council (CMB) has announced the opening of a public tender for the concession to operate the Municipal Esplanade, located in Praça Eugénio Tavares, in Nova Sintra. The aim of the concession is to allow the installation of a restaurant, bar and cultural events, with the aim of making the area more dynamic and providing new leisure options for the population and tourists. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:49:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council Opens Public Tender for Concession of Municipal Esplanade - Praça Eugénio Tavares</media:keywords>
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        <title>Courtesy visit by BCA&amp;apos;s Human Resources Director and the Brava Branch Manager to Brava Town Hall</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/courtesy-visit-from-the-director-of-human-resources-of-bca-and-the-agency-manager-of-brava-to-municipal-chamber-of-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/courtesy-visit-from-the-director-of-human-resources-of-bca-and-the-agency-manager-of-brava-to-municipal-chamber-of-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On the afternoon of Friday, February 7, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, paid a courtesy visit to the Human Resources Director of Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA), Dr. Paulo Soares, accompanied by the Brava Branch Manager. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen ties between Brava Town Hall and the financial institution, reaffirming mutual collaboration. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:39:12 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Courtesy visit by BCA&#039;s Human Resources Director and the Brava Branch Manager to Brava Town Hall</media:keywords>
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        <title>Trump&amp;apos;s Decision to Close USAID Could Impact Social and Environmental Projects in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/trump-decision-to-close-theusaid-could-impact-social-and-environmental-projects-in-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/trump-decision-to-close-theusaid-could-impact-social-and-environmental-projects-in-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Trump&#039;s Decision to Close USAID Could Impact Social and Environmental Projects in Cape Verde ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Trump&#039;s Decision to Close USAID Could Impact Social and Environmental Projects in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Grogue producers on the island begin the process of industrialization</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-island-grogue-producers-begin-the-industrialization-process</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-island-grogue-producers-begin-the-industrialization-process</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The brandy producers in Brava have already started the sugar cane harvest and expect to start producing grogue this week. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:36:53 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Grogue producers on the island begin the process of industrialization</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Vicente: Cruise Terminal ready at the end of March and ships docking in April &amp; minister</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-cruise-terminal-ready-at-the-end-of-march-and-ship-docking-in-april-minister</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-cruise-terminal-ready-at-the-end-of-march-and-ship-docking-in-april-minister</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of the Sea assured today that the Cruise Terminal will be ready at the end of March and that ships for the cruise season that runs until May will be able to dock in April. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:37:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: A Family&amp;apos;s Struggle and the Survival of a Business Amid the Harsh Reality of Infrastructure and Government Support Deficiencies</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-a-families-struggle-and-the-survival-of-a-business-amid-the-harsh-reality-of-infrastructure-and-government-support-deficiencies</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-a-families-struggle-and-the-survival-of-a-business-amid-the-harsh-reality-of-infrastructure-and-government-support-deficiencies</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 4, 2025 (Bravanews) – Ilha Brava, one of the most isolated and authentic corners of Cape Verde, has become the stage for a significant challenge faced by the family that decided to open a hotel on the island, hoping to contribute to its development and establish roots in their homeland. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: A Family&#039;s Struggle and the Survival of a Business Amid the Harsh Reality of Infrastructure and Government Support Deficiencies</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: A Family&amp;apos;s Struggle and a Business&amp;apos; Survival in the Struggle of a Lack of Infrastructure and Government Support</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-fight-of-a-family-and-the-survival-of-a-business-in-a-pure-reality-of-lack-of-infrastructure-and-government-support</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-fight-of-a-family-and-the-survival-of-a-business-in-a-pure-reality-of-lack-of-infrastructure-and-government-support</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 4, 2025 (Bravanews) - Brava Island, one of the most isolated and genuine corners of Cape Verde, has been the scene of a great challenge for the family that decided to open a hotel there, with the hope of contributing to the development of the island and establishing roots in its land. