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        <title>Lomba Community Expresses Outrage Over Actions by National Police Officers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 2, 2026 (Bravanews) — The community of Lomba, on the island of Brava, is expressing concern and outrage over an incident involving National Police officers and a local youth that occurred today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative Announces Its Dissolution and Calls for a Meeting to Hand Over the Keys and Assets</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, October 2, 2026 (Bravanews) — The Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative announced its decision to dissolve the organization and requested a meeting with the Brava City Council and the representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment (MAA) to hand over the keys and assets related to the infrastructure where the cooperative operated. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>An emigrant in the United States calls for solidarity to support a day center on Brava Island</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Maria Fernandes, a Cape Verdean emigrant living in the United States, expressed her willingness to continue supporting initiatives aimed at the elderly in Brava. With professional experience in the field of elder care, she intends to strengthen her collaboration with the Red Cross and the Dona Edith Gomes da Silva Day Center. Fernandes also called on Cape Verdean emigrants to contribute as much as they can, emphasizing that even small acts of kindness can improve the conditions, well-being, and dignity of the elderly. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The president of the cooperative refutes the statements made by Pr CMB and rejects the accusations that he is using the organization for personal gain.</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 30, 2026 (Bravanews) - The president of the Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative has publicly responded to accusations made by the mayor of Brava, who claimed that he was taking over or attempting to control the cooperative’s management for his own benefit. In a statement to BravaNews, the president rejects this interpretation and affirms that his entire tenure of more than seven years at the helm of the organization has been marked by his defense of fishermen, the community, and the development of activities related to the fishing sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:27:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The president of the cooperative refutes the statements made by Pr CMB and rejects the accusations that he is using the organization for personal gain.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council employees demand back pay under the new PCFR and say they may take the matter to court</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council Employees Demand Back Pay Under the New PCFR and Consider Filing a Lawsuit</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 30, 2026 (Bravanews) — Some employees of the Brava City Council are expressing strong dissatisfaction with the way the city government is handling the implementation of the new Career, Job, and Compensation Plan (PCFR), particularly with regard to the payment of retroactive amounts resulting from the new pay scale. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:45:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council employees demand back pay under the new PCFR and say they may take the matter to court</media:keywords>
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        <title>Farmers in Lagoa Report an Invasion of Monkeys and Say They Are Suffering Losses</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 29, 2026 (Bravanews) — Farmers in the Lagoa area on the island of Brava are expressing concern over what they consider to be a veritable invasion of monkeys in agricultural areas, a situation that, according to the farmers, is causing significant losses and seriously jeopardizing local production. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:52:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>António Gomes Mendes Outlines Needs and Priorities for the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 29, 2026 (Bravanews) — António Gomes Mendes, a teacher and resident of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, presented a set of needs and priorities that he considers essential for improving the living conditions of the local population. The proposals cover areas such as health, education, infrastructure, public services, the environment, social support, and sports. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:33:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Alfredo Gonçalves Calls for Urgent Repairs to the Tomé Barraz–Cachaço Road</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - Alfredo Gonçalves, a well-known resident of Brava and a very active figure in the community, urgently called for action on the road connecting Tomé Barraz to Cachaço, drawing attention to the poor condition of this important thoroughfare. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:12:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Rain Increases Risk of Collapses in Dilapidated Homes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 27, 2026 (Bravanews) — Rainfall on Brava Island is causing growing concern among residents who live in old, dilapidated homes. With the ground becoming wetter, some families fear that the structures of their homes will not be able to withstand the conditions caused by the rains. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:13:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Jorge Monteiro reports damage to his property and accuses the Brava City Council of failing to fulfill its obligations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Jorge Monteiro Reports Damage to His Property and Blames the Brava City Council for Failing to Honor the Agreement</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 27, 2026 (Bravanews) — Jorge Monteiro, known on the island as Alcides, a former CMB employee who is currently bedridden following a stroke, reached out to Bravanews to bring to light a problem that, he says, has been troubling him for quite some time and remains unresolved. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:01:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Jorge Monteiro reports damage to his property and blames the Brava City Council for failing to honor the agreement</media:keywords>
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        <title>Analyzing the condition of the island’s road network and setting priorities for action were on the agenda at the meeting between CMB and Estradas de Cabo Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"Analyzing the condition of the island's road network and setting priorities for action were on the agenda at the meeting between the CMB and Estradas de Cabo Verde."</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 26, 2026 (Bravanews) - The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, held a working meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Estradas de Cabo Verde (ECV), Jair Rodrigues, to assess the condition of the island’s road network and set priorities for improvements on the main national and municipal roads. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:17:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Analyzing the condition of the island’s road network and setting priorities for action were on the agenda at the meeting between CMB and Estradas de Cabo Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>PROFILE: Avelino Bonifácio trades the glitz of government offices for the silence of the sea and admits that power does not blind him</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Profile: Avelino Bonifácio Trades the Glitz of the Offices for the Silence of the Sea and Confesses That Power Does Not Blind Him</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Economist Avelino Bonifácio Lopes, who now heads the Chief of Staff’s Office—this stubborn “Taurus” who traded the glamour of office for the silence of the sea—admits that life has taught him so much that power does not blind him. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:41:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PROFILE: Avelino Bonifácio trades the glitz of government offices for the silence of the sea and admits that power does not blind him</media:keywords>
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        <title>Another rockslide blocks the access road to Fajã d’Água</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Another Rockfall Blocks the Access Road to Faja-dagua</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 20, 2026 (Bravanews) — Another rockfall has once again blocked the road leading to the town of Fajã d’Água, causing traffic disruptions. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, according to reports from drivers who regularly use the road. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:59:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Fajã d’Água is getting a new snack bar at Praça Matilde, set to open on October 1</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Faja-da-Água Gets a New Snack Bar in Matilde Square, Set to Open on October 1</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 20, 2026 (Bravanews) - Starting October 1, the town of Fajã d’Água will have a new snack bar located in Matilde Square. The new space aims to offer residents and visitors a pleasant environment for leisure, socializing, and relaxation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:51:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Fishermen from Tantum Report Alleged Harassment and Inspections at Sea</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Tantum Fishermen Denounce Alleged Harassment and Inspections at Sea</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 19, 2026 (Bravanews) — Fishermen from the Tantum coastal area are denouncing what they consider to be a series of stops, excessive inspections, and alleged harassment by Coast Guard and/or Maritime Police officers. According to reports gathered by Bravanews, some fishermen claim that their maritime licenses and vessel documentation are in order, but say they continue to be subjected to stops at sea that, in some cases, have reportedly ended in tense and dangerous situations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:54:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Lomba Tantum and Palhal Call for More Attention and Investment to Address the Community&amp;apos;s Challenges</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba-Tantum and Palhal Call for More Attention and Investment to Address the Community's Challenges</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 13, 2026 (Bravanews)—The residents of Lomba Tantum and Palhal face daily hardships ranging from water supply and access to health care to challenges in the fishing and agricultural sectors. At the same time, social concerns—such as excessive alcohol consumption, drug use and abuse, drug trafficking, and cases of sexual abuse against minors—are identified by the community as problems that require a stronger and more coordinated response from the authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:28:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>José Pires Warns of Risks on the Cachaço Road — “The students’ lives come before anything else”</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 13, 2026 (Bravanews) — José Pires, a parent and guardian, expressed deep concern about the condition of the access road to the community of Cachaço as the new school year approaches. According to the guardian, the condition of the road has yet to see significant improvements, despite its importance for the daily commutes of local residents and, above all, for transporting students who attend school in Nossa Senhora do Monte and Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:21:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Parents and guardians in Cachaço fear for their children’s safety due to the poor condition of the road to Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 13, 2026 (Bravanews) - Parents and guardians in Cachaço are expressing concern about the safety of their children, who will have to use school transportation to travel daily to classes in Nossa Senhora do Monte and Nova Sintra. Their main concern relates to the condition of the road connecting Cachaço to Nossa Senhora do Monte. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:03:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Residents of Fajã d’Água are asking when the alternate road connecting their town to Palhal will be ready</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of Faja-da-Água Ask When the Alternative Road Connecting Their Town to Palhal Will Be Ready</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 12, 2026 (Bravanews) — Residents of Fajã d’Água continue to ask when the alternate road—which is expected to connect their town to the Palhal area—will be completed and open to traffic. Residents view the project as an important solution for improving mobility and ensuring a safer connection, especially given the difficulties that have affected the area’s connection to other towns. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:10:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>May: The Zé Luís Solidário Project Opens a Headquarters on the Island to Bring Services Closer to the People</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/May-Ze-Luís-Solidarity-Project-Opens-Headquarters-on-the-Island-to-Bring-Services-Closer-to-the-People</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Zé Luís Solidário Project inaugurated its second national office on Friday, the 4th, at the Porto Inglês Municipal Market. The initiative aims to bring social services closer to the population and strengthen support for the most vulnerable families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:54:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Residents of Brava report alleged abuses in the management of the water supply and call for the authorities to intervene</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of Brava Report Alleged Abuses in Water Supply Management and Call for Intervention by the Authorities</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 9, 2026 (Bravanews) — Residents of the island of Brava are reporting a series of problems related to customer service and the management of the water supply, citing alleged instances of a lack of response to customers, unjustified service interruptions, and what they consider to be an abuse of authority by the local head of the water sector, Ilda Solidade. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:12:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>ICCA Brava Steps Up Community Awareness Efforts as Part of the “Nôs Férias Protegidas” Campaign</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/icca-brava-strengthens-community-awareness-as-part-of-the-campaign-during-protected-holidays</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 9, 2026 (Bravanews) — The Cabo(ICCA) on Brava Island organized a community awareness campaign in the city of Nova Sintra, covering the areas of Lém and Cova Rodela, as part of the activities for the National Day “Nôs Férias Protegidas.” ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:23:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>The Nilza Varela Foundation Hands Over a New Home to a Family on Sal Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Nilza Varela Foundation Delivers a New, Fully Furnished Home to a Family on the Island of Sal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Nilza Varela Foundation Delivers a New, Fully Furnished Home to a Family on the Island of Sal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A family on the island of Sal is now experiencing a new reality after receiving a brand-new, fully furnished home as part of an initiative sponsored by the Nilza Varela Foundation. The handover of the home represents a significant change in the lives of the beneficiaries, who previously lived in a house built of wood and barrels, facing precarious conditions and limitations that made their daily lives difficult. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:14:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Nilza Varela Foundation Hands Over a New Home to a Family on the Island of Sal</media:keywords>
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        <title>Accident on Fogo: PR Travels to the Island in Solidarity with the Victims of the Tragedy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fire Accident in Paraná: The Island Unites in Solidarity with the Victims of the Tragedy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fire Accident in Paraná: The Island Unites in Solidarity with the Victims of the Tragedy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, is traveling to the island of Fogo this morning for an emergency and solidarity visit following the serious traffic accident that occurred on Saturday, the Office of the President announced. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:49:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Accident on Fogo: PR Travels to the Island in Solidarity with the Victims of the Tragedy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tragic traffic accident leaves at least ten dead.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tragic road accident causes at least ten deaths</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ São Filipe, September 5 (Inforpress) – A serious road accident that occurred earlier this evening in Campanas has already caused the death of at least ten people, mostly children, who were inside a bus on the Chã das Caldeiras/Campanas route. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:16:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tragic traffic accident leaves at least ten dead.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Lomba Tantum Complain of an Unbearable Odor and Demand the Completion of Sanitation Projects</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Residents Complain of Unbearable Odor and Demand Completion of Sanitation Projects</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Residents Complain of Unbearable Odor and Demand Completion of Sanitation Projects</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 5, 2026 (Bravanews) — The quality of life for residents of Lomba Tantum has been severely affected in recent weeks. The cause of the residents’ outrage and suffering is a strong and unbearable stench originating from leaks in local septic tanks that were left unfinished. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:38:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Lomba Tantum Complain of an Unbearable Odor and Demand the Completion of Sanitation Projects</media:keywords>
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        <title>The government wants to remove the Orlando Pantera Center from the prison system and create a new socio&amp;educational facility for minors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Government Wants to Remove the Orlando Pantera Center from the Prison System and Create a New Socio-Educational Structure for Minors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Government Wants to Remove the Orlando Pantera Center from the Prison System and Create a New Socio-Educational Structure for Minors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ ​The Minister of Justice announced today in Praia his intention to remove the Orlando Pantera Center from the prison system and create a socio-educational facility dedicated to the education and reintegration of children and youth. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:07:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The government wants to remove the Orlando Pantera Center from the prison system and create a new socio-educational facility for minors</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava trains fishermen in engine repair techniques.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-trains-seamen-in-engine-repair-techniques</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-trains-seamen-in-engine-repair-techniques</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, 1 Nova Sintra 2026 (Bravanews) — In an initiative aimed at strengthening the fishing sector and promoting local sustainability, a practical training course dedicated to boat engine repair will take place between August 31 and September 5. The program is promoted by the Biflores Association, within the scope of the PaMar project, in close partnership with the Brava City Council. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:05:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava trains fishermen in engine repair techniques.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Fajã de Água Concerned About Excessive Trash on Portete Beach</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Faja de Água Residents Concerned About Excess Trash on Portete Beach</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Faja de Água Residents Concerned About Excess Trash on Portete Beach</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of the Fajã de Água community on Brava expressed concern today about the increasing amount of trash left on Portete Beach by beachgoers, a situation that, according to the residents, has been getting worse. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:18:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Fajã de Água Concerned About Excessive Trash on Portete Beach</media:keywords>
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        <title>I complied with all legal procedures &amp; Joaquim Lopes breaks his silence and rejects favoritism in the Fajã d&amp;apos;Água tender.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/I fulfilled all the legal procedures - Joaquim Lopes breaks the silence and rejects favoritism in a competition in Faja da Água.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/I fulfilled all the legal procedures - Joaquim Lopes breaks the silence and rejects favoritism in a competition in Faja da Água.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 29, 2026 (Bravanews) - Joaquim Lopes publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the awarding of the concession for the snack bar in Praça Matilde, located in Fajã d&#039;Água, Brava Island, guaranteeing that he scrupulously complied with all the legal procedures required by the tender process. The winner of the tender felt the need to clarify his position in the face of accusations and murmurs circulating in the local community, submitting himself with complete transparency to the evaluation of the facts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:01:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I complied with all legal procedures - Joaquim Lopes breaks his silence and rejects favoritism in the Fajã d&#039;Água tender.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Statement from the Brava City Council Regarding the Tender for the Matilde Square Snack Bar in Faja D&amp;apos;Agua</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Statement from the Brava City Council Regarding the Matilde Square Snack Bar Bid Process in Faja d'Agua</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Statement from the Brava City Council Regarding the Matilde Square Snack Bar Bid Process in Faja d'Agua</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 29, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amandio Brito, recently spoke out on behalf of the municipality to vehemently refute accusations of discrimination, providing detailed explanations regarding the management and allocation of public spaces in the municipality. The controversy in question arose following a competitive bidding process launched by the municipality for the concession and operation of three commercial facilities of great importance to the local community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:52:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Statement from the Brava City Council Regarding the Tender for the Matilde Square Snack Bar in Faja D&#039;Agua</media:keywords>
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        <title>Young Woman from Brava Accuses City Council of Discrimination in the Allocation of Sales Space in Fajã d&amp;apos;Água</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Young Woman Accuses City Council of Discrimination in the Allocation of Sales Space in Faja d'Agua</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Young Woman Accuses City Council of Discrimination in the Allocation of Sales Space in Faja d'Agua</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 29, 2026 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava is at the center of a local controversy after a young resident named Leny Andrade publicly accused the Brava City Council of political discrimination in the allocation of a commercial space. At issue is the awarding of one of the retail spaces located in the recently renovated Pracinha de Fajã d&#039;Água, a project eagerly awaited by the community to boost the local economy and create new job opportunities for young people in the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:37:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Young Woman from Brava Accuses City Council of Discrimination in the Allocation of Sales Space in Fajã d&#039;Água</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Favatal&amp;apos;s photovoltaic solar power plant is now complete and connected to the public grid.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-solar-photovoltaic-central-of-favatal-is-already-completed-and-interconnected-to-the-public-grid</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-solar-photovoltaic-central-of-favatal-is-already-completed-and-interconnected-to-the-public-grid</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Favatal photovoltaic solar power plant, on Brava Island, is now complete and connected to the public electricity grid, and generation tests began this week, the head of Águas de Ponta Preta (APP) announced today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Favatal&#039;s photovoltaic solar power plant is now complete and connected to the public grid.</media:keywords>
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        <title>It was magnificent &amp; Nereida Lobo highlights the success of the first edition of Miss Universe in Cape Verde.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/It was magnificent, Nereida Lobo highlights the success of the 1st edition of Miss Universe in Cape Verde.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/It was magnificent, Nereida Lobo highlights the success of the 1st edition of Miss Universe in Cape Verde.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In assessing the first edition of the Miss Universe contest held in Cape Verde, the local director of the event, Nereida Lobo, considered that the contest held this Saturday, the 15th, at the National Assembly in Praia, exceeded expectations and expressed confidence in the performance of the new Miss Armandina Cunha in the international final in November. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:02:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>It was magnificent - Nereida Lobo highlights the success of the first edition of Miss Universe in Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cachaço Preschool Is Renovated Through a Partnership Between the Community, the Diaspora, and Institutions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cachacos-preschool-has-been-renovated-through-a-partnership-between-the-community-diaspora-and-various-institutions</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cachacos-preschool-has-been-renovated-through-a-partnership-between-the-community-diaspora-and-various-institutions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cachaço Preschool on Brava Island is being renovated and modernized through a partnership involving the diaspora, the Brava City Council, the government, and members of the local community. Cici and Keith funded key materials, while the municipality provided the labor, and other partners contributed to the improvement of the facility. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:47:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Cachaço, Cachaço Preschool, renovation, modernization, Brava City Council, Cape Verdean diaspora, Cici and Keith, Daniel Miranda, Alcides Pinto, Ministry of Family Affairs, children, community, local development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Armandina Cunha is Miss Universe Cape Verde 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Armandina Cunha and Miss Universe Cape Verde 2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Armandina Cunha and Miss Universe Cape Verde 2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Armandina Cunha, a Cape Verdean doctor living in Brazil, was crowned Miss Universe Cape Verde 2026 this Saturday, the 15th. A total of nine contestants competed for the crown at a pageant held at the National Assembly in the city of Praia. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Armandina Cunha is Miss Universe Cape Verde 2026</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Residents of Furna Report Worsening Water Shortages and Call for a More Reliable Water Supply</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Angry Residents of Furna Report Worsening Water Shortages and Demand a Regular Water Supply</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Angry Residents of Furna Report Worsening Water Shortages and Demand a Regular Water Supply</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of Furna, on the island of Brava, describe the local water supply situation as “critical,” claiming that some areas have gone more than four months without running water. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Residents of Furna Report a Worsening Water Shortage and Call for a More Reliable Water Supply</media:keywords>
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        <title>The President of CMB hosts a special meeting with Brava emigrants residing in the USA.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/CMB president hosts Brava emigrants residing in the USA at a special meeting</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/CMB president hosts Brava emigrants residing in the USA at a special meeting</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 19, 2026 (Bravanews) — In a gesture of strong rapprochement between the local administration and the sons and daughters of the land scattered around the world, the President of the Municipal Chamber of Brava (CMB) received, in a courtesy visit, a group of Brava emigrants residing in the United States of America. The meeting turned into a remarkable moment of fraternity, reunion and celebration of the island&#039;s cultural roots. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:56:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The President of CMB hosts a special meeting with Brava emigrants residing in the USA.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Controversy and Tradition: Identity Tensions in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte Spark a Wave of Outrage Among the Diaspora</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"Controversy and Tradition Amid Identity Tensions in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte Spark a Wave of Outrage Among the Diaspora"</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/"Controversy and Tradition Amid Identity Tensions in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte Spark a Wave of Outrage Among the Diaspora"</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 17, 2026 (Bravanews) - A deep cultural and spiritual rift has taken hold in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, sparking a wave of protest that extends beyond the parish’s borders and resonates strongly among the emigrant community scattered across the globe. At the heart of the matter is a symbolic dispute—one of great emotional significance—centered on the true identity and invocation of the local patron saint. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:37:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Controversy and Tradition: Identity Tensions in the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte Spark a Wave of Outrage Among the Diaspora</media:keywords>
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        <title>Emigrant Expresses Outrage Over Controversy Regarding the Patron Saint of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Emigrant Expresses Outrage Over Controversy Regarding the Patron Saint of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Emigrant Expresses Outrage Over Controversy Regarding the Patron Saint of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, August 16, 2026 (Bravanews) — A wave of outrage and sadness is sweeping through the community of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, resonating particularly strongly among the diaspora. At the heart of the matter is the controversy surrounding the name of the local patron saint, an issue that has fueled heated debates among parishioners and local and ecclesiastical authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Emigrant Expresses Outrage Over Controversy Regarding the Patron Saint of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Feast of Our Lady of Grace in a parish that has been losing its grace</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Feast of Our Lady of Grace in a Parish That Is Losing Its Grace</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Feast of Our Lady of Grace in a Parish That Is Losing Its Grace</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, August 15, 2026 (Bravanews) - There are festivals that fill the air with the scent of the sea and tradition. There are festivals that begin with fireworks at 5 a.m. and end with dancing at the multipurpose hall until daybreak. The festival of Our Lady of Grace, in Nossa Senhora do Monte on Brava Island, was just like that. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:48:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Feast of Our Lady of Grace in a parish that has been losing its grace</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava City Council warns of an increase in improper waste disposal and calls on the entire community to act responsibly</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava City Council Warns of an Increase in Improper Waste Disposal and Calls on the Entire Community to Act Responsibly</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava City Council Warns of an Increase in Improper Waste Disposal and Calls on the Entire Community to Act Responsibly</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 13, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has expressed serious concern over the increase in the improper disposal of solid waste near homes on the island. In an official statement signed by Ivete, the Councilor for the Environment and Sanitation, the municipality warned that this practice has been seriously compromising urban cleanliness, public health, and the quality of life for all local communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:25:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava City Council warns of an increase in improper waste disposal and calls on the entire community to act responsibly</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;My legacy is this: to love is to do good without regard for whom,&amp;quot; says Ana Maria Fonseca Hopffer Almada</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"This is my legacy: to love and do good without regard for whom," says Ana Maria Fonseca Hopffer Almada</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/"This is my legacy: to love and do good without regard for whom," says Ana Maria Fonseca Hopffer Almada</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Known as a figure of impeccable elegance and reserve, Professor Ana Maria sheds the armor of public life to reveal her more human side and the essence of a woman who never forgets her roots. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:01:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;My legacy is this: to love is to do good without regard for whom, &quot; says Ana Maria Fonseca Hopffer Almada</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Gives New Momentum to Access to Drinking Water by Resuming Household Water Connections</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Gives New Impetus to Access to Drinking Water with the Resumption of Household Water Connections</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Gives New Impetus to Access to Drinking Water with the Resumption of Household Water Connections</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council has resumed work on connecting homes to the drinking water supply, further expanding the water distribution network. The municipality considers the project essential for improving basic sanitation, preparing homes for future connections, and ensuring a better quality of life for the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:40:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Brava City Council, drinking water, water supply, basic sanitation, household connections, infrastructure, quality of life, local development, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council Begins Renovation of the Nossa Senhora do Monte Multipurpose Center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava City Council announced the start of renovation work on the Nossa Senhora do Monte Multipurpose Center. The project aims to modernize the facility-and-ensure-better-conditions-for-sports,-cultural-activities,-and-community-gatherings,-with-a-special-focus-on-youth.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava City Council announced the start of renovation work on the Nossa Senhora do Monte Multipurpose Center. The project aims to modernize the facility-and-ensure-better-conditions-for-sports,-cultural-activities,-and-community-gatherings,-with-a-special-focus-on-youth.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, Brava City Council, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Multipurpose Center, redevelopment, renovation, infrastructure, youth, sports, culture, heritage, Cape Verde ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:27:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council Begins Renovation of the Nossa Senhora do Monte Multipurpose Center</media:keywords>
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        <title>Baleia: The Land Where Memory Never Dies!</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/whale-the-land-where-memory-never-dies</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/whale-the-land-where-memory-never-dies</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ There are photographs that show more than just faces. They show lives, tell stories, and stir up a longing that time will never be able to erase. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:24:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Baleia: The Land Where Memory Never Dies!</media:keywords>
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        <title>The lack of land on Brava Island is jeopardizing young people&amp;apos;s dream of homeownership</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Land-Shortage-on-Ilha-Brava-Threatens-Young-People's-Dream-of-Homeownership</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Land-Shortage-on-Ilha-Brava-Threatens-Young-People's-Dream-of-Homeownership</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, August 3, 2026 (Bravanews) — The lack of public land on the island of Brava is making the dream of home ownership increasingly out of reach for many young people. The situation, considered one of the greatest challenges to the island’s housing development, prevents both the City Council and the Government from implementing first-time homebuyer programs aimed at the younger generations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:11:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The lack of land on Brava Island is jeopardizing young people&#039;s dream of homeownership</media:keywords>
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        <title>Start of renovation and revitalization work on the Casa dos Pescadores in Tantum</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Start of Renovation and Revitalization Work on the Fishermen's House in Tantum</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Start of Renovation and Revitalization Work on the Fishermen's House in Tantum</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, August 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has begun renovation and revitalization work on the Casa dos Pescadores in the community of Tantum, a project that, according to the city government, represents a significant investment in strengthening the fishing sector and improving working conditions for the professionals who daily earn their families’ livelihoods from the sea. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Start of renovation and revitalization work on the Casa dos Pescadores in Tantum</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava Municipal Council delivers another fully renovated bathroom in partnership with UNDP.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Municipal Council delivers another fully renovated bathroom in partnership with UNDP.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Municipal Council delivers another fully renovated bathroom in partnership with UNDP.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 1, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava Municipal Council reinforced its commitment to improving the living conditions of the population by delivering another fully rehabilitated bathroom, in an intervention carried out in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This initiative is part of a series of housing rehabilitation and basic sanitation promotion actions that have been implemented in various locations throughout the municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:23:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava Municipal Council delivers another fully renovated bathroom in partnership with UNDP.</media:keywords>
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        <title>According to a report by The Borgen Project, the gender pay gap continues to be a challenge for Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Second-Report-from-The-Borgen-Project:-The-Gender-Pay-Gap-Continues-to-Pose-a-Challenge-for-Cape-Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Second-Report-from-The-Borgen-Project:-The-Gender-Pay-Gap-Continues-to-Pose-a-Challenge-for-Cape-Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A report by The Borgen Project reveals that, despite progress in gender equality policies, Cape Verdean women continue to face significant wage inequality, a higher incidence of precarious employment, and limitations caused by family responsibilities and early marriage. The Government of Cape Verde has implemented reforms such as the Parity Law, vocational training programs, and the Gender Equality Seal to reduce these disparities and promote greater inclusion in the labor market. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:47:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, women, gender equality, wage inequality, labor market, female employment, tourism, Parity Law, UN Women, Cape-Verde Institute for Gender Equality and Equity, vocational training, Gender Equality Seal, economy, women’s rights, precarious employment</media:keywords>
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        <title>A tropical wave puts Brava at risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Tropical Wave Puts Brava at Risk of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Next 24 Hours</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Tropical Wave Puts Brava at Risk of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Next 24 Hours</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The passage of a tropical wave may bring moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms to Brava, Santiago, and Fogo over the next 24 hours. In Brava, conditions require special attention due to the island’s terrain, the risk of localized impacts, and the possible disruption of maritime connections. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, heavy rain, thunderstorms, tropical wave, INMG, Santiago, Fogo, weather forecast, Cape Verde, severe weather</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Court Sentences Three Men to Six to Eight Years in Prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 13</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Tribunal da Brava Sentences Three Men to Six to Eight Years in Prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 13</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Tribunal da Brava Sentences Three Men to Six to Eight Years in Prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 13</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A court in Brava sentenced three men, aged 28 to 36, to six, seven, and eight years in prison for the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, who is pregnant. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:19:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, sexual abuse of a minor, Brava District Court, ICCA, child, prison, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fishermen from Furna, Fajã d’Água, and Lomba Tantum are calling for trawlers with decent conditions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fishermen from Furna, Faja, Dagua, and Lomba are simply asking for trawlers and boats with decent conditions</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fishermen from Furna, Faja, Dagua, and Lomba are simply asking for trawlers and boats with decent conditions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fishermen from Fajã d’Água, Furna, and Lomba Tantum on Brava Island are calling for the construction of suitable trawler boats, arguing that current conditions endanger the safety of fishermen and cause damage to their vessels. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:21:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, fishermen, Furna, Fajã d’Água, Lomba Tantum, small-scale fishing, trawlers, infrastructure, safety, working conditions, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>New ship for the Brava&amp;Fogo route already on its journey to Cape Verde.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new-ship-for-the-brava-fogo-line-is-already-setting-journey-to-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new-ship-for-the-brava-fogo-line-is-already-setting-journey-to-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new ship destined to ensure the Brava-Fogo-Brava maritime link is already on its way to Cape Verde. The announcement was made today by the parliamentary leader of the MpD, Luís Carlos Silva, through his official Facebook page, where he shared a video of the vessel. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:31:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New ship for the Brava-Fogo route already on its journey to Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force Behind Anita Tavares</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Entrepreneurship: The Active Essence of Anita Tavares</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Entrepreneurship: The Active Essence of Anita Tavares</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A native of Caibros, Santo Antão, Anita Tavares arrived in Praia 12 years ago to study physical therapy. From that point on, her path was no different from that of most of the many students who leave that island every year to earn their degrees. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:27:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force Behind Anita Tavares</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Brava complain about a lack of respect and constant delays in proceedings and hearings at the court and the local prosecutor’s office</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Residents Complain of Disrespect and Constant Delays in Proceedings and Hearings at the Court and the Local District Attorney's Office</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Residents Complain of Disrespect and Constant Delays in Proceedings and Hearings at the Court and the Local District Attorney's Office</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 8, 2026 (Bravanews) – A wave of outrage and discontent is sweeping through a significant portion of the population of Brava Island. At issue is what residents describe as a “total lack of sensitivity, empathy, and respect” on the part of the local District Court and the Public Prosecutor’s Office in their dealings with citizens and in the handling of legal proceedings. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:53:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Brava complain about a lack of respect and constant delays in proceedings and hearings at the court and the local prosecutor’s office</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Launches Innovative Project to Treat Dental Fluorosis, Which Affects a Large Portion of the Population</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Launches Innovative Project to Treat Dental Fluorosis, Which Affects a Large Portion of the Population</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Launches Innovative Project to Treat Dental Fluorosis, Which Affects a Large Portion of the Population</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Fluorescer Brava project has launched a clinical mission on the island to treat cases of dental fluorosis using minimally invasive techniques and innovative technologies. The initiative aims to help dozens of patients in this first phase and train Cape Verdean professionals to ensure the continuity of treatment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:56:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Fluorescer Brava, dental fluorosis, oral health, Cape Verde, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Carla Freire, dentists, dental treatment, fluoride, drinking water, Innovation, Inforpress</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Drivers without vehicle inspection protest the ITAC team&amp;apos;s stay of only eight days.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave drivers without vehicle inspection contest the eight-day stay of the ITAC team.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave drivers without vehicle inspection contest the eight-day stay of the ITAC team.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Several drivers of private and rental vehicles on Brava Island expressed outrage today at being unable to carry out their vehicle inspection due to the ITAC team&#039;s stay on the island for only eight working days. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:42:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Drivers without vehicle inspection protest the ITAC team&#039;s stay of only eight days.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fifty&amp;one Years of Freedom and the Epic Struggle for Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Independence</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fifty-One Years of Freedom and the Epic Struggle for Cape Verde's Independence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fifty-One Years of Freedom and the Epic Struggle for Cape Verde's Independence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 5, 2026 (Bravanews) - July 5, 1975, has been etched in the collective memory as the most sublime moment in the history of Cape Verde. It was on that date that the archipelago definitively severed its colonial ties with Portugal, proclaiming its national independence and ushering in a new era of sovereignty and dignity. Today, as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of this historic achievement, we look back on the past with pride and toward the future with renewed hope. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:18:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fifty-one Years of Freedom and the Epic Struggle for Cape Verde&#039;s Independence</media:keywords>
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        <title>Between the Crisis of Abandoned Property on Brava and Social Emergency, Political Inaction, and Respect for the Law</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Between the Crisis of Abandoned Heritage in La Brava and Social Urgency: Political Inaction and Respect for the Law</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Between the Crisis of Abandoned Heritage in La Brava and Social Urgency: Political Inaction and Respect for the Law</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 4, 2026 (Bravanews) — The issue of dilapidated and abandoned homes on Brava Island continues to fuel public debate, evolving from a social lament into a clear demand for political and legal action. The sight of vacant properties that once belonged to the diaspora—and which today dot the landscape of various towns on the island—raises complex issues that go far beyond nostalgia for emigration. Experts and residents are now directly pointing to the responsibility of local authorities and the central government, demanding the implementation of effective laws that can balance the urgent need for housing with scrupulous respect for the law. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:17:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Between the Crisis of Abandoned Property on Brava and Social Emergency, Political Inaction, and Respect for the Law</media:keywords>
