<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
     xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
     xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
     xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"
     xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"
     xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
     xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">
<channel>
    <title>Brava News &amp; Latest Posts</title>
    <link>https://www.brava.news/en/rss/latest-posts</link>
    <description>Brava News &amp; Latest Posts</description>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:creator></dc:creator>
    <dc:rights>Copyright 2023 Brava News &amp; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>
    <item>
        <title>Lomba Tantum is losing people—how long will this go on?</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba—that's the only thing—is losing people, even when...</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba—that's the only thing—is losing people, even when...</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Lomba Tantum, October 3, 2026 — Lomba is an area known for its tranquility, the friendship among its people, and its sense of community. For years, it was a community full of young people, families, workers, and small businesses. Today, however, the situation seems to be changing in a worrying way. More and more people are leaving their homes and seeking better living conditions on other islands. And this exodus is beginning to leave visible marks on the community. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6ac147fccf8e5.jpg" length="40388" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:23:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lomba Tantum is losing people—how long will this go on?</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Cabo Verde Fast Ferry: The idea behind ending Brava’s isolation and the philosophy behind spending the night on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Fast Ferry: The Idea Behind Breaking Brava’s Isolation and the Philosophy Behind Staying Overnight on the Island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Fast Ferry: The Idea Behind Breaking Brava’s Isolation and the Philosophy Behind Staying Overnight on the Island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ When Cabo Verde Fast Ferry entered the national maritime transport scene, one of the major expectations associated with the project was that it would help create a new reality for inter-island mobility. For Brava, an island historically marked by isolation and limited maritime connections, the arrival of a new generation of vessels represented much more than the introduction of a fast ferry: it represented the hope for a paradigm shift. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6ac144bfbc3a6.jpg" length="91993" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:09:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cabo Verde Fast Ferry: The goal of bringing Brava out of isolation and the philosophy behind spending the night on the island</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Armando Madeira buys a car just like the one his father owned in Brava to preserve the memory and relive childhood memories</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Weymouth, October 1, 2026—Bravanews—A story marked by emotion, childhood memories, and love for family.-Armando Madeira, a native of Brava and deeply connected to his roots, managed to fulfill a dream-that-he-had-long-cherished: to buy a car just like the one his father, Luís Madeira, used on the island of Brava.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Weymouth, October 1, 2026—Bravanews—A story marked by emotion, childhood memories, and love for family.-Armando Madeira, a native of Brava and deeply connected to his roots, managed to fulfill a dream-that-he-had-long-cherished: to buy a car just like the one his father, Luís Madeira, used on the island of Brava.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Armando Madeira buys a car just like the one his father owned in Brava to preserve his memories and relive his childhood memories ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6abef8784f946.jpg" length="117890" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:20:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Armando Madeira buys a car just like the one his father owned in Brava to preserve his memories and relive his childhood memories</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Lomba Community Expresses Outrage Over Actions by National Police Officers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Community Expresses Outrage Over Actions by National Police Officers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Community Expresses Outrage Over Actions by National Police Officers</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca57c7f511.jpg" length="79231" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lomba Community Expresses Outrage Over Actions by National Police Officers</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative Announces Its Dissolution and Calls for a Meeting to Hand Over the Keys and Assets</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative Announces Its Dissolution and Calls for a Meeting to Hand Over the Keys and Assets</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative Announces Its Dissolution and Calls for a Meeting to Hand Over the Keys and Assets</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6ac02c1a67d43.jpg" length="67893" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Lomba Tantum Fishing Cooperative Announces Its Dissolution and Calls for a Meeting to Hand Over the Keys and Assets</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brava needs to build a strong connection with its diaspora community</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-needs-a-structured-connection-with-its-emigrant-community</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-needs-a-structured-connection-with-its-emigrant-community</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ (...) Brava is a small island in terms of land area, but vast in terms of the size of its community scattered across the globe. There are people from Brava in different countries and continents, living very different lives, yet maintaining, in one way or another, an emotional, familial, cultural, and economic connection to the land where they were born or from which their parents and grandparents came. This community constitutes one of Brava’s greatest human assets and deserves to be regarded as a true part of the island’s heritage. (...) ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6ac028e4059f3.jpg" length="151710" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava needs to build a strong connection with its diaspora community</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>A snack bar in Pracinha, Fajã d’Água, has postponed its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Snack bar in the small square in Faja-da-Água postpones its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Snack bar in the small square in Faja-da-Água postpones its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, October 1, 2026 (Bravanews) - The Lanchonete na Pracinha café, located in Fajã d’Água, which was scheduled to open this Friday, October 2, was forced to postpone its opening due to problems related to the site’s infrastructure. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202608/image_870x580_6a92e64c22b54.jpg" length="55970" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:34:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A snack bar in Pracinha, Fajã d’Água, has postponed its opening, originally scheduled for October 2, due to water and electricity problems</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Cape Verde needs politicians who put the public interest above their differences</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Needs Politicians Who Put the Public Interest Above Their Differences-10564</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Needs Politicians Who Put the Public Interest Above Their Differences-10564</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ We live in a time when politics dominates much of the discussion in our society. Every citizen has their own opinions, preferences, and way of evaluating those who bear responsibility for steering the course of the country and our islands. Differences of opinion are part of democracy and must be respected. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6abef4eb46575.jpg" length="66879" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:01:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde needs politicians who put the public interest above their differences</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brava can&amp;apos;t wait any longer; it&amp;apos;s time to take action and time to get everyone involved—residents, emigrants, businesspeople, government officials, and civil society</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-Can-No-Longer-Wait-It's-Time-to-Take-Action-and-Time-to-Involve-All-Residents, Immigrants, Business Leaders, Authorities, and Civil Society</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/A-Brava-Can-No-Longer-Wait-It's-Time-to-Take-Action-and-Time-to-Involve-All-Residents, Immigrants, Business Leaders, Authorities, and Civil Society</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, October 1, 2026 (Bravanews) — There is a painful silence coming from Brava. It is not the silence of its natural peace, of its beautiful mist that blankets Nova Sintra, Mato Grande, Mato, and Nossa Senhora do Monte. It is the silence of isolation. It is the silence of an island that the country pretends not to see—and that we, the children of Brava in the diaspora, have for so long supported only with barrels of rum and festivals. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab98c564b041.jpg" length="118109" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:36:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava can&#039;t wait any longer; it&#039;s time to take action and time to get everyone involved—residents, emigrants, businesspeople, officials, and civil society</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>An emigrant in the United States calls for solidarity to support a day center on Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Immigrant in the United States Calls for Solidarity to Support a Day Center on Ilha Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Immigrant in the United States Calls for Solidarity to Support a Day Center on Ilha Brava</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202610/image_870x580_6abe837320c1c.jpg" length="43856" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>An emigrant in the United States calls for solidarity to support a day center on Brava Island</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The cooperative's president refutes the statements made by the PR-CMB and rejects the accusations that he is using the organization for personal gain</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The cooperative's president refutes the statements made by the PR-CMB and rejects the accusations that he is using the organization for personal gain</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca57c7f511.jpg" length="79231" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <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>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Mayor Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally Following Technical Repairs</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/City Council President Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally After Technical Repairs</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/City Council President Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally After Technical Repairs</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito, confirmed today that the Lomba Tantum cable car is now operational and running “flawlessly,” following the correction of technical issues detected in the motor. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6abd96093a05a.jpg" length="169013" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:06:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor Assures That the Cable Car Is Now Operating Normally Following Technical Repairs</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava City Council Employees Demand Back Pay Under the New PCFR and Consider Filing a Lawsuit</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6abd90f48eda6.jpg" length="61414" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <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>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Parents and guardians denounce the shortage of teachers and question the management of human resources in the education system in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Parents and Guardians Denounce Teacher Shortages and Question Human Resources Management in Education in La Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Parents and Guardians Denounce Teacher Shortages and Question Human Resources Management in Education in La Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 30, 2026 (Bravanews)  — A group of parents, guardians, and some teachers contacted Bravanews to express their outrage over what they consider to be serious issues in the management of human resources by the Ministry of Education’s delegation on the island of Brava. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6abd89256d53b.jpg" length="130707" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:11:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Parents and guardians denounce the shortage of teachers and question the management of human resources in the education system in Brava</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Velma Gonçalves, the human face of banking service that wins over immigrants and residents</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Velma Gonçalves: The Human Face of Banking Service That Wins Over Immigrants and Residents</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Velma Gonçalves: The Human Face of Banking Service That Wins Over Immigrants and Residents</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 30, 2026 (Bravanews) — In banking, where customers are often faced with procedures, documents, technical terms, and issues that can seem complex, the way a person is welcomed can make all the difference. It is precisely in this space—between the technical language of financial services and the concrete needs of those seeking help—that Velma Gonçalves has earned the recognition of emigrants and residents who visit the Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA) branch on the island of Brava. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab94b30ad01b.jpg" length="54848" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:59:06 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Velma Gonçalves, the human face of banking service that wins over immigrants and residents</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Farmers in Lagoa Report an Invasion