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:14:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: A Family&#039;s Struggle and a Business&#039; Survival in the Struggle of a Lack of Infrastructure and Government Support</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, visits the Female Entrepreneurship Open Market and reaffirms support for local entrepreneurship</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council President Amandio Brito Visits Female Entrepreneurship Fair and Reaffirms Support for Local Entrepreneurship</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council President Amandio Brito Visits Female Entrepreneurship Fair and Reaffirms Support for Local Entrepreneurship</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 27, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, accompanied by his team, visited the Female Entrepreneurship Open Market, which took place on Rua Padre Pio, one of the most emblematic points of the city of Nova Sintra. The event, which brought together several female entrepreneurs from the island, was a demonstration of female creativity, talent and innovation on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:41:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Young people lead emigration intentions in Cape Verde, according to a study by Afrosondagem</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young people-lead-intention-to-emigrate-in-cape-verde-study-of-afro-sounding-points</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/young people-lead-intention-to-emigrate-in-cape-verde-study-of-afro-sounding-points</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A survey by Afrosondagem reveals that 64% of Cape Verdeans consider emigrating in search of job opportunities, with a focus on young people (76%) and the unemployed (82%). Europe is the main destination, but the study also highlights divisions over immigration in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 21:39:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>emigration, Cape Verde, Afrosondagem, youth, unemployment, Europe, immigration, José Semedo, labor migration.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council faces debt of almost 200 thousand contos, but President Francisco Tavares affirms sustainability of the payment plan</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-chamber-faces-debt-of-almost-200-thousand-contos-but-president-francisco-tavares-affirms-sustainability-of-payment-plan</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-chamber-faces-debt-of-almost-200-thousand-contos-but-president-francisco-tavares-affirms-sustainability-of-payment-plan</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ September 15, 2024 – Brava Island, Cape Verde - (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council is dealing with a significant debt totaling around 200 thousand contos, equivalent to approximately 2 million dollars, accumulated with banks and other creditors. However, the Mayor, Francisco Tavares, assured that the payment plan, which involves the disbursement of more than 1 thousand contos in monthly installments ($10,000 USD), is sustainable and is in line with the municipality&amp;#39;s budgetary framework. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:04:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council faces debt of almost 200 thousand contos, but President Francisco Tavares affirms sustainability of the payment plan</media:keywords>
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        <title>International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves disbursement of millions of dollars to Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/international-monetary-fund-fmi-approves-disbursement-of-millions-of-dollars-to-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/international-monetary-fund-fmi-approves-disbursement-of-millions-of-dollars-to-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The International Monetary Fund approved the fourth review of the economic support program for Cape Verde and disbursed around 13 million dollars. The country recorded strong economic growth in 2023, but the IMF warns of a slowdown in the coming years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:42:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, IMF, disbursement, economic growth, public debt</media:keywords>
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        <title>FAO Director General praises Cape Verde&amp;#39;s advances and challenges the country to be a reference in Africa</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/director-general-of-FAO-praises-advances-of-Cape-Verde-and-challenges-country-to-be-a-reference-in-Africa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/director-general-of-FAO-praises-advances-of-Cape-Verde-and-challenges-country-to-be-a-reference-in-Africa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ FAO Director General praises Cape Verde&amp;#39;s advances in agriculture and fishing, but challenges the country to accelerate development and become a reference in Africa. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:20:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>FAO, Cape Verde, Qu Dongyu, agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, sustainable development, Africa, blue economy</media:keywords>
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        <title>European Union and Cape Verde Sign New Fisheries Partnership Protocol</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/european-union-and-cabo-verde-sign-new-fisheries-partnership-protocol</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/european-union-and-cabo-verde-sign-new-fisheries-partnership-protocol</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The European Union and Cape Verde have signed a new five-year fisheries partnership protocol, which will allow EU vessels access to Cape Verdean waters, promoting sustainability and local economic development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:39:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>European Union and Cape Verde Sign New Fisheries Partnership Protocol</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Ranks 7th Among African Countries in AI Readiness</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-ranked-in-7th-place-among-african-countries-in-preparation-for-ia</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-ranked-in-7th-place-among-african-countries-in-preparation-for-ia</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde was ranked 7th among African countries in Artificial Intelligence preparedness, according to the IMF&amp;#39;s AI Readiness Index. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Ranks 7th Among African Countries in AI Readiness</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: XIII edition of the Agricultural Fair starts this Thursday</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-xiii-edition-of-agro-livestock-fair-starts-this-thursday</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-xiii-edition-of-agro-livestock-fair-starts-this-thursday</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 13th edition of the Brava Island Agricultural Fair, entitled Boosting Sustainable Rural Development, takes place from the 20th to the 22nd of June, in the city of Nova Sintra, and intends to set up 30 stands of different types. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:13:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: XIII edition of the Agricultural Fair starts this Thursday</media:keywords>