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        <title>Water shortages continue to worry residents of Brava Island, who are calling for a solution</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Water Shortage Continues to Worry Residents of Ilha Brava, Who Are Calling for a Solution</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Water Shortage Continues to Worry Residents of Ilha Brava, Who Are Calling for a Solution</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Water shortages remain one of the main concerns for the people of Brava, whose residents are calling on the government to find a permanent solution to a problem that, they say, “has hindered the island’s development.” ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:12:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Water shortages continue to worry residents of Brava Island, who are calling for a solution</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Nilza Varela Foundation has already raised $325,000 to support vulnerable families in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Nilza Varela Foundation Has Already Raised $325,000 to Support Vulnerable Families in Cape Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Nilza Varela Foundation Has Already Raised $325,000 to Support Vulnerable Families in Cape Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Nilza Varela Foundation has already raised approximately 325 mil dólares to support vulnerable families in Cape Verde, with a special focus on the island of Brava, foundation member António Varela told Inforpress today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:09:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Nilza Varela Foundation has already raised $325, 000 to support vulnerable families in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Nossa Senhora do Monte feel abandoned by local and national authorities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of Nossa Senhora do Monte Feel Abandoned by Municipal and National Authorities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of Nossa Senhora do Monte Feel Abandoned by Municipal and National Authorities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 2, 2026 (Bravanews) — A sense of abandonment and deep frustration have come to define daily life for the residents of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, who face the burden of being overlooked by local and central authorities on a daily basis. The lack of institutional attention and the systematic delays in resolving deep-seated structural problems mean that discouragement and resentment accompany the daily lives of a population that feels left behind on the country’s development map. Among the residents’ main complaints is the failure to fulfill long-standing promises that should have already been put into action, particularly regarding the opening of the Nossa Senhora do Monte Municipal Delegation. This facility, designed to decentralize public services and simplify bureaucratic procedures for citizens, remains closed, forcing residents to make long and costly trips to handle simple day-to-day matters. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:04:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Nossa Senhora do Monte feel abandoned by local and national authorities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Drivers and residents satisfied with the start of paving work on the Ribeira Nhá Tânia – Cutelo Pedra Bica road.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave drivers and residents satisfied with the start of the paving of the Ribeira-nha Tania Cutelo Pedra Bica road.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave drivers and residents satisfied with the start of the paving of the Ribeira-nha Tania Cutelo Pedra Bica road.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Drivers and residents expressed their satisfaction this Tuesday, the 30th, with the start of the paving of the road that connects Ribeira Nhá Tânia to Cutelo Pedra Bica, an intervention that has long been demanded due to the advanced state of degradation of the road. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:46:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Drivers and residents satisfied with the start of paving work on the Ribeira Nhá Tânia – Cutelo Pedra Bica road.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The nuances of emigration on Brava Island through the eyes of those who return.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-nuances-of-emigration-on-brava-island-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-return</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-nuances-of-emigration-on-brava-island-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-return</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The recent sharing by emigrant António Varela on social media, lamenting the state of abandonment of numerous homes on Brava Island while local families face a housing crisis, touches on one of the most complex aspects of Cape Verdean identity: the intricacies and contradictions of emigration. Varela&#039;s outburst, from a resident of the United States currently visiting his homeland, is not an isolated event, but rather a reflection of a sociological and economic phenomenon that has shaped Brava for over a century. To understand the depth of his appeal, it is necessary to analyze the various layers that make up the relationship between the diaspora and the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:10:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The nuances of emigration on Brava Island through the eyes of those who return.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Excessive dependence on the island of Fogo is seen as an obstacle to the development of the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Excessive Dependence on Ilha do Fogo Is Seen as an Obstacle to the Development of Ilha Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Excessive Dependence on Ilha do Fogo Is Seen as an Obstacle to the Development of Ilha Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 29, 2026 (Bravanews) - A significant portion of the population of Brava Island has been expressing, with increasing candor, its concern over what it considers to be an “excessive and suffocating dependence” on the neighboring island of Fogo. For many residents, local activists, and business leaders, this umbilical tie—far from being merely a bridge of regional complementarity—has become a real obstacle to the autonomous development of the “Island of Flowers.” ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:12:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Nho Gele, the oldest man on Brava Island, celebrates 105 years of a life full of stories</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Nho-Gele, the Oldest Man on Ilha Brava, Celebrates 105 Years of a Life Full of Stories</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Nho-Gele, the Oldest Man on Ilha Brava, Celebrates 105 Years of a Life Full of Stories</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava, known as the &quot;Island of Flowers,&quot; celebrates not only its natural beauty but also the richness of its living history and its people. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:24:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>While visiting Brava, António Varela speaks out about abandoned homes, which stand in stark contrast to the housing crisis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/During a Visit to Brava, Antonio Varela Issues an Appeal Regarding Abandoned Homes—a Paradox Amid the Housing Crisis</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/During a Visit to Brava, Antonio Varela Issues an Appeal Regarding Abandoned Homes—a Paradox Amid the Housing Crisis</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, July 28, 2026 (Bravanews) — António Varela, an emigrant from Brava living in the United States, recently took to social media to share a profound and troubling reflection on the current situation on his native island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:04:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>While visiting Brava, António Varela speaks out about abandoned homes, which stand in stark contrast to the housing crisis</media:keywords>
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        <title>Challenges Don&amp;apos;t Diminish the Future: A Brava Resident Calls for Resilience and the Dreams of the Island&amp;apos;s Youth</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/"Challenges Don't Diminish Brava's Future: A Call for Resilience and the Dreams of the Island's Youth"</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/"Challenges Don't Diminish Brava's Future: A Call for Resilience and the Dreams of the Island's Youth"</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 26, 2026 (Bravanews) - The socioeconomic reality on Brava Island has been particularly challenging, presenting daily hardships for its residents. However, in a powerful call for resilience, Helder Lobo addressed a message of deep hope and motivation to the young people of Brava, urging them not to let geographical limitations or a scarcity of resources hold back their ambitions. “Life on Brava Island isn’t easy. This is a reality that no one can ignore,” he openly acknowledged, emphasizing, however, that the size of the island does not reflect the value of its people. For Lobo, Brava may be small on the map, but it is enormous in talent, courage, and potential. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:23:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Challenges Don&#039;t Diminish the Future: A Brava Native Calls for Resilience and the Dreams of the Island&#039;s Youth</media:keywords>
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        <title>A boat for 500 escudos and a plane for 5,000: when will the new inter&amp;island travel prices take effect?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/A Boat for 500 Escudos and a Plane for 5,000—When Will the New Interisland Travel Prices Take Effect?</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/A Boat for 500 Escudos and a Plane for 5,000—When Will the New Interisland Travel Prices Take Effect?</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ ​“Current prices are more than three times higher—figures that all Cape Verdeans need to know” ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:57:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A boat for 500 escudos and a plane for 5, 000: when will the new inter-island travel prices take effect?</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation on a Social Mission in Ilha Brava &amp; António Varela Assesses ABRAS and Plans New Collective Investments</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Nilza Varela Foundation on a Social Mission in Ilha Brava; Antonio Varela Evaluates ABRAS and Plans New Collective Investments</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Nilza Varela Foundation on a Social Mission in Ilha Brava; Antonio Varela Evaluates ABRAS and Plans New Collective Investments</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra — Businessman António Varela, head of the Nilza Varela Foundation, is on Ilha Brava to carry out a busy schedule of social work. The main purposes of the official visit are to assess the progress of the various projects funded by the foundation on the island and to identify new priority areas for intervention aimed at developing the most vulnerable communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:17:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilza Varela Foundation on a Social Mission in Ilha Brava - António Varela Assesses ABRAS and Plans New Collective Investments</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Story of Resilience of Filipe&amp;apos;s Family in Santa Bárbara</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Story of Filipe's Family's Resilience in Santa Barbara</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Story of Filipe's Family's Resilience in Santa Barbara</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 22, 2026 (Bravanews) — On the mountainside in the community of Santa Bárbara, the majestic landscapes often stand in stark contrast to the harsh realities faced by its residents. It was precisely in this setting that a local social outreach visit revealed a touching story of dignity, hard work, and hope, featuring a resident named Filipe. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:06:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Story of Resilience of Filipe&#039;s Family in Santa Bárbara</media:keywords>
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        <title>WaterBrava Representative in Brava Clarifies Responsibilities Regarding Water Connections for Agriculture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/AGUABRAVA DELEGATE IN BRAVA CLARIFIES JURISDICTION OVER WATER CONNECTIONS FOR AGRICULTURE</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/AGUABRAVA DELEGATE IN BRAVA CLARIFIES JURISDICTION OVER WATER CONNECTIONS FOR AGRICULTURE</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 6, 2026 (Bravanews) – The representative of the intermunicipal water company, ÁguaBrava, on the island of Brava, clarified to Bravanews that the local office does not have the legal authority to make unilateral decisions regarding new water connections for the agricultural sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:49:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>WaterBrava Representative in Brava Clarifies Responsibilities Regarding Water Connections for Agriculture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Right of Reply: Ilda Solidade, Aguabrava’s Representative in Brava, Refutes Accusations and Points to an Attempt at Political Persecution</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Right of Reply: Ilda Solidade, Deputy Director of AGUBrava in Brava, Refutes Accusations and Points to an Attempt at Political Persecution</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Right of Reply: Ilda Solidade, Deputy Director of AGUBrava in Brava, Refutes Accusations and Points to an Attempt at Political Persecution</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 6, 2026 (Bravanews) - In response to the recent serious allegations that have been publicly raised against her administration and her personal integrity, the Mayor of Água Brava, Ilda Solidade, issued a detailed statement to set the record straight. In the document, the Delegate categorically refutes the allegations made by the citizen known as “Mr. Gabi,” characterizing the recent attacks as baseless and suggesting that there are political motivations behind the accusations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:37:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Right of Reply: Ilda Solidade, Aguabrava’s Representative in Brava, Refutes Accusations and Points to an Attempt at Political Persecution</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Urgent Need for an Independent Inspection of Water Management on Ilha Brava, Which May Be Facing Both Shortages and Allegations of Favoritism</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Urgency of an Independent Inspection of Water Management on Ilha Brava, Which May Be Caught Between Water Shortages and Allegations of Favoritism</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Urgency of an Independent Inspection of Water Management on Ilha Brava, Which May Be Caught Between Water Shortages and Allegations of Favoritism</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, June 6, 2026 (Bravanews) - Brava Island is facing one of the most critical moments in its recent history regarding its water supply. However, the public debate surrounding the crisis has taken a more serious turn: the population and local stakeholders point out that the current problem may not be solely due to the lack of rain or the amount of water available in the springs, but rather to serious failures in management and distribution, as well as indications of favoritism. Against this backdrop, there is a growing public outcry for an urgent and rigorous independent audit and inspection of the system managed by Águabrava (Inter-Municipal Water Company). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:16:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Urgent Need for an Independent Audit of Water Management on Ilha Brava, Which May Be Facing Water Shortages and Allegations of Favoritism</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: The disastrous difficulty in establishing budgetary priorities and the clear abandonment of productive sectors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-disgraceful-difficulty-in-establishing-governmental-priorities-and-the-clear-abandonment-of-productive-sectors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-disgraceful-difficulty-in-establishing-governmental-priorities-and-the-clear-abandonment-of-productive-sectors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra June 4, 2026 (Bravanews) - The debate surrounding the management of public funds and the definition of priorities by national and municipal authorities has taken on a new dimension. Local analysts, economic operators and representatives of civil society have expressed growing concern at what they consider to be a glaring imbalance between investment in recreational events and financial support for the pillars of the local economy, namely agriculture, fishing and livestock farming. The protest has escalated following successive outbursts from local producers, who are facing serious operational difficulties due to the lack of basic infrastructure and essential resources, such as water for irrigation and ice for preserving fish. For many critics of the current line of government, the scenario of hardship experienced by those who work the land or the sea contrasts sharply with the amount of capital channelled into organizing festivals, municipal celebrations, institutional trips and urban regeneration works of an essentially aesthetic nature. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:17:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: The disastrous difficulty in establishing budgetary priorities and the clear abandonment of productive sectors</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: ICIEG promotes training on gender, leadership and economic empowerment in rural areas.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icieg-promove-formacao-sobre-genero-lideranca-e-empoderamento-economico-nas-zonas-rurais</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icieg-promove-formacao-sobre-genero-lideranca-e-empoderamento-economico-nas-zonas-rurais</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean Institute for Equality and Gender Equity (ICIEG) today began a two-day training course on gender equality and equity, masculinities, empowerment, leadership, associativism, and assertive communication on the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:33:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: ICIEG promotes training on gender, leadership and economic empowerment in rural areas.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The drama of the abandoned houses that mark the landscape of the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-drama-of-abandoned-houses-that-mark-the-island-landscape</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-drama-of-abandoned-houses-that-mark-the-island-landscape</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, May 31, 2026 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava, eternalized in literature and music as the &quot;Island of Flowers&quot; and the cradle of Cape Verdean nostalgia, today faces a silent challenge that visibly shapes its urban and rural landscape: the progressive abandonment of its built heritage. Dozens of properties, ranging from the emblematic and historic sobrados of colonial architecture to small single-family homes, are currently in a state of severe disrepair, falling apart under the influence of time, the climate and, above all, the absence of their owners, most of whom are part of the vast Bravense diaspora. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:06:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The drama of the abandoned houses that mark the landscape of the island of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Businessman Andy Andrade warns of the critical water supply situation and questions the halt in the investment of more than 700 million escudos</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/businessman-andy-andrade-alerts-to-critical-situation-of-water-supply-and-questions-paralysis-investment-of-more-than-700-million-dollars</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/businessman-andy-andrade-alerts-to-critical-situation-of-water-supply-and-questions-paralysis-investment-of-more-than-700-million-dollars</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 30, 2026 (Bravanews) - The shortage of drinking water and water for personal hygiene has reached alarming levels, generating a wave of concern among the population and the business class. In a forceful outburst on social media, businessman Andy Andrade made public the seriousness of the crisis, classifying the current situation as &quot;critical&quot; and pointing the finger at the stagnation of strong public investment that should mitigate the problem. According to the businessman, a structuring project budgeted at 700 million Cape Verdean escudos (CVE) has been completely paralyzed for over a year, depriving the island of a lasting water supply solution. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 20:04:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Businessman Andy Andrade warns of the critical water supply situation and questions the halt in the investment of more than 700 million escudos</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Nilza Varela Foundation, working for a fairer Cape Verde, rehabilitates and builds houses, restoring dignity to people on the islands of Sal, Fogo and Brava.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela-na-preocupacao-de um-cabo-verde-mais-justo-reabilita-e-construci-casas-devolvendo-dignidade-as-pessoas-nas-ilhas-do-sal-fogo-e-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela-na-preocupacao-de um-cabo-verde-mais-justo-reabilita-e-construci-casas-devolvendo-dignidade-as-pessoas-nas-ilhas-do-sal-fogo-e-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, May 30, 2026 (Bravanews) - In a moving message sent directly to the BravaNews newsroom, António Varela, President of the Nilza Varela Foundation, shared the most recent and significant advances in the vast humanitarian program that the institution has been developing in Cape Verde. With an unwavering focus on eradicating housing poverty and restoring human dignity, the foundation is currently in the final stages of an unprecedented technical and logistical operation: the simultaneous construction of three new social housing units from scratch on the islands of Brava, Fogo and Sal. This joint effort brings to eleven the total number of completely free homes already delivered to vulnerable families throughout the archipelago, representing a historic milestone in social activism and in the direct impact of the Cape Verdean diaspora on home soil. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:55:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Nilza Varela Foundation, working for a fairer Cape Verde, rehabilitates and builds houses, restoring dignity to people on the islands of Sal, Fogo and Brava.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cachaço shepherds launch desperate appeal in the face of severe shortage of water and pasture for cattle</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cachaco herders launch desperate appeal in the face of severe water and pasture shortages for cattle</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The farming and livestock community of Cachaço, on the island of Brava, is facing one of the most severe crises of recent times, marked by an extreme lack of water and a shortage of resources for the animals&#039; subsistence. In a scathing and indignant account, a local shepherd turned to Bravanews to denounce the state of &quot;abandonment&quot; to which the class is said to be condemned, directly criticizing the actions of the current delegate of the Ministry of Rural Development (MDR) on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:15:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cachaço shepherds launch desperate appeal in the face of severe shortage of water and pasture for cattle</media:keywords>
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        <title>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter&amp;day Saints to hold FSY youth meeting in Praia in August</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-of-the-saints-of-the-last-days-holds-fsy-youth-meeting-in-august-on-the-beach</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-of-the-saints-of-the-last-days-holds-fsy-youth-meeting-in-august-on-the-beach</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding the &quot;For the Strength of Youth&quot; (FSY) youth conference in Praia from August 10 to 15, which is expected to bring together around 500 participants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:56:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Biologist warns of problems with water quantity and quality on the island.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave Biologist Warns of Water Quantity and Quality Problems on the Island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave Biologist Warns of Water Quantity and Quality Problems on the Island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Biologist David Pascoal warned today of two structural problems in the water supply on Brava Island, related to the scarcity of the resource and its quality, considering the situation &quot;worrying&quot; for the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:54:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Biologist warns of problems with water quantity and quality on the island.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava court applies periodic presentation to three suspected child sex abusers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/court-applies-periodic-presentation-to-three-suspects-of-sexual-abuse-of-minors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/court-applies-periodic-presentation-to-three-suspects-of-sexual-abuse-of-minors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today ordered that three individuals accused of committing crimes of sexual abuse of minors aged 14 and 15 be brought before the authorities on a regular basis, a judicial source said. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:47:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava court applies periodic presentation to three suspected child sex abusers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister of the Sea says construction on São Francisco Beach will have to be demolished.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Minister of the Sea says construction on São Francisco beach will have to be demolished.</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of the Sea stated today that the construction work on São Francisco beach, in the city of Praia, &quot;was illegally resumed&quot; after being halted by the authorities, and therefore everything built outside of the authorized principles will be demolished. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:45:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister of the Sea says construction on São Francisco Beach will have to be demolished.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council delivers fourth rehabilitated bathroom to support vulnerable families</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-delivers-fourth-rehabilitated-bathrooms-to-support-vulnerable-families</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-delivers-fourth-rehabilitated-bathrooms-to-support-vulnerable-families</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, May 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council (CMB) has announced the completion and handover of yet another fully rehabilitated bathroom in the municipality. This is the fourth intervention completed as part of an ongoing program aimed at improving the living, health and hygiene conditions of the island&#039;s most vulnerable families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:52:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council delivers fourth rehabilitated bathroom to support vulnerable families</media:keywords>
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        <title>While passing through the archipelago, the Spanish Navy ship did not detect any illegal activities in Cape Verdean waters</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/passage through the archipelago-spanish navy-ship did not detect illegal activities in the cape-verdian waters</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/passage through the archipelago-spanish navy-ship did not detect illegal activities in the cape-verdian waters</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Furor has already been to Cape Verde three times, in 2022, 2024 and now 2026 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:18:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>While passing through the archipelago, the Spanish Navy ship did not detect any illegal activities in Cape Verdean waters</media:keywords>
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        <title>Africa Day: President highlights Brava as a symbol of the vulnerabilities in access to water in Cape Verde.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Africa Day points to Brava Brava as a symbol of the vulnerabilities in access to water in Cape Verde.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Africa Day points to Brava Brava as a symbol of the vulnerabilities in access to water in Cape Verde.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic today highlighted the island of Brava as an example of the vulnerabilities in access to water in Cape Verde and advocated for &quot;urgent mobilization&quot; to guarantee a safe and sustainable supply to the most vulnerable populations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:14:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Africa Day: President highlights Brava as a symbol of the vulnerabilities in access to water in Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The &amp;quot;green canker&amp;quot; of Palhal, American acacia devours cultivated fields and threatens families&amp;apos; livelihoods</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the american-acacia-palm-growing-green-field-devours-farming-fields-and-thames the-support-of-families</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the american-acacia-palm-growing-green-field-devours-farming-fields-and-thames the-support-of-families</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 21, 2026 (Bravanews) - The landscape in the town of Palhal is changing, and not for the better. Where once you could see the clear horizon prepared for dryland sowing, now stands a wall of twisted branches and jagged peaks. The American acacia has gone from being a resilient tree to becoming the main enemy of local farmers, who watch helplessly as their land is &quot;asphyxiated&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:16:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The &quot;green canker&quot; of Palhal, American acacia devours cultivated fields and threatens families&#039; livelihoods</media:keywords>
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        <title>Singer Tony Martins wins bronze medal in prestigious gospel music contest in Brazil</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-tony-martins-wins-bronze-medal-in-prestigious-gospel-music-competition-in-brazil</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/singer-tony-martins-wins-bronze-medal-in-prestigious-gospel-music-competition-in-brazil</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brazil, May 17, 2026 (Bravanews) - The international gospel music scene gained a new highlight with the brilliant participation of singer Tony Martins in one of the most competitive contests of the genre, held recently in Brazil. Raising the flag of his nation, Martins represented Cape Verde in this important international competition, where he reached the podium by winning the bronze medal, securing an honorable third place among 23 strong competitors. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:58:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Singer Tony Martins wins bronze medal in prestigious gospel music contest in Brazil</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council reinforces fleet to optimize public services</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-council-of-brava-reinforces-fleet-tooptimize-public-services</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-council-of-brava-reinforces-fleet-tooptimize-public-services</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 12, 2026 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava now has a new municipal vehicle, acquired as part of a modernization strategy aimed at increasing speed and efficiency in meeting the needs of the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:07:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council reinforces fleet to optimize public services</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Red Cross promotes first aid and emergency response activities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha-promotes-first-aid-and-emergency-response-activities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha-promotes-first-aid-and-emergency-response-activities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Red Cross Delegation in Brava held a series of first aid and emergency response activities this Saturday, the 9th, in partnership with Civil Protection and the fire department. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Red Cross promotes first aid and emergency response activities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tony Martins Represents Cape Verde in Gospel Contest in Brazil</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-represents-cabo-verde-in-gospel-contest-in-brazil</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tony-martins-represents-cabo-verde-in-gospel-contest-in-brazil</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Tony Martins began his participation in a gospel music contest in Brazil today, which brings together 24 Brazilian voices. The singer is the only Cape Verdean in the competition and says that his main goal is to praise God and represent Cape Verde with pride. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:23:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tony Martins, gospel music, Brazil, Cape Verde, Cape Verdean singer, music contest, gospel, Christian faith, Cape Verdean diaspora, Cape Verdean culture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Citizen accuses National Police of abuse of authority in Porto da Furna, commander rejects accusations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/citizen-accuses-national-police-of-abuse-of-authority-at-port-of-furna-commander-rejects-accusations</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/citizen-accuses-national-police-of-abuse-of-authority-at-port-of-furna-commander-rejects-accusations</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A citizen on the island of Brava has denounced alleged abuse of authority by the National Police during a search of a vehicle in Porto da Furna. The police command denies any irregularities and says that all the procedures were carried out legally. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:27:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, National Police, Porto da Furna, António Varela, Aldino Silva, abuse of authority, Cape Verde, Inforpress, Notícias de Djabraba, fine, police search, Enapor, Brava Island, uninspected vehicle, road tax</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava hosts Miss &amp;amp; Mister Inter&amp;Liceus Cape Verde 2026 Gala</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-acolhe-gala-do-miss-mister-inter-liceus-cabo-verde-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-acolhe-gala-do-miss-mister-inter-liceus-cabo-verde-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava has been confirmed as the venue for the Miss &amp; Mister Inter-Liceus Cabo Verde 2026 gala, bringing together students from all over Cape Verde in an event that promotes talent, education and the appreciation of young people. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:54:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Miss &amp; Mister Inter-Liceus Cabo Verde 2026, Cabo Verde, youth, gala, education, liceus, culture, event, students</media:keywords>
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        <title>Young people from churches of the Nazarene hold spiritual retreat in Palhal</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/young-people-from-nazarene-churches-hold-spiritual-retreat-at-phalalal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/young-people-from-nazarene-churches-hold-spiritual-retreat-at-phalalal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Young people from the churches of the Nazarene in Nova Sintra and Tomé Barraz are taking part in a spiritual retreat in Palhal from April 30 to May 3, focusing on faith, fellowship and personal growth. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:40:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>spiritual retreat, youth, Church of the Nazarene, Nova Sintra, Tomé Barraz, Palhal, ilha Brava, communion, faith, youth, religious event, prayer, praise, meditation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister recognizes need for integrated responses to affirm Cape Verde as an Atlantic hub</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-recognizes-need-for-integrated-response-in-affirming-cabo-verde-as-atlantic-hub</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-recognizes-need-for-integrated-response-in-affirming-cabo-verde-as-atlantic-hub</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister for Business Promotion and Development, Eurico Monteiro, warned this Tuesday of the challenges in technical training, policy articulation and maritime governance, advocating integrated responses so that Cape Verde can establish itself as an Atlantic hub. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:58:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister recognizes need for integrated responses to affirm Cape Verde as an Atlantic hub</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Municipality honors &amp;quot;guardians&amp;quot; who keep Eugénio Tavares Square among the most beautiful in the country</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipio-honors-guards-who-keep-the-eugenio-tavares-praca-among-the-best-in-the-country</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipio-honors-guards-who-keep-the-eugenio-tavares-praca-among-the-best-in-the-country</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 18, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has issued a public commendation to the gardening and green space maintenance teams, calling them the &quot;true workers of beauty&quot; on the island. The focus is on Praça Eugénio Tavares, in Nova Sintra, which has been widely praised for its preservation and aesthetics. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:37:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Municipality honors &quot;guardians&quot; who keep Eugénio Tavares Square among the most beautiful in the country</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation starts building first house on Sal island and expands to Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela starts construction of the first house on the salt island and expands it to the sea</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, April 18, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Nilza Varela Foundation has begun construction of its first home on the island of Sal, marking an important step in the expansion of its social actions in Cape Verde. The information was provided by the organization&#039;s founder, who highlighted the project&#039;s transformative impact on the lives of the families who will benefit. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:04:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilza Varela Foundation starts building first house on Sal island and expands to Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Family in Fajã d&amp;apos;Água loses everything in suspicious fire and asks for help to &amp;quot;get their lives back together&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-familia-em-faja-dagua-lost-everything-in-suspicious-incendio-and-asked-for-aid-to-rebuild-life</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-familia-em-faja-dagua-lost-everything-in-suspicious-incendio-and-asked-for-aid-to-rebuild-life</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A family of fishermen was left homeless in the early hours of Monday 13th in Fajã d&#039;Água, on the island of Brava, after a fire completely destroyed their home and all the possessions inside. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:03:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Family in Fajã d&#039;Água loses everything in suspicious fire and asks for help to &quot;get their lives back together&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tax Authority promotes training in Fogo/Brava Region to strengthen tax literacy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tax-authority-promotes-training-in-the-fogobrava-region-to-reinforce-fiscal-literacy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tax-authority-promotes-training-in-the-fogobrava-region-to-reinforce-fiscal-literacy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Between today and the 24th, the Tax and Customs Authority (ATA) is organizing a series of training sessions aimed at taxpayers covered by the Special Regime for Micro and Small Enterprises (REMPE) in the Fogo/Brava Region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:52:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tax Authority promotes training in Fogo/Brava Region to strengthen tax literacy</media:keywords>
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        <title>History of Ilha Brava preserved in Torre do Tombo archives</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/history-of-the-brave-island-preserved-in-the-torre-do-tombo-archives</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/history-of-the-brave-island-preserved-in-the-torre-do-tombo-archives</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Lisbon, April 13, 2026 (Bravanews) - The history of Ilha Brava is partially preserved in the archives of the Torre do Tombo, in Lisbon, where documents dating back to the Portuguese colonial period are kept and which help to reconstruct the island&#039;s past. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>History of Ilha Brava preserved in Torre do Tombo archives</media:keywords>
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        <title>CV Interilhas suspends Santiago/Fogo/Brava connections due to bad weather and maintains restrictions on other routes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cv-interilhas-suspends-connections-santiagofogobrava-due-to-bad-weather-and-maintains-restrictions-on-other-routes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cv-interilhas-suspends-connections-santiagofogobrava-due-to-bad-weather-and-maintains-restrictions-on-other-routes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ CV Interilhas announced today the suspension of trips on the Santiago/Fogo/Brava connections scheduled for Thursday, 09, due to adverse sea conditions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:36:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CV Interilhas suspends Santiago/Fogo/Brava connections due to bad weather and maintains restrictions on other routes</media:keywords>
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        <title>People of Paul, on the island of Brava, cry out for urgent access to water</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-paul-on-bravura-island-calls-for-urgent-access-to-water</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-paul-on-bravura-island-calls-for-urgent-access-to-water</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 6, 2026 (Bravanews) - The town of Paul, on the island of Brava, is facing an increasingly worrying situation regarding access to water, with the population reporting persistent difficulties that affect the daily lives of families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:25:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People of Paul, on the island of Brava, cry out for urgent access to water</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Farmers point to low vegetable production due to water shortage</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-agriculturists point to poor vegetable production due to water shortage</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-agriculturists point to poor vegetable production due to water shortage</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Farmers on the island of Brava said today that this year&#039;s vegetable production was poor, due to the lack of water that has affected the island for several years, affecting the development of the agricultural sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:04:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Farmers point to low vegetable production due to water shortage</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fundraiser to support Minga Coladera takes place in April</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fundraising-to-support-minga-coladera takes place in april</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fundraising-to-support-minga-coladera takes place in april</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 29, 2026 (Bravanews) - A solidarity fundraiser will be held on April 26, 2026, with the aim of helping Minga Coladera, a native of the island of Brava, who is currently facing health problems and needs support to cover medical expenses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:59:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fundraiser to support Minga Coladera takes place in April</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Island mourns the death of João Cândido Delgado “Dilapa”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Island in mourning for the death of João Cândido Delgado Dilapa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Island in mourning for the death of João Cândido Delgado Dilapa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On the island of Brava, Mr. João Cândido Delgado, better known as &quot;Dilapa,&quot; passed away. He was a well-known, respected, and beloved figure throughout the Brava community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:52:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Island mourns the death of João Cândido Delgado “Dilapa”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte community asks for road improvements, banking services, post office and police presence</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/community-our-señora-do-monte-requests-road-improvements-banking-services-courts-and-police-presence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/community-our-señora-do-monte-requests-road-improvements-banking-services-courts-and-police-presence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - The town of Nossa Senhora do Monte, one of the largest parishes on the island of Brava, continues to face several difficulties related to basic services and infrastructure, leading residents to express concern and ask for more attention from the authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:27:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte community asks for road improvements, banking services, post office and police presence</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean Women&amp;apos;s Day: President of OMCV argues that Cape Verde needs to move from laws to practice to guarantee real equality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/capo-verdiana-women's-day-omcv-president-defends-that-cabo-verde-needs-to-pass-the-laws-to-practice-to-ensure-real-equality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/capo-verdiana-women's-day-omcv-president-defends-that-cabo-verde-needs-to-pass-the-laws-to-practice-to-ensure-real-equality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Cape Verdean Women&#039;s Organization (OMCV), Eloisa Gonçalves, today acknowledged the country&#039;s progress in protecting women, but warned that &quot;there is a lot of work ahead&quot;, especially in the effective implementation of existing laws. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:58:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verdean Women&#039;s Day: President of OMCV argues that Cape Verde needs to move from laws to practice to guarantee real equality</media:keywords>
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        <title>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter&amp;day Saints supports CoopUnipesca with equipment and boat rehabilitation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-of-the-saints-of-the-last-days-supports-coopunipesca-with-equipment-and-rehabilitation-of-vessels</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-of-the-saints-of-the-last-days-supports-coopunipesca-with-equipment-and-rehabilitation-of-vessels</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brava delivered six cooler bags to the Cooperative of Shipowners, Fishermen and Fishmongers (CoopUnipesca) in Lomba Tantum, as well as &quot;kits&quot; for the fishmongers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:32:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports CoopUnipesca with equipment and boat rehabilitation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: ICCA promotes a meeting that brings parents and children closer together on the island.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Icca promotes a meeting that brings parents and children closer together on the island.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Icca promotes a meeting that brings parents and children closer together on the island.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The head of the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) in Brava announced today an activity entitled &quot;They Tell You About Your Day-to-Day Experience as a Father,&quot; dedicated to the fathers of students at the Furna School. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:43:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: ICCA promotes a meeting that brings parents and children closer together on the island.</media:keywords>
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        <title>IDJ promotes first &amp;quot;IDJ in Kumunidade&amp;quot; activity in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/idj-promotes-first-edition-of-idj-activity-in-kumunidade-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/idj-promotes-first-edition-of-idj-activity-in-kumunidade-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Institute of Sport and Youth (IDJ) held the first edition of the &quot;IDJ in Kumunidade&quot; activity today in Nova Sintra, an initiative that aims to promote greater interaction between the institution, young people and the local community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:33:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>IDJ promotes first &quot;IDJ in Kumunidade&quot; activity in Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Santa Bárbara denounce the terrible state of the road and call for urgent intervention by the authorities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-santa-barbara-report-poor-state-of-the-road-and-call-for-urgent-intervention-by-authorities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-santa-barbara-report-poor-state-of-the-road-and-call-for-urgent-intervention-by-authorities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of the town of Santa Bárbara, in Brava, have expressed concern about the poor state of the access road to the community and the Vinagre area, calling for urgent intervention by the authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:27:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Santa Bárbara denounce the terrible state of the road and call for urgent intervention by the authorities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council and BCA strengthen strategic partnership for the island&amp;apos;s development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-chamber-of-brava-and-bca-reinforce-strategic-partnership-for-island-development</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal-chamber-of-brava-and-bca-reinforce-strategic-partnership-for-island-development</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council recently held a working meeting with representatives of Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA), a meeting that served to strengthen the bonds of cooperation between the two institutions and consolidate a partnership considered strategic for the island&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:13:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council and BCA strengthen strategic partnership for the island&#039;s development</media:keywords>
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        <title>The arrival of around three thousand bags of cement eases shortages after almost two months</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-about-three-thousand-bags-of-cement-amenizes-scarcity-after-about-two-months</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-about-three-thousand-bags-of-cement-amenizes-scarcity-after-about-two-months</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The company that distributes cement on the island of Brava, Dina Vicente, received around 3,000 bags of cement today, which are being sold on a limited basis to buyers, Inforpress found out on site. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:48:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The arrival of around three thousand bags of cement eases shortages after almost two months</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava awaits second tranche to complete Municipal Market</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava awaits second tranche to complete municipal market.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava awaits second tranche to complete municipal market.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council announced today that it is awaiting the arrival of the second tranche of funding to complete the rehabilitation works on the municipal market, which are already at an advanced stage. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:40:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava awaits second tranche to complete Municipal Market</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Government provides more than three million escudos for the rehabilitation of the Cultural Center of Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-government makes more than three million shields available for the rehabilitation of the cultural center of new sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-government makes more than three million shields available for the rehabilitation of the cultural center of new sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean government has today made more than three million escudos available to the Brava Island municipality for the rehabilitation of the Cultural Center/Municipal Auditorium of Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:57:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Government provides more than three million escudos for the rehabilitation of the Cultural Center of Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde may have to raise retirement age</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-may-have-to-increase-retirement-age</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-may-have-to-increase-retirement-age</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This is one of the proposals of the International Monetary Fund, which points to new challenges for INPS due to the new demographic dynamics of the archipelago. The resident population fell between 2010 and 2021, the decline being due to both the fall in the birth rate and emigration. It is this different pattern of decline between 2010 and 2021 among the younger generations and increase among the older generations that represents a challenge for the sustainability of the INPS. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:49:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde may have to raise retirement age</media:keywords>