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        <title>BCV Classifies Banks in terms of systemic importance, for the first time in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bcv-classifies-banks-in-terms-of-systemic-importance-for-the-first-time-in-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bcv-classifies-banks-in-terms-of-systemic-importance-for-the-first-time-in-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As reported by LUSA, Banco de Cabo Verde (BCV) released for the first time the classification of banks considered to be of systemic importance in the country. The measure aims to increase the resilience of the banking sector and mitigate potential negative impacts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:35:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>BCV Classifies Banks in terms of systemic importance, for the first time in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Filipe: Hotel The View wants to be a reference on the island of Fogo in the first phase and in Cape Verde in the later phase – Paulo Dias</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-hotel-the-view-wants-to-be-reference-in-the-island-of-fogo-in-a-first-phase-and-in-cabo-verde-in-the-later-phase-paulo-dias</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-hotel-the-view-wants-to-be-reference-in-the-island-of-fogo-in-a-first-phase-and-in-cabo-verde-in-the-later-phase-paulo-dias</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The hotel “The View”, the newest hotel development in São Filipe, wants to be a reference in the hotel sector on the island of Fogo in the first phase and later a reference in terms of hotels in Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:05:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Filipe: Hotel The View wants to be a reference on the island of Fogo in the first phase and in Cape Verde in the later phase – Paulo Dias</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cement shortage affects works in Brava, say contractors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/shortage-of-cement-conditions-works-in-brava-say-contractors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/shortage-of-cement-conditions-works-in-brava-say-contractors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Contractors on Brava Island highlighted today that the lack of cement has hampered the works, reporting cases of layoffs of heads of household until the material arrives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:20:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cement shortage affects works in Brava, say contractors</media:keywords>
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        <title>MpD deputy for the Brava circle, Samuel Varela, protests against the lack of cement on the Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-of-the-mpd-for-the-circulo-da-brava-samuel-varela-insurges-against-the-lack-of-cement-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-of-the-mpd-for-the-circulo-da-brava-samuel-varela-insurges-against-the-lack-of-cement-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, April 5, 2024 (Bravanews) - Deputy Samuel Varela, known for his incisive defense of local interests, raised his voice in a post on his social networks, denouncing the cement supply crisis that is plaguing the island . Blaming the monopoly in distribution and pointing out serious failures by Cimpor, Varela called for immediate action to resolve the situation that is affecting the population and economic development of the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:53:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MpD deputy for the Brava circle, Samuel Varela, protests against the lack of cement on the Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>INPS auction. Former BCV governor talks about JMN&amp;#39;s hypocrisy about central bank autonomy and sends hints to João Serra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/auction-of-inps-former-governor-of-bcv-talks-about-hypocrisy-of-jmn-about-autonomy-of-the-central-bank-and-sends-indirect-directions-to-joao-serra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/auction-of-inps-former-governor-of-bcv-talks-about-hypocrisy-of-jmn-about-autonomy-of-the-central-bank-and-sends-indirect-directions-to-joao-serra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Aggressive post by Carlos Burgo, former Governor of the Bank of Cape Verde, attacks the President of the Republic, who says he is incoherent in the position he defends today on the autonomy of the central bank and launches indirect remarks at the Head of State&amp;#39;s economic advisor, João Serra, also former Minister of Finance and his successor as governor of the BCV. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:50:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>INPS auction. Former BCV governor talks about JMN&amp;#39;s hypocrisy about central bank autonomy and sends hints to João Serra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Local authority announces Initiation Course for Fishermen</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-municipality-announces-initiation-course-for-fishermen</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-municipality-announces-initiation-course-for-fishermen</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava City Council announced today the opening of registrations for an Initiation Course for Fishermen, taught in partnership with Escola do Mar (EMAR), whose objective is to provide greater individual and collective safety to them. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:27:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Municipality announces Initiation Course for Fishermen</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Brava fishermen call for more attention to their class from the Government</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-brave-fishermen-call-for-more-attention-to-the-class-from-the-government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-brave-fishermen-call-for-more-attention-to-the-class-from-the-government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Anildo Baptista, president of the Cooperative of Shipowners, Fishermen and Fishmongers (CoopUnipesca) of Lomba Tantum, on Brava Island, today called on the Government to pay more attention to fishermen on the ground, create opportunities and provide support whenever possible. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:56:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Brava fishermen call for more attention to their class from the Government</media:keywords>