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        <title>Attorney General&amp;apos;s Office may extend investigation to Brava Municipal Assembly</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/attorney-general's office may widen investigations into the brava municipal assembly</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/attorney-general's office may widen investigations into the brava municipal assembly</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, March 5, 2026 (Bravanews) - The ongoing investigations into the management of the Brava City Council during the 2020/2024 term could take on new twists. According to information gathered, the Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office is not ruling out extending the scrutiny to the Municipal Assembly, at a stage when investigators are promising to go through &quot;everything with a fine-tooth comb&quot; as part of the process underway at the Central Criminal Action Department of the Attorney General&#039;s Office. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:12:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Attorney General&#039;s Office may extend investigation to Brava Municipal Assembly</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nova Sintra clamors for covered sports center to boost sports and culture</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-calls-for-covered-sports-polid to boost sports and culture</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-calls-for-covered-sports-polid to boost sports and culture</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, 4/3/2026 (Bravanews) - In the town of Nova Sintra, there is a growing call from the population for an indoor sports center that can meet the community&#039;s sporting and cultural needs. Speaking to Bravanews, several residents say that for many years they have been asking the local authorities to create a suitable space for healthy leisure activities, but so far they have received no concrete answers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:55:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nova Sintra clamors for covered sports center to boost sports and culture</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Coast Guard receives 1st Class Distinguished Service Medal</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/guardrail-beam-receives-services-relevant-1a-class-medal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/guardrail-beam-receives-services-relevant-1a-class-medal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Island Coast Guard Detachment was awarded the 1st Class Distinguished Service Medal today, in recognition of the relevant services it has rendered to the State of Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Coast Guard receives 1st Class Distinguished Service Medal</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ilha Brava continues to face water supply crisis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ilha-brava-continues-facing-crisis-in-water-supply</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ilha-brava-continues-facing-crisis-in-water-supply</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra March 4, 2026 (Bravanews) - The population of Ilha Brava is once again raising its voice in the face of persistent water supply problems, an old drama that continues to mark the daily lives of Brava families. In several localities, residents report that they can go weeks without a single drop of water in their taps, a situation that has generated indignation, revolt and urgent appeals to the competent authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:21:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ilha Brava continues to face water supply crisis</media:keywords>
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        <title>Gilson Alves barred from leaving the country and prohibited from giving political speeches.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/gilson-alves-interdicted-from-leaving-the-country-and-prevented-from-giving-political-speeches</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/gilson-alves-interdicted-from-leaving-the-country-and-prevented-from-giving-political-speeches</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The coercive measures were decreed within the scope of a process in which the defendant is strongly suspected of committing the crimes of public incitement to crime, gang or criminal association, and possession of weapons, as foreseen and punished by national criminal law. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:54:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Gilson Alves barred from leaving the country and prohibited from giving political speeches.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Orlando Balla breaks silence and comes out in defense of Francisco Tavares and Andrezito Miranda</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/orlando-balla-breaks-silence-and-leaves-in-defense-of-francisco-tavares-and-andrezito-miranda</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/orlando-balla-breaks-silence-and-leaves-in-defense-of-francisco-tavares-and-andrezito-miranda</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 1, 2026 (Bravanews) - The former mayor of Brava, Orlando Balla, has decided to break his silence and come out publicly in defense of Francisco Tavares, Andrezito Miranda and the contractor Ideal Louro, who are currently involved in a lawsuit that has marked the political debate on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Orlando Balla breaks silence and comes out in defense of Francisco Tavares and Andrezito Miranda</media:keywords>
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        <title>Imbroglio involving the Brava City Council during the Tavares administration raises doubts about the supervisory role of the Municipal Assembly</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/imbroglio-involving-the-municipal-camara-of-the-brava-in-the-tavares-management raises doubts-about-the-monitoring-role-of-the-municipal-assembly</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/imbroglio-involving-the-municipal-camara-of-the-brava-in-the-tavares-management raises doubts-about-the-monitoring-role-of-the-municipal-assembly</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The recent situation involving the former mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, continues to cause shock waves in the local political scene. As the case of alleged influence peddling and active corruption takes on more defined contours, public scrutiny of the functioning of the oversight institutions - in particular the Brava Municipal Assembly, at the time chaired by Fernanda Fidalgo de Burgo - is also growing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Imbroglio involving the Brava City Council during the Tavares administration raises doubts about the supervisory role of the Municipal Assembly</media:keywords>
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        <title>Francisco Tavares, Andrezito Miranda and Ideal Louro remain under arrest</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-tavares-andrezito-miranda-and-ideal-louro-are-under-coaction-measures</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-tavares-andrezito-miranda-and-ideal-louro-are-under-coaction-measures</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, February 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The competent court has imposed coercive measures on the former mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, the former municipal secretary Andrezito Miranda and the contractor Ideal Louro, as part of the case investigating alleged crimes of influence peddling and active corruption. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:23:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Francisco Tavares, Andrezito Miranda and Ideal Louro remain under arrest</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former mayor Francisco Tavares released after 24 hours detained at the Brava police station.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-mayor-francisco-tavares-released-after-24-hours-detained-at-the-brava-police-police</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-mayor-francisco-tavares-released-after-24-hours-detained-at-the-brava-police-police</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, February 27, 2026 (Bravanews) - The former Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, the former municipal secretary Andrezito Miranda, and the contractor Ideal Louro were released on Thursday afternoon after spending approximately 24 hours detained at the local police station. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:54:12 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former mayor Francisco Tavares released after 24 hours detained at the Brava police station.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Solidarity Campaign: Rui Silva proposes 1 &amp;quot;like&amp;quot; = 1 dollar to support bereaved family (FB Video)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/campaign-solidaria-rui-silva-propoe-1-like-1-dolar-to-support-familia-enlutada-fb-video</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/campaign-solidaria-rui-silva-propoe-1-like-1-dolar-to-support-familia-enlutada-fb-video</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Rui Silva has launched a solidarity campaign on social media to convert every &quot;like&quot; into 1 dollar to support the family of a deceased man. The action will last 30 days and depends on mobilizing the public through shares and interactions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:34:53 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Rui Silva, solidarity campaign, family support, social networks, donation by like, solidarity, viral video</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Court of the Brava District orders the preventive detention of a suspect in an aggravated theft case in Cova Rodela.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava District Court Orders Pre-trial Detention of Suspect for Aggravated Theft in Cova Rodela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava District Court Orders Pre-trial Detention of Suspect for Aggravated Theft in Cova Rodela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Court of the Brava District today ordered the preventive detention of a 31-year-old man, resident in the town of Cova Rodela, indicted for the crime of aggravated theft. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Court of the Brava District orders the preventive detention of a suspect in an aggravated theft case in Cova Rodela.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Employees from the Technical and Accounting Office of the Brava City Council were heard as witnesses.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/employees-of-the-technical-and-accounting-office-of-the-brava-municipality-heard-as-witnesses</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/employees-of-the-technical-and-accounting-office-of-the-brava-municipality-heard-as-witnesses</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Employees linked to the Technical Office and the accounting sector of the Brava City Council were summoned this Tuesday, the 25th, to give statements as witnesses in the process that is running its legal course at the Central Department of Criminal Action (DCAP) of the Attorney General&#039;s Office. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:33:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Employees from the Technical and Accounting Office of the Brava City Council were heard as witnesses.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Flowers and their aromas, such as cardinal hibiscus, can be found all over the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-flowers-and-their-aromas-like-the-cardinal-hibiscus-are-present-on-every-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-flowers-and-their-aromas-like-the-cardinal-hibiscus-are-present-on-every-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In general, the geographical composition of the island of Brava is of great beauty, very suitable for hiking, photo shoots or simply walks to contemplate the unique landscapes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:46:12 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Flowers and their aromas, such as cardinal hibiscus, can be found all over the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Investment of 55,000 escudos strengthens climate security in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/investment-of-55-thousand-counts-reinforces-climatic-security-in-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/investment-of-55-thousand-counts-reinforces-climatic-security-in-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council today announced the start of works to protect the Furna pier from landslides and create a climate shelter, costing more than 55,000 escudos. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:49:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Investment of 55, 000 escudos strengthens climate security in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Pau denounce poor management of water distribution in the town</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/local residents denounce poor management of water distribution in the area</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/local residents denounce poor management of water distribution in the area</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 24, 2026 (Bravanews) - Some residents of the town of Pau, on the island of Brava, have approached Bravanews to denounce what they consider to be poor management of water distribution in that community. According to the complainants, the way in which the opening and closing of the supply is controlled has left several families without access to the precious liquid for more than two weeks. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:04:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Pau denounce poor management of water distribution in the town</media:keywords>
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        <title>Town of Tomé Barraz calls for the construction of a community center for young people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/locality-of-tome-barraz-appeals-for-construction-of-community-youth-center</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/locality-of-tome-barraz-appeals-for-construction-of-community-youth-center</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 24, 2026 (Bravanews) - The population of the town of Tomé Barraz has launched an appeal to the authorities to build a community center, pointing out the urgent need for a suitable space where young people can occupy their free time in a healthy and productive way. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:14:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Town of Tomé Barraz calls for the construction of a community center for young people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Francisco Tavares will be heard as a defendant in the case of alleged influence peddling and active corruption</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-tavares-will-be-heard-while-accused-in-the-process-of-alleged-influence-trafficking-and-active-corruption</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/francisco-tavares-will-be-heard-while-accused-in-the-process-of-alleged-influence-trafficking-and-active-corruption</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 24, 2026 (Bravanews) - The former Mayor of Brava (CMB), Francisco Tavares, who led the municipality in the term that began in 2020, may be heard in the coming days as a defendant in a case investigating alleged practices of influence peddling and active corruption. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:51:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Francisco Tavares will be heard as a defendant in the case of alleged influence peddling and active corruption</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava District Prosecutor&amp;apos;s Office searches the homes of former President Francisco Tavares and contractor Ideal Louro, as part of a case involving alleged influence peddling and active corruption</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prosecutor's office of the county of brava searches the residences of former president francisco-tavares and contractorideal-louro in the context of a case for alleged influence peddling and active corruption</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, February 24, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava District Prosecutor&#039;s Office carried out a search and seizure at the homes of the former mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, and the contractor Ideal Louro, both as part of a process that is following its legal course in the courts. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava District Prosecutor&#039;s Office searches the homes of former President Francisco Tavares and contractor Ideal Louro, as part of a case involving alleged influence peddling and active corruption</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of part of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte report failures in mobile and internet network services.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of part of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte report failures in the mobile and internet network.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of part of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte report failures in the mobile and internet network.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, February 23, 2026 (Bravanews) - Residents of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte contacted Bravanews to report persistent problems with mobile phone network coverage and internet service, a situation that, they say, has caused disruption to the community&#039;s daily life. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:20:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of part of the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte report failures in mobile and internet network services.</media:keywords>
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        <title>People in the town of Mato are calling for roads to be repaired and more investment in training young people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/local people call for road rehabilitation and more investment in youth training</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/local people call for road rehabilitation and more investment in youth training</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 23, 2026 (Bravanews) - Residents of the town of Mato have expressed their concern about the state of the access roads to the community and called for greater investment in training young people, pointing to these issues as priorities for the development of the area. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:46:36 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People in the town of Mato are calling for roads to be repaired and more investment in training young people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nova Sintra gains new social space with the opening of Casa Tempero di Familia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-gains-new-living-space-with-the-functioning-of-the-house-temper-di-familia</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-gains-new-living-space-with-the-functioning-of-the-house-temper-di-familia</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, February 22, 2026 (Bravanews) - The town of Nova Sintra, on the island of Brava, now has a new meeting place for residents and visitors. It&#039;s Casa Tempero di Familia, a convivial space that promises to win over the public with good appetizers, high-quality homemade food and friendly service. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:39:51 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nova Sintra gains new social space with the opening of Casa Tempero di Familia</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravanews begins popular consultation on the island of Brava and residents of Furna point out priorities for development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanews-initiates-popular-auscultation-on-brava-island-and-furna-residents-point-out-priorities-for-development</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanews-initiates-popular-auscultation-on-brava-island-and-furna-residents-point-out-priorities-for-development</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, February 22, 2026 (Bravanews) - Bravanews has begun a process of public consultation with the communities of the island of Brava, with the aim of gathering opinions and identifying the main needs for local development. The town of Furna, located in the south of the island and considered Brava&#039;s main maritime gateway, was the first to be heard. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:46:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravanews begins popular consultation on the island of Brava and residents of Furna point out priorities for development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Local authority strengthens sanitation sector with new materials and equipment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-autarquia-reinforces-sanitation-sector-with-new-materials-and-equipment</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-autarquia-reinforces-sanitation-sector-with-new-materials-and-equipment</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava City Council today handed over various materials and equipment for the sanitation sector, in an initiative aimed at strengthening working conditions and improving environmental quality in the municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:12:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Local authority strengthens sanitation sector with new materials and equipment</media:keywords>
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        <title>There are still tears that make Cape Verde smile.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/still-there-are-tears-that-make-green-hair-smell</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/still-there-are-tears-that-make-green-hair-smell</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Paradise beaches and deserts, a present of tourism and a past of hunger and slavery - Cape Verde is an archipelago of contrasts in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where even the still images tell centuries-old stories, each one unique. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:48:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>There are still tears that make Cape Verde smile.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brave: Veterinary campaign evaluates 65 producers and collects samples from 230 animals.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Veterinary Campaign Assesses 65 Producers and Collects Samples from 230 Animals</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Veterinary Campaign Assesses 65 Producers and Collects Samples from 230 Animals</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinarian Luís Capela stated today that livestock conditions on Brava Island have exceeded the expectations of the technical team, following two weeks of fieldwork. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brave: Veterinary campaign evaluates 65 producers and collects samples from 230 animals.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Court of the Brava District orders the preventive detention of an individual for drug trafficking.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava District Court Orders Pre-trial Detention of an Individual for Drug Trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava District Court Orders Pre-trial Detention of an Individual for Drug Trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today ordered the pre-trial detention of a 56-year-old man, a native of Santiago Island, suspected of committing the crime of high-risk drug trafficking. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:04:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Court of the Brava District orders the preventive detention of an individual for drug trafficking.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: City Hall employees contest the implementation of the new PCFR</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-camara-employees-contest-implementation-of-new-pcfr</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-camara-employees-contest-implementation-of-new-pcfr</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Some Brava City Council employees expressed their dissatisfaction today with the implementation of the new Positions, Functions and Remuneration Plan (PCFR), claiming that they have not been properly benefited, despite their long years of service in the institution. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:33:35 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: City Hall employees contest the implementation of the new PCFR</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: MCIC moves ahead with refurbishment of Eugénio Tavares statue and reinforces cultural activities on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-mcic-advances-the-requalification-of-eugenio-tavares-statute-and-reinforces-cultural-actions-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-mcic-advances-the-requalification-of-eugenio-tavares-statute-and-reinforces-cultural-actions-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Augusto Veiga, today announced a series of cultural interventions underway on the island of Brava, following a visit last December. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:56:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: MCIC moves ahead with refurbishment of Eugénio Tavares statue and reinforces cultural activities on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Biflores Association in the final phase of a project to restructure the livestock sector.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Associacao-biflores-na-fase-final-de-projecto-de-reestruturacao-do-sector-da-pecuaria</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Associacao-biflores-na-fase-final-de-projecto-de-reestruturacao-do-sector-da-pecuaria</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Carlos Bango, land conservation technician at the Biflores Association, reported today that the association is in the final phase of implementing a project to restructure the livestock sector on Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:54:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Biflores Association in the final phase of a project to restructure the livestock sector.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Government guarantees thorough reconstruction of cable car and decisive progress in energy transition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-government-guarantees-deep-reconstruction-of-teleferic-and-decisive-advance-in-energy-transaction</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-government-guarantees-deep-reconstruction-of-teleferic-and-decisive-advance-in-energy-transaction</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Prime Minister assured today that the intervention underway on the cable car is not a simple repair, but a more in-depth reconstruction, with a view to guaranteeing its long-term sustainability and durability. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:30:59 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Government guarantees thorough reconstruction of cable car and decisive progress in energy transition</media:keywords>
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        <title>Prime Minister visits Brava, announces structuring projects, reinforces investments and highlights sustainability and territorial cohesion</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-visits-the-brava-announces-structuring-projects-reinforces-investments-and-highlights-sustainability-and-territorial-cohesion</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-visits-the-brava-announces-structuring-projects-reinforces-investments-and-highlights-sustainability-and-territorial-cohesion</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City, February 2, 2026 (Bravanews) - The visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic to the island of Brava was marked by far-reaching announcements, the signing of agreements with the City Council and close monitoring of various structural works in progress, confirming the government&#039;s strong commitment to the sustainable and integrated development of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:38:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Prime Minister visits Brava, announces structuring projects, reinforces investments and highlights sustainability and territorial cohesion</media:keywords>
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        <title>Sculptor Domingos Luisa hits back at MP&amp;apos;s criticism of restoration of Eugénio Tavares statue</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sculptor-domingos-luisa-debates-criticism-of-deputy-about-restoration-of-eugenio-tavares-statue</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sculptor-domingos-luisa-debates-criticism-of-deputy-about-restoration-of-eugenio-tavares-statue</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 31, 2026 (Bravanews) - Renowned Cape Verdean sculptor Domingos Luisa has broken his silence on social media to respond to harsh criticism made by MP João José Delgado. The controversy began after the MP compared the current state of restoration work on the Eugénio Tavares statue to the figure of a &quot;mandinga&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:02:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Sculptor Domingos Luisa hits back at MP&#039;s criticism of restoration of Eugénio Tavares statue</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Court sentences 27&amp;year&amp;old man to pre&amp;trial detention for sexually abusing a minor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-27-year-old-man-for-sexual-abuse-of-minors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-27-year-old-man-for-sexual-abuse-of-minors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today ordered the pre-trial detention of a 27-year-old man suspected of committing the crime of sexual abuse against a 13-year-old girl who is pregnant. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:06:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Court sentences 27-year-old man to pre-trial detention for sexually abusing a minor</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Vitó Project promotes exhibition on the biodiversity of Fogo and Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-project-vito-promotes-exhibition-on-biodiversity-of-fire-and-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-project-vito-promotes-exhibition-on-biodiversity-of-fire-and-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Until next Saturday, the Vitó Project will be showing a photographic exhibition at Praça Eugénio Tavares, depicting the biodiversity of the islands of Fogo and Brava, with the aim of bringing the population closer to environmental conservation actions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:04:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Vitó Project promotes exhibition on the biodiversity of Fogo and Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: MAA promotes animal screening and deworming on Brava Island (with audio)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Island promotes animal screening and deworming - Caudio</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Island promotes animal screening and deworming - Caudio</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) has been promoting an animal screening and deworming campaign on Brava Island since the 26th of this month, an initiative that will continue until February 10th. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:02:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: MAA promotes animal screening and deworming on Brava Island (with audio)</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former CMB president Francisco Tavares argues that Amílcar Cabral deserves public spaces with centrality, adequate size, architectural quality and high symbolic value</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-of-cmb-francisco-tavares-defends-that-amilcar-cabral-merece-public-spaces-with-centrality-adequate-dimension-architectural-quality-and-high-symbolic-value</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-of-cmb-francisco-tavares-defends-that-amilcar-cabral-merece-public-spaces-with-centrality-adequate-dimension-architectural-quality-and-high-symbolic-value</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 28, 2026 (Bravanews) - The former mayor of Brava has publicly expressed his disagreement with the tribute recently paid to Amílcar Cabral in the city of Praia. In an opinion piece published on his social network, the former mayor considered that the initiative &quot;did not live up to the historical stature&quot; of the founder of the PAIGC and the main figure in the liberation struggle in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former CMB president Francisco Tavares argues that Amílcar Cabral deserves public spaces with centrality, adequate size, architectural quality and high symbolic value</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipal deputy and teacher João José Delgado arrested and tried in summary proceedings for drunk driving</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-municipal-teacher-joao-jose-delgado-detained-and-tried-in-summary-proceedings-for-drunk-driving</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/deputy-municipal-teacher-joao-jose-delgado-detained-and-tried-in-summary-proceedings-for-drunk-driving</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade Nova Sintra, January 26, 2026 (Bravanews) - Municipal deputy and teacher João José Delgado was arrested in the act by the police authorities following a roadside inspection operation, after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. The case occurred at the weekend and led to his immediate presentation to the court, where he was tried in summary proceedings, as provided for in the legislation in force for this type of infraction. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:33:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Municipal deputy and teacher João José Delgado arrested and tried in summary proceedings for drunk driving</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of Brava announces measures to modernize waste collection and treatment on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-camara-da-brava-announces-measures-to-modernize-the-collection-and-treatment-of-waste-on-the-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 25, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, recently revealed, during an interview on Cape Verde Radio&#039;s Outro Olhar program, concrete plans for the reorganization and modernization of waste collection and treatment on the island, highlighting the urgency of measures that promote public health and preserve the local environment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:22:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of Brava announces measures to modernize waste collection and treatment on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Reconstruction of the Brava Shopping Center enters the final stretch and promises to boost the local economy</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/reconstruction-of-the-bravura-commercial-center-enters-the-final-stretch-and-promises-to-dynamize-the-local-economy</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/reconstruction-of-the-bravura-commercial-center-enters-the-final-stretch-and-promises-to-dynamize-the-local-economy</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava is about to gain a new, modern shopping area. Brava Town Hall has announced that the island&#039;s new shopping center is in the final stages of completion, a project considered strategic for the municipality&#039;s economic and social development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:35:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Reconstruction of the Brava Shopping Center enters the final stretch and promises to boost the local economy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Churches warn of the rise of false prophets who use God&amp;apos;s name to deceive believers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/churches warn of the rise of false prophets who use the name of god to deceive believers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/churches warn of the rise of false prophets who use the name of god to deceive believers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, January 21, 2026 (Bravanews) - During services and masses held in recent weeks, priests and pastors have reinforced warnings to the community about the appearance of false prophets, people who present themselves as &quot;sent from God&quot; or spiritual leaders, but who, according to religious leaders, use faith as an instrument of deception and illicit enrichment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:31:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Churches warn of the rise of false prophets who use God&#039;s name to deceive believers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Unity and commitment mark the meeting between the Brava City Council and the &amp;quot;Menisu da Escola Materna da Vila&amp;quot; group</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/unity and commitment mark a meeting between the municipal chamber of the border and the men's group of the village's nursery school</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/unity and commitment mark a meeting between the municipal chamber of the border and the men's group of the village's nursery school</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 21, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council (CMB) received the group &quot;Menisu from Escola Materna da Vila&quot; with great enthusiasm, in a visit that was marked by a strong spirit of patriotism, unity and a genuine desire to contribute to the sustainable development of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:24:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Unity and commitment mark the meeting between the Brava City Council and the &quot;Menisu da Escola Materna da Vila&quot; group</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte pays tribute to Ma Iva, the mother of all the children in the parish</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-pays-tribute-to-mama-iva-to-mama-of-all-the-children-of-the-parish</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain-pays-tribute-to-mama-iva-to-mama-of-all-the-children-of-the-parish</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 20, 2026 (Bravanews) - The parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte is experiencing a moment of deep emotion and collective memory with the departure of one of its most striking and beloved figures: Ma Iva. Known affectionately by this name, Ma Iva passed away on January 20, 2026, precisely on her 99th birthday. A coincidence full of symbolism, as if she had chosen to end her earthly cycle on the same day she began it, leaving a legacy that would be impossible to erase. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:22:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte pays tribute to Ma Iva, the mother of all the children in the parish</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava says goodbye to &amp;quot;Ma Iva&amp;quot;, an emblematic figure of Cova de Joana, who died at the age of 99</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava bids farewell to a living-emblematic-figure-of-deceased-joana-cova-at-99-years-old</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava bids farewell to a living-emblematic-figure-of-deceased-joana-cova-at-99-years-old</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava is mourning the death of Ma Iva, an emblematic figure of Cova de Joana, who died at the age of 99 on her birthday. Recognized as a matriarch and a reference of affection, she leaves behind a profound legacy of unity and teachings. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:13:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Cova de Joana, Ma Iva, mourning, matriarch, death, community, tribute</media:keywords>
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        <title>January 20: President of the Republic lays wreath at Amílcar Cabral Memorial</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/january 20-president-of-the-republic lays wreath of flowers at the amilcar-cabral memorial</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/january 20-president-of-the-republic lays wreath of flowers at the amilcar-cabral memorial</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Tuesday, January 20, National Heroes&#039; Day, the President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, will lay a wreath of flowers at the Amílcar Cabral Memorial in Várzea-Praia. All in tribute to the memory of the national heroes and all those who gave their lives to build an independent and sovereign Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:03:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>January 20: President of the Republic lays wreath at Amílcar Cabral Memorial</media:keywords>
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        <title>Baby born on board during medical evacuation from Brava to Fogo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/baby-born-on-board-during-medical-evacuation-from-beach-to-fire</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/baby-born-on-board-during-medical-evacuation-from-beach-to-fire</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Despite the premature nature of the birth, the situation was successfully controlled thanks to the professionalism, readiness and spirit of mission of the military and health professionals involved ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Baby born on board during medical evacuation from Brava to Fogo</media:keywords>
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        <title>MpD MPs meet with union to monitor implementation of PCFR in local authorities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/deputies of the mpd meet with trade union to monitor the implementation of the pcfr in the municipalities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/deputies of the mpd meet with trade union to monitor the implementation of the pcfr in the municipalities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ MPs from the MpD parliamentary group, elected by Santiago Sul, today expressed concern about &quot;non-compliance&quot; with the Careers, Functions and Remuneration Plan (PCFR) and the legal minimum wage in several of the country&#039;s town halls. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:37:56 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MpD MPs meet with union to monitor implementation of PCFR in local authorities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde secures additional funding of almost 15 million dollars to speed up energy transition</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-guarantees-additional-financing-of-quase-15-million-dollars-to-accelerate-energy-transition</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-guarantees-additional-financing-of-quase-15-million-dollars-to-accelerate-energy-transition</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The government has approved a set of additional financing agreements worth a total of approximately 15 million US dollars to strengthen the Renewable Energy and Improved Energy Efficiency in Public Services Project in Cape Verde, in order to increase the penetration of renewable energies, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and guarantee universal access to electricity by 2030. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:01:47 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde secures additional funding of almost 15 million dollars to speed up energy transition</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Contractors contest sale of cement at Furna port due to increased costs</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-contractors contest sale-of-cement-port-of-furna-due-to-increased-costs</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-contractors contest sale-of-cement-port-of-furna-due-to-increased-costs</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, Jan 07 (Inforpress)- Contractors on the island of Brava today expressed their dissatisfaction with the way cement is being sold at the port of Furna, which is causing &quot;major constraints&quot; and a &quot;significant increase&quot; in costs. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Contractors contest sale of cement at Furna port due to increased costs</media:keywords>
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        <title>The US will require a bond of up to 15,000 dollars from Cape Verdean citizens as of January 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/u.s. to require up to $15,000 in tuition for cape verdeans from january-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/u.s. to require up to $15,000 in tuition for cape verdeans from january-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As of January 21, 2026, Cape Verdean citizens applying for tourist or business visas (B1/B2) to the United States may be required to pay a deposit of between 5,000 and 15,000 dollars, depending on the decision of a consular official, under a pilot program of the US government. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:30:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, United States, B1/B2 visa, visa bond, US Embassy, immigration, tourism, business, pilot program</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Mato call for urgent intervention by the authorities in the face of a fallen electricity pole</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-mato-demand-urgent-intervention-by-authorities-facing-risk-of-falling-electricity-posts</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-mato-demand-urgent-intervention-by-authorities-facing-risk-of-falling-electricity-posts</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, January 3, 2026 (Bravanews) - Residents of the town of Mato, on the island of Brava, are expressing growing concern about the state of a pole supporting electricity and communications wires, which is visibly degraded and in imminent danger of falling, putting the entire local community on alert. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:39:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Mato call for urgent intervention by the authorities in the face of a fallen electricity pole</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Civility and responsibility mark New Year celebrations on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-civismo-and-responsibility-mark-new-year's-celebrations-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-civismo-and-responsibility-mark-new-year's-celebrations-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The local authorities on the island of Brava today considered the overall balance of the festivities to be &quot;positive&quot;, stressing that the new year&#039;s celebrations were carried out with civility and responsibility on the part of the residents. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:06:33 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Civility and responsibility mark New Year celebrations on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>António Gomes, known as Totche, a Bravense businessman living in the United States, has died</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/died-antonio-gomes-known-by-totche-bravense-businessman-radicalized-in-the-united-states</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/died-antonio-gomes-known-by-totche-bravense-businessman-radicalized-in-the-united-states</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, December 31, 2025 (Bravanews) - António Gomes, affectionately known as Totche, a Bravense businessman based in the United States of America, passed away today, December 31, 2025. The news of his death caused deep commotion among family, friends and the vast Bravense community in the diaspora, especially in the United States, where he built a life marked by work, entrepreneurship and a strong connection to his roots. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:07:59 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>António Gomes, known as Totche, a Bravense businessman living in the United States, has died</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation builds tenth house for needy families on Brava island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/foundation-nilza-varela-builds-tenth-houses-for-charged-families-in-ilha-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/foundation-nilza-varela-builds-tenth-houses-for-charged-families-in-ilha-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, December 31, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Nilza Varela Foundation continues to establish itself as one of the most active social solidarity organizations in the diaspora focused on supporting Cape Verde. As part of its program to improve housing conditions, the Foundation recently completed the construction of its tenth house for vulnerable families, reinforcing its commitment to human dignity and social well-being. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:05:17 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilza Varela Foundation builds tenth house for needy families on Brava island</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of the Republic calls for democratic unity, resilience and maturity in 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president of the republic calls for unity-resilience-and-democratic-maturity-in-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president of the republic calls for unity-resilience-and-democratic-maturity-in-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, today called for national unity, preparedness in the face of climate change and the strengthening of Cape Verdean democracy, saying that Cape Verde must enter the new year &quot;united, bold, prosperous and happy&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:55:36 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of the Republic calls for democratic unity, resilience and maturity in 2026</media:keywords>
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        <title>Retrospectiva Brava: Island marked by maritime transport deficit and shortage of essential goods in 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospective-brave-island-marked-by-maritime-transport-deficit-and-scarcity-of-essential-goods-in-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospective-brave-island-marked-by-maritime-transport-deficit-and-scarcity-of-essential-goods-in-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Throughout the year 2025, one of the most challenging in recent years, the island of Brava was marked by a shortage of maritime transport and the resulting shortage of food and basic necessities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:18:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Retrospectiva Brava: Island marked by maritime transport deficit and shortage of essential goods in 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava values its heritage: restored townhouse preserves Nova Sintra&amp;apos;s architectural identity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-valorizes-its-patrimony-under-restoration-preserves-architectural-identity-of-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-valorizes-its-patrimony-under-restoration-preserves-architectural-identity-of-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra December 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - Some emigrants from the Brava island living in the USA are taking important steps to preserve their historical and cultural heritage by restoring traditional sobrados in Nova Sintra, giving back to the urban landscape one of its most emblematic features. One of the examples, carried out by Nhô Joaquim and Nha Ilda, has been widely praised by the local community, which sees this gesture as an example of respect for Brava&#039;s memory and identity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:36:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava values its heritage: restored townhouse preserves Nova Sintra&#039;s architectural identity</media:keywords>
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        <title>Court orders pre&amp;trial detention for a man accused of drug trafficking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-individual-indicted-for-drug-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-individual-indicted-for-drug-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On Saturday, 27, the District Court of the island of Brava ordered the pre-trial detention of a 25-year-old man from the island of Santiago, suspected of committing the crime of high-risk drug trafficking. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Court orders pre-trial detention for a man accused of drug trafficking</media:keywords>
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        <title>Manganese excess worries authorities and experts</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/excess-manganese-worries-authorities-and-experts</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/excess-manganese-worries-authorities-and-experts</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, December 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - The water desalination project, seen as the &quot;salvation&quot; for water scarcity on the island of Brava, faces an unexpected obstacle that lies in the composition of the soil itself. Although the extraction technology is operational, recent laboratory analyses have confirmed that the water produced has magnesium levels significantly above the standards recommended for continuous human consumption. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Manganese excess worries authorities and experts</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: A new, more efficient, economical and humane waste collection system is needed</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-imposes-a-new-more-economically-and-humanly-efficient-waste-collection-system</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-imposes-a-new-more-economically-and-humanly-efficient-waste-collection-system</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - Urban solid waste management on the island of Brava is once again at the center of public debate, as the municipality publishes a new waste collection schedule. On a small island with limited financial resources and major logistical challenges, it is becoming increasingly clear that the current waste collection model is exhausted, costly and poorly adapted to the local reality. Against this backdrop, the conviction is growing that Brava urgently needs to adopt a new waste collection system that is more modern, cheaper and more in tune with the times. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:57:26 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: A new, more efficient, economical and humane waste collection system is needed</media:keywords>
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        <title>PAICV speaks at one of the most critical moments in Brava&amp;apos;s recent history</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/paicv-talks-about-one-of-the-most-critical-moments-in-the-recent-history-of-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/paicv-talks-about-one-of-the-most-critical-moments-in-the-recent-history-of-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The PAICV said today that Brava is experiencing one of the most critical moments in its recent history in terms of maritime supply and transportation and described a worrying scenario marked by a lack of basic necessities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:38:23 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PAICV speaks at one of the most critical moments in Brava&#039;s recent history</media:keywords>
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        <title>The magic of Christmas is already illuminating Nova Sintra.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-magic-of-christmas-already-illuminates-new-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-magic-of-christmas-already-illuminates-new-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra is already intensely experiencing the Christmas spirit. Eugénio Tavares Square and the Town Hall building are now illuminated with special light decorations, transforming the heart of the city into a true scene of brightness, color and charm typical of this festive season. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:44:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The magic of Christmas is already illuminating Nova Sintra.</media:keywords>
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        <title>From naval vanguard to food dependency, a contradiction that exposes the structural fragility of the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-naval-vanguard-to-food-dependence-a-contradiction-that-exposes-the-structural-fragility-of-the-black-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-naval-vanguard-to-food-dependence-a-contradiction-that-exposes-the-structural-fragility-of-the-black-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 20, 2025 (Bravanews) - Brava Island&#039;s current difficulty in guaranteeing something as basic as locally produced eggs is not just a cyclical problem. It is, above all, a profound sign of structural regression and loss of productive capacity that, ironically, contrasts with the history of the island itself. The Brava that today depends almost exclusively on maritime connections to survive is the same Brava that, in the not too distant past, was at the forefront of boat building in Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:59:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>From naval vanguard to food dependency, a contradiction that exposes the structural fragility of the island of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>How can Brava not have eggs? Dependence on sea links raises debate about local production</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/how-is-it-possible-for-the-brava-to-not-have-new-dependence-on-the-maritime-link raises the debate on local production</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/how-is-it-possible-for-the-brava-to-not-have-new-dependence-on-the-maritime-link raises the debate on local production</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 19, 2025 (Bravanews) - The egg shortage recorded in recent days on the island of Brava has once again exposed a reality that has long worried sectors of Brava society. The excessive dependence on the sea connection for the supply of basic products, even those that could be produced locally. The question many are asking is simple and straightforward: how can there be a shortage of eggs on an island where there are conditions for keeping chickens? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:42:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>How can Brava not have eggs? Dependence on sea links raises debate about local production</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fajã D&amp;apos;Água road protection wall falls to pieces and residents ask authorities for attention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/wall-protecting-faja-dagua-road-falls-down-to-stones-and-residents-request-attention-from-authorities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/wall-protecting-faja-dagua-road-falls-down-to-stones-and-residents-request-attention-from-authorities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 17, 2025 (Bravanews) - The protective wall of the road in Fajã D&#039;Água, on the island of Brava, is in an advanced state of disrepair, with several parts already falling apart, causing concern among residents and frequent users of the road. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:43:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fajã D&#039;Água road protection wall falls to pieces and residents ask authorities for attention</media:keywords>
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        <title>Economist Gunter Pauli, author of the Blue Economy concept, reveals that Cape Verde has the potential to produce 100,000 tons of hydrogen annually.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Economist Gunter Pauli, author of the blue economy concept, reveals that green carbon has the potential to produce 100,000 tons of hydrogen annually.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Economist Gunter Pauli, author of the blue economy concept, reveals that green carbon has the potential to produce 100,000 tons of hydrogen annually.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gunter Pauli, author of the Blue Economy concept, stated today in the city of Mindelo that Cape Verde has the conditions to produce 100,000 tons of hydrogen annually from wind and wave energy. According to the economist, who met this morning with the administration of Enapor, this is an enormous potential that no one had previously realized and which was detected after a first visit to the islands about a month ago. &quot;This means that Cape Verde can be a hub in the Atlantic to supply and sell hydrogen to ships coming from Europe and the United States,&quot; emphasizes the expert, who is in the archipelago based on an agreement between Enapor and his company Blue Innovation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:14:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Economist Gunter Pauli, author of the Blue Economy concept, reveals that Cape Verde has the potential to produce 100, 000 tons of hydrogen annually.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Eduardo André Camilo, a prominent figure in the commerce and social life of Brava Island, dies at age 101.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Eduardo André Camilo dies at 101 years old - a prominent figure in commerce and social life on Brava Island.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Eduardo André Camilo dies at 101 years old - a prominent figure in commerce and social life on Brava Island.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of New Bedford, December 16, 2025 (Bravanews) - Eduardo André Camilo, affectionately known to all as Nho Dudu, one of the most respected and beloved figures on Brava Island, passed away on December 15, 2025, in the United States of America, at the age of 101. The news of his death plunged family, friends, and the entire Brava community, both on the island and in the diaspora, into deep sadness. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Eduardo André Camilo, a prominent figure in the commerce and social life of Brava Island, dies at age 101.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, paid a working visit to the towns of Lagoa and Fajã d&amp;apos;Água</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-president-of-the-municipal-camara-of-brava-amandio-semedo-de-brito-has-visited-the-localities-of-lagoa-and-faja-dagua-for-work</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-president-of-the-municipal-camara-of-brava-amandio-semedo-de-brito-has-visited-the-localities-of-lagoa-and-faja-dagua-for-work</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, paid a working visit to the towns of Lagoa and Fajã d&#039;Água. The main purpose of this trip was to inspect the state of the Lomba Lomba-Fajã d&#039;Água trail, a route of great interest to tourists. This trail is a real attraction, inviting visitors on a journey back in time through glimpses of history and allowing them to appreciate one of the richest landscapes on Ilha Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:10:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, paid a working visit to the towns of Lagoa and Fajã d&#039;Água</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Furna community rescues and releases three olive ridley sea turtles trapped in an abandoned fishing net.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave community of Furna rescues and frees three olive ridley turtles trapped in abandoned fishing net.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave community of Furna rescues and frees three olive ridley turtles trapped in abandoned fishing net.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - The community of Furna, on Brava Island, once again set an example of environmental citizenship and ecological awareness. Yesterday, on Kadjetinha beach, three olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) were found trapped in an abandoned fishing net in the sea, a situation that seriously jeopardized the animals&#039; survival. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Furna community rescues and releases three olive ridley sea turtles trapped in an abandoned fishing net.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: CV Interilhas says freight transport increased between January and October</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cv-interilhas-says-transportation-of-goods-increased-between-january-and-october</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cv-interilhas-says-transportation-of-goods-increased-between-january-and-october</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a statement, CV Interilhas assured that it has continuously maintained the public maritime transport service to the island of Brava, fully complying with the operational model defined for the Sotavento Line, which is the three contracted weekly trips. The company exemplified that in the period from January to October 2025, the goods transported to the island increased from 351 to 587 tons, it carried out 26 medical evacuations, as well as 12 extra trips of &quot;the company&#039;s own initiative&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:58:57 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: CV Interilhas says freight transport increased between January and October</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Court orders pre&amp;trial detention for suspected high&amp;risk drug trafficker</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-suspected-high-risk-drug-trafficker</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-suspected-high-risk-drug-trafficker</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava court orders pre-trial detention for a man arrested with hashish and cocaine in Porto da Furna. Two other individuals, linked to a previous trafficking case, were also brought before the authorities, one of them under less restrictive coercion measures. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:36:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, drug trafficking, pre-trial detention, National Police, Porto da Furna, hashish, cocaine, investigation, court</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Nossa Senhora do Monte Fundraising Charity Foundation ceases activities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fundacao-nossa-senhora-do-monte-fundraising-charity-foundation-cesses-activities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-fundacao-nossa-senhora-do-monte-fundraising-charity-foundation-cesses-activities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Nossa Senhora do Monte Fundraising Charity Foundation, Inc. has officially announced its dissolution, scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2025, after which date it will no longer be able to accept donations. The announcement was made by the institution&#039;s president, Orlando Balla, in a note addressed to Bravenses and friends of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:51:22 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Nossa Senhora do Monte Fundraising Charity Foundation ceases activities</media:keywords>
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        <title>700,000 contos later and water continues to be the biggest problem on the island.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/700,000 contos later and water continues to be the island's biggest problem.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/700,000 contos later and water continues to be the island's biggest problem.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, December 4, 2025 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava continues to face one of its most persistent challenges: the lack of water. Despite an investment of around 700 million escudos to reinforce the supply system, the reality on the ground shows that the promised solution is far from being achieved. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:14:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>700, 000 contos later and water continues to be the biggest problem on the island.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava faces prolonged drinking water disruption and residents demand urgent intervention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-enfrenta-prolonged-potable-water-breach-and-residents-demand-urgent-intervention</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-enfrenta-prolonged-potable-water-breach-and-residents-demand-urgent-intervention</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava has been facing a drinking water shortage for more than four weeks, leaving stores without supplies and residents worried. The situation has led to queues, price rises and urgent appeals to the authorities. The ship Atlantic Shipping, which transports water and essential goods, suffered a breakdown and remains in Praia with no return date. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:52:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, water disruption, shortage, supply, worried residents, Atlantic Shipping, breakdown, essential products, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Adventist Church hosts President of the Republic in special thanksgiving service.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Adventist Church hosts President of the Republic in special thanksgiving service</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Adventist Church hosts President of the Republic in special thanksgiving service</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, November 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Seventh-day Adventist Church of the Brava District experienced a moment considered historic by the local religious community this Saturday, November 29, 2025. The congregation received, with great joy, the courtesy visit of the President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Dr. José Maria Neves, accompanied by his entourage, as well as the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo Brito. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:23:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Adventist Church hosts President of the Republic in special thanksgiving service.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Prissy Gomes to represent Cape Verde at Miss Universe 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prissy-gomes-representative-of-cabo-verde-a-miss-universe-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/prissy-gomes-representative-of-cabo-verde-a-miss-universe-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with a deep sense of historic pride that we witness Cape Verde secure its presence in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time. Our ambassador is not just a candidate; she is the Cape Verdean woman personified: @prissygomes ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:22:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Prissy Gomes to represent Cape Verde at Miss Universe 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Town hall announces temporary reopening of road access to Fajã de Água, but warns of risks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal council announces provisional reopening of road access to faja-de-agua-but warns against risks</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipal council announces provisional reopening of road access to faja-de-agua-but warns against risks</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 20, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council (CMB) announced today, in an official statement, that the road access to the town of Fajã de Água has been reopened following the clearing work carried out by the Cape Verde Roads (ECV) teams. Despite this, the municipality warns that traffic remains restricted and should be used with the utmost caution. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:01:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Town hall announces temporary reopening of road access to Fajã de Água, but warns of risks</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Local authority expresses solidarity with the population of the North of Santiago Island after heavy rains.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Autarchy-Manifests-Solidarity-with-the-Population-of-the-North-of-Santiago-Island-After-Heavy-Rains</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Autarchy-Manifests-Solidarity-with-the-Population-of-the-North-of-Santiago-Island-After-Heavy-Rains</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council today expressed its “full solidarity” with the population of the municipalities of Santiago Norte, which was severely affected by the intense rains that recently devastated the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:34:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Local authority expresses solidarity with the population of the North of Santiago Island after heavy rains.</media:keywords>
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        <title>New landslide isolates Fajã d&amp;apos;Água after rains</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-derrocada-isola-faja-dagua-apos-chuvas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-derrocada-isola-faja-dagua-apos-chuvas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The only access road to the town of Fajã d&#039;Água, on the island of Brava, caved in again at dawn on Wednesday, leaving the community completely isolated, days after the island was hit by the rains. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:17:04 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New landslide isolates Fajã d&#039;Água after rains</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava users contest compliance with minimum services at RNI; official denies shortcomings</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/rava-users-contest-fulfilment-of-minimum-services-at-rni-responsible-denies-faults</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/rava-users-contest-fulfilment-of-minimum-services-at-rni-responsible-denies-faults</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Users on the island of Brava accuse the RNI of not complying with minimum services during the strike, claiming that the door of the institution remains closed and prevents access to urgent services. The head of RNI denies any irregularities and guarantees that all essential services are being provided. The strike runs until Wednesday on all the islands. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:29:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>RNI, Brava, minimum services, strike, users, complaints, Registries, Notaries and Identification, Catiza de Pina, João José Delgado, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation announces progress on four structuring projects to improve housing and social dignity on the island of Brava and Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/foundation-nilza-varela-announces-an-advance-of-four-structuring-projects-to-improve-housing-and-social-dignity-in-ilha-brava-and-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/foundation-nilza-varela-announces-an-advance-of-four-structuring-projects-to-improve-housing-and-social-dignity-in-ilha-brava-and-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket City, November 18, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Nilza Varela Foundation continues to strengthen its presence and social impact on the island of Brava and beyond, with a number of housing projects that are already at an advanced stage of execution and others that are about to get underway. According to information provided by António Varela, head of the Foundation, the institution is maintaining a growing pace of interventions that have transformed lives and restored dignity to vulnerable families in various Brava communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:47:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilza Varela Foundation announces progress on four structuring projects to improve housing and social dignity on the island of Brava and Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Branch president considers &amp;quot;very positive&amp;quot; youth exchange held by the Church of Jesus Christ in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/branch president considers youth exchange organized by the church of jesus christ in braga to be very positive</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Brava branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today evaluated as &quot;very positive and productive&quot; the exchange held from the 15th to the 17th of this month, which brought together around 60 young single adults. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:26:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Branch president considers &quot;very positive&quot; youth exchange held by the Church of Jesus Christ in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>A citizen adopted by Brava Island offers a profound reflection on belonging, public responsibility, and the island&amp;apos;s future.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Citizen adopted by Brava Island launches profound reflection on belonging, public responsibility, and the island's future.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Citizen adopted by Brava Island launches profound reflection on belonging, public responsibility, and the island's future.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, November 17, 2025 (Bravanews) - A long and emotional statement sent to Bravanews, under a request for anonymity, aims to promote a broad discussion between residents of Brava and members of the diaspora. The author, who was not born on the island but grew up and built his identity there, signed a text marked by a strong sense of belonging and a direct appeal to the collective conscience about the direction the island is taking. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A citizen adopted by Brava Island offers a profound reflection on belonging, public responsibility, and the island&#039;s future.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Paving works on Rua Direita already underway in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/right-street-paving-works-now-underway-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/right-street-paving-works-now-underway-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - Brava City Council has announced the official start of the paving work on Rua Direita, one of the most emblematic and busy roads in the city of Nova Sintra. The intervention, long awaited by the population, aims to resolve the constraints that the poor state of the road had been causing to both drivers and pedestrians. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Paving works on Rua Direita already underway in Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>MpD confident that 2026 will bring improved living conditions for Cape Verdeans</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-confident-that-2026-will-bring-improved-living-conditions-for-cabo-verdians</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-confident-that-2026-will-bring-improved-living-conditions-for-cabo-verdians</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Secretary General of the MpD, Agostinho Lopes, said today that studies carried out by the party indicate that 74 percent (%) of the Cape Verdean population believe that 2026 will be a year of improved living conditions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:08:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MpD confident that 2026 will bring improved living conditions for Cape Verdeans</media:keywords>
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        <title>PAICV President wants to &amp;quot;rescue&amp;quot; Cape Verde in the 2026 legislative elections.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/PAICV president wants to rescue Cape Verde in the 2026 legislative elections.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/PAICV president wants to rescue Cape Verde in the 2026 legislative elections.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of PAICV, Francisco Carvalho, said this Friday, the 7th, that the party he leads is called upon to &quot;rescue&quot; the country in the 2026 legislative elections, on the sidelines of the opening of the political year, an event held in the national auditorium in Praia. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:06:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PAICV President wants to &quot;rescue&quot; Cape Verde in the 2026 legislative elections.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava District Court decrees pre&amp;trial detention for drug trafficking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/district-court-of-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-for-drug-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/district-court-of-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-for-drug-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A 37-year-old man was placed in pre-trial detention in Brava after the National Police seized cocaine in his bar. The case remains under investigation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:25:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, drug trafficking, pre-trial detention, National Police, Tomé Barraz, cocaine, News from DjaBraba</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava &amp;quot;is once again crying out for help&amp;quot; due to shortages of essential goods.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava returns to shouting for help due to scarcity of essential goods.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava returns to shouting for help due to scarcity of essential goods.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The inhabitants of Brava are once again &quot;crying out for help&quot; and appealing for urgent government intervention, given the constant disruptions in the supply of essential goods, caused by the lack of freight transport to the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:02:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava &quot;is once again crying out for help&quot; due to shortages of essential goods.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava is experiencing days of anguish with empty shelves, a lack of water in stores and migrants at risk of losing their jobs, people with appointments postponed due to a new disruption in maritime transport</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-lives-days-of-angst-with-empty-shelves-lack-of-water-in-stores-and-migrants-at-risk-of-losing-their-jobs-people-with-delayed-consultations-due-to-new-disruption-in-maritime-transportation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-lives-days-of-angst-with-empty-shelves-lack-of-water-in-stores-and-migrants-at-risk-of-losing-their-jobs-people-with-delayed-consultations-due-to-new-disruption-in-maritime-transportation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha da Brava, November 8, 2025 - For the fourth time this year, the island of Brava is facing a serious disruption in maritime transport, plunging the population into a situation of despair and uncertainty. Since November 3, Bravenses have been living through difficult days, with empty shelves, shortages of essential products, people with postponed appointments, migrants with extended vacations and the risk of losing their jobs. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava is going through days of anguish with empty shelves, lack of water in stores and migrants at risk of losing their jobs, people with appointments postponed due to a new disruption in maritime transport</media:keywords>
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        <title>Water scarcity worsens on Ilha Brava and the population calls for urgent answers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/water scarcity worsens in the brave island and the population calls for urgent responses</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/water scarcity worsens in the brave island and the population calls for urgent responses</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, November 7, 2025 (Bravanews) - Ilha Brava is facing a period of severe water scarcity, which is critically affecting the daily lives of most of its localities. The decrease in rainfall has led to a drastic reduction in the flow of springs, the island&#039;s only source of supply. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:39:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Water scarcity worsens on Ilha Brava and the population calls for urgent answers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Toyota Tsusho to build two desalination plants on Santiago Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/toyota-tsusho to build two desalination plants on the island of santiago</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/toyota-tsusho to build two desalination plants on the island of santiago</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Toyota Tsusho has signed a contract with the government of Cape Verde to build two desalination plants and new water pipelines in Santiago, in a 15.3 billion yen (9.48 billion CVE) project financed by JICA. The work is due to be completed in 2028 and aims to strengthen the water supply and reduce dependence on underground sources. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:14:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Toyota Tsusho, desalination, water, Santiago, ANAS, JICA, Japan, infrastructure, environment, ODA, Calheta, Palmarejo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former President Jorge Carlos Fonseca talks about the crucial challenges facing Ilha Brava in a meeting with Mayor Amandio Brito</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-jorge-carlos-fonseca-talks-about-crucial-challenges-of-the-island-in-a-meeting-with-edil-amandio-brito</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ex-president-jorge-carlos-fonseca-talks-about-crucial-challenges-of-the-island-in-a-meeting-with-edil-amandio-brito</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, November 4, 2025 (Bravanews) - The former President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, recently paid a visit to the island of Brava, and yesterday, November 3, he had a meeting with the Mayor of Brava, Amândio de Brito. The meeting, which lasted about an hour, focused on analyzing the social and economic situation of the island and the prospects for its future. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:19:39 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former President Jorge Carlos Fonseca talks about the crucial challenges facing Ilha Brava in a meeting with Mayor Amandio Brito</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dina Ferreira accuses RTC management of tarnishing her good name and destroying her career</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dina-ferreira-accuses-rtc-administration-of-smearing-her-good-name-and-pretending-to-destroy-her-career</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/dina-ferreira-accuses-rtc-administration-of-smearing-her-good-name-and-pretending-to-destroy-her-career</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The director of Televisão de Cabo Verde (TCV) has reacted to the statement from the Board of Directors of Rádio Televisão Cabo-verdiana, accusing it of wanting to destroy her personally and professionally, using data from her personal file, which has nothing to do with the present case. Chronologically, Dina Ferreira dismantles the arguments of the Board of Directors of the public media company. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dina Ferreira accuses RTC management of tarnishing her good name and destroying her career</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Periodic presentation of suspected high&amp;risk drug trafficker</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-periodic-presentation-on-suspicion-of-high-risk-drug-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-periodic-presentation-on-suspicion-of-high-risk-drug-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today ordered the periodic presentation to the authorities of a 33-year-old man who was arrested on Thursday the 30th in Porto da Furna on suspicion of high-risk drug trafficking. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:29:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Periodic presentation of suspected high-risk drug trafficker</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Municipal Council issues a Note of Condolence on the death of Grabriel da Rosa and Aires Goncalves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava municipal council issues note of condolence for the death of grabriel-da-rosa-e-aires-goncalves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava municipal council issues note of condolence for the death of grabriel-da-rosa-e-aires-goncalves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council expresses its deepest sorrow at the passing of two illustrious Bravenses, Gabriel &quot;Gaby&quot; DaRosa and Ayres Gonzales, personalities whose dedication, generosity and love for their homeland left a deep mark on both the island of Brava and the Cape Verdean diaspora. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:04:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Municipal Council issues a Note of Condolence on the death of Grabriel da Rosa and Aires Goncalves</media:keywords>
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        <title>ARC opens administrative offense proceedings and orders RTC to pay a fine of 350 thousand escudos</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/arc-instates-contraordination-process-and-condemns-rtc-to-pay-fine-of-350-thousand-escudos</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/arc-instates-contraordination-process-and-condemns-rtc-to-pay-fine-of-350-thousand-escudos</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The ARC imposed an administrative offense and a fine of 350,000 escudos on RTC&#039;s board of directors on Thursday, the same day that the company&#039;s board decided to suspend the director of TCV. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:26:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ARC opens administrative offense proceedings and orders RTC to pay a fine of 350 thousand escudos</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation, a beacon of hope in Cape Verde and in transforming lives Transformar Vidas</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela-a-farol-de-esperanca-em-cabo-verde-e-na-transformacao-de-vidas-transformar-vidas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela-a-farol-de-esperanca-em-cabo-verde-e-na-transformacao-de-vidas-transformar-vidas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brockton City, November 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Nilza Varela Foundation, a US-based non-profit organization founded by António Varela, is rewriting the history of families in Cape Verde by providing them with the essentials for a dignified life: safe housing, food and medical support. Created with the central aim of alleviating extreme poverty on the islands, the Foundation has been demonstrating that global solidarity can indeed transform lives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:01:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nilza Varela Foundation, a beacon of hope in Cape Verde and in transforming lives Transformar Vidas</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor confirms start of works on Rua Direita for the beginning of November.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Speaker of the House confirms start of works on Rua Direita for beginning in November</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Speaker of the House confirms start of works on Rua Direita for beginning in November</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, guaranteed today that the redevelopment works on Rua Direita, in Nova Sintra, will begin in the first week of November. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:36:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor confirms start of works on Rua Direita for the beginning of November.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Two young Cape Verdean executives among 100 African leaders at Choiseul Africa 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/two-young-cape-verdian-framers-among-100-african-leaders-of-choiseul-africa-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/two-young-cape-verdian-framers-among-100-african-leaders-of-choiseul-africa-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Since 2014, the list has brought together young executives, entrepreneurs and leaders from different countries and sectors, selected on the basis of different criteria, including their commitment to Africa&#039;s development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:07:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Two young Cape Verdean executives among 100 African leaders at Choiseul Africa 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde requests emergency support of 700,000 dollars from the African Development Bank</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-requests-700000-emergency-support-from-african-development-bank</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-requests-700000-emergency-support-from-african-development-bank</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The government of Cape Verde has submitted a proposal to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for emergency support worth 700,000 dollars, through the Special Relief Fund (SRF), to respond to the damage caused by the torrential rains that hit São Vicente, Santo Antão and São Nicolau in August 2025. The funding aims to rehabilitate essential infrastructure, support displaced families and restore agricultural activities and water supplies in the most affected areas. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:17:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, African Development Bank, Special Relief Fund, emergency, floods, São Vicente, Santo Antão, São Nicolau, reconstruction, humanitarian support</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Volunteers carry out a cleaning campaign at the Municipal Cemetery of Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-volunteers-carry-out-cleaning-campaign-at-the-municipal-cemetery-of-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-volunteers-carry-out-cleaning-campaign-at-the-municipal-cemetery-of-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A group of volunteers from Nova Sintra today promoted a cleaning campaign at the Municipal Cemetery, on Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:23:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Volunteers carry out a cleaning campaign at the Municipal Cemetery of Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Man arrested in Praia with cocaine in his system remains in pre&amp;trial detention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/man-detained-at-the-beach-with-cocain-in-organism-stays-in-preventive-prison</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/man-detained-at-the-beach-with-cocain-in-organism-stays-in-preventive-prison</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A 36-year-old foreign man was arrested in Praia after being caught with 1.5 kg of cocaine in capsules in his system. The court ordered preventive detention. The case is part of ongoing actions against drug trafficking in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:15:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Polícia Judiciária, drug trafficking, cocaine, pre-trial detention, Praia Airport, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: CNPD promotes awareness&amp;raising actions on data protection in the municipality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cnpd-promotes-awareness-raising-actions-on-data-protection-in-the-municipality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cnpd-promotes-awareness-raising-actions-on-data-protection-in-the-municipality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) is promoting this Friday, 24th, in Brava a series of awareness-raising and dialogic discussion actions on the importance of protecting personal data. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:42:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: CNPD promotes awareness-raising actions on data protection in the municipality</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava district court sentences two individuals to pre&amp;trial detention for drug trafficking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/district-court-of-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-for-two-individuals-for-drug-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/district-court-of-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-for-two-individuals-for-drug-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today ordered the pre-trial detention of two individuals (a man and a woman), aged between 33 and 49, suspected of being involved in drug trafficking on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:09:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava district court sentences two individuals to pre-trial detention for drug trafficking</media:keywords>
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        <title>Death: Government highlights legacy and human value of Romeo di Lurdis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/obito-government-highlights-human-value-of-romeo-di-lurdis</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/obito-government-highlights-human-value-of-romeo-di-lurdis</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Culture, Augusto Veiga, today highlighted the artistic and human legacy left by Romeu di Lurdis, stressing that the musician will be remembered not only for his songs, but also for his example of citizenship and social commitment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:39:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Death: Government highlights legacy and human value of Romeo di Lurdis</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Filipe: School bus overturns near Lacacã, causing eight injuries</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-school-transport-bus-helmeted-by-lacquer-and-provokes-eight-injuries</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-school-transport-bus-helmeted-by-lacquer-and-provokes-eight-injuries</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ An accident involving a school bus took place this evening, Friday 17th, near Lacacã, south of the city of São Filipe, on the island of Fogo, injuring eight people, five of them students. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:44:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Filipe: School bus overturns near Lacacã, causing eight injuries</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: INPS holds talks in elementary school to explain the importance of the institution</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-inps-holds-lectures-at-basic-schools-to-explain-the-importance-of-the-institution</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-inps-holds-lectures-at-basic-schools-to-explain-the-importance-of-the-institution</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The National Social Security Institute (INPS) held a talk in Brava today, involving children from the town&#039;s elementary school, in order to explain to them the real &quot;function and importance&quot; of the institution. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:22:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: INPS holds talks in elementary school to explain the importance of the institution</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Ambassadors of Portugal and Cuba visit the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-ambassadors-of-portugal-and-cuba-visit-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-ambassadors-of-portugal-and-cuba-visit-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The ambassadors of Portugal and Cuba will visit Brava Island starting this Saturday, the 11th, as part of the institutional cooperation and exchange program, the municipality reported. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:21:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Ambassadors of Portugal and Cuba visit the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Lack of rain is affecting the island&amp;apos;s agricultural sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-lack-of-rain-is-conditioning-the-agriculture-sector-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-lack-of-rain-is-conditioning-the-agriculture-sector-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The lack of rain in recent days is affecting the agricultural sector on the island of Brava and according to farmers, if it doesn&#039;t rain in the next few days, this year&#039;s harvest will be &quot;practically&quot; lost. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:41:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Lack of rain is affecting the island&#039;s agricultural sector</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Around 15 professionals receive training in water rescue and first aid techniques</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-about-15-professionals-trained-in-aquatic-rescue-and-first-aid-techniques</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-about-15-professionals-trained-in-aquatic-rescue-and-first-aid-techniques</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Around 15 fishermen, firefighters and National Police officers from the municipality took part in intensive training today in Brava in &quot;Water rescue and first aid techniques&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:31:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Around 15 professionals receive training in water rescue and first aid techniques</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava in mourning: Community mourns Mingo&amp;apos;s departure</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-de-luto-community-mourns-the-departure-of-mingo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-de-luto-community-mourns-the-departure-of-mingo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fajã D&#039;Água, in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, is in mourning. The local community and the island of Brava in general are mourning the heartbreaking loss of &quot;Mingo Brava&quot;, a much-loved and respected figure in his homeland. The news of his death has deeply shaken the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:58:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava in mourning: Community mourns Mingo&#039;s departure</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Red Cross holds activity to celebrate International Day of Older Persons</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha holds activity to celebrate international day of the elderly</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha holds activity to celebrate international day of the elderly</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Red Cross Local Council in Brava said today that the gathering to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons was &quot;very satisfactory&quot; and promised to bring together older people from all over the island next year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:47:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Red Cross holds activity to celebrate International Day of Older Persons</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/ODS: Sotavento Chamber of Commerce and UNDP promote workshop for the private sector</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravaods-chamber-of-commerce-of-sotavento-and-pnud-promote-workshop-for-the-private-sector</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravaods-chamber-of-commerce-of-sotavento-and-pnud-promote-workshop-for-the-private-sector</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Sotavento Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are targeting the private sector to raise awareness of the work being carried out. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:43:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava/ODS: Sotavento Chamber of Commerce and UNDP promote workshop for the private sector</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravenses complain about poor internet quality and demand urgent improvements</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses complain about the poor quality of the internet and demand urgent improvements</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses complain about the poor quality of the internet and demand urgent improvements</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Customers of the operator Alou, in Brava, have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor quality of the internet in recent days. Frequent failures and slow service have caused embarrassment, leading some residents to consider alternatives such as Starlink. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:39:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, internet, Alou, customers, complaints, Starlink, telecommunications, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
    </item>
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        <title>Cape Verde among countries at risk of US military action on anti&amp;drugs proposal</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-enters-paises-under-risk-of-military-action-by-us-on-proposed-antidroga</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-enters-paises-under-risk-of-military-action-by-us-on-proposed-antidroga</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has been mentioned in reports linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and appears as a possible indirect target for military action if a law authorizing the use of force against drug cartels is passed in the US. There are no formal accusations, but the proposal is criticized for being excessively broad. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:48:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, United States, drug trafficking, Sinaloa Cartel, AUMF, military intervention, US Congress, war on drugs</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: 24&amp;year&amp;old loses his life in Furna</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-young-24-year-old-loses-life-in-the-street</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-young-24-year-old-loses-life-in-the-street</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On the morning of Sunday, September 21, the island of Brava was shaken by sad news. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:28:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: 24-year-old loses his life in Furna</media:keywords>
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        <title>CMB and UNDP sign $150,000 partnership to rebuild Brava Municipal Market</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cmb-and-pnud-firm-150-thousand-dollar-partnership-for-reconstruction-of-municipal-market-da-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cmb-and-pnud-firm-150-thousand-dollar-partnership-for-reconstruction-of-municipal-market-da-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council and the UNDP have signed a 150,000 dollar agreement to rebuild the Municipal Market destroyed by fire, rehabilitate the Fish Market and build toilets for vulnerable families, strengthening cooperation and sustainable development on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:57:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, City Hall, UNDP, Mercado Municipal, fire, rehabilitation, sustainable development, well-being, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde bets on the growth of the startup ecosystem with support from Djassi Africa</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-bets-on-growth-of-startup-ecosystem-with-support-from-djassi-africa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-bets-on-growth-of-startup-ecosystem-with-support-from-djassi-africa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Djassi Africa, under the leadership of Fernando Cabral, is boosting Cape Verde&#039;s startup ecosystem through acceleration programs, innovative financing and mobilization of the diaspora, promoting local talent and contributing to the country&#039;s socio-economic growth. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:43:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, startups, Djassi Africa, Fernando Cabral, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital, diaspora, investment, entrepreneurial ecosystem.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council begins work on refurbishing the Municipal Market</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-da-brava-initiates-requalification-works-of-the-municipal-market</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-da-brava-initiates-requalification-works-of-the-municipal-market</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Town Hall has begun renovation work on the Municipal Market, which was destroyed by fire in March, in order to provide the population with a renovated and safe space. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:12:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Municipal Market, fire, works, requalification, traders, Town Hall</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde plans to implement 5G mobile internet throughout the country by 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-plans-implementing-mobile-internet-5g-across-the-country-by-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-plans-implementing-mobile-internet-5g-across-the-country-by-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde plans to launch 5G nationwide by 2026, with the aim of boosting innovation, digital inclusion and consolidating itself as a technology hub. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:14:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, 5G, mobile internet, digital inclusion, innovation, digital economy.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tropical wave could bring rain and strong winds to Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tropical wave may bring rain and strong winds to cape verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tropical wave may bring rain and strong winds to cape verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde may experience rain and strong winds due to the passage of a new tropical wave, with the greatest impact on the Barlavento islands. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:22:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, tropical wave, INMG, weather forecast, rain, wind, Barlavento, Sotavento, sea</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde presents 28 projects under Interreg MAC 2021&amp;2027</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verde-apresenta-28-projetos-no-ambito-do-interreg-mac-2021-2027</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cabo-verde-apresenta-28-projetos-no-ambito-do-interreg-mac-2021-2027</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde presented 28 projects approved under Interreg MAC 2021-2027, during an event in Praia. The EU-funded program strengthens cooperation between Macaronesia and African countries, with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, the blue economy and resilience. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:58:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Interreg MAC, European Union, regional cooperation, innovation, sustainability, blue economy, Macaronesia.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Local authority receives three motorcycles and a vehicle donated by Pontedera Town Council</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipality receives three motorcycles and a vehicle donated by the municipal council of pontedera</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipality receives three motorcycles and a vehicle donated by the municipal council of pontedera</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, Brava Town Hall received three motorcycles and a vehicle donated by the Pontedera municipality in Italy, an initiative coordinated with the Seven Suns Seven Moons association. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:06:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Local authority receives three motorcycles and a vehicle donated by Pontedera Town Council</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government concludes support for families affected by fire at Nova Sintra shopping center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government concludes support for families affected by fire in the shopping center of new sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government concludes support for families affected by fire in the shopping center of new sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Family, Inclusion and Social Development (MFIDS) announced on Monday that the ten families affected by the fire at the Nova Sintra shopping center on the island of Brava have already received the financial support promised by the government. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:52:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government concludes support for families affected by fire at Nova Sintra shopping center</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Drivers complain about the delay in obtaining professional licenses at the DGTR</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-drivers-complain-about-delay-in-obtaining-professional-licenses-at-dgtr</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-drivers-complain-about-delay-in-obtaining-professional-licenses-at-dgtr</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Several professional drivers from Brava today expressed their dissatisfaction with the delay in acquiring their professional licenses and called on the Directorate-General for Road Transport (DGTR) to solve their problems, which have been going on for &quot;several years&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:13:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Drivers complain about the delay in obtaining professional licenses at the DGTR</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mini Mercado Poupança denounces supply disruptions and calls for urgent solutions for Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mini-mercado-poupanca-denounces-disruptions-in-supply-and-calls-for-urgent-solutions-for-isla-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mini-mercado-poupanca-denounces-disruptions-in-supply-and-calls-for-urgent-solutions-for-isla-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, August 27, 2025 (Bravanews) - Mini Mercado Poupança, one of the leading establishments on the island of Brava, has issued a statement expressing deep concern and protest at the constant disruptions in the supply of essential products due to irregular cabotage maritime transport. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:16:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mini Mercado Poupança denounces supply disruptions and calls for urgent solutions for Ilha Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Study reveals that 88.8% of women in Cape Verde do unpaid work</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/study reveals that 888-of-women-in-cabo-verde do unpaid work</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/study reveals that 888-of-women-in-cabo-verde do unpaid work</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A study reveals that 88.83% of women in Cape Verde do unpaid work, highlighting gender inequalities in domestic and care tasks. The government has announced measures to promote the reconciliation of family and professional life, including the creation of the profession of caregiver and widening access to support services. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:28:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, unpaid work, women, gender equality, Cape Verdean Institute for Equality, National Statistics Institute, Lídia Lima, family care, public policies, reconciling work and family, caregivers, social inclusion.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Seizes 21 Apartments and Two Establishments in European Fraud and Money Laundering Investigation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde seizes 21 apartments and two establishments in European fraud and money laundering investigation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde seizes 21 apartments and two establishments in European fraud and money laundering investigation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verdean authorities seized 21 apartments and two commercial establishments on Sal Island, valued at €2.7 million, as part of a European investigation into fraud and money laundering led by the European Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office. The operation is part of the &quot;Ambrósia&quot; case, involving €35 million in tax fraud and fictitious transactions involving products such as olive oil and sugar. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:25:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Sal Island, Tax Fraud, Money Laundering, Property Seizure, Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office, European Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office, Operation Ambrosia, International Cooperation, Criminal Investigation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Church of the Nazarene announces the start of work on the new church in the community of Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-igreja-do-nazareno-announces-launch-of-new-temple-works-in-nossa-senhora-do-monte-community</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-igreja-do-nazareno-announces-launch-of-new-temple-works-in-nossa-senhora-do-monte-community</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The pastor of the Church of the Nazarene on the island of Brava, António Gonçalves, said today that work has already begun on the construction of a new church in the town of Tomé Barraz, in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:51:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Church of the Nazarene announces start of work on new church in Nossa Senhora do Monte community</media:keywords>