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        <title>Exaggerated increase in the price of cement on Brava Island worries the population</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/exaggerated-increase-in-the-price-of-cement-in-brava-island-worries-the-population</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/exaggerated-increase-in-the-price-of-cement-in-brava-island-worries-the-population</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 16, 2023 (Bravanews) - The population of Ilha Brava, in Cape Verde, was surprised by a significant increase in the price of cement, generating concerns among local residents. Previously sold at 1,190 escudos per bag, the cement is now being sold at 1,265 escudos per bag, representing an increase of 6%. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:00:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Exaggerated increase in the price of cement on Brava Island worries the population</media:keywords>
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        <title>OE&amp;#39;2024: Government wants everyone&amp;#39;s engagement to face the “difficult” and “challenging” year</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/oe2024-government-wants-everyone&#39;s-engagement-to-face-the-difficult-and-challenging-year</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/oe2024-government-wants-everyone&#39;s-engagement-to-face-the-difficult-and-challenging-year</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance recognized today that 2024 will be a “difficult” and “challenging” year, and called on all Cape Verdeans to engage and commit to facing these challenges together. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:10:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>OE&amp;#39;2024: Government wants everyone&amp;#39;s engagement to face the “difficult” and “challenging” year</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brave consumer complains about the quality of cement purchased from the local supplier</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-consumer-complains-about-the-quality-of-cement-purchased-from-local-supplier</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-consumer-complains-about-the-quality-of-cement-purchased-from-local-supplier</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, December 28, 2023 - Ideal Penha, resident in João da Noly, contacted the media, in addition to posting on their pages, a formal complaint regarding the quality of the cement recently purchased from the local supplier. The consumer claims to have found problems, such as hardened cement, out of date and torn bags. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:09:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brave consumer complains about the quality of cement purchased from the local supplier</media:keywords>
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        <title>Shepherds desperate with surplus milk due to stoppage in cheese making</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Desperate-shepherds-with-surplus-milk-due-to-stoppage-in-cheese-making</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Desperate-shepherds-with-surplus-milk-due-to-stoppage-in-cheese-making</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 23, 2023 - On Brava Island and particularly in Nossa Senhora do Monte and Cachaço, shepherds are facing a challenging dilemma as cheese production in the region was halted years ago by unknown circumstances. The result of this has left pastors desperate and sad, as they are struggling to deal with a surplus of milk that they have nowhere to use. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:04:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Shepherds desperate with surplus milk due to stoppage in cheese making</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo: Águabrava awaits response from ANAS on meeting to negotiate the issue of water for agriculture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-aguabrava-awaits-response-from-anas-about-meeting-to-negotiate-the-issue-of-water-for-agriculture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-aguabrava-awaits-response-from-anas-about-meeting-to-negotiate-the-issue-of-water-for-agriculture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Intermunicipal Water Company, Águabrava, has already requested a meeting with the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANAS) to negotiate the issue of water tariffs for agriculture in the Fogo/Brava Region, a source from Águabrava revealed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:05:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo: Águabrava awaits response from ANAS on meeting to negotiate the issue of water for agriculture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cheese production and fruit processing unit in Campo Baixo is closed, leaving the community adrift</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cheese-production-and-fruit-transformation-unit-of-campus-bass-is-with-closed-doors-leaving-the-community-adrift</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cheese-production-and-fruit-transformation-unit-of-campus-bass-is-with-closed-doors-leaving-the-community-adrift</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 17, 2023 - Cheese production and fruit processing unit in Campo Baixo, located in the heart of the interior of Brava Island, has been closed for more than five years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:28:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cheese production and fruit processing unit in Campo Baixo is closed, leaving the community adrift</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Cement shortage hampers works on the island – according to