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        <title>28 years of love and partnership, a journey of respect and loyalty between Orlando and Fernanda Burgo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/28-years-of-love-and-partnership-a-journey-of-respect-and-loyalty-between-orlando-and-fernanda-burgo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/28-years-of-love-and-partnership-a-journey-of-respect-and-loyalty-between-orlando-and-fernanda-burgo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a story that inspires couples, Orlando and Fernanda Burgo are celebrating 28 years of marriage, a union marked not only by love, but by an unwavering partnership, mutual respect and a deep loyalty that spans decades. The date, celebrated in a circle of family and friends, serves as a testimony to the strength of a bond built on solid values and dedication. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:48:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>28 years of love and partnership, a journey of respect and loyalty between Orlando and Fernanda Burgo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo/Brava region may soon have an intermunicipal maritime transport company</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/regiao-fogobrava-podera-ter-empresa-intermunicipal-de-transportos-maritimos-breemente</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/regiao-fogobrava-podera-ter-empresa-intermunicipal-de-transportos-maritimos-breemente</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The information came from the mayor of São Filipe, Nuias Silva, who said that the proposal to create an intermunicipal maritime transport company will be discussed on August 6 and 7, during the session of the Intermunicipal Assembly of the Association of Municipalities of Fogo and Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:49:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo/Brava region may soon have an intermunicipal maritime transport company</media:keywords>
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        <title>Work begins on the New Church of the Nazarene in Tomé Barraz.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/beginning-of-works-of-new-nazareno-church-in-tome-barraz</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/beginning-of-works-of-new-nazareno-church-in-tome-barraz</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with great joy and gratitude to God that we announce the start of construction work on the new Church of the Nazarene in Tomé Barraz. The first steps have already been taken with the replanning of the land, an important milestone that was only possible thanks to the generous support of the Town Council. We are deeply grateful for this ongoing collaboration, which has been fundamental to the progress of this long-dreamed-of project. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:24:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Work begins on the New Church of the Nazarene in Tomé Barraz.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Catholic Church begins process of translating the Bible into Kriolu</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/catholic-church-of-cabo-verde-starts-bible-translation-process-for-kriolu</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/catholic-church-of-cabo-verde-starts-bible-translation-process-for-kriolu</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Church in Cape Verde will begin work in September to translate the Bible into Kriolu by 2033. The project will involve specialists and will be preceded by a national debate on the language variant to be adopted. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:34:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Bible, Creole, Catholic Church, translation, Father José Eduardo Afonso, religion, mother tongue, culture, theology, Kriolu</media:keywords>
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        <title>Casimiro Lopes visits Brava amid pain and renews commitment to home island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/casimiro-lopes-visits-the-brava-in-the-middle-of-a-dor-and-renews-commitment-to-island-natal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/casimiro-lopes-visits-the-brava-in-the-middle-of-a-dor-and-renews-commitment-to-island-natal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 27, 2025 (Bravanews) - Due to an unforeseen and painful fate, Casimiro Lopes, a native of the island of Brava who has lived in São Vicente for years, was forced to return to his homeland to accompany the body of his cousin Adianela, who died suddenly in Santo Antão. The visit, marked by the sadness of family loss, also became a day of reflection and a reunion with the social and economic reality of the island that saw him born. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:16:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Casimiro Lopes visits Brava amid pain and renews commitment to home island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Red Cross to help identify vulnerable young people for free vocational training</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cruz-vermelha-de-cabo-verde-will-support-identification-of-vulnerable-youth-for-free-vocational-training</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cruz-vermelha-de-cabo-verde-will-support-identification-of-vulnerable-youth-for-free-vocational-training</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verde Red Cross will help the government identify vulnerable young people enrolled in the CSU to take part in more than 100 vocational training courses free of charge, starting in September, with the aim of improving access to employment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:29:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Red Cross, IEFP, vulnerable young people, vocational training, CSU, employment, government, social inclusion, CNPS.</media:keywords>
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        <title>MY TRIBUTE TO THE WOMAN WHO GAVE ME LIFE</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/my-tribute-to-the-woman-who-devoted-me-to-life</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/my-tribute-to-the-woman-who-devoted-me-to-life</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mama Nair, it&#039;s only today that I&#039;ve regained the strength to write these poorly drawn lines. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:45:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MY TRIBUTE TO THE WOMAN WHO GAVE ME LIFE</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Economic operators admit improvements with normalization of maritime connection</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-economical-operators-allow-improvements-with-standardization-of-maritime-connections</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-economical-operators-allow-improvements-with-standardization-of-maritime-connections</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The economic operators on the island of Brava admitted today that with the normalization of the maritime connection the situation has been improving, but traders are calling for more trips to replenish the stock in the stores. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:51:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Economic operators admit improvements with normalization of maritime connection</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava only gets what it deserves &amp; Raul Spinola</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brava-so-has-what-we-need-raul-spinola</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brava-so-has-what-we-need-raul-spinola</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 21, 2025 (Bravanews) - A few years after he left Ilha Brava for the United States of America, emigrant and influencer Raul Spinola expresses deep discouragement with the island&#039;s reality, stating categorically that &quot;Brava only has what it deserves. nobody cares about Brava. Neither the Bravenses, nor the locally elected representatives, nor the government take the island into account.&quot; This statement, made on social media with a tone of resignation, echoes the feeling of frustration of many who dreamed of the island&#039;s development and who today see a scenario of stagnation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:52:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava only gets what it deserves - Raul Spinola</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Government Facilitates Access to Housing for Young People from 2026</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-of-cape-green-facilitates-access-to-housing-for-young-people-from-2026</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-of-cape-green-facilitates-access-to-housing-for-young-people-from-2026</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ From 2026 onwards, the Cape Verdean government will implement measures to facilitate young people&#039;s access to housing, with up to 50% interest subsidies and state guarantees for housing loans. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:25:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, youth housing, subsidized credit, government, youth, inclusion, housing dignity.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dona Nair, mother of the President of the Republic, dies at the age of 99</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-99-year-old-nair-mae-of-the-president-of-the-republic has passed away</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-99-year-old-nair-mae-of-the-president-of-the-republic has passed away</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Presidency of the Republic announced today, with &quot;deep regret&quot;, the death of Alda Pereira Neves &quot;Dona Nair&quot;, mother of the President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, on Saturday, at the age of 99. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:29:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dona Nair, mother of the President of the Republic, dies at the age of 99</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former Minister Carlos Burgo criticizes inter&amp;island connectivity, with clear harm to Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/former minister carlosburgo criticizes inter-island connectivity to the clear detriment of brava island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/former minister carlosburgo criticizes inter-island connectivity to the clear detriment of brava island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, July 19, 2025 (Bravanews) - Carlos Burgo, former Minister and native of Brava, vehemently criticized CV Interilhas and the current government for their &quot;blatant and unbearable lack of sensitivity&quot; regarding the transportation challenges faced by the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:43:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former Minister Carlos Burgo criticizes inter-island connectivity, with clear harm to Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravenses want better management of ticket sales for passengers from Fogo and Brava to Santiago</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-want-better-management-in-the-sale-of-bills-for-fire-and-brimstone-passengers-destined-for-santiago</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravenses-want-better-management-in-the-sale-of-bills-for-fire-and-brimstone-passengers-destined-for-santiago</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The people of Brava complained today about the difficulty of buying a ticket to and from the island of Santiago on CV Interilhas and called for better organization in the distribution of ticket sales between Fogo and Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:36:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravenses want better management of ticket sales for passengers from Fogo and Brava to Santiago</media:keywords>
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        <title>Members of the Church of the Nazarene on Brava Island participate in a District Assembly in Praia.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/members-of-the-nazarene-church-of-brava-island-participate-in-a-district-assembly-in-praia-city</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/members-of-the-nazarene-church-of-brava-island-participate-in-a-district-assembly-in-praia-city</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A delegation from the Church of the Nazarene in Brava will participate in a District Assembly in Praia from July 17 to 20 to share accountability and make important decisions for the future of the Church. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:13:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Members of the Church of the Nazarene on Brava Island participate in a District Assembly in Praia.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: ICCA trains local child and adolescent protection networks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icca-capacita-local-networks-for-the-protection-of-children-and-adolescents</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icca-capacita-local-networks-for-the-protection-of-children-and-adolescents</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) is holding a training session on Friday 18th in Brava for the Local Child and Adolescent Protection Networks to strengthen their knowledge. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:15:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: ICCA trains local child and adolescent protection networks</media:keywords>
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        <title>A person died, not an animal, Brava and Cape Verde need to know what happened to young Adianela (Nela)</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-person-died-not-an-animal-brave-and-green-haired-need-to-know-what-happened-to-a-young-adianela-nela</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-person-died-not-an-animal-brave-and-green-haired-need-to-know-what-happened-to-a-young-adianela-nela</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - Almost a month after the sudden death of the young woman Adianela, affectionately known as &quot;Nela&quot;, the Bravense and Cape Verdean communities are clamoring for answers and clarification. Adianela&#039;s death, which occurred under still obscure circumstances, has cast a shadow of doubt and anguish over the country, with the population questioning whether it was a natural death, suicide or, the most disturbing hypothesis, homicide. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:25:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A person died, not an animal, Brava and Cape Verde need to know what happened to young Adianela (Nela)</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Town Hall has still not received the money promised by the government for the reconstruction of the Nova Sintra Shopping Center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-a-ninda-no-received-verba-prometida pelo-governo-para-reconstrucao-do-centro-comercial-de-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/câmara-municipal-da-brava-a-ninda-no-received-verba-prometida pelo-governo-para-reconstrucao-do-centro-comercial-de-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, said that the municipality has still not received the 7,350 escudos promised by the government to rebuild the Nova Sintra Shopping Center, destroyed by a fire in March. The council is waiting for the money to start the work and rehouse the affected traders, many of whom are still exposed to the rain. Part of the damage is being repaired with the help of emigrants, pending a solution from the government in the next few days. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:22:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Nova Sintra, fire, shopping center, Amândio Brito, Town Hall, Government, financial aid, rehabilitation, affected shopkeepers.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Furna hosts another edition of &amp;quot;Brava in Movement&amp;quot; with strong popular support</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/furna-acolhe-another-edicao-do-brava-em-movimento-com-forte-adesao-popular</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/furna-acolhe-another-edicao-do-brava-em-movimento-com-forte-adesao-popular</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, the town of Furna, in Brava, hosted another edition of the Brava em Movimento program, promoted by the City Council in partnership with the Sports and Youth Institute, as part of the national initiative Cabo Verde a Mexer. The morning was marked by physical activities, dancing, socializing and raising awareness about the health benefits of physical activity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:47:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Furna, physical activity, health, gymnastics, dance, Cabo Verde a Mexer, well-being, Brava Town Hall.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde reduces extreme poverty from 13% to 2.8% in eight years, announces government</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-reduces-extreme-poverty-from-13-to-28-in-eight-years-announces-government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-reduces-extreme-poverty-from-13-to-28-in-eight-years-announces-government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has reduced its extreme poverty rate from 13% to 2.8% in eight years, thanks to policies of productive inclusion, social support and community investment. The government attributes the progress to economic stability and a focus on social development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:44:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, extreme poverty, social inclusion, Fernando Elísio Freire, social development, community support, Casa para Todos, social policies, inclusion income, Cape Verdean economy</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council and Adventist Church Pathfinders strengthen partnership for youth and citizenship</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council and Pathfinders of the Adventist Church strengthen partnership for the benefit of youth and citizenship</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council and Pathfinders of the Adventist Church strengthen partnership for the benefit of youth and citizenship</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council and the Adventist Church&#039;s Pathfinders have signed a partnership to develop educational and community initiatives aimed at youth, strengthening institutional ties and a commitment to local well-being. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:55:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council, Pathfinders, Adventist Church, youth, citizenship, education, institutional cooperation, community actions, Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>ILHA BRAVA INSPIRES LIFE, POETRY AND OVERCOMING: A TRANSFORMATIVE STORY BY ERMELINDO GOMES BARROS</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ilha-brava-inspira-vida-poesia-e-superacao-um-relato-transformador-de-ermelindo-gomes-barros</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ilha-brava-inspira-vida-poesia-e-superacao-um-relato-transformador-de-ermelindo-gomes-barros</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Writer and civil servant Ermelindo Gomes Barros reveals how Ilha Brava profoundly transformed his personal, literary and academic life. He completed his book and advanced studies during his stay on the island and invites others to discover the magic of the place. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:40:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Island, Ermelindo Gomes Barros, Cape Verdean writer, new book, poetry, overcoming, tourism, doctorate, master&#039;s degree, Jean Piaget University, Fajã d&#039;Água, Monte Fontainhas, Cape Verdean culture, inspiration, solitary life, Brava transforms lives.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Supply Crisis on Ilha Brava: Lack of Transportation Leaves Shelves Empty</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/supply-crisis-in-the-blue-island-lack-of-transport-leaves-shelves-empty</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/supply-crisis-in-the-blue-island-lack-of-transport-leaves-shelves-empty</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The island of Brava has run out of essential foodstuffs due to the paralysis of maritime transport. Shops are empty, prices have risen and the population is crying out for urgent support from the government. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:45:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Cape Verde, food shortages, supply crisis, maritime transportation, cargo boats, Cape Verde government, local commerce, affected population, Record Dnôs</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde negotiates expansion of &amp;quot;Safe City&amp;quot; video surveillance system with China</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-negotiates-with-china-expansion-of-video-surveillance-system-secure-city</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-negotiates-with-china-expansion-of-video-surveillance-system-secure-city</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is negotiating with China to finance the third phase of the &quot;Safe City&quot; video surveillance project, which will be extended to the cities of Porto Novo, Assomada and Tarrafal. The project aims to strengthen urban security through surveillance cameras and technical training, with Chinese financial support of 26.3 million euros. Despite complaints of insecurity in some areas, the government assures that crime is under control. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:33:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Safe City, video surveillance, public safety, Paulo Rocha, China, Macau, Beijing, crime, police, Praia, Assomada, Tarrafal, Porto Novo, China-Cape Verde agreement, Luís Landim, urban crime</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council promotes morning dedicated to health and well&amp;being with physical activities in Furna</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-council-of-brava-promotes-dedicated-health-and-wellness-morning-with-physical-activities-in-the-night</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-council-of-brava-promotes-dedicated-health-and-wellness-morning-with-physical-activities-in-the-night</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On July 12, the Brava City Council and the Sports and Youth Institute are promoting a morning of physical activities in the town of Furna, with walking, gymnastics and gymkhanas. The event aims to encourage healthy habits and community interaction, with free transportation available from 07h30. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:08:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, physical activity, health, well-being, Brava Town Hall, IDJ, community, Furna, Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The deafening silence over the mystery of Adianela&amp;apos;s death shocks the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-deafening-silence-about-the-adianela-shock-island-death-mystery</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-deafening-silence-about-the-adianela-shock-island-death-mystery</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, July 4, 2025 (Bravanews) - A heavy veil of silence and consternation has enveloped the island of Brava since the sudden and unexplained death of Adianela, affectionately known as Nela, in Porto Novo, on the island of Santo Antão. A young woman with no known history of serious illnesses, her unexpected &quot;death&quot; has left the community in shock and, even more seriously, in a limbo of uncertainty. To date, the competent authorities have maintained a sepulchral silence on the case, feeding theories and deepening the pain of an island that is crying out for answers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:46:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The deafening silence over the mystery of Adianela&#039;s death shocks the island of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Vitó Association promotes Cagarras bird conservation campaign</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-vito-promotes-campaign-of-conservation-of-cagarras-birds</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-vito-promotes-campaign-of-conservation-of-cagarras-birds</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Adimilton de Pina, a technician from the Seabird Conservation program, said today that the campaign to conserve the Cagarra species on the Brava has been going well, given that the birds are being identified. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:03:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Vitó Association promotes Cagarras bird conservation campaign</media:keywords>
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        <title>WHY CAN&amp;apos;T PEDRO PIRES BE THE FACE OF THE CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/why-pedro-pires-can't-be-the-face-of-celebrations-of-50-years-of-independence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/why-pedro-pires-can't-be-the-face-of-celebrations-of-50-years-of-independence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is approaching the fiftieth anniversary of its independence (July 5, 1975 - July 5, 2025) and just the risk of seeing the celebration turned into a stage for the exaltation of those who stifled the first hopes of freedom gives me the creeps. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:57:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>WHY CAN&#039;T PEDRO PIRES BE THE FACE OF THE CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE?</media:keywords>
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        <title>OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF CAPE VERDE AND THE AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLIC, 50 years of independence marked by injustice, pain and silence &amp; the case of Mrs. Nela and institutional failure in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-the-people-of-cabo-verdiano-and-the-public-authorities-an-independence-of-50-years-marked-by-injustice-pain-and-silence-the-case-of-lady-nela-and-the-institutional-failure-in-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/open-letter-to-the-people-of-cabo-verdiano-and-the-public-authorities-an-independence-of-50-years-marked-by-injustice-pain-and-silence-the-case-of-lady-nela-and-the-institutional-failure-in-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF CAPE VERDE AND THE AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLIC, 50 years of independence marked by injustice, pain and silence - the case of Mrs. Nela and institutional failure in Cape Verde ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:39:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF CAPE VERDE AND THE AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLIC, 50 years of independence marked by injustice, pain and silence - the case of Mrs. Nela and institutional failure in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava and the maritime connection situation, 50 years later what has changed?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-e-a-situacao-de-ligacao-maritima-50-years-after-what-has-changed</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-e-a-situacao-de-ligacao-maritima-50-years-after-what-has-changed</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, June 30, 2025 (Bravanews) - Cape Verde&#039;s Brava Island today faces a precarious situation in terms of maritime connections, a stark contrast to the past and a concern for the future. When we analyze what has changed in the last 50 years, we see a sharp decline in the frequency and regularity of connections, directly impacting the lives of its inhabitants and the development of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:12:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava and the maritime connection situation, 50 years later what has changed?</media:keywords>
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        <title>Adianela Fonseca case: relatives won&amp;apos;t authorize autopsy until judicial authorities rule</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/case-adianela-fonseca-family members-would-not-authorize-autopsy-until-pronouncement-by-judicial-authorities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/case-adianela-fonseca-family members-would-not-authorize-autopsy-until-pronouncement-by-judicial-authorities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The relatives of Adianela Fonseca, a young woman from Brava who died in Santo Antão, expressed their &quot;concern and indignation&quot; today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:46:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Adianela Fonseca case: relatives won&#039;t authorize autopsy until judicial authorities rule</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Vitó Project promotes training for fishermen from Lomba Tantum</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-project-vito-promotes-training-for-fishermen-of-lomba-tantum</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-project-vito-promotes-training-for-fishermen-of-lomba-tantum</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Within 15 days, Brava Island will have six fishermen trained as “guardians of the sea”, responsible for monitoring and controlling infractions in their respective fishing areas, Inforpress learned today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:35:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Vitó Project promotes training for fishermen from Lomba Tantum</media:keywords>
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        <title>Family of girl found dead inside house in Santo Antão demand autopsy outside the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/relatives-of-young-girl-found-dead-in-house-in-santo-antao-request-autopsy-for-this-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/relatives-of-young-girl-found-dead-in-house-in-santo-antao-request-autopsy-for-this-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The relatives of Adianela Fonseca, a young woman from Brava who died in Santo Antão, are demanding that the autopsy be carried out outside the island to ensure impartiality in the case. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:46:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Family of girl found dead inside house in Santo Antão demand autopsy outside the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Protesting population calls for government attention to poor maritime transport service</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/people-in-protest-claim-for-government-attention-to-bad-service-maritime-transportation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/people-in-protest-claim-for-government-attention-to-bad-service-maritime-transportation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Bravenses took to the streets of the town of Nova Sintra today in a demonstration to draw the government&#039;s attention to the lack of maritime transportation to and from the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:24:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Protesting population calls for government attention to poor maritime transport service</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: ICCA strengthens efforts to safeguard children&amp;apos;s rights &amp; responsible</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icca-reinforces-efforts-to-safeguard-the-rights-of-responsible-children</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-icca-reinforces-efforts-to-safeguard-the-rights-of-responsible-children</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The head of the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) in Brava, Rosana Sousa, assured today that the institution will spare no effort to safeguard the rights of children in this municipality and beyond. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:15:19 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: ICCA strengthens efforts to safeguard children&#039;s rights - responsible</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fire: Aguabrava accumulates losses in the order of 350 thousand contos in the last six years with water for agriculture – company</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/aguabrava-fire-accumulates-losses-in-the-order-of-350-thousand-contos-in-the-last-six-years-with-water-for-agriculture-company</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/aguabrava-fire-accumulates-losses-in-the-order-of-350-thousand-contos-in-the-last-six-years-with-water-for-agriculture-company</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Intermunicipal Company of Água do Fogo and Brava, Aguabrava, recorded an accumulated loss of around 350 thousand contos in the last six years with the supply of water for agriculture and livestock, said today its administrator. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:10:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fire: Aguabrava accumulates losses in the order of 350 thousand contos in the last six years with water for agriculture – company</media:keywords>
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        <title>Captain by the Bay, LLC, one of three finalists in Cape Cod&amp;apos;s Best Community&amp;apos;s Choice Awards</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/captain-by-the-bay-llc-one-of-three-finalists-for-cape-cods-best-community-choice-awards</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/captain-by-the-bay-llc-one-of-three-finalists-for-cape-cods-best-community-choice-awards</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, June 10, 2025 (Bravanews) - Captain by the Bay, LLC, an accounting firm, is among three finalists in the best accounting firm category in the prestigious Cape Cod&#039;s Best Community&#039;s Choice Awards. This distinction underscores the firm&#039;s commitment to excellence and exceptional service to the Cape Cod community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:21:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Captain by the Bay, LLC, one of three finalists in Cape Cod&#039;s Best Community&#039;s Choice Awards</media:keywords>
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        <title>Co&amp;workers pay tribute to Julia Teixeira</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/coworkers pay tribute to julia-teixeira</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/coworkers pay tribute to julia-teixeira</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with deep regret that the Brava City Council and her colleagues pay tribute to Júlia Teixeira, a friend and exemplary employee whose dedication and professionalism marked the institution; ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:47:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Co-workers pay tribute to Julia Teixeira</media:keywords>
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        <title>Marcos Giandinoto criticizes neglect of crucial problems in Brava during St. John&amp;apos;s festivities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/marcos-giandinoto-criticizes-forgetting-crucial-problems-in-the-blue-during-saint-joan's-festivities</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/marcos-giandinoto-criticizes-forgetting-crucial-problems-in-the-blue-during-saint-joan's-festivities</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, June 9, 2025 (Bravanews) - Amidst the effervescence of the São João celebrations, a dissenting voice stands out on the island of Brava, raising uncomfortable questions about the priorities of the community and the authorities. Marcos Giandinoto, a businessman and tour operator, spared no criticism of those who, according to him, get carried away by the euphoria of the festivities, relegating to the background serious and persistent problems that affect the island&#039;s daily life, in particular the crucial issue of maritime transportation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:55:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Marcos Giandinoto criticizes neglect of crucial problems in Brava during St. John&#039;s festivities</media:keywords>
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        <title>National Police start implementing operational plan for the festive season</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/national-police-start-implementing-operational-plan-for-the-festive-season</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/national-police-start-implementing-operational-plan-for-the-festive-season</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava National Police Station is carrying out several operations this month, and in a more intensified manner, to allow Brava residents to spend the festive season of the municipality and São João in tranquillity and with greater security. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:00:44 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>National Police start implementing operational plan for the festive season</media:keywords>
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        <title>Jose Andrade&amp;apos;s right of reply from the MAA Delegate on the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/right-of-answer-of-jose-andrade-of-the-delegate-of-maa-on-the-blue-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/right-of-answer-of-jose-andrade-of-the-delegate-of-maa-on-the-blue-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dear Delegate
I hereby express my institutional respect, but also a growing sense of frustration, shared by many farmers and breeders on Brava - men and women who, despite enormous difficulties, continue to work to ensure the livelihood of their families and the resilience of our island&#039;s agricultural sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:59:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Jose Andrade&#039;s right of reply from the MAA Delegate on the island of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Iva Valdez speaks to Expresso das Ilhas about youth and the relationship with money and social networks</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/iva-valdez-speaks-to-expresso-das-ilhas-about-youth-and-relationship-with-money-and-social-networks</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/iva-valdez-speaks-to-expresso-das-ilhas-about-youth-and-relationship-with-money-and-social-networks</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Praia, June 6, 2025 (Bravanews) - In a scenario where social media and financial management are increasingly intertwined in the lives of young people, Iva Valdez, a dynamic young woman originally from the island of Brava and living in Praia, gave a revealing interview to &quot;Expresso das Ilhas&quot;. The conversation, described by Valdez as &quot;extremely rich and necessary&quot;, addressed crucial topics for Cape Verdean youth: the value of money, the influence of social media and how these elements shape choices, aspirations and well-being. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:51:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Iva Valdez speaks to Expresso das Ilhas about youth and the relationship with money and social networks</media:keywords>
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        <title>Lomba Tantum community &amp;quot;crying out&amp;quot; for cable car to be repaired</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/community-of-lomba-tantum-clamoring-for-repair-of-teleferic</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/community-of-lomba-tantum-clamoring-for-repair-of-teleferic</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishermen and fishmongers of Lomba Tantum are urgently calling on the competent authorities to repair the cable car in this town on the island of Brava, as it has been out of order for over a year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:23:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lomba Tantum community &quot;crying out&quot; for cable car to be repaired</media:keywords>
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        <title>Covets Association concludes IX castration and deworming campaign for the island&amp;apos;s canine population</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/associacao-covets-concludes-ixth-castration-and-deworming-campaign-of-canine-population-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/associacao-covets-concludes-ixth-castration-and-deworming-campaign-of-canine-population-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinarian Lara Baptista was pleased with the turnout for the canine population&#039;s castration and deworming campaign and reported that more than 250 animals had been seen and more than 100 castrations carried out. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:34:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Covets Association concludes IX castration and deworming campaign for the island&#039;s canine population</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council thanks Captain By the Bay for its support in lighting up the Furna multipurpose hall</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-chamber-of-the-braves thanks the-captain-by-the-bay-company-for-support-in-lighting-the-polival-of-the-braves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-chamber-of-the-braves thanks the-captain-by-the-bay-company-for-support-in-lighting-the-polival-of-the-braves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, May 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Municipality of Brava has issued a public statement to express its deep gratitude to the company Captain by the Bay, LLC for the crucial financial support for the Lighting Project of the Multipurpose Hall in the town of Furna. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:40:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council thanks Captain By the Bay for its support in lighting up the Furna multipurpose hall</media:keywords>
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        <title>José Maria Neves considers himself a shy man with well&amp;defined convictions and values</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/jose-maria-neves-considers-himself-a-timid-man-of-convictions-and-well-defined-values</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/jose-maria-neves-considers-himself-a-timid-man-of-convictions-and-well-defined-values</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, considers himself to be a shy person, with well-defined convictions and values, who at this age has achieved everything a man desires: many conquests, lessons, struggles and daily growth as a human being. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:38:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>José Maria Neves considers himself a shy man with well-defined convictions and values</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carlos Burgo denounces crisis in maritime transport and losses for Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-burgo-denounces-crisis-in-maritime-transport-and-losses-for-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-burgo-denounces-crisis-in-maritime-transport-and-losses-for-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, May 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - Carlos Burgo, a prominent figure in Cape Verdean politics, with a past as a national deputy, former minister and former governor of the Bank of Cape Verde, born on the island of Brava, returned to the public to express his deep concern about the critical situation of maritime transport in the archipelago, with special emphasis on the real and growing losses for the island of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 05:20:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carlos Burgo denounces crisis in maritime transport and losses for Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Civil Protection promotes sharing of first aid practices at ESET</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-protecao-civil-promotes-sharing-of-first-aid-practices-at-eset</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-protecao-civil-promotes-sharing-of-first-aid-practices-at-eset</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Municipal Fire and Civil Protection Service held an awareness-raising session on first aid at the Eugénio Tavares Secondary School (ESET) today, to instruct its members on how to act in the event of incidents. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 05:03:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Civil Protection promotes sharing of first aid practices at ESET</media:keywords>
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        <title>Direct Support for Families Affected by the Brava Market Fire</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/direct-support-for-families-affected-by-the-blaze-in-the-black-market</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/direct-support-for-families-affected-by-the-blaze-in-the-black-market</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Following the fundraiser promoted by Brava emigrants in the USA, we would like to inform you that 50% of the amount collected, corresponding to 323,440$00, was given directly to the people affected by the fire at the Brava Municipal Market.
Each of the families received 24,880$00 as immediate solidarity support to cover the losses suffered. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:03:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Direct Support for Families Affected by the Brava Market Fire</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents complain about the situation in Rua Direita and the municipality says it is waiting for the money</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipalities complain about the situation on the right-hand street and the municipality claims to be waiting for funding</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipalities complain about the situation on the right-hand street and the municipality claims to be waiting for funding</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Several residents have once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the current state of Rua Direita, in Nova Sintra, but the municipality has explained that it is waiting for the government to provide the funds to start the work. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:51:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents complain about the situation in Rua Direita and the municipality says it is waiting for the money</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Municipal Assembly unanimously approves pilot project for Furna</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-assembly-unanimously-approves-the-pilot-project-for-the-locality-of-furna</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-assembly-unanimously-approves-the-pilot-project-for-the-locality-of-furna</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Municipal Assembly of Brava unanimously approved the pilot project for landslide protection and climate shelter at the Furna pier, as part of the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 03:22:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Municipal Assembly unanimously approves pilot project for Furna</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nely and her mother transform simple ingredients into delicious, aromatic breads</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nely-and-her-mother-transform-simple-ingredients-into-delicious-and-aromatic-paes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nely-and-her-mother-transform-simple-ingredients-into-delicious-and-aromatic-paes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the town of Furna, on the island of Brava, lives Nely, a hard-working young woman who, together with her mother, embodies the essence of traditional Cape Verdean cuisine. The two of them dedicate themselves passionately to the art of baking in their bakery, affectionately named &quot;Sol Nascente&quot; (Rising Sun). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 03:18:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nely and her mother transform simple ingredients into delicious, aromatic breads</media:keywords>
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        <title>People angry at the lack of water &amp;quot;clamor&amp;quot; for the desalination plant to start up</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/people affected by water shortages call for desalination plant start-up</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/people affected by water shortages call for desalination plant start-up</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Members of the Brava population say they are &quot;disgusted&quot; by the lack of water on the island and are &quot;clamoring&quot; for the seawater desalination project to begin as a way of solving the problem. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 07:40:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People angry at the lack of water &quot;clamor&quot; for the desalination plant to start up</media:keywords>
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        <title>Atlantic Shipping inaugurates new warehouse and strengthens connection between Cape Verde and the diaspora</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/atlantic-shipping-inaugurates-new-warehouse-and-reinforces-connections-between-cabo-verde-and-diaspora</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/atlantic-shipping-inaugurates-new-warehouse-and-reinforces-connections-between-cabo-verde-and-diaspora</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, today praised the trajectory of Atlantic Shipping, underlining its importance in boosting trade between the United States of America and Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 04:38:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Atlantic Shipping inaugurates new warehouse and strengthens connection between Cape Verde and the diaspora</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava mainly Nossa Senhora do Monte &amp;Matinho is in mourning &amp; Aires Pereira dies</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-principally-our-lady-of-monte-matinho-is-in-mourning-dies-aires-pereira</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-principally-our-lady-of-monte-matinho-is-in-mourning-dies-aires-pereira</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava mainly Nossa Senhora do Monte -Matinho sta di Muto dies Aires Pereira mas conxedo pa Arzy and Cape Verde&#039;s Seventh-day Adventist church mourns the physical loss of this brother and speaks the following ...
Weep with me, daughters of Zion. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 09:49:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava mainly Nossa Senhora do Monte -Matinho is in mourning - Aires Pereira dies</media:keywords>
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        <title>Red Cross promotes clean&amp;up campaign on &amp;quot;Cadjetinha Beach&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cruz-vermelha-promotes-clean-up-campaign-on-cadjetinha-beach</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cruz-vermelha-promotes-clean-up-campaign-on-cadjetinha-beach</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Red Cross volunteers in Brava carried out a clean-up campaign on Saturday 10th at &quot;Praia de Cadjetinha&quot; in the community of Furna. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 09:39:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Red Cross promotes clean-up campaign on &quot;Cadjetinha Beach&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Meeting with the Viva Brava Foundation &amp; &amp;quot;Every Life Counts&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-with-the-foundation-living-bravely-every-day-accounts</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-with-the-foundation-living-bravely-every-day-accounts</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, was delighted to welcome Brava couple Nilton Fortes and Eneida Fortes, currently based in Holland, representing the Viva Brava Foundation, whose motto is &quot;Every Life Counts&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 01:49:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Meeting with the Viva Brava Foundation - &quot;Every Life Counts&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Red Cross has been intervening wherever there is a need &amp; responsible</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha-has-stated-to-intervene-where-need-responsible</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-cruz-vermelha-has-stated-to-intervene-where-need-responsible</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Brava Local Council said today that the Red Cross has been intervening wherever there is a need and guaranteed that the institution will continue to work to serve the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:04:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Red Cross has been intervening wherever there is a need - responsible</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Fathers of families seek sustenance by breaking stones</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-parents-seek-sustenance-by-breaking-stones</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-parents-seek-sustenance-by-breaking-stones</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, May 8, 2025 (Bravanews) - Along the winding road that connects the picturesque fishing village of Furna, the only maritime entry point to Brava Island, to the village of Nova Sintra, a moving scene unfolds daily. Men, many of them family men, dedicate themselves arduously to breaking stones, transforming them into gravel with the strength of their arms and the precision of their hammers. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 06:41:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Fathers of families seek sustenance by breaking stones</media:keywords>
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        <title>AJOC president regrets Inforpress administrator being appointed by the government</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president of the ajoc regrets that the administrator of the press is appointed by the government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president of the ajoc regrets that the administrator of the press is appointed by the government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of AJOC, Geremias Furtado, today lamented the fact that the sole administrator of Inforpress is not chosen by an independent body, as is the case with the board of directors of RTC. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 06:21:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>AJOC president regrets Inforpress administrator being appointed by the government</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ambassador who fought for independence &amp;quot;outraged&amp;quot; by Ulisses Correia e Silva&amp;apos;s speech</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ambassador-who-fought-for-independence-indignant-with-speech-of-ulisses-correia-e-silva-7979</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ambassador-who-fought-for-independence-indignant-with-speech-of-ulisses-correia-e-silva-7979</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Former ambassador Luís Fonseca, who fought for independence and was imprisoned by the colonial regime, said on Monday 28 that he was &quot;outraged&quot; by the speech with which the Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, opened the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of sovereignty. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 03:14:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ambassador who fought for independence &quot;outraged&quot; by Ulisses Correia e Silva&#039;s speech</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Biflores Association calls participation in Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week &amp;quot;enriching&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-biflores-classifica-de-enriquecedora-participacao-na-semana-de-conservacao-de-plantas-mediterraneas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-biflores-classifica-de-enriquecedora-participacao-na-semana-de-conservacao-de-plantas-mediterraneas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Biflores Association&#039;s terrestrial conservation technician, Carlos Bango, said today that his participation in the fifth Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week, held in Limassol (Cyprus), involving the exchange of experiences from various countries, was &quot;enriching&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 03:37:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Biflores Association calls participation in Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week &quot;enriching&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>50 Years of Independence marked by inertia and abandonment, says young Bravense man</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/50-years-of-independence-marked-by-inertia-and-abandonment-says-bravense-young-man</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/50-years-of-independence-marked-by-inertia-and-abandonment-says-bravense-young-man</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, May 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - In the year in which Cape Verde celebrates five decades of independence, young Bravense Debora Delgado takes a critical look at the development of her home island. Venting on social media, Delgado says that over the past 50 years, Brava has &quot;gained a lot... more inertia caused by little or almost no development in all the areas that can be mentioned and more&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 04:06:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>50 Years of Independence marked by inertia and abandonment, says young Bravense man</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tribute to the Gomes Family – A Legacy of Faith and Dedication</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tribute-to-the-gomes-family-a-legacy-of-faith-and-dedication</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tribute-to-the-gomes-family-a-legacy-of-faith-and-dedication</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, with grateful and deeply touched hearts, the Church of Nova Sintra pays a simple but significant tribute to the Gomes family – especially to the exemplary couple Daniel Burgo Gomes and Dona Rita Fontes Gomes. This tribute is more than words: it is a recognition of everything that this family has represented over the years in the growth and steadfastness of God&#039;s work in our community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:14:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tribute to the Gomes Family – A Legacy of Faith and Dedication</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava City Council would like to thank the diaspora for their solidarity with those who lost everything in the fire last March.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-camera-of-brava-thanks-the-solidarity-of-diaspora-with-those-who-lost-everything-in-the-fire-of-the-past-mes-de-marco</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-municipal-camera-of-brava-thanks-the-solidarity-of-diaspora-with-those-who-lost-everything-in-the-fire-of-the-past-mes-de-marco</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, April 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has expressed deep gratitude and pride to the Brava community in the United States for their remarkable fundraising initiative in response to the fire that ravaged the Nova Sintra Shopping Center in the early hours of March 26, 2025. In an official statement, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo de Brito, addressed Brava&#039;s emigrants and friends in the US, recognizing their gesture as a beacon of hope at a time of great adversity. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:10:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava City Council would like to thank the diaspora for their solidarity with those who lost everything in the fire last March.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Tribute to the Delgado Couple &amp; Faithful Servants of the Lord.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tribute-to-the-delicate-couple-faithful-servants-of-the-lord</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tribute-to-the-delicate-couple-faithful-servants-of-the-lord</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Nova Sintra Church of the Nazarene is starting a beautiful initiative: each week we will pay tribute to those who, with love and dedication, have contributed to the growth and strengthening of God&#039;s work. Today, with deep affection and gratitude, we pay tribute to a couple who are an example of faith, commitment and service: José and Cândida Delgado. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:37:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Tribute to the Delgado Couple - Faithful Servants of the Lord.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Impeachment of the New Management of the Nazarene Youth of Nova Sintra.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/impeachment of the new leadership of the Nazarene youth of Nova Sintra</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This Sunday, during the vocational service, the Nazarene Youth of Nova Sintra experienced a moment of great significance and spiritual renewal with the inauguration of its new leadership. It was a service marked by the presence of the Holy Spirit, by fraternal communion and, above all, by the surrender of hearts willing to serve God with zeal, love and commitment. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:22:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Edivaldo Lopes says goodbye to Ilha Brava after years of service at Electra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/edivaldo-lopes says goodbye to the island after years of service at electra</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, Brava, April 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - Edivaldo Lopes, the dedicated head of the Electra electricity company on the island of Brava, is leaving the island after several years of service. Originally from São Vicente, Lopes dedicated his years on Brava to providing essential services to the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:24:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Edivaldo Lopes says goodbye to Ilha Brava after years of service at Electra</media:keywords>
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        <title>TCV (Televisao de Cabo Verde) Delegation Arrives on Brava Island, Boosting Local News Coverage</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-tcv-television-delegation-from-cabo-green-island-brave-boosts-local-news-coverage</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/arrival-of-tcv-television-delegation-from-cabo-green-island-brave-boosts-local-news-coverage</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova de Sintra, April 20, 2025 (Bravanews) - The island of Brava is preparing for a significant milestone in its media history with the forthcoming installation of a branch of TCV (Televisao de Cabo Verde). This news promises to strengthen the island&#039;s news coverage. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:22:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>TCV (Televisao de Cabo Verde) Delegation Arrives on Brava Island, Boosting Local News Coverage</media:keywords>
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        <title>Pathfinders from Nossa Senhora do Monte take part in enlightening training on the ECA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain pathfinders take part in a training session to shed light on the disease</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-lady-of-the-mountain pathfinders take part in a training session to shed light on the disease</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, April 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Pathfinders of the Adventist Church in Nossa Senhora do Monte experienced yesterday an enriching and very important training for the community. The meeting, which was considered &quot;spectacular&quot; by the participants, focused mainly on the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:42:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Pathfinders from Nossa Senhora do Monte take part in enlightening training on the ECA</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality says it is working to restore normality to the shopping center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/municipality-guarantees-being-working-to-replace-normality-in-the-commercial-center</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/municipality-guarantees-being-working-to-replace-normality-in-the-commercial-center</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, assured today that the municipality is working to restore normal life to the traders affected by the fire at the town&#039;s shopping center. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:16:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Municipality says it is working to restore normality to the shopping center</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava reinforces civil protection with firefighting truck donated by Pawtucket, USA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-reinforcement-civil-protection-with-campaign-to-combat-incidents-offered-by-pawtucket-usa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-reinforcement-civil-protection-with-campaign-to-combat-incidents-offered-by-pawtucket-usa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, April 11, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council yesterday received a firefighting truck, a gift from the city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in the United States of America, through the Project Health CV organization. The arrival of this vehicle represents a significant boost to the response capacity of the island&#039;s Civil Protection sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:39:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava reinforces civil protection with firefighting truck donated by Pawtucket, USA</media:keywords>
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        <title>Historic Celebration on Ilha Brava: District Assembly and Jubilee of 125 Years of the Gospel in Cape Verde.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/historic-island celebration - district assembly - jubilee of 125 years of the gospel in cape verde</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Joy runs through the corridors of faith on the island of Brava: the Church of the Nazarene in Nova Sintra has been chosen to host the next District Assembly, an event of great spiritual and institutional significance. But this celebration also has a special flavor, as it will also mark the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Gospel in Cape Verde - a milestone that resonates with hope, history and the heritage of faith. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:16:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Historic Celebration on Ilha Brava: District Assembly and Jubilee of 125 Years of the Gospel in Cape Verde.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zé Luís Solidarity Project restores boat and guarantees livelihood for resident of Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/projeto-ze-luis-solidario-restaura-bote-e-garanteante-sustento-de-morador-na-ilha-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/projeto-ze-luis-solidario-restaura-bote-e-garanteante-sustento-de-morador-na-ilha-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, April 9, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Zé Luís Solidarity Project expressed deep gratitude to all the partners and collaborators who made it possible to repair the dinghy belonging to Mr. Teodoro Vieira, affectionately known as &quot;Tio di Furna&quot;, on Ilha Brava. The initiative, which aims to promote the well-being of the community, celebrated the completion of the project that guarantees the resident&#039;s main source of livelihood. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:43:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zé Luís Solidarity Project restores boat and guarantees livelihood for resident of Ilha Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava, an &amp;quot;example&amp;quot; of public building conservation. Sarcasm aside, action is urgently needed to save decaying public heritage</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-exemplar-of-conservation-of-public-buildings-sarcasm-a-part-urge-action-to-save-degrading-public-patrimony</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-exemplar-of-conservation-of-public-buildings-sarcasm-a-part-urge-action-to-save-degrading-public-patrimony</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Vila Nova Sintra, April 9, 2025 (Bravanews) - If the intention was to award Ilha Brava a prize for the exquisite management and conservation of its historic public heritage, the jury would certainly find plenty of material for an analysis... in a purely sarcastic tone. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:17:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, an &quot;example&quot; of public building conservation. Sarcasm aside, action is urgently needed to save decaying public heritage</media:keywords>
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        <title>Pathfinders receive first aid training</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/pathfinders receive first-aid training</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/pathfinders receive first-aid training</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Freguesia de Nossa Senhora do Monte, April 8, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Pathfinders of the Freguesia de Nossa Senhora do Monte Seventh-day Adventist Church took part in an important first aid training last Sunday, April 6. The initiative aims to empower the young leaders and members of the club with crucial knowledge to deal with emergency situations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:54:45 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Pathfinders receive first aid training</media:keywords>
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        <title>Samuel Varela praises the project for the second access road to Fajã D&amp;apos;Água and hopes that work will start soon</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-builds-second-access-road-to-faja-dagua-and-waits-for-beginning-of-works soon</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-builds-second-access-road-to-faja-dagua-and-waits-for-beginning-of-works soon</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, April 3, 2025 (Bravanews) - The MpD MP for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela, has expressed his enthusiasm and satisfaction at the announcement by the government led by Ulisses Correia e Silva that work on the road linking Esparadinha, Fajã D&#039;Água and Palhal will begin &quot;soon&quot;. This project, with an investment of more than 258,000 Cape Verdean escudos, represents a significant step forward for the island&#039;s infrastructure. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:39:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Samuel Varela praises the project for the second access road to Fajã D&#039;Água and hopes that work will start soon</media:keywords>
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        <title>CM Brava thanks the government for its immediate response to the devastating fire in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cm-brava-welcomes-immediate-government-response-to-vast-burning-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cm-brava-welcomes-immediate-government-response-to-vast-burning-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, April 2, 2025 - The Brava City Council, under the leadership of Mayor Amândio Brito, has publicly expressed its deep appreciation and gratitude to the Government of Cape Verde for the prompt and effective response to the fire that ravaged the Nova Sintra shopping center. The fire, which caused enormous damage to local traders and shook the entire community, mobilized the government in a show of solidarity that was warmly received by the people of Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:05:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>CM Brava thanks the government for its immediate response to the devastating fire in Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava is small in size, but big in its contribution to the world Nazareno &amp; Superintendent</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-and-small-in-size-but-great-in-contribution-to-the-world-nazareno-superintendent</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-brave-and-small-in-size-but-great-in-contribution-to-the-world-nazareno-superintendent</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The superintendent of the Southern District of the Church of the Nazarene, David Araújo, said today in Brava that the island is small in size but big in contribution to the Nazarene world and beyond. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:44:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava is small in size, but big in its contribution to the world Nazareno - Superintendent</media:keywords>
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        <title>Samuel Varela expresses solidarity and calls for support for small business owners affected by fire in Nova Sintra shopping center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-expresses-solidarity-and-appeals-for-support-to-small-entrepreneurs-affected-by-fire-in-the-commercial-center-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/samuel-varela-expresses-solidarity-and-appeals-for-support-to-small-entrepreneurs-affected-by-fire-in-the-commercial-center-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 31, 2025 (Bravanews) - In a speech at the National Assembly, the MpD MP for the Brava constituency, Samuel Varela, expressed his deep solidarity with the traders and young entrepreneurs who lost their property in the fire that ravaged the Nova Sintra shopping center. In a gesture of support and concern, Varela expressed his concern and offered words of comfort to the young entrepreneurs who saw their businesses and investments reduced to ashes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Samuel Varela expresses solidarity and calls for support for small business owners affected by fire in Nova Sintra shopping center</media:keywords>
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        <title>Councillor thinks more work needs to be done on gender equality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/councillor considers that more work needs to be done on gender equality</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The councillor responsible for culture on Brava said today that more work needs to be done on gender equality on the island, so that there is a more inclusive policy where women can feel valued. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:51:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Councillor thinks more work needs to be done on gender equality</media:keywords>
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        <title>Scuta Music extends a helping hand to traders and young entrepreneurs affected by fire in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-extends-holiday-makeover-to-traders-and-young-entrepreneurs-hit-by-fire-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/scuta-music-extends-holiday-makeover-to-traders-and-young-entrepreneurs-hit-by-fire-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, March 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - The community of Nova Sintra was shaken by a devastating fire that consumed the local shopping center, leaving a trail of destruction and significant losses for merchants and young entrepreneurs. In a gesture of solidarity, Scuta Music, the company of renowned music promoter Armando Madeira, has expressed its support for the victims, offering assistance to help them rebuild their lives and businesses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:28:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>José Maria Neves expresses solidarity with Bravens residents after fire in Nova Sintra</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/jose-maria-neves-shows-solidarity-to-the-people-of-brava-after-fire-in-nova-sintra</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/jose-maria-neves-shows-solidarity-to-the-people-of-brava-after-fire-in-nova-sintra</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, today expressed his &quot;deep dismay&quot; at the fire that recently broke out in the Shopping Centre in the city of Nova Sintra, on the island of Brava, causing &quot;significant material damage, in a space of sustenance and dignity for several small traders and their families&quot;. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:53:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>José Maria Neves expresses solidarity with Bravens residents after fire in Nova Sintra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Short circuit could be the cause of the fire in the city&amp;apos;s shopping center &amp; Civil Protection Service</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-short-circuit-may-be-the-cause-of-incendiary-incident-in-the-city's-commercial-center-civil-protection-service</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-short-circuit-may-be-the-cause-of-incendiary-incident-in-the-city's-commercial-center-civil-protection-service</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The head of Brava Island&#039;s Municipal Civil Protection and Fire Service said today that &quot;probably&quot; a short circuit could be the cause of the fire in the city&#039;s shopping center. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:23:53 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Publication of Divorce, at the request of Carlos A. Fermino</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/publication-of-divorce-announcement-demanded-by-carlos-a-fermino</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/publication-of-divorce-announcement-demanded-by-carlos-a-fermino</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ By order of the Bristol Probate and Family Court in Taunton and at the request of one of the parties, Carlos Fermino, we are publishing this notice. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:35:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Publication of an advertisement for Divorce, at the request of Carlos A. Fermino</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of João da Noly call for urgent improvements to access roads</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/residents of joao-da-noly call for urgent improvements to access roads</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/residents of joao-da-noly call for urgent improvements to access roads</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 17, 2025 (Bravanews) - Some residents of João da Noly, on the island of Brava, have expressed deep concern about the deterioration of the access roads to their community. The precarious conditions of the roads have made it difficult to drive vehicles, transport goods and access basic services such as health and education. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of João da Noly call for urgent improvements to access roads</media:keywords>
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        <title>Municipality says work on Rua Direita should have been completed by now</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/local authority says works on right-hand street should have been completed by now</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava clarified today that the legal process for starting work on Rua Direita, in Nova Sintra, was agreed last year and that the infrastructure was already due to be completed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:40:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Municipality says work on Rua Direita should have been completed by now</media:keywords>
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        <title>Works on Rua Direita in Nova Sintra generate dissatisfaction among residents</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/right-street-works-in-nova-sintra generate dissatisfaction among municipalities</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of Nova Sintra are dissatisfied with the stalled works on Rua Direita, which have been affecting traffic and local businesses for more than three months due to loose stones in the road. Traders and drivers are calling for urgent action, while the contractor is waiting for funds from the town hall to start work. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:05:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>works, Rua Direita, Nova Sintra, residents, loose stones, traffic, shopkeepers, town hall, redevelopment, delay</media:keywords>
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        <title>Women march in the municipality to mark the date</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/women march in the city to mark the date</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A group of 30 women living in different locations on the island of Brava held a march today to &quot;alert the city to women&#039;s power&quot; and also to celebrate International Women&#039;s Day. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:26:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Women march in the municipality to mark the date</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Court Decrees Preventive Detention for Drug Trafficking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/court-of-bail-decrees-preventive-prison-for-drug-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/court-of-bail-decrees-preventive-prison-for-drug-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Court has issued a pre-trial detention order for a 17-year-old suspect involved in drug trafficking following the seizure of 3,970 grams of &quot;padjinha&quot; during a house search on Saturday. A 15-year-old co-suspect was sent to the Orlando Pantera Socio-Educational Center. In a separate case, two 18-year-olds from Nossa Senhora do Monte were also remanded in custody on Thursday for burglaries of homes and businesses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:12:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>pre-trial detention, 17-year-old suspect, drug trafficking, 3, 970 grams, padjinha, 15-year-old minor, Orlando Pantera Socio-Educational Center, theft, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Brava Court</media:keywords>
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    <item>
        <title>Professor arrested in Cape Verde for fraud and forging documents for Portuguese visas</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-detained-in-cabo-verde-for-theft-and-falsification-of-documents-for-portuguese-visas</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-detained-in-cabo-verde-for-theft-and-falsification-of-documents-for-portuguese-visas</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean Judicial Police arrested a 49-year-old teacher on suspicion of fraud, falsifying documents and aiding illegal immigration to Portugal. The arrest took place in Tarrafal, after investigations began in Praia, and the suspect, who has a criminal record, was placed in pre-trial detention. The PJ seized materials used in the forgery, in a case that exposes illegal visa facilitation networks, the target of wider investigations in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:23:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Polícia Judiciária, Cape Verde, Pre-trial detention, Falsification of documents, Illegal immigration, Visas for Portugal, Fraud, Tarrafal, Investigation, Public Prosecutor&#039;s Office</media:keywords>
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        <title>Andy Andrade criticizes isolation of Brava island and questions effectiveness of maritime concession</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/andy-andrade-criticizes-isolation-of-brave-island-and-questions-effectiveness-of-maritime-concession</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/andy-andrade-criticizes-isolation-of-brave-island-and-questions-effectiveness-of-maritime-concession</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - Following the controversy involving a young candidate from Brava who was barred from participating in a Bank of Cape Verde (BCV) tender due to the island&#039;s isolation, Andy Andrade, a retired emigrant, businessman and founder of CVFast Ferry (CVFF), expressed his indignation and questioned the effectiveness of the current maritime transport concession. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Andy Andrade criticizes isolation of Brava island and questions effectiveness of maritime concession</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Equal Opportunities in Check after 50 Years of Independence of Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-equality-of-opportunities-in-check-after-50-years-of-independence-of-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-equality-of-opportunities-in-check-after-50-years-of-independence-of-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, March 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - A recent controversy involving the Bank of Cabo Verde (BCV) and a candidate residing on the island of Brava has reignited the debate on equal opportunities and access to basic services in the country, 50 years after independence. Former Finance Minister Carlos Burgo, and former MP for the Brava constituency, expressed his outrage at the situation, questioning the country&#039;s progress. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:51:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Equal Opportunities in Check after 50 Years of Independence of Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>The old question of the maritime connection to Ilha Brava, a struggle that has persisted for centuries</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-old-maritime-link-to-the-black-island-is-a-fight-that-persists-over-the-seconds issue</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-old-maritime-link-to-the-black-island-is-a-fight-that-persists-over-the-seconds issue</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, February 28, 2025 (Bravanews) - Ilha Brava, one of the most remote points of the Cape Verde archipelago, has been one of the biggest victims of the geographical isolation that, over the centuries, has imposed immense challenges on its population. From the colonial period to the present day, the lack of a regular sea link has been a chronic pain for the Bravenses. The suffering of the population, which has historically depended on boats to access the rest of the country, has been alleviated on a few occasions, but a definitive solution to the problem never seems to be found. The current situation dates back to the 1960s, when the connection to the island was, at most, weekly and depended on favorable weather conditions - a scenario that is repeated today, after a decade of frustrated expectations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:51:34 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The old question of the maritime connection to Ilha Brava, a struggle that has persisted for centuries</media:keywords>
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        <title>There is no unconstitutionality in the PCFR law for Teachers &amp; PM</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/there-is-no-unconstitutionality-in-the-law-of-the-pcfr-of-pm-teachers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/there-is-no-unconstitutionality-in-the-law-of-the-pcfr-of-pm-teachers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ As is public knowledge, the President of the Republic requested the Constitutional Court (TC) to carry out a preventive assessment of the constitutionality of some provisions of the legislative act of the National Assembly that approved the Career, Functions and Remuneration Plan (PCFR) and the Teaching Staff Statute. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:01:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>There is no unconstitutionality in the PCFR law for Teachers - PM</media:keywords>
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        <title>NEW PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE WEIGHING OF VEHICLES AT THE PORT OF PRAIA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new procedure for checking the weighing of vehicles at the beach port</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new procedure for checking the weighing of vehicles at the beach port</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ CV Interilhas would like to inform you that, in accordance with the Maritime Code and in compliance with ship safety and stability regulations, we have started a weighing verification procedure at the port of Praia before vehicles are loaded onto ships. The weighing will be carried out 2 hours before the voyage, at the entrance to the cabotage quay. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:56:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>NEW PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE WEIGHING OF VEHICLES AT THE PORT OF PRAIA</media:keywords>
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        <title>Population of Ilha Brava Faces Water Supply Crisis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-island population faces water-supply crisis</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-island population faces water-supply crisis</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava is facing a water supply crisis, with several localities having been without a supply for more than a week. The Águabrava company is working to solve the problem and a desalination project is under development to resolve the issue in the long term. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:26:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ilha Brava, water scarcity, Águabrava, desalination, water supply, water crisis, Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>EDEC announces normalization of power supply in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/edec-announces-normalization-of-energy-supply-on-the-block</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/edec-announces-normalization-of-energy-supply-on-the-block</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ EDEC has announced that the power supply on the island of Brava has been fully restored following a fault that affected several locations in the highlands. The problem was caused by a fault in an underground cable, and normalization took place after inspections and tests on the network. The company thanked the population for their understanding during the interruption. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>EDEC, electricity, Brava, Cape Verde, breakdown, electricity supply, normalization, underground cable.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Congratulations to the BALLA couple who are now 17 years old. This is a great day for them.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/congratulations-pa-es-kasal-balla-ki-uji-es-turns-17-year-of-kasadu-es-puema-eh-didikadu-pa-ezi</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/congratulations-pa-es-kasal-balla-ki-uji-es-turns-17-year-of-kasadu-es-puema-eh-didikadu-pa-ezi</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Congratulations to the BALLA couple who are now 17 years old. This is a great day for them. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:29:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Congratulations to the BALLA couple who are now 17 years old. This is a great day for them.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Meeting with the Head of UNIDO: Partnerships for Regional Development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-with-the-unit-responsible-for-regional-development-partnerships</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/meeting-with-the-unit-responsible-for-regional-development-partnerships</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On February 6, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Semedo Brito, received Dr. Rui Levy, representative of UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), for a highly productive meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss concerns and strategies related to the joint United Nations program, a collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce and Services (CCS), UNIDO and the UNDP (United Nations Development Program). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:10:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Meeting with the Head of UNIDO: Partnerships for Regional Development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister of Agriculture and Ambassador of Luxembourg visit the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister of agriculture and ambassador of luxembourg visit the wild island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/minister of agriculture and ambassador of luxembourg visit the wild island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Agriculture and the Environment, Gilberto Silva, and the Resident Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Cape Verde, Jean-Marie Frentz, were on the island of Brava between February 3 and 6 to closely monitor the projects financed by Luxembourg Cooperation and get to know how the structures of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment work on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:42:06 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister of Agriculture and Ambassador of Luxembourg visit the island of Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Socialization Meeting of the Biflores Project – Biodiversity Conservation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/socialization-meeting-of-the-biflores-biodiversity-conservation-project</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/socialization-meeting-of-the-biflores-biodiversity-conservation-project</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, was honored to receive a courtesy visit from the Biflores Project team, led by Director Dheeraj Jayant. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and discuss issues relevant to sustainable development and environmental preservation on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:33:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Socialization Meeting of the Biflores Project – Biodiversity Conservation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government prepares regional development plan for the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-prepares-island-regional-development-plan</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-prepares-island-regional-development-plan</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Representatives of the International Center for Strategic Studies and Development are in Brava to begin the process of drawing up the island&#039;s regional development plan. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government prepares regional development plan for the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of CMB takes V pulse on the road construction work in Achadinha, Furna</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-cmb-takes-pulse-go-road-work-in-achadinha-furna</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-cmb-takes-pulse-go-road-work-in-achadinha-furna</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, accompanied by the engineer responsible for the project, today visited the road works in the town of Achadinha, in Furna. This project is part of a series of improvements to the island&#039;s road infrastructure, with the aim of providing better accessibility and quality of life for residents. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of CMB takes V pulse on the road construction work in Achadinha, Furna</media:keywords>
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        <title>Court orders pre&amp;trial detention for an individual suspected of drug trafficking offenses</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-individual-suspected-of-drug-trafficking-crimes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/court-decrees-preventive-prison-for-individual-suspected-of-drug-trafficking-crimes</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Friday, the Brava district court imposed pre-trial detention as a coercive measure on an individual suspected of committing the crime of drug trafficking. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:04:27 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Court orders pre-trial detention for an individual suspected of drug trafficking offenses</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of CMB meets with some of the contractors working in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-cmb-meets-with-employees-with-works-in-progress-at-brava-7552</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-cmb-meets-with-employees-with-works-in-progress-at-brava-7552</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, recently held a meeting with the contractors responsible for the ongoing construction work on the island. The aim of the meeting was to exchange information and discuss key issues for the construction sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:37:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of CMB meets with some of the contractors working in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Church of Jesus Christ commits to charity projects for schools</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-commits-to-execute-beneficial-projects-for-schools</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/church-of-jesus-christ-commits-to-execute-beneficial-projects-for-schools</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Brava branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considered the members&#039; visit to local institutions to be &quot;productive&quot;, with the commitment to carry out projects &quot;well prepared&quot; by those responsible for education. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:27:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Church of Jesus Christ commits to charity projects for schools</media:keywords>
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        <title>Desalination will solve water supply problems on Ilha Brava, Minister assures</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/desalination-resolves-water-supply-problems-in-the-bravura-island-guarantor-minister</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/desalination-resolves-water-supply-problems-in-the-bravura-island-guarantor-minister</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The seawater desalination project on the island of Brava, led by the Cape Verdean government, aims to solve water supply problems by guaranteeing adequate quantity and quality. The infrastructure will have four pumping stations and will be energy sustainable. Luxembourg&#039;s ambassador praised the initiative, highlighting its positive impact on public health and the lives of the inhabitants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Desalination, Brava, Cape Verde, water supply, sustainability, infrastructure, Gilberto Silva, Luxembourg.</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Filipe: City Council will improve connectivity in the Cabeça do Monte community with the installation of a Starlink antenna</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-camara-will-improve-connectivity-of-cabeca-do-monte-community-with-installation-of-starlink-antenna</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-filipe-camara-will-improve-connectivity-of-cabeca-do-monte-community-with-installation-of-starlink-antenna</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The problem of internet network signal reception and digital connectivity in Cabeça do Monte (São Filipe) will be resolved during the month of February with the installation of a Starlink antenna ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:11:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Filipe: City Council will improve connectivity in the Cabeça do Monte community with the installation of a Starlink antenna</media:keywords>
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        <title>People welcome the new lighting in the town&amp;apos;s streets</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/people welcome the new lighting on city streets</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/people welcome the new lighting on city streets</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Bravense population praised the work of the Cape Verde Electricity Distribution Company (EDEC) in replacing the sodium vapor lamps with LED ones, considering that the streets are now better lit and safer. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>People welcome the new lighting in the town&#039;s streets</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Mayor and Delegate from the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture Analyze Municipal Agricultural Fair Project</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-president-of-municipal-camara-and-delegate-of-the-ministry-of-environment-and-agriculture-analyze-municipal-agriculture-fair-project</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-president-of-municipal-camara-and-delegate-of-the-ministry-of-environment-and-agriculture-analyze-municipal-agriculture-fair-project</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, met with the Delegate of the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture to discuss the details of the Municipal Agricultural Fair project, scheduled to take place in June this year. The aim of the meeting was to assess strategies for the success of the event, which promises to be an important showcase for the local agricultural sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:11:10 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Mayor and Delegate from the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture Analyze Municipal Agricultural Fair Project</media:keywords>
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        <title>Partnership between Brava City Council and Cape Verde Post Office strengthened at meeting aimed at improving services to the community</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/partnership-between-camara-municipal-da-brava-and-correios-de-cabo-verde-and-reinforced-in-meeting-with-objective-of-improving-community-services</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/partnership-between-camara-municipal-da-brava-and-correios-de-cabo-verde-and-reinforced-in-meeting-with-objective-of-improving-community-services</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, January 30, 2025 (Bravanews) - As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Brava City Council and the Cape Verde Post Office, the Mayor, Amândio Brito, held an important meeting with the Cape Verde Post Office Manager in Brava, Ivone Cardoso. During the meeting, essential points were discussed to ensure the strengthening of the partnership and the continuity of an institutional relationship of excellence. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Partnership between Brava City Council and Cape Verde Post Office strengthened at meeting aimed at improving services to the community</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister Carlos Santos named defendant in money laundering case</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-carlos-santos-named-defendant-in-money-laundering-case</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-carlos-santos-named-defendant-in-money-laundering-case</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Tourism and Transport, Carlos Santos, has just been named a defendant on suspicion of participating in a financial scheme that indicates the practice of money laundering. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:35:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister Carlos Santos named defendant in money laundering case</media:keywords>
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        <title>Strengthening the partnership between Brava City Council and the Catholic Church</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening the partnership between the municipal council of Brava and the catholic church</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening the partnership between the municipal council of Brava and the catholic church</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, January 29, 2025 (Bravanews) - As part of a relationship of excellence with institutions on the island, the Mayor of Brava recently received the parish priest of the Catholic Church, Friar José, in a visit that marked a moment of closer ties between the two entities. During the meeting, the existing partnership was reinforced, with both parties aware of the importance of working together to promote the well-being of the population and the sustainable development of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:48:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Strengthening the partnership between Brava City Council and the Catholic Church</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde is the Focus of a Scientific Mission to Study the Atlantic Ecosystem</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-the-focus-of-a-scientific-mission-for-studying-the-atlantic-ecosystem</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-is-the-focus-of-a-scientific-mission-for-studying-the-atlantic-ecosystem</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde is at the center of a scientific mission led by PLOCAN to study the Atlantic ecosystem between the Canary Islands and the archipelago. Using the autonomous vehicle WaveGlider, the European project Mission Atlantic will collect data on biodiversity, climate and sustainability in the region, highlighting the importance of Cape Verde in the conservation of Atlantic ecosystems. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:11:59 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, PLOCAN, WaveGlider, Mission Atlantic, Atlantic ecosystem, biodiversity, Macaronesia, sustainability, Canary Islands, oceanography</media:keywords>
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        <title>“Zé Luís Solidário” project guarantees to work to address the island’s problems</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-guarantees-work-to-intervene-in-the-islands-problems</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-guarantees-work-to-intervene-in-the-islands-problems</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mentor of the “Zé Luís Solidário” project today gave a “positive assessment” of his visit to Brava, where he says he found that several people need support. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:49:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>“Zé Luís Solidário” project guarantees to work to address the island’s problems</media:keywords>
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        <title>Assess the progress of interventions, identify constraints and establish solutions to ensure the smooth running and continuity of the works</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/evaluate-the-progress-of-interventions-identify-constraints-and-establish-solutions-to-ensure-the-good-progress-and-continuity-of-the-works</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/evaluate-the-progress-of-interventions-identify-constraints-and-establish-solutions-to-ensure-the-good-progress-and-continuity-of-the-works</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 25, 2025 (Bravanews) - Recently, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, accompanied by the councilor responsible for infrastructure and technicians from the Technical Office, met with the contractor Engineer Viriato Rodrigues for a detailed analysis of the works underway on the island. The meeting aimed to assess the progress of the interventions, identify constraints and establish solutions to ensure the smooth running and continuity of the works, which are essential for the development of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:44:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Assess the progress of interventions, identify constraints and establish solutions to ensure the smooth running and continuity of the works</media:keywords>
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        <title>Psychologist warns of increase in number of cases of people with Burnout Syndrome in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/psychologist-warns-of-increase-in-number-of-cases-of-people-with-burnout-syndrome-in-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/psychologist-warns-of-increase-in-number-of-cases-of-people-with-burnout-syndrome-in-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The psychologist and person responsible for the only Psychological Care Center (CAP) in Praia, Jacob Vicente, today drew the authorities&#039; attention to the increase in the number of cases of people with &quot;Burnout&quot; Syndrome in Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:33:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Psychologist warns of increase in number of cases of people with Burnout Syndrome in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>The true essence of Cova de Joana and Cantinho is found in its people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-true-essence-of-cova-de-joana-and-cantinho-is-found-in-its-people</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-true-essence-of-cova-de-joana-and-cantinho-is-found-in-its-people</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cova de Joana and Cantinho, located in the heart of Brava Island, belong to the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, high on the island, where the gentle fog envelops the landscape like a sublime cloak. These enchanting corners, nestled in a volcanic crater, are a testament to the undisturbed beauty of nature and human harmony that is reflected in 20th century architecture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:45:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The true essence of Cova de Joana and Cantinho is found in its people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zé Luís Solidário” has already provided more than 28 thousand dollars in aid to the municipality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidario-has-already-provided-more-than-28-thousand-dollars-of-aid-for-the-municipality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidario-has-already-provided-more-than-28-thousand-dollars-of-aid-for-the-municipality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mentor of the “Zé Luís Solidário” project said today, in Brava, that the project has already provided more than 28 thousand dollars in aid to the municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:31:27 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zé Luís Solidário” has already provided more than 28 thousand dollars in aid to the municipality</media:keywords>