contractors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-scarcity-of-cement-conditions-works-on-the-island-according-to-contractors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-scarcity-of-cement-conditions-works-on-the-island-according-to-contractors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Contractors on Brava Island highlighted today that the lack of cement has hampered the works, reporting cases of layoffs of heads of household until the material arrives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:58:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Cement shortage hampers works on the island – according to contractors</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Brava fishing community asks for a solution for transporting goods</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-comunidade-piscatoria-da-brava-asks-for-solution-for-transport-of-goods</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-comunidade-piscatoria-da-brava-asks-for-solution-for-transport-of-goods</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishing community on Brava Island today expressed its “outrage” at the way the company CV Interilhas has been “dealing” with cargo transport on the Brava/Santiago route. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 05:34:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Brava fishing community asks for a solution for transporting goods</media:keywords>
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        <title>YOUNG EMPOWERMENT! FISH PROCESSING.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/youth-empowerment-fish-transformation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/youth-empowerment-fish-transformation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Within the scope of public employment and employability policy, the Brava Local Employment and Employability Network was created by the CVE/081 Program of Luxembourg Cooperation, with representatives of various people and institutions at local, national and international level, which has, over the recent years, its valuable contribution since its creation and institutionalization in January 2019. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:42:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>YOUNG EMPOWERMENT! FISH PROCESSING.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo: “Chã Branco” wine awarded a gold medal in the international wine competition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-cha-white-distinguished-with-gold-medal-in-the-international-wine-competition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-wine-cha-white-distinguished-with-gold-medal-in-the-international-wine-competition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The “Chã Branco” wine, 2021 harvest, from Adega Cooperativa de Chã das Caldeiras was awarded a gold medal in the international wine competition dedicated to “heroic” wines, held at the end of September in Italy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:22:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Government will reverse hotel&amp;casino concession in Djéu. “It cannot stay as it is”, said the PM</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Government of Cape Verde will reverse the concession of the hotel-casino project in Djéu, after abandonment by the Macau Legend Development group, and then look for another destination for investment, the Prime Minister announced today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:03:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government will reverse hotel-casino concession in Djéu. “It cannot stay as it is”, said the PM</media:keywords>
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        <title>David Chow gives up on hotel&amp;casino project in Djéu</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/david-chow-gives-up-on-hotel-casino-project-in-djeu</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The president and executive director of Macau Legend Development announced that the gaming operator has decided to abandon the hotel-casino project on the islet of Santa Maria, in Praia. The justification is that David Chow&amp;#39;s company intends to reduce its investments in the gaming sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:02:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>David Chow gives up on hotel-casino project in Djéu</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of the Municipal Chamber of Brava participates in the opening of the MARAVILHA DO SABOR Cafeteria</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Municipality of Brava participated, through the Mayor, Francisco Tavares and the Councilor of the Departments of Formation and Youth, Mário Soares, with great honor in the opening of the Cafeteria “MARAVILHA DO SABOR” located in the Polivalente de Nossa Sra. Mount. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:37:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of the Municipal Chamber of Brava participates in the opening of the MARAVILHA DO SABOR Cafeteria</media:keywords>
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        <title>Young man vents: &amp;amp;quot;27 tale pa dispatch of a bidon is korta dream di kenha sta buska bida&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young-desabafa-27-tale-pa-dispatch-of-a-bidon-e-korta-sonho-di-kenha-sta-buska-bida</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ely Fortes Dezabafa: The market, the laws and the Cape Verdean state do not facilitate and harm people in the &amp;#39;buska bida&amp;#39;! ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:33:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Young man vents: &amp;quot;27 tale pa dispatch of a bidon is korta dream di kenha sta buska bida&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Maravilha do Sabor Cafeteria opens its doors in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, conquering palates and hearts</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/snack bar-wonder-of-flavor-opens-its-doors-in-the-parish-of-nossa-senhora-do-monte-conquering-palates-and-hearts</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Vila Nova Sintra, Jul 26, 2023 (Bravanews) - A special day for residents of the charming Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, as the long-awaited opening of the Cafeteria &amp;quot;Maravilha do Sabor&amp;quot; finally took place. With a cozy atmosphere and an irresistible variety of culinary delights, the cafeteria promises to become the new meeting point in the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:36:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Maravilha do Sabor Cafeteria opens its doors in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, conquering palates and hearts</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cereals: Forecast of new price escalation leads UCID to propose subsidizing wheat flour</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cereal-forecast-of-new-price-climbing-leads-ucid-to-propose-wheat-flour-subsidy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cereal-forecast-of-new-price-climbing-leads-ucid-to-propose-wheat-flour-subsidy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Independent and Democratic Cape Verdean Union (UCID, opposition) intends to return to the issue of subsidizing wheat flour, in the prelude to “a possible” new rise in prices at an international level. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:58:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cereals: Forecast of new price escalation leads UCID to propose subsidizing wheat flour</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bubs Service Starts to support the issuance of Electronic Invoices, meeting legal requirements</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bubs-servico-starts-to-support-in-the-issuance-of-electronic-invoices-meeting-the-legal-requirement</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 18, 2023 – The newly founded company Bubs Serviços announced a new initiative to support all those who need to issue electronic invoices, meeting the current legal requirement. The measure aims to offer support and efficient solutions to help entrepreneurs, individuals and institutions to comply with tax obligations, simplifying processes and increasing compliance with current legislation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:15:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bubs Service Starts to support the issuance of Electronic Invoices, meeting legal requirements</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Bub$ Serviços opens its administrative services, balance sheet and accountability, human resources management and financial consulting</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-bub-servico-opens-your-administrative-services-balance sheet-and-accountability-management-of-human-resources-and-financial-consulting</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava, July 18, 2023 - The company Bub$ Serviços, specialized in providing administrative services, balance sheet and accountability, human resources management and financial consulting, has been developing its activities on Ilha Brava for four months. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:44:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Bub$ Serviços opens its administrative services, balance sheet and accountability, human resources management and financial consulting</media:keywords>
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        <title>Population of Nossa Senhora do Monte on Ilha Brava demands review of the high fees charged by the ATM system</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Population-of-Our-Signore-do-Monte-on-Island-Brava-demands-revision-of-the-high-fees-charged-by-the-automatic-cash-system</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, Ilha Brava, 17 July 2023 - The population of the charming village of Nossa Senhora do Monte, located on the picturesque Ilha Brava, is currently facing challenges with the high fees charged by the local ATM system. Previously, residents of the region requested the installation of an automatic teller system to facilitate cash withdrawals. However, initial joy turned to frustration when residents realized the exorbitant fees associated with this convenience. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:44:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Population of Nossa Senhora do Monte on Ilha Brava demands review of the high fees charged by the ATM system</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Group of young people starts training in business planning</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-group-of-youths-begins-training-in-business-planning</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Eighteen young people today started a training course to gain techniques on how to plan and start a business (PIN) and the expectations are that in the end they will be able to present viable projects for self-employment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:43:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Pró&amp;Empresa trains 15 young people in issues related to sustainable fishing</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-pro-company-trains-15-young people-in-issues-related-to-sustainable-fishing</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A group of fifteen young people completed training today in “Sustainable use of fisheries resources in the field of fishing”, a training course promoted by the Institute for Business Promotion and Support (Pró-Empresa). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:52:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Pró-Empresa trains 15 young people in issues related to sustainable fishing</media:keywords>
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        <title>“We are building one of the engines for the development of Cape Verde, the blue economy” – Minister of the Sea, Abraão Vicente</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/we are-building-one-of-the-engines-for-the-development-of-cape-verde-the-blue-economy-minister-of-the-sea-abraao-vicente</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/we are-building-one-of-the-engines-for-the-development-of-cape-verde-the-blue-economy-minister-of-the-sea-abraao-vicente</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of the Sea began by listing the technical and legal instruments such as the “blue economy policy charter, the program and unified strategic framework for promoting the blue economy in Cape Verde, the national investment plan and the blue economy observatory and, finally, the Intersectoral Steering Committee for the blue economy. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:42:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>“We are building one of the engines for the development of Cape Verde, the blue economy”, –, Minister of the Sea, Abraão, Vicente</media:keywords>
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