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        <title>MpD accuses RCV journalist Carlos Santos of lack of impartiality at “Café Central”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-accuses-rcv-journalist-carlos-santos-of-lack-of-exemption-in-cafe-central</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mpd-accuses-rcv-journalist-carlos-santos-of-lack-of-exemption-in-cafe-central</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Movement for Democracy (MpD) accused RCV journalist Carlos Santos on Wednesday of lacking impartiality in running the “Café Central” column, claiming that the journalist uses the space to attack the Government and the MpD. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:37:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MpD accuses RCV journalist Carlos Santos of lack of impartiality at “Café Central”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zé Luís Solidário Project holds meeting on Brava Island to celebrate 5 years of achievements and define future perspectives</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-holds-meeting-on-brava-island-to-celebrate-5-years-of-achievements-and-define-future-perspectives</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-holds-meeting-on-brava-island-to-celebrate-5-years-of-achievements-and-define-future-perspectives</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, January 21st, the Zé Luís Solidário project will hold an important meeting with its partners, representatives and beneficiaries on Brava Island. The event will take place in the Main Hall of the Brava City Council and will be an opportunity to take stock of the project&#039;s 5 years of activities and discuss future prospects. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:07:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zé Luís Solidário Project holds meeting on Brava Island to celebrate 5 years of achievements and define future perspectives</media:keywords>
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        <title>World Bank report highlights need for USD 842 million climate investment in Cabo Verde by 2030</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/world-bank-report-highlights-need-for-usd-842-million-climate-investment-in-cape-verde-by-2030</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/world-bank-report-highlights-need-for-usd-842-million-climate-investment-in-cape-verde-by-2030</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The World Bank estimates that Cabo Verde will need to invest USD 842 million by 2030 to address climate and development challenges. The report highlights the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters and the need for priority actions in infrastructure, renewable energy and food security, emphasizing the role of tourism and blue natural capital in sustainable development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:08:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, World Bank, climate change, sustainable development, renewable energy, tourism, food security, infrastructure, blue natural capital, climate vulnerability, investments, USD</media:keywords>
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        <title>Aldina Barros, fashion artist, speaks out about the devaluation of her work and criticism regarding the price from Cape Verdean clients</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/aldina-barros-fashion-artist-rants-about-the-devaluation-of-her-work-and-criticism-regarding-the-price-from-cape-verdian-clients</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/aldina-barros-fashion-artist-rants-about-the-devaluation-of-her-work-and-criticism-regarding-the-price-from-cape-verdian-clients</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, January 15, 2025 (Bravanews) - Clothing artist Aldina Barros has taken to social media to vent her criticism and complaints from some of her clients, who have been insisting on asking for discounts and questioning the prices of her creations. According to the artist, many of these clients do not understand the value and effort behind each exclusive piece she produces. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:47:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Aldina Barros, fashion artist, speaks out about the devaluation of her work and criticism regarding the price from Cape Verdean clients</media:keywords>
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        <title>Couple João and Dulcineia celebrate 46 years of marriage, a story of love and commitment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/couple-joao-and-dulcineia-celebrate-46-years-of-marriage-a-story-of-love-and-commitment</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/couple-joao-and-dulcineia-celebrate-46-years-of-marriage-a-story-of-love-and-commitment</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, January 14, 2025 (Bravanews) - This past weekend, João and Dulcineia celebrated 46 years of marriage by celebrating their alabaster wedding anniversary. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:23:23 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Couple João and Dulcineia celebrate 46 years of marriage, a story of love and commitment</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fogo and Brava Islands host first national meeting of plant conservation organizations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo and Brava Islands host first national meeting of plant conservation organizations</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo and Brava Islands host first national meeting of plant conservation organizations</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The islands of Fogo and Brava will host, from 10 to 16 February, the first national meeting of plant conservation organisations in Cape Verde, said Herculano Dinis, from the Associação Projecto Vitó. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:38:08 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo and Brava Islands host first national meeting of plant conservation organizations</media:keywords>
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        <title>Joaquim Mendes&amp;apos; children, Nho Cudum, pay tribute to their father on his birthday</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/children-of-joaquim-mendes-nho-cudum-pay-tribute-to-their-father-on-his-birthday</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/children-of-joaquim-mendes-nho-cudum-pay-tribute-to-their-father-on-his-birthday</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Vila de Nossa Senhora do Monte, January 11, 2025 (Bravanews) - Today, January 11, the children of Joaquim Mendes, known in the community as Nho Cudum, celebrated with great affection and emotion the 79th birthday of their father, a widely respected and loved man in the locality of Nossa Senhora do Monte. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:00:48 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Joaquim Mendes&#039; children, Nho Cudum, pay tribute to their father on his birthday</media:keywords>
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        <title>Court orders preventive detention for father of student who injured classmate with firearm</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/court-orders-preventive-arrest-for-father-of-student-who-injured-classmate-with-firearm</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/court-orders-preventive-arrest-for-father-of-student-who-injured-classmate-with-firearm</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today applied preventive detention to the father of the student who injured a classmate with a firearm, while the teenager was ordered to be held at the Orlando Pantera Socio-Educational Center. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:47:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Court orders preventive detention for father of student who injured classmate with firearm</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council: Note of Condolence for the Physical Disappearance of Mr. Albert H. Raneo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-chamber-note-of-condolence-for-the-physical-disappearance-of-mr-albert-h-raneo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-chamber-note-of-condolence-for-the-physical-disappearance-of-mr-albert-h-raneo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with deep regret and consternation that we received the news of the passing of Mr. Albert H. Raneo, Sr., a personality who dedicated his life to family, community and actions that transcended borders and generations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:43:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council: Note of Condolence for the Physical Disappearance of Mr. Albert H. Raneo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Student transferred to Fogo Island after accidentally suffering a gunshot wound at Eugénio Tavares High School.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/injured-student-to-fire-island-in-gun-shooting-at-eugenio-tavares-high-school</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/injured-student-to-fire-island-in-gun-shooting-at-eugenio-tavares-high-school</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ An accidental gunshot wound at the Eugénio Tavares High School on Brava Island involved two elementary school students. One student was injured in the neck and was taken to the São Filipe Regional Hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, and psychological support has been offered to the families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:33:22 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>accidental shooting, Liceu Eugénio Tavares, Ilha Brava, students, firearm, school incident, psychological support, police investigation, education, hospital emergency.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravenses call for consensus in local policy for the island&amp;apos;s development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Bravenses-appeal-to-consensus-in-local-politics-for-development-of-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Bravenses-appeal-to-consensus-in-local-politics-for-development-of-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Bravenses contacted today by Inforpress envisioned a year 2025 with improvements in several sectors, at a local level, and called for more jobs for young people and a consensus between the council and the municipal assembly, with a focus on development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:59:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravenses call for consensus in local policy for the island&#039;s development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mayor of Brava participates in the Pathfinder Gala at the invitation of the Seventh&amp;day Adventist Church</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-city-council-of-brava-participates-in-the-pathfinders-gala-at-the-invitation-of-the-seventh-day-adventist-church</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-city-council-of-brava-participates-in-the-pathfinders-gala-at-the-invitation-of-the-seventh-day-adventist-church</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 1, 2025 (Bravanews) - On December 29, 2024, the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, was present at the Pathfinders Gala, an event held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which stood out for the celebration of the work and commitment of this religious congregation to families and local communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:09:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of Brava participates in the Pathfinder Gala at the invitation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church</media:keywords>
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        <title>Zé Luís Solidário Project raises and sends 146,657 dollars to Cape Verde during 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-collects-and-sends-146657-dollars-to-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ze-luis-solidarity-project-collects-and-sends-146657-dollars-to-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, December 31, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Zé Luís Solidário Project, an initiative aimed at supporting the Cape Verdean community, raised and sent during 2024 an amount of 146,657 dollars, the equivalent of approximately 15,000 Cape Verdean contos, to Cape Verde. The contribution was directed to various social actions, focusing on helping people with health problems, supporting school-age children, among other important initiatives for the well-being of the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Zé Luís Solidário Project raises and sends 146, 657 dollars to Cape Verde during 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>Bravanews wishes a Happy New Year to all its readers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanews-wishes-a-happy-new-year-to-all-its-readers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravanews-wishes-a-happy-new-year-to-all-its-readers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Bravanews, with immense joy, wishes all its readers a prosperous and blessed New Year! May 2025 be full of achievements, victories and moments of happiness for each one. May peace, health and love be present in every day of the new year, bringing strength to face challenges and joy to celebrate victories. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Bravanews wishes a Happy New Year to all its readers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava/Retrospective: PAICV victory in local elections marks the year 2024 on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bravaretrospective-victory-of-paicv-in-local-elections-marks-the-year-of-2024-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bravaretrospective-victory-of-paicv-in-local-elections-marks-the-year-of-2024-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island was marked by the victory of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) in the local elections of December 1st, as the Movement for Democracy (MpD) has been in local power for the last 12 years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:10:02 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava/Retrospective: PAICV victory in local elections marks the year 2024 on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Pope Francis calls for an end to global conflicts in his Christmas message</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-world-conflicts-in-his-christmas-message</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-world-conflicts-in-his-christmas-message</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pope Francis today called for weapons to be silenced in “martyred Ukraine” and the Middle East, invoking the “extremely serious” humanitarian situation in Gaza, and defended “solutions for social harmony” in the American continent, including Venezuela and Haiti. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:57:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Pope Francis calls for an end to global conflicts in his Christmas message</media:keywords>
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        <title>A Christmas of Peace, Health and Harmony for all Bravenses and Cape Verdeans</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/a-christmas-of-peace-health-and-concord-for-all-Bravenses-and-Cape-Verdeans</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/a-christmas-of-peace-health-and-concord-for-all-Bravenses-and-Cape-Verdeans</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A Merry Christmas to all Bravens, spread across our beloved island and around the world! May the magic of Christmas illuminate your hearts and homes, bringing much peace, health and prosperity to everyone. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:22:42 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A Christmas of Peace, Health and Harmony for all Bravenses and Cape Verdeans</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Red Cross prepares Christmas party for the island&amp;apos;s elderly</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-red-cross-prepares-christmas-party-for-elderly-people-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-red-cross-prepares-christmas-party-for-elderly-people-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Local Council of the Red Cross in Brava, Sónia Coelho, announced today that everything is ready for the Christmas party for the elderly, scheduled for Friday, 20th. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Red Cross prepares Christmas party for the island&#039;s elderly</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government announces construction of new Esparadinha/Palhal road for the first half of 2025</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-announces-construction-of-new-esparadinhapalhal-road-for-the-first-half-of-2025</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-announces-construction-of-new-esparadinhapalhal-road-for-the-first-half-of-2025</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Housing announced today that the construction of the new Esparadinha/Palhal road, on the island of Brava, will begin in the first half of 2025, considering that this work will close the ring of this island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:00:51 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government announces construction of new Esparadinha/Palhal road for the first half of 2025</media:keywords>
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        <title>Former Minister Carlos Burgo reinforces appeal on the isolation of Brava Island and the need for improvements in maritime connections</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/former minister carlos burgo reinforces appeal regarding the isolation of brava island and the need for improvements in maritime links</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Former Minister Carlos Burgo has once again raised the urgent issue of the isolation of Brava Island, highlighting the precarious situation of the sea link and the devastating impact this has on the lives of the local population. The island, which is already facing a worrying population decline, depends largely on the emigrant community, which represents one of the greatest resources for the development of the region. Burgo warned of the urgent need for improvements in transport conditions to ensure that the children of emigrants, who are often abroad, can return to visit, stay for a while and invest in the future of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:46:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Former Minister Carlos Burgo reinforces appeal on the isolation of Brava Island and the need for improvements in maritime connections</media:keywords>
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        <title>Portugal: José Maria Neves visits Odair Moniz&amp;apos;s family to express his solidarity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-jose-maria-neves-visits-odair-moniz-family-to-show-his-solidarity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-jose-maria-neves-visits-odair-moniz-family-to-show-his-solidarity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, today visited the family of Cape Verdean Odair Moniz, fatally shot by a police officer, to express his solidarity, in the neighborhood of Zambujal, in the municipality of Amadora. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:24:59 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Portugal: José Maria Neves visits Odair Moniz&#039;s family to express his solidarity</media:keywords>
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        <title>Furna residents face challenges in accessing banking services</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Furna residents face challenges in accessing banking services</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Furna residents face challenges in accessing banking services</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Vila Nova Sintra, September 26, 2024 (Bravanews) — Residents of Furna are increasingly concerned about the lack of access to banking services in the region. Currently, residents who wish to use debit cards, such as the 24 card, face the need to travel to the city of Nova Sintra, which not only generates additional expenses, but takes up almost the entire day for this purpose. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:26:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Furna residents face challenges in accessing banking services</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nova Sintra boasts of electric car charging facility while Our Lady has been calling for a fuel station for years</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-se-prides-on-electric-car-charging-installation-while-our-lady-has-been-crying-out-for-years-for-a-fuel-station</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-se-prides-on-electric-car-charging-installation-while-our-lady-has-been-crying-out-for-years-for-a-fuel-station</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 25, 2024 (Bravanews) - The parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, located on the island of Brava, is an example of how the transition to sustainable mobility can be complex, especially in communities that seem to be on the fringes of technological progress. While Nova Sintra takes steps towards sustainability with the introduction of its first charging station for a single electric car on the island, Nossa Senhora do Monte faces a paradoxical scenario, where dependence on gasoline and diesel cars persists, without the presence of a fuel station. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:12:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nova Sintra boasts of electric car charging facility while Our Lady has been calling for a fuel station for years</media:keywords>
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        <title>São João Baptista Cemetery calls for cleaning and more attention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Sao Joao Baptist Cemetery cries out for cleaning and more attention</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Sao Joao Baptist Cemetery cries out for cleaning and more attention</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 22, 2024 (Bravanews) - The situation of the cemetery in the parish of Sao Joao Baptista, Brava Island, located in Lem, has raised concerns among the local population. Recently, residents and family members of deceased loved ones have mobilized to demand improvements to the space, which is in a state of abandonment and degradation. The cemetery walls show signs of wear and tear and the vegetation, which should be taken care of, is out of control, covering graves and making access difficult. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:08:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São João Baptista Cemetery calls for cleaning and more attention</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Aviation Authority to Expand and Promote Gender Equality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-aviation-authority-expands-and-promotes-gender-equality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-aviation-authority-expands-and-promotes-gender-equality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Civil Aviation Agency of Cabo Verde will build a new headquarters and implement measures to promote gender equality in the sector. The agency aims to increase the number of women in civil aviation through a promotion project in schools. The government has committed to reviewing the legal framework for civil aviation and promoting environmental sustainability in the sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:53:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Civil Aviation Agency, gender equality, new headquarters, civil aviation, environmental sustainability, renewable energy, professional training.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Notice of Arrival and Tribute to João Alves (Djudjuca).</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/notice-of-arrival-and-tribute-to-joao-alves-djudjuca</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/notice-of-arrival-and-tribute-to-joao-alves-djudjuca</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ It is with deep regret that we inform you that the body of João Alves, affectionately known as Djudjuca, will arrive on Brava Island tomorrow for his burial. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:20:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Notice of Arrival and Tribute to João Alves (Djudjuca).</media:keywords>
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        <title>Furna fishermen demand promises of new trawler</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fishermen-from-furna-demand-promises-of-new-trawler</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fishermen-from-furna-demand-promises-of-new-trawler</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 18, 2024 (Bravanews) – Fishermen from the locality of Furna are mobilized to demand the fulfillment of the promises made by the current Mayor, Francisco Tavares, during the 2020 campaign. The community awaits the construction of a new trawler, considered essential to support those who depend on the sea for their livelihood. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:18:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Furna fishermen demand promises of new trawler</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde: The country&amp;#39;s largest photovoltaic solar plant inaugurated</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-inaugurated-the-largest-photovoltaic-solar-plant-in-the-country</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-inaugurated-the-largest-photovoltaic-solar-plant-in-the-country</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The company Aguas de Ponta Preta has inaugurated the largest solar photovoltaic plant in Cape Verde, with a capacity of 6 MWp, on the island of Sal. The project will increase the penetration of renewable energy and produce energy at a competitive price. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:34:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, solar energy, photovoltaic plant, renewable energy, Ponta Preta Waters, Impulso Energía</media:keywords>
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        <title>African Commission on Human and People&amp;#39;s Rights conducts promotional mission in Cabo Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/African Commission on Human and People&#39;s Rights carries out promotion mission in Cape Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/African Commission on Human and People&#39;s Rights carries out promotion mission in Cape Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights is conducting a promotional mission to Cabo Verde to engage with key stakeholders on human rights and visit relevant facilities. The mission will culminate in a press conference with preliminary findings. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>African Commission on Human and People&amp;#39;s Rights, Cape Verde, human rights, promotional mission, press conference.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Stories of an aviator</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/stories-of-an-aviator</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/stories-of-an-aviator</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Stories of an aviator ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:53:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Stories of an aviator</media:keywords>
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        <title>Josefina Chantre highlights Amílcar Cabral as a “great global driving force” in the process of liberation of oppressed peoples</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/josefina-chantre-highlights-amilcar-cabral-as-great-world-driver-of-the-liberation-process-of-oppressed-peoples</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/josefina-chantre-highlights-amilcar-cabral-as-great-world-driver-of-the-liberation-process-of-oppressed-peoples</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Freedom fighter Josefina Chantre told Inforpress today that Amílcar Cabral was a great global driving force behind the liberation process of peoples oppressed under colonial rule. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:57:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Josefina Chantre highlights Amílcar Cabral as a “great global driving force” in the process of liberation of oppressed peoples</media:keywords>
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        <title>Amílcar Cabral Centenary: Vera Duarte highlights Amílcar Cabral as a thinker and a visionary</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Amilcar Cabral Centennial Vera Duarte Highlights Amilcar Cabral as a Thinker and a Visionary</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Amilcar Cabral Centennial Vera Duarte Highlights Amilcar Cabral as a Thinker and a Visionary</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The writer Vera Duarte today highlighted the figure of Amílcar Cabral as a &amp;quot;thinker and a visionary&amp;quot; who thought things beyond his time. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:55:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Amílcar Cabral Centenary: Vera Duarte highlights Amílcar Cabral as a thinker and a visionary</media:keywords>
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        <title>New US ambassador aims to continue strengthening cooperation ties with Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new-us-ambassador-intends-to-continue-to-strengthen-ties-of-cooperation-with-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new-us-ambassador-intends-to-continue-to-strengthen-ties-of-cooperation-with-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new United States of America (USA) ambassador to Cape Verde, Jennifer Adams, said today that she intends to continue strengthening cooperation ties with Cape Verde and intensify bilateral relations between the two countries. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:06:54 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>New US ambassador aims to continue strengthening cooperation ties with Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Icilda Oliveira, owner of the Pon de Lenha Bakery, distributes delicious treats throughout the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/icilda-oliveira-owner-of-the-wood-pon-bakery-distributes-delicacies-throughout-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/icilda-oliveira-owner-of-the-wood-pon-bakery-distributes-delicacies-throughout-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ For some time now, the town of Cova Rodela has had a new meeting point for lovers of bread and bakery products. The Pon de Lenha bakery, which stands out for its variety and quality, is ready to serve not only local residents, but also those from the various parts of the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:08:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Icilda Oliveira, owner of the Pon de Lenha Bakery, distributes delicious treats throughout the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Emigrant appeals to candidates for Brava City Council</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrant-makes-appeal-to-candidates-for-city-council-of-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrant-makes-appeal-to-candidates-for-city-council-of-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, September 8, 2024 – Oliveiro Alves, an emigrant who recently returned to Brava Island after several years away, made a public appeal to candidates running for the Brava City Council. During his visit to the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, Alves expressed concern about the situation of the local community and asked candidates to present concrete proposals to improve the quality of life of residents. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:26:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Emigrant appeals to candidates for Brava City Council</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde: Social Diagnosis of Brava exposes the island&amp;#39;s vulnerabilities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-social-diagnosis-of-brava-poe-a-nu-vulnerabilities-of-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde-social-diagnosis-of-brava-poe-a-nu-vulnerabilities-of-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island – A study on the social diagnosis of Brava Island shows that the school dropout rate increased to 30% in the last academic year. And the failure rate exceeds 30 percentage points. This Sotavento island also has a high number of single-parent families. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:59:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde: Social Diagnosis of Brava exposes the island&amp;#39;s vulnerabilities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Professor José Henrique Ramos revolutionizes sustainable design with reused pallets</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-jose-henrique-ramos-revolutionizes-sustainable-design-with-reused-pallets</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/professor-jose-henrique-ramos-revolutionizes-sustainable-design-with-reused-pallets</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, September 4, 2024 (Bravanews) - In a world increasingly aware of the need for sustainable practices, Professor José Henrique Ramos is standing out for his innovative approach to furniture design. Combining artisanal mastery and environmental commitment, Ramos transforms used pallets into highly useful and aesthetically refined pieces of home furniture. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:27:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Professor José Henrique Ramos revolutionizes sustainable design with reused pallets</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fishermen from Fajã D&amp;#39;Água appeal to the authorities to support the recovery of the trawler</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fishermen-from-faja-dagua-appeal-to-authorities-to-support-the-recovery-of-the-trawler</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fishermen-from-faja-dagua-appeal-to-authorities-to-support-the-recovery-of-the-trawler</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 3, 2024 — Fishermen in the small town of Fajã D&amp;#39;Água are facing serious difficulties due to the precarious condition of the only trawler in the region. According to locals, the trawler was severely damaged by the rains and adverse weather conditions, making the operation of dragging the boats practically impossible. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:18:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fishermen from Fajã D&amp;#39;Água appeal to the authorities to support the recovery of the trawler</media:keywords>
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        <title>Andy Andrade defends the independence of Brava Island in response to social and economic decline</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/andy-andrade-defends-the-independence-of-brava-island-in-response-to-social-and-economic-decline</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/andy-andrade-defends-the-independence-of-brava-island-in-response-to-social-and-economic-decline</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, September 2, 2024 — Andy Andrade, a well-known businessman and retired emigrant living on Brava Island, has made a bold statement by calling for Brava Island’s independence, highlighting the urgent need for a solution to the region’s growing social and economic crisis. Andrade, whose roots are deeply connected to the island, based his proposal on a recent study that reveals the continued deterioration of living conditions on Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:14:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Andy Andrade defends the independence of Brava Island in response to social and economic decline</media:keywords>
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        <title>Diagnosis of Brava Island warns of population loss and impoverishment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/diagnosis-of-brava-island-warns-of-population-loss-and-impoverishment</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/diagnosis-of-brava-island-warns-of-population-loss-and-impoverishment</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, August 28, 2024 (Bravanews) – The latest diagnosis of Brava Island, prepared with the support of the Municipality of Oeiras, reveals a worrying situation for this region of Cape Verde. The study points to a growing loss of population and a worsening of local economic conditions, which have contributed to the impoverishment of the community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:44:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Diagnosis of Brava Island warns of population loss and impoverishment</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council presents the social diagnosis and local project for Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-council-presents-social-diagnosis-and-local-project-of-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city-council-presents-social-diagnosis-and-local-project-of-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, we attended the presentation of the social diagnosis and local project of Brava Island, a project carried out over approximately one year by Mrs. Maria Assunção Tavares, with the valuable support of the Municipal Councils of Oeiras and Brava. This highly relevant project aims to identify the deficiencies and needs of the island and its population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:59:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council presents the social diagnosis and local project for Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Abraão de Sousa, a retired immigrant, concerned about the environment</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/abraao-de-sousa-a-retired-immigrant-concerned-about-the-environment</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/abraao-de-sousa-a-retired-immigrant-concerned-about-the-environment</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Abraão de Sousa, a retired immigrant who returned to his homeland to enjoy his well-deserved retirement, found a new calling by dedicating himself to environmental preservation. In times of intense discussions about climate change, Abraão, driven by a deep passion for nature, founded the group TXUPA OSSO. This group of teenagers has become an example of environmental commitment and responsibility on Brava Island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:03:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Abraão de Sousa, a retired immigrant, concerned about the environment</media:keywords>
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        <title>I will never return to Cape Verde &amp; Carla Cardoso</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/I will never-return-to-cape-verde-carla-cardoso</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/I will never-return-to-cape-verde-carla-cardoso</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, August 16, 2024 (Bravanews) - Carla Cardoso, who was in Cape Verde to participate in the Santa Helena festivities in the town of Furna, on Brava Island, is facing a devastating situation. The visit to her island on the occasion of the tribute to her sister Ivânia, who brought her to the archipelago, was marked by a series of setbacks that now leave her desperate. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:29:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>I will never return to Cape Verde - Carla Cardoso</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: City Council criticized for spending on firefighter training without visible results</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-city-council-is-criticized-for-spending-on-firefighter-training-without-visible-results</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-city-council-is-criticized-for-spending-on-firefighter-training-without-visible-results</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, August 13, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Brava City Council has faced increasing criticism after investing considerable financial resources in training firefighters, without these investments having generated visible practical results to date. Several citizens and local representatives question the effectiveness of these expenditures and demand clarifications on the real impact of the actions. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:59:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: City Council criticized for spending on firefighter training without visible results</media:keywords>
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        <title>Fire devastates house on Brava Island, once again exposing the lack of an efficient civil protection service</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-devastates-house-on-brava-island-once-again-exposing-the-lack-of-an-efficient-civil-protection-service</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire-devastates-house-on-brava-island-once-again-exposing-the-lack-of-an-efficient-civil-protection-service</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 13, 2024 (Bravanews) - On the afternoon/evening of this Monday, Brava Island was shaken by a fire that consumed a residence in the locality of Cruz Grande. According to reports, the fire spread quickly, destroying the property and leaving the population in shock. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:53:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fire devastates house on Brava Island, once again exposing the lack of an efficient civil protection service</media:keywords>
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        <title>Our mail service that has not been working for over 20 years &amp; Oliveiro Alves</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/our-mail-that-has-not-worked-for-more-than-20-years-oliveiro-alves</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/our-mail-that-has-not-worked-for-more-than-20-years-oliveiro-alves</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Our mail service that has not been working for over 20 years - Oliveiro Alves ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:53:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Our mail service that has not been working for over 20 years - Oliveiro Alves</media:keywords>
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        <title>During the rainy season, the population of Fajã D&amp;#39;Água on Brava Island remembers the urgency of building an alternative route</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/being-in-the-rainy-season-the-population-of-faja-dagua-on-brava-island-remembers-the-urgency-of-building-an-alternative-road</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/being-in-the-rainy-season-the-population-of-faja-dagua-on-brava-island-remembers-the-urgency-of-building-an-alternative-road</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island – August 9, 2024 (Bravanews) - With the arrival of the rainy season, the population of Fajã D&amp;#39;Água, on Brava Island, intensifies the call for urgent measures to build an alternative route. The only road that connects the locality to the rest of the island has been frequently blocked due to rockfalls, a recurring problem that puts the safety and mobility of residents at risk. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:30:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>During the rainy season, the population of Fajã D&amp;#39;Água on Brava Island remembers the urgency of building an alternative route</media:keywords>
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        <title>Santa Catarina: People of Rincão consider compensation request for victims and families of methanol in 1986</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/santa-catarina-population-of-rincao-considers-claim-for-compensation-for-victims-and-families-of-methanol-in-1986</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/santa-catarina-population-of-rincao-considers-claim-for-compensation-for-victims-and-families-of-methanol-in-1986</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The population of Rincão will ask the State for compensation for the alleged irresponsibility committed by maritime authorities in the methanol tragedy of August 1986 in that village in the municipality of Santa Catarina, in the interior of Santiago. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:37:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Santa Catarina: People of Rincão consider compensation request for victims and families of methanol in 1986</media:keywords>
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        <title>Débora Carvalho reintegrates Ímpar staff</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/debora-carvalho-reintegras-cadres-da-impar</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/debora-carvalho-reintegras-cadres-da-impar</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The first lady of Cape Verde, Débora Katisa Carvalho, is the new South coordinating director of the insurance company Ímpar, a company with which she was involved for seven years, confirmed Santiago Magazine. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:04:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Débora Carvalho reintegrates Ímpar staff</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government approves Career, Functions and Remuneration Plan for teaching staff</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-approves-career-plan-jobs-and-remuneration-of-teaching-staff</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/government-approves-career-plan-jobs-and-remuneration-of-teaching-staff</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Government approved a decree-law on the Career, Functions and Remuneration Plan (PCFR) for teaching staff, to come into force on January 1, 2025, and is now awaiting promulgation by the President of the Republic. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:27:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government approves Career, Functions and Remuneration Plan for teaching staff</media:keywords>
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        <title>Section of the road in cobblestone continues to generate outrage among drivers, residents and users of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/changing-the-road-in-calceta-continues-generating-revolt-among-drivers-residents-and-users-of-the-parish-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/changing-the-road-in-calceta-continues-generating-revolt-among-drivers-residents-and-users-of-the-parish-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, August 4, 2024 — The decision taken by the authorities to pave the road between the city of Nova Sintra and Nossa Senhora do Monte with paving stones, instead of asphalt, generated and continues to generate a wave of discontent among residents of the locality. The choice, which was made with the approval of Brava City Council and national authorities, was received with surprise and frustration by the local population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:01:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Section of the road in cobblestone continues to generate outrage among drivers, residents and users of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Island Excluding from the International Competition for Development of Urban Plans Launched by the Government</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-excluding-from-the-international-competition-for-development-of-urban-plans-launched-by-the-government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-excluding-from-the-international-competition-for-development-of-urban-plans-launched-by-the-government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The government of Cape Verde launched an international competition to develop urban plans on several islands, excluding Ilha Brava. The project, financed by the World Bank, aims to improve urban infrastructure. The exclusion of Ilha Brava does not come as a surprise to anyone. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, international public tender, urban planning, Master Plans, World Bank, UGPE, infrastructure, sustainable development, Ilha Brava, exclusion.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The lack of a post office in Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-lack-of-the-post-office-in-our-senho-do-mont</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-lack-of-the-post-office-in-our-senho-do-mont</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, August 2, 2024 – The absence of a post office in Nossa Senhora do Monte has generated significant concern among the residents of that parish. Since the location closed, the population has faced a series of difficulties related to the delivery and sending of correspondence and packages, and other services offered by the company. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:45:14 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The lack of a post office in Nossa Senhora do Monte</media:keywords>
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        <title>The population of Nossa Senhora do Monte cries out and demands the reopening of the Municipal Delegation of the Parish</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-nossassa-do-monte-calls-and-demands-the-reopening-of-the-parish-municipal-delegation-</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/population-of-nossassa-do-monte-calls-and-demands-the-reopening-of-the-parish-municipal-delegation-</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, August 1, 2024 (Bravanews) — The Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte is calling for the reopening of its Municipal Delegation. In a growing movement that reflects the discontent and frustration of residents, the local population has mobilized to demand the reopening of the Municipal Delegation that was closed several years ago. The closure of the Delegation has had a significant impact on the daily lives of residents, who face increasing difficulties in accessing essential services. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:06:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The population of Nossa Senhora do Monte cries out and demands the reopening of the Municipal Delegation of the Parish</media:keywords>
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        <title>OesteCIM shares experiences in local governance with Cape Verde and presents the &amp;#39;Oeste Smart Region&amp;#39; project</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Oestecim-shares-experiences-in-local-governance-with-Cape Verde-and-presented-the-oeste-smart-region-project</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Oestecim-shares-experiences-in-local-governance-with-Cape Verde-and-presented-the-oeste-smart-region-project</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Portuguese delegation from OesteCIM visits Cape Verde and shares experiences in local governance, focusing on smart city projects and decentralization of services. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:12:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, OesteCIM, local governance, sustainable development, smart cities, decentralization, cooperation, Portugal, Africa.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Red Cross: A Humanitarian Pillar</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/red-cross-of-cape-verde-a-humanitarian-pillar</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/red-cross-of-cape-verde-a-humanitarian-pillar</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verde Red Cross, founded in 1975, is the country&amp;#39;s first humanitarian organization. Operating throughout the national territory, it provides assistance in areas such as disaster management, health, migration and displacement, reaching around 36,000 people in 2022. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:03:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Red Cross, humanitarian organization, Cape Verde, disaster management, health, migration, displacement, volunteering</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verdean Police seize 585 ammunition and detain a Portuguese man suspected of arms trafficking</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-police-seize-585-munitions-and-detain-a-Portuguese-man-suspected-of-arms-trafficking</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean-police-seize-585-munitions-and-detain-a-Portuguese-man-suspected-of-arms-trafficking</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A 48-year-old Portuguese man was detained in Cape Verde after the National Police seized 585 ammunition, from Portugal, hidden in a vehicle. The arrest is part of an operation to combat illegal arms trafficking in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:55:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, arms trafficking, seizure, ammunition, police, public security, weapons law.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Path to Poverty Reduction: Adopting a Multidimensional Approach &amp; World Bank Report</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verdes-pathway-to-poverty-reduction-adopting-a-multidimensional-approach-world-bank-reporting</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verdes-pathway-to-poverty-reduction-adopting-a-multidimensional-approach-world-bank-reporting</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ According to a report published by the World Bank, Cape Verde has made significant progress in reducing poverty through monetary and multidimensional measures, with a national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) being developed to better address and understand the diverse deprivations faced by its citizens. . ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:56:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde&#039;s Path to Poverty Reduction: Adopting a Multidimensional Approach - World Bank Report</media:keywords>
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        <title>First Community Solar Oven Created in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/first-community-solar-oven-and-created-in-cape-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/first-community-solar-oven-and-created-in-cape-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Benedict, a Luxembourgish and Cape Verdean former teacher, created the first community solar oven in Cape Verde, benefiting rural areas by providing a sustainable alternative to cooking and supporting new local businesses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:19:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>First Community Solar Oven Created in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brazil and Cape Verde Will Sign Protocol for the Preparation of Municipal Housing Plans</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brazil-and-cabo-verde-signing-protocol-for-elaboration-of-municipal-housing-plans</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brazil-and-cabo-verde-signing-protocol-for-elaboration-of-municipal-housing-plans</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brazil and Cape Verde are about to sign a protocol to develop municipal housing plans, aiming to address shared challenges and reduce the housing deficit in Cape Verde. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:43:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brazil and Cape Verde Will Sign Protocol for the Preparation of Municipal Housing Plans</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister of Cape Verde Chairs the Opening of the Country Program for Decent Work Steering Committee</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-of-cape-verde-chairs-the-opening-of-the-driving-committee-of-the-parents-program-for-decent-work</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-of-cape-verde-chairs-the-opening-of-the-driving-committee-of-the-parents-program-for-decent-work</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Minister Fernando Elísio Freire chaired the first meeting of the Country Program for Decent Work Steering Committee, highlighting Cape Verde&amp;#39;s commitment to promoting decent jobs and strengthening social protection, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 07:03:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister of Cape Verde Chairs the Opening of the Country Program for Decent Work Steering Committee</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Signs Treaty on Intellectual Property Relating to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-signs-treaty-on-intellectual-property-relating-to-genetic-resources-and-traditional-knowledge</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-signs-treaty-on-intellectual-property-relating-to-genetic-resources-and-traditional-knowledge</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde signed a historic WIPO treaty that requires disclosure of the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge used in inventions. The signing marks the end of 25 years of intensive negotiations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:18:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Signs Treaty on Intellectual Property Relating to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge</media:keywords>
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        <title>UN Resident Coordinator in Cape Verde Visits &amp;amp;quot;Ilha das Flores&amp;amp;quot; to Promote Sustainable Development</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/resident-coordinator-of-the-un-in-cape-verde-visits-the-island-of-flores-to-promote-sustainable-development</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/resident-coordinator-of-the-un-in-cape-verde-visits-the-island-of-flores-to-promote-sustainable-development</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cape Verde, Patricia Portela de Souza, visited Ilha da Brava to better understand the local reality and reinforce sustainable development actions. During the visit, she met with local authorities and the population, discussing challenges such as water quality and exploring development projects. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:52:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>UN Resident Coordinator in Cape Verde Visits &amp;quot;Ilha das Flores&amp;quot; to Promote Sustainable Development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Vodka Distilled in Cape Verde Wins International Award</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/vodka-distilled-in-cape-verde-wins-international-award</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/vodka-distilled-in-cape-verde-wins-international-award</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Prosperous vodka, distilled by José Steiner in Cape Verde, won gold in the International Wine and Spirits Competition, standing out for its exceptional quality and high score of 99 points. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:51:32 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Vodka Distilled in Cape Verde Wins International Award</media:keywords>
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        <title>Impact of Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Climate Systems on the Atlantic Worries North American Experts</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/impact-of-cape-verde-climate-systems-in-the-atlantic-worries-north-american-experts</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/impact-of-cape-verde-climate-systems-in-the-atlantic-worries-north-american-experts</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde&#039;s cyclones are being monitored due to their impact on the Caribbean and the Americas, and can transform into hurricanes as they cross the Atlantic between August and September, driven by record temperatures of up to 28 degrees Celsius on the sea surface. The Mindelo Oceanographic Research Center has been fundamental in understanding how these climate phenomena originate and develop, improving meteorological forecasts in the Cape Verdean region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:29:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Impact of Cape Verde&amp;#39;s Climate Systems on the Atlantic Worries North American Experts</media:keywords>
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        <title>PM&amp;#39;s visit to the USA: Ulisses Correia e Silva receives the “Keys to the City” of Pawtucket from Mayor Donald Grebien</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/pm-visit-to-the-usa-ulisses-correia-e-silva-receives-the-keys-to-the-city-of-pawtucket-from-the-hands-of-mayor-donald-grebien</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/pm-visit-to-the-usa-ulisses-correia-e-silva-receives-the-keys-to-the-city-of-pawtucket-from-the-hands-of-mayor-donald-grebien</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ For the Head of Government, this ceremony goes beyond the celebration of Cape Verde&amp;#39;s 49 years of independence, it represents the inclusion and union of diverse cultures, which characterize both Pawtucket and our nation. “I thank Mayor Donald Grebien for his exemplary leadership and commitment to cultivating a city where everyone is recognized and valued,” he said. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:52:34 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>PM&amp;#39;s visit to the USA: Ulisses Correia e Silva receives the “Keys to the City” of Pawtucket from Mayor Donald Grebien</media:keywords>
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        <title>49 years of independent Cape Verde: 5th of July with little shine, waiting for half a century</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/49-years-of-independent-Cape Verde-5-of-July-with-little-glow-waiting-for-the-middle-century</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/49-years-of-independent-Cape Verde-5-of-July-with-little-glow-waiting-for-the-middle-century</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde marks, this Friday, 49 years of its national independence, proclaimed on July 5, 1975, at Estádio da Várzea, after five centuries as a Portuguese colony. The date is celebrated in the country with the traditional Solemn Session of the National Assembly, while the PM celebrates the day with the diaspora in the United States of America. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:50:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>49 years of independent Cape Verde: 5th of July with little shine, waiting for half a century</media:keywords>
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        <title>Good example of Águabrava motivates the choice of Fogo for a journey of reflection – says minister</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/good-example-of-aguabrava-motivates-choice-of-fire-for-journey-of-reflection-says-minister</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/good-example-of-aguabrava-motivates-choice-of-fire-for-journey-of-reflection-says-minister</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The choice of the island of Fogo for the first day of reflection on the challenges and solutions for water and sanitation management is due to the good example of the company Águabrava, said the Minister of Agriculture and Environment today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:38:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Good example of Águabrava motivates the choice of Fogo for a journey of reflection – says minister</media:keywords>
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        <title>ALIRIO TAVARES, NEW COMMANDER OF THE SHIP DONA TUTUTA</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/alirio-tavares-new-commander-of-the-ship-dona-tututa</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/alirio-tavares-new-commander-of-the-ship-dona-tututa</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Born on the island of São Vicente, Alírio Tavares saw inspiration in his father, who is also a ship captain, to pursue a maritime career. In 2017, after completing his Degree in Nautical Sciences, he began his professional career, working as Second Pilot and Chief Officer on the Ship Praia d&amp;#39;Aguada until August 2019, where in the same year, at CV Interilhas, he was promoted to Chief Officer of the ship Sotavento, and later in 2020, from January to June, he served as Commander. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:33:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ALIRIO TAVARES, NEW COMMANDER OF THE SHIP DONA TUTUTA</media:keywords>
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        <title>Officials from the island of Fogo reinforce security during the São João Baptista festivities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo-island-staff-strengthen-security-during-the-festivities-of-Sao-Joao-Baptista</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Fogo-island-staff-strengthen-security-during-the-festivities-of-Sao-Joao-Baptista</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Regional Command of the National Police (PN) will involve all personnel in the celebrations of São João Baptista and Brava Municipality Day, counting on the reinforcement of a police contingent from the island of Fogo. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:17:31 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Officials from the island of Fogo reinforce security during the São João Baptista festivities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Ports and Portuguese Judicial Police Strengthen Port Security with New Cooperation Protocol</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ports-of-cape-verde-and-judiciary-police-of-portugal-strengthen-port-security-with-new-cooperation-protocol</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ports-of-cape-verde-and-judiciary-police-of-portugal-strengthen-port-security-with-new-cooperation-protocol</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verde Port Company (Enapor) and the Portuguese Judiciary Police signed an agreement to improve security at ports. The use of port control software and the sharing of surveillance cameras will allow for a better fight against crimes. This initiative is part of the effort to strengthen Cape Verde&amp;#39;s maritime security. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:10:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Ports and Portuguese Judicial Police Strengthen Port Security with New Cooperation Protocol</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Bons Amigos Association provides a “positive review” of the VIII mission to the island with more than 200 assistances</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-bons-amigos-makes-positive-balance-of-the-viii-mission-to-the-island-with-more-than-200-services</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associacao-bons-amigos-makes-positive-balance-of-the-viii-mission-to-the-island-with-more-than-200-services</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinarian from the Bons Amigos Association, Lara Baptista, today made a positive assessment of the 8th castration campaign on Brava Island and highlighted that more than 200 visits were made for various procedures. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:21:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Bons Amigos Association provides a “positive review” of the VIII mission to the island with more than 200 assistances</media:keywords>
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        <title>MAKE BRAVA MORE BEAUTIFUL AND COMPLY WITH THE LAW &amp; Note from Brava City Council</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/knife-a-brava-more-beautiful-and-comply-with-the-law-note-from-the-city-chamber-of-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/knife-a-brava-more-beautiful-and-comply-with-the-law-note-from-the-city-chamber-of-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ One of BRAVA&amp;#39;S BRANDS: WHITE and GRAY in the external paintwork of buildings. By painting the buildings in this way, you will be HELPING THE ISLAND to maintain something unique and particular in Cape Verde and will be complying with MUNICIPAL POSITIONS. THE BRAVA MUNICIPAL CODE OF POSTURES REQUIRES PAINTING IN THIS WAY in its Article 194: ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 08:18:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>MAKE BRAVA MORE BEAUTIFUL AND COMPLY WITH THE LAW - Note from Brava City Council</media:keywords>
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        <title>Autarquia and Pró&amp;empresa bring together entrepreneurs to “socialize” financing opportunities</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/local authority-and-pro-company-bring-together-entrepreneurs-to-socialize-financing-opportunity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/local authority-and-pro-company-bring-together-entrepreneurs-to-socialize-financing-opportunity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The director of Pró Empresa Program Management, Sandra Borges, highlighted today that in this municipality the “Impulsiona” program will prioritize the area of the blue economy sector, that is, everything linked to the sea and tourism. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 08:13:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Autarquia and Pró-empresa bring together entrepreneurs to “socialize” financing opportunities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Unbilled water supply is around 40% – ARME</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/non-billed-water-supply-is-around-40-arme</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/non-billed-water-supply-is-around-40-arme</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The average supply of unbilled water is around 40 percent (%), points out the Annual Report on Water and Sanitation Services in Cape Verde (RASAS-2022), prepared by the Multisectoral Regulation Agency (ARME). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 04:06:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Unbilled water supply is around 40% – ARME</media:keywords>
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        <title>Family displaced by fire on Brava Island cries out for help after allegations of fire department failure</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/family-displaced-by-fire-on-brava-island-cryes-for-help-after-allegations-of-failure-of-firefighters</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/family-displaced-by-fire-on-brava-island-cryes-for-help-after-allegations-of-failure-of-firefighters</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, May 9, 2024 (Bravanews) - In the peaceful town of Tapume, on the picturesque island of Brava, a devastating event profoundly shook the life of a family. A ravenous fire broke out in his residence, consuming not only the physical structure of the house, but also all the belongings accumulated over a lifetime. Now, amid the ashes, only memories remain and the urgent need to rebuild their lives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 16:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Family displaced by fire on Brava Island cries out for help after allegations of fire department failure</media:keywords>
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        <title>Correios da Brava lacks money to serve the Money Gram service</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/couriers-da-brava-with-a-lack-of-money-to-serve-at-service-money-gram</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/couriers-da-brava-with-a-lack-of-money-to-serve-at-service-money-gram</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dozens of Brava citizens expressed their anger today at the situation at the Post Office, in Brava, and complained about the lack of money to service the Money Gram service and the lack of information from employees. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 16:12:25 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Correios da Brava lacks money to serve the Money Gram service</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Island without a fire department, but with trained personnel capable of intervention &amp; mayor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-without-fire-corps-but-with-trained-personnel-with-capacity-of-mayoral-intervention</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brava-without-fire-corps-but-with-trained-personnel-with-capacity-of-mayoral-intervention</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of Brava City Council, Francisco Tavares, confirmed today that the island does not yet have a fire department, but assured that there are trained elements with the capacity to intervene as such. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 10:20:27 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Island without a fire department, but with trained personnel capable of intervention - mayor</media:keywords>
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        <title>Portugal: PR highlights a new era inaugurated by the April 25th revolution in line with Amílcar Cabral&amp;#39;s dream</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-pr-highlights-new-era-inaugurated-by-the-revolution-of-25th-of-April-in-line-of-amilcar-cabral&#39;s-dream</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/portugal-pr-highlights-new-era-inaugurated-by-the-revolution-of-25th-of-April-in-line-of-amilcar-cabral&#39;s-dream</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, highlighted today, in Lisbon, the fact that the revolution of April 25, 1974, in Portugal, had inaugurated a new era, “very much” in line with Amílcar Cabral&amp;#39;s dream. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:02:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Portugal: PR highlights a new era inaugurated by the April 25th revolution in line with Amílcar Cabral&amp;#39;s dream</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Sintap announces appointment of a representative at Brava for the month of May</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-sintap-announces-appointment-of-a-representative-in-brava-for-the-month-of-may</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-sintap-announces-appointment-of-a-representative-in-brava-for-the-month-of-may</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The leader of the National Union of Public Administration Workers (Sintap), Maria Nova Montrond, announced today that the union will have a representative on Brava Island in May. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:25:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Sintap announces appointment of a representative at Brava for the month of May</media:keywords>
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        <title>“BRAVA &amp; THE ISLAND OF ENCHANTMENTS” &amp; soon on newsstands</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-island-of-enchantments-soon-on-newsstands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-the-island-of-enchantments-soon-on-newsstands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A book promoting the island as a pearl in Cape Verde. An excellent work of more than 4 years. The dream becomes reality. More details soon. Brava to Front. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:25:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>“BRAVA - THE ISLAND OF ENCHANTMENTS” - soon on newsstands</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Community of Lomba Tantum again calls for speed in repairing the cable car</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-lomba-tantum-returns-to-call-for-agility-in-teleferico-repairs</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-lomba-tantum-returns-to-call-for-agility-in-teleferico-repairs</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishermen and fishmongers of Lomba Tantum once again urgently requested intervention from the competent authorities in repairing the cable car in this town on Brava Island, taking into account that the device has already been out of service for three days. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:52:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Community of Lomba Tantum again calls for speed in repairing the cable car</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Rua da Cultura complain about the delay in work being carried out in the area</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-rua-da-cultura-complain-about-the-delay-in-work-being-executed-in-the-area</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/residents-of-rua-da-cultura-complain-about-the-delay-in-work-being-executed-in-the-area</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of Rua da Cultura, in Nova Sintra, today complained about the delay in the work being carried out in that area and called for inspection by the local authority, considering that the infrastructure needs to be better coordinated. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Rua da Cultura complain about the delay in work being carried out in the area</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Entities draw up diagnosis and prepare strategies to respond to future climate changes in the municipality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-entities-trace-diagnosis-and-prepare-strategies-to-give-responses-to-future-climate-changes-in-the-city</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-entities-trace-diagnosis-and-prepare-strategies-to-give-responses-to-future-climate-changes-in-the-city</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava considered that the climate action program will help the municipality to make a diagnosis and develop preparation strategies that can be more “resilient” to future climate change. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:52:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Entities draw up diagnosis and prepare strategies to respond to future climate changes in the municipality</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Car completely destroyed after being set on fire by an unidentified individual</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/angry-car-totally-destroyed-after-set-on-fire-by-unidentified-individual</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/angry-car-totally-destroyed-after-set-on-fire-by-unidentified-individual</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A car belonging to aluminum businessman Patrick de Pina, resident in Cova de Joana, Brava, was completely destroyed by fire, which according to him, was set by an individual who has not yet been identified. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:26:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Car completely destroyed after being set on fire by an unidentified individual</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: 41&amp;year&amp;old man drowns in a tank in Lomba Tantum</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-man-of-41-years-old-drows-in-a-tank-in-lomba-tantum</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-man-of-41-years-old-drows-in-a-tank-in-lomba-tantum</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A 41-year-old man drowned, this Friday, 1st, in a tank in the Ferreiro area located in the town of Lomba Tamtum, local authorities and residents confirmed. The individual, named Nelson Monteiro, better known as “Bruce”, as reported by a neighbor, Claudia da Rosa, was last seen on Thursday afternoon when he was looking for soap to wash his clothes. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:45:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: 41-year-old man drowns in a tank in Lomba Tantum</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Court orders preventive detention for three individuals suspected of various home robbery crimes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tribunal-da-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-to-three-individuals-suspected-of-various-crimes-of-residential-theft</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tribunal-da-brava-decrees-preventive-prison-to-three-individuals-suspected-of-various-crimes-of-residential-theft</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Friday, the Brava District Court imposed preventive detention on three individuals suspected of several residential robberies that occurred in recent months, the National Police reported. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:53:35 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Court orders preventive detention for three individuals suspected of various home robbery crimes</media:keywords>
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        <title>Businessman says all the accusations made by PAICV in relation to his company are false</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/businessman-says-all-the-accusations-made-by-paicv-in-relation-to-his-company are false</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/businessman-says-all-the-accusations-made-by-paicv-in-relation-to-his-company are false</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Businessman Ideal Louro today expressed his discontent with the accusations made by the Regional Political Commission (CPR) of the Cape Verde African Independence Party (PAICV), in Brava, of benefiting from public money and refutes the accusations. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:50:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Businessman says all the accusations made by PAICV in relation to his company are false</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Desalination project is delayed but will solve water deficits in the municipality – mayor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-desalination-project-is-delayed-but-will-resolve-water-deficits-in-the-edile-municipality</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-desalination-project-is-delayed-but-will-resolve-water-deficits-in-the-edile-municipality</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of Brava City Council, Francisco Tavares, admitted today that the municipality has had water deficits, but considered that the desalination project should definitively solve the problem. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:18:26 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Desalination project is delayed but will solve water deficits in the municipality – mayor</media:keywords>
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        <title>Air Senegal plane authorized by AAC for domestic flights under the responsibility of TACV is already in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Air-Senegal-plane-authorized-by-AAC-for-domestic-flights-under-the-responsibility-of-TACV-is-already-in-Cape-Verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Air-Senegal-plane-authorized-by-AAC-for-domestic-flights-under-the-responsibility-of-TACV-is-already-in-Cape-Verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Air Senegal plane, ATR 72-600 6V ASN, which will operate domestic flights in Cape Verde, under the responsibility of TACV, is already in Cape Verde, after receiving authorization from the Civil Aviation Agency (AAC). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:14:31 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Air Senegal plane authorized by AAC for domestic flights under the responsibility of TACV is already in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Seawater desalination project in Brava impacts circulation on Rua da Cultura</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/seawater-desalination-project-in-brava-impacts-circulation-in-rua-da-cultura</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/seawater-desalination-project-in-brava-impacts-circulation-in-rua-da-cultura</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ With the aim of minimizing the inconvenience caused by the work, the City Council drew up a detailed plan to ensure the &amp;quot;least possible inconvenience&amp;quot; to the community. The installation of the water pipeline will be carried out carefully and strategically, with the opening and closing of the trenches in a segmented manner. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:24:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Seawater desalination project in Brava impacts circulation on Rua da Cultura</media:keywords>
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        <title>Reconstruction works on the Catholic Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte began with the support of emigrants from Brava.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/reconstruction-works-of-the-catholic-church-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont-initiated-with-the-support-of-bravense-emigrants</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/reconstruction-works-of-the-catholic-church-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont-initiated-with-the-support-of-bravense-emigrants</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, February 11, 2024 (Bravanews) - The reconstruction work on the historic Catholic Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte is already underway, bringing joy to the faithful and those who are supporting this significant action. Located in the city of Brava, Cape Verde, the church, which played a central role in the community for decades, is being restored after years of deterioration. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:25:24 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Reconstruction works on the Catholic Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte began with the support of emigrants from Brava.</media:keywords>
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        <title>USA: Senator Liz Miranda wants to help descendants get to know Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/usa-senator-liz-miranda-wants-to-help-descendants-to-discover-cabo-verde</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/usa-senator-liz-miranda-wants-to-help-descendants-to-discover-cabo-verde</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ COMMENTS Senator for the State of Massachusetts (USA), Liz Miranda, on a visit to Cape Verde, intends to help Cape Verdean descendants come to the country to learn about and participate in the celebration of 50 years of national independence in 2025. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>USA: Senator Liz Miranda wants to help descendants get to know Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>President of CMB invites young people from Cova Rodela to inform them about the requalification works of the local sports board</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-cmb-invites-youths-from-cova-rodela-to-inform-them-about-the-requalification-works-of-the-local-sports-board</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/president-of-the-cmb-invites-youths-from-cova-rodela-to-inform-them-about-the-requalification-works-of-the-local-sports-board</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, February 12, 2024 (Bravanews) - The municipal leader of Brava, Francisco Tavares received a group of young people from Cova Rodela to discuss the necessary reconstruction and rehabilitation works of the Local Sports Board. During the meeting, several important issues were addressed and clarified. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>President of CMB invites young people from Cova Rodela to inform them about the requalification works of the local sports board</media:keywords>
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        <title>ADB approves budget support of 18.3 million euros for the Electronic Governance and Public Financial Management Reform Program</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/bad-approves-budget-support-of-183-million-euros-for-reform-program-of-electronic-governance-and-public-finance-management</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/bad-approves-budget-support-of-183-million-euros-for-reform-program-of-electronic-governance-and-public-finance-management</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Board of Directors of the ADB Group (African Development Bank) approved the granting of a loan in the amount of 18,262,950 euros, from the ordinary resources of the ADB window, in favor of the Republic of Cape Verde. This financing is intended to cover part of the costs of the Electronic Governance and Public Financial Management Reform Program (E-PFMRP) – Phase I. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:53:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ADB approves budget support of 18.3 million euros for the Electronic Governance and Public Financial Management Reform Program</media:keywords>
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        <title>Community comes together to clean road affected by rain</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/community-unites-to-clean-road-affected-by-rain</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/community-unites-to-clean-road-affected-by-rain</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, February 3, 2024 (Bravanews) - In an impressive demonstration of solidarity and teamwork, residents and friends from the town of Faja D&amp;#39;Agua came together to clean a local road that was still covered in dirt due to recent heavy rains in the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:37:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Community comes together to clean road affected by rain</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Municipality delivers home to resident who lived in precarious situation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-local authority-delivers-home-to-municipal-who-lived-in-a-precarious-situation</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-local authority-delivers-home-to-municipal-who-lived-in-a-precarious-situation</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Tuesday, Brava City Council handed over a house to a physically disabled, homeless man who lived on the streets of Nova Sintra, as part of the social action program that the municipality has been implementing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Municipality delivers home to resident who lived in precarious situation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Emigrant finances renovation of the first Church of the Nazarene in Africa, located in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrant-finances-renovation-of-the-first-church-of-the-Nazarene-in-Africa-located-in-Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrant-finances-renovation-of-the-first-church-of-the-Nazarene-in-Africa-located-in-Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The emigrant João Medina Pina, based in the United States of America, financed the remodeling of the first Church of the Nazarene in Africa, which is located in Brava, in the city of Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:24:17 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Emigrant finances renovation of the first Church of the Nazarene in Africa, located in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Transport, unemployment and poor health are some of the negative points of the social diagnosis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/transportation-unemployment-and-health-precariousness-are-some-of-the-negative-points-of-the-social-diagnosis</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/transportation-unemployment-and-health-precariousness-are-some-of-the-negative-points-of-the-social-diagnosis</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The lack of transport links to other islands, unemployment and health, are some of the “preliminary” results of the social diagnosis of the island, presented by the Brava City Council, in partnership with the technician from the Portuguese municipality of Oeiras. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:22:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Transport, unemployment and poor health are some of the negative points of the social diagnosis</media:keywords>
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        <title>Social Diagnosis and Local Projects in Brava: Partnership with the Municipal Council of Oeiras &amp; PT</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/social-diagnosis-and-local-projects-in-brava-partnership-with-a-camara-municipal-de-oeiras-pt</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/social-diagnosis-and-local-projects-in-brava-partnership-with-a-camara-municipal-de-oeiras-pt</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the main hall of the Oeiras City Council, an important event marked the presentation of the results of six months of work dedicated to the social diagnosis of Brava. The initiative, which aims to understand and address the social needs of the community, also revealed two ongoing projects: Mini Handebol and Escola Artística da Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Social Diagnosis and Local Projects in Brava: Partnership with the Municipal Council of Oeiras - PT</media:keywords>
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        <title>ALÔ &amp; CvTelecom Presents new Fogo/Brava Regional Coordinator to the Brava City Council</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/alo-cvtelecom-introduces-new-regional-coordinator-fogobrava-a-camara-municipal-da-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/alo-cvtelecom-introduces-new-regional-coordinator-fogobrava-a-camara-municipal-da-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, January 25, 2024 (Bravanews) - In a remarkable event, Dr. Fernanda Colpo carried out her last mission on Brava Island as regional coordinator of CVTelecom (Alô). The purpose of the visit was to say goodbye to the Brava community and officially introduce the new regional coordinator, Dr. Paulo Semedo. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:26:35 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>ALÔ - CvTelecom Presents new Fogo/Brava Regional Coordinator to the Brava City Council</media:keywords>
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        <title>Works to be completed one year after the collapse on the access road to Fajã d&amp;#39;Água</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/works-to-be-completed-a-year-after-the-collapse-on-the-access-road-to-faja-dagua</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/works-to-be-completed-a-year-after-the-collapse-on-the-access-road-to-faja-dagua</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Brava City Council said that the works resulting from the collapse of the road in Fajã d&amp;#39;Água, on January 21, 2023, are in the final phase, but that the infrastructure “urgently” needs intervention. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:46:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Works to be completed one year after the collapse on the access road to Fajã d&amp;#39;Água</media:keywords>
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        <title>Relatives seek justice after jewelry theft from 84&amp;year&amp;old man found dead in his home on Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/family members-seek-justice-after-theft-of-jewelry-of-84-year-old-man-found-dead-in-his-residence-on-Brava Island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/family members-seek-justice-after-theft-of-jewelry-of-84-year-old-man-found-dead-in-his-residence-on-Brava Island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island, January 24, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Brava community, which was already shaken after the sudden and tragic death of an emigrant, was stunned when it learned that someone stole the ill-fated man&amp;#39;s jewelry. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:41:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Relatives seek justice after jewelry theft from 84-year-old man found dead in his home on Ilha Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Pawtucket Tragedy: Talented Fashion Designer Jocelyn Decouto Victim of Fatal Shooting Near Kenyon Street</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/tragedy-in-pawtucket-talented-fashionist-jocelyn-decouto-victim-of-fatal-shooting-near-kenyon-street</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/tragedy-in-pawtucket-talented-fashionist-jocelyn-decouto-victim-of-fatal-shooting-near-kenyon-street</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, RI – In a heartbreaking incident, Jocelyn Decouto, a talented fashion designer in her 30s, tragically lost her life. Our deepest condolences go out to his family at this devastating time, especially his two young children. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 06:47:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Pawtucket Tragedy: Talented Fashion Designer Jocelyn Decouto Victim of Fatal Shooting Near Kenyon Street</media:keywords>
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        <title>Celebrations for the centenary of Amílcar Cabral start on Saturday and go around the world</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/celebrations-of-the-centenary-of-amilcar-cabral-start-on-Saturday-and-around-the-world</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/celebrations-of-the-centenary-of-amilcar-cabral-start-on-Saturday-and-around-the-world</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The celebrations for Amílcar Cabral&amp;#39;s centenary begin on Saturday, with activities in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau, and travel around the world for the rest of the year, with events and initiatives presented today in the city of Praia. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:57:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Celebrations for the centenary of Amílcar Cabral start on Saturday and go around the world</media:keywords>
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        <title>Teodoro Pina has been living in precarious conditions for over a month, awaiting support promised by the city council that has not yet materialized.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/teodoro-pina-lives-in-precarious-conditions-for-another-month-awaiting-support-promised-by-the-city-city-that-has-not-yet-materialized</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/teodoro-pina-lives-in-precarious-conditions-for-another-month-awaiting-support-promised-by-the-city-city-that-has-not-yet-materialized</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 15, 2024 (Bravanews) - Teodoro Pina, resident in the town of Furna, is facing a desperate situation after a fire destroyed his home, leaving him without shelter and resources. For a month now, Pina has been facing life&amp;#39;s adversities, sleeping in a room in the back of what was once her home. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:44:07 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Teodoro Pina has been living in precarious conditions for over a month, awaiting support promised by the city council that has not yet materialized.</media:keywords>
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        <title>The saga of a homeless resident who faces challenges without help</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-saga-of-the-homeless-dweller-who-faces-challenges-without-help</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-saga-of-the-homeless-dweller-who-faces-challenges-without-help</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ While the authorities remain inactive, Caju spends nights outdoors under rain and sun ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:18:03 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The saga of a homeless resident who faces challenges without help</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Community of Lomba Tantum demands measures against “clandestine” fishing and speedy repair of the cable car</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-lomba-tantum-demands-measures-against-clandestine-fishing-and-agility-in-repairing-the-cable car</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-community-of-lomba-tantum-demands-measures-against-clandestine-fishing-and-agility-in-repairing-the-cable car</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fishermen and fishmongers from Lomba Tantum today called for urgent repairs to the cable car in this town on Brava Island and also demand measures against the “clandestine” boats that have been fishing around Tantum. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Community of Lomba Tantum demands measures against “clandestine” fishing and speedy repair of the cable car</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nova Sintra Cemetery in a critical state of degradation causes outrage among people who visit the site</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-cemetery-in-a-critical-state-of-degradation-causes-uprising-of-people-who-visit-the-site</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/nova-sintra-cemetery-in-a-critical-state-of-degradation-causes-uprising-of-people-who-visit-the-site</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Weeds cover graves and mausoleums, while employees face unsanitary conditions and a lack of personal protective equipment ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:52:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nova Sintra Cemetery in a critical state of degradation causes outrage among people who visit the site</media:keywords>
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        <title>Precarious situation at the Nossa Senhora do Monte Cemetery generates outrage on Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/precarious-situation-in-the-cemetery-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont-generates-indignation-on-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/precarious-situation-in-the-cemetery-of-nossa-senhora-do-mont-generates-indignation-on-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, January 13, 2024 (Bravanews) - On Ilha Brava, the community is facing an alarming situation at the Nossa Senhora do Monte Cemetery, which has remained without a door for more than six months. The management of the cemetery, under the responsibility of Brava City Council, has been criticized due to the apparent lack of action to resolve this problem, which directly affects the dignity of the spaces where loved ones rest. The absence of a door in the cemetery not only compromises the security of the place, but also exposes the place to other problems, such as dirt and disrespect for the memory of the deceased. The local population is outraged by the situation, considering it a lack of respect for the loved ones who rest there. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:42:32 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Precarious situation at the Nossa Senhora do Monte Cemetery generates outrage on Ilha Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council signs a protocol with Associação Mais Lusofonia</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city council-signs-a-protocol-with-the-mais-lusophony-association</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-city council-signs-a-protocol-with-the-mais-lusophony-association</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava City Council (CMB) and Associação Mais Lusofonia joined forces by signing a cooperation and partnership protocol. The document aims to formalize the actions carried out last year and establish guidelines for future initiatives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:29:44 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council signs a protocol with Associação Mais Lusofonia</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Pharmacist considers the stock of medicines in the municipality to be “stable”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-pharmaceutical-considers-the-stock-of-medicines-in-the-municipality-to-be stable</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-pharmaceutical-considers-the-stock-of-medicines-in-the-municipality-to-be stable</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pharmacist Evaldina Gonçalves, responsible for Farmácia Nova Sintra, in Brava, said today that at the moment the stock of medicines is “stable”, but admitted that sometimes there is a shortage of medicines, because the supply depends on maritime transport. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:56:16 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Pharmacist considers the stock of medicines in the municipality to be “stable”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Coast Guard Detachment receives vehicle and improves working conditions</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-detachment-of-the-coastguard-receives-vehicle-and-improves-working-conditions</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-detachment-of-the-coastguard-receives-vehicle-and-improves-working-conditions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The commander of the Coast Guard, sea captain Armindo António da Graça, argued that the vehicle delivered to the Brava island detachment is for the military to be better able to carry out missions with greater care and detail. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:02:17 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Coast Guard Detachment receives vehicle and improves working conditions</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Desalination Station, progress of works promises solution to water scarcity</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-desalination-station-avanco-das-works-promises-solution-to-water-scarcity</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-desalination-station-avanco-das-works-promises-solution-to-water-scarcity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, January 6, 2024 - Work on the Água do Mar Desalination Station - Brava (EDAM - Brava) is progressing at a rapid pace, marking a significant new phase in the project that aims to resolve water supply challenges on the island. After completing the access road, assembling the shipyard, earthworks and creating a water collection point, the structures that will house the desalination equipment begin to emerge. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 06:57:01 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Desalination Station, progress of works promises solution to water scarcity</media:keywords>
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        <title>RETROSPECTIVE/Brava: Island was marked by natural events that revealed local weaknesses</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospectivebrava-island-was-marked-by-natural-events-that-revealed-local-fragility</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/retrospectivebrava-island-was-marked-by-natural-events-that-revealed-local-fragility</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island was marked by some natural events, such as the collapse of the Fajã d´Água road, torrential rains and constant earthquakes at the end of the year that exposed the island&amp;#39;s weaknesses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:05:51 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>RETROSPECTIVE/Brava: Island was marked by natural events that revealed local weaknesses</media:keywords>
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        <title>Strengthening Cape Verde – Diaspora relations in the USA with the installation of the Inforpress and RTC delegation</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening-of-cabo-verde-diaspora-relations-in-the-usa-with-the-installation-of-the-delegation-of-inforpress-e-rtc</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/strengthening-of-cabo-verde-diaspora-relations-in-the-usa-with-the-installation-of-the-delegation-of-inforpress-e-rtc</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ According to Lourenço Lopes, one of the main conclusions of these meetings was the decision to create an installation committee whose mission will be to reactivate or establish a new association of Cape Verdean media in the American diaspora. This association will play a fundamental role as a representative of the Cape Verdean community, acting as a bridge between American and Cape Verdean authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:07:50 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Strengthening Cape Verde – Diaspora relations in the USA with the installation of the Inforpress and RTC delegation</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dear Bravanews readers and Bravaenses around the world,</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dear-readers-of-bravanews-and-bravenses-around-the-world</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/dear-readers-of-bravanews-and-bravenses-around-the-world</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ This Christmas, I would like to convey to everyone the most sincere wishes of joy, peace and love. May this be a special moment, full of unity and happiness, where good memories are celebrated and hopes are renewed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:44:57 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dear Bravanews readers and Bravaenses around the world</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Christmas activities organized by the chamber bring together hundreds of elderly people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-christmas-activities-organized-by-the-chamber-bring-together-around-hundreds-of-elderly people</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-christmas-activities-organized-by-the-chamber-bring-together-around-hundreds-of-elderly people</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The municipality considered the Christmas party for the elderly that took place today, at the multipurpose center in Santana, a “wonderful”, where hundreds of elderly people participated and a series of activities took place. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Christmas activities organized by the chamber bring together hundreds of elderly people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava City Council continues the &amp;amp;quot;Every House a Bathroom&amp;amp;quot; program in Partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Inclusion</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-council-of-continuity-of-the-program-every-house-a-bathroom-in-partnership-with-the-ministry-of-family-and-social-inclusion</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-municipal-council-of-continuity-of-the-program-every-house-a-bathroom-in-partnership-with-the-ministry-of-family-and-social-inclusion</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, December 23, 2023 (Bravanews) -Last week, Brava City Council continued the ambitious program &amp;quot;Every House a Bathroom&amp;quot;, in partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Inclusion. The objective of the program is to provide decent hygiene and basic sanitation conditions for the most needy families in the region. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 07:53:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council continues the &amp;quot;Every House a Bathroom&amp;quot; program in Partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Inclusion</media:keywords>
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        <title>Resident of João da Noly complains about bad smell caused by pigsties near his residence</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/resident-of-joao-da-noly-complains-of-bad-smell-caused-by-styes-near-his-residence</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/resident-of-joao-da-noly-complains-of-bad-smell-caused-by-styes-near-his-residence</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The resident of the town of João da Noly, in Brava, Jorge Freitas, complained today that he was “tormented and bothered” by the bad smell of the pigsties located a short distance from his house. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:32:54 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Resident of João da Noly complains about bad smell caused by pigsties near his residence</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Local authority organizes activities and Christmas lunch for around a hundred elderly people</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-local authority-organizes-activities-and-Christmas-lunch-for-around-a-hundred-elderly people</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-local authority-organizes-activities-and-Christmas-lunch-for-around-a-hundred-elderly people</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava City Council will organize on Friday, 22nd, a Christmas lunch for around a hundred elderly people from different locations on the island, with “diverse and lively” activities, in the town of Santana, in Nova Sintra. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:21:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Local authority organizes activities and Christmas lunch for around a hundred elderly people</media:keywords>
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        <title>Employment Center will train around 350 people from the Fogo/Brava Region within the framework of productive inclusion</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/employment-center-will-train-around-350-people-from-the-fogobrava-region-within-the-framework-of-productive-inclusion</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/employment-center-will-train-around-350-people-from-the-fogobrava-region-within-the-framework-of-productive-inclusion</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Fogo and Brava Employment and Professional Training Center (CEFP) will train 340 people from the two islands in entrepreneurship, within the framework of the Productive Inclusion Program. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Employment Center will train around 350 people from the Fogo/Brava Region within the framework of productive inclusion</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Brava Court sentences individuals for drug trafficking and qualified theft</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-tribunal-da-brava-convicts-individuals-for-drug-trafficking-and-qualified-theft</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-tribunal-da-brava-convicts-individuals-for-drug-trafficking-and-qualified-theft</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court sentenced, this Monday, to five years and six months in prison, a male individual, for a minor drug trafficking crime and others for qualified theft. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:17:20 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Brava Court sentences individuals for drug trafficking and qualified theft</media:keywords>
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        <title>Carlos Burgo, former Minister, former deputy elected by Brava and former Governor of BCV, mocks CV Telecom&amp;#39;s services &amp; &amp;amp;quot;system provider, without a system when needed&amp;amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-burgo-former-minister-former-deputy-elected-by-brava-and-former-governor-of-bcv-ironiza-servicos-da-cv-telecom-system-provider-without-system-when- necessary</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/carlos-burgo-former-minister-former-deputy-elected-by-brava-and-former-governor-of-bcv-ironiza-servicos-da-cv-telecom-system-provider-without-system-when- necessary</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Praia, Cape Verde, December 16, 2023 (Bravanews) - The former Deputy, Minister and Governor of the bank, Carlos Burgo (Bravense), launched harsh criticisms of CV Telecom, a provider of communication services in the country, ironizing the lack of efficiency of the &amp;quot;system&amp;quot; when it was most needed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 08:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Carlos Burgo, former Minister, former deputy elected by Brava and former Governor of BCV, mocks CV Telecom&amp;#39;s services - &amp;quot;system provider, without a system when needed&amp;quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Residents of Furna complain about the lack of a fuel sales station</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-residents-of-furna-complain-no-existence-of-a-fuel-sales-station</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-residents-of-furna-complain-no-existence-of-a-fuel-sales-station</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of the town of Furna, on Brava Island, complained today about the lack of a butane gas and fuel resale station, which forces them to travel to Nova Sintra to purchase these goods. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 08:42:10 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Residents of Furna complain about the lack of a fuel sales station</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Head of the Brava Funeral Association speaks out about the association not functioning</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-responsible-of-the-brava-funerary-association-pronounces-about-the-association-not-functioning</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-responsible-of-the-brava-funerary-association-pronounces-about-the-association-not-functioning</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ One of the members of the Brava Funeral Association reacted today to the demands for explanations from the members and reported that he has already contacted a person to be responsible for the association, but is awaiting a response. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:32:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Head of the Brava Funeral Association speaks out about the association not functioning</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Members demand explanations from the Brava Funeral Association about dues</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associates-demand-explanations-from-the-associacao-funeraria-da-brava-concerning-dues</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-associates-demand-explanations-from-the-associacao-funeraria-da-brava-concerning-dues</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dozens of members of the Brava Funerary Association, many of them members for over 30 years, today questioned and asked for explanations about the fact that the association had not been receiving dues for around a year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>VISIT FROM THE EXMO. MR. MINISTER OF INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION TO BRAVA.</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Hon. Mr. Minister of Internal Administration, Paulo Rocha, was visiting Brava Island, between Monday and Wednesday, to monitor the work that has been carried out by the SNPCB, together with the municipal civil protection service and technicians from the United Nations system . ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>VISIT FROM THE EXMO. MR. MINISTER OF INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION TO BRAVA.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Court sentences perpetrator of murder of 33&amp;year&amp;old girl to 25 years in prison</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-court-sentences-to-25-years-in-jail-perpetrator-of-murder-of-a-33-year-old-man</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava district court sentenced a 26-year-old man accused of stabbing young Brice Mike to 25 years in prison, who died on June 14th at Hospital do Fogo. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:25:55 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Court sentences perpetrator of murder of 33-year-old girl to 25 years in prison</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Court sentences individual to 12 years and 11 months in prison for the crime of sexual abuse of a minor</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-court-sentences-individual-to-12-years-and-11-months-in-jail-for-the-crime-of-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava District Court today sentenced a 44-year-old man to 12 years and eleven months in prison for the crime of sexual assault against a 5-year-old child. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:24:45 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Minister notes “sense of tranquility” despite some concern expressed by the population</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/minister-notes-sense-of-tranquility-despite-some-concerns-expressed-by-the-population</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Internal Administration, Paulo Rocha, expressed a sense of tranquility on Brava Island despite natural concerns regarding earthquakes. During his visit to several locations, such as Cova Rodela, Fajã d&amp;#39;Água and Lomba Tatum, he highlighted the clarity of the messages transmitted to the population, aiming to inspire confidence and tranquility. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:11:10 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava City Council receives historic visit from the Cuban Ambassador to Cape Verde, Turcios López</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, November 27, 2023 - On the afternoon of November 24, 2023, Brava City Council received with honors the first official visit of the Hon. Mr. Turcios López, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Cape Verde. The illustrious delegation, which was attended by the Head of the Cuban Mission in Cape Verde, Mr. Noslando Ramos, was warmly received by the Substitute President, Mário Soares, and by councilors Ivone Cardoso and Edna Oliveira. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:42:38 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava City Council receives historic visit from the Cuban Ambassador to Cape Verde, Turcios López</media:keywords>
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        <title>Minister says that Brava Island continues to be at alert level three and is registering some seismic activities</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Internal Administration said today that Brava Island continues to be on alert and recording some seismic activities, but assured that at the moment the population is calmer. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:36:13 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Minister says that Brava Island continues to be at alert level three and is registering some seismic activities</media:keywords>
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        <title>Red Cross plans to start computerized social games in December 2023</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cruz-vermelha-predicts-start-of-computerized-social-games-for-december-2023</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verde Red Cross (CVCV) expects the computerization of social games to begin operating in December this year, the institution&amp;#39;s president said today. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Red Cross plans to start computerized social games in December 2023</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: President of Civil Protection and Firefighters assesses damage caused by recent earthquakes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the National Civil Protection and Fire Service (SNPCB), Domingos Tavares, is visiting Brava Island to check the damage caused by the latest earthquakes, which he did not specify. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:58:36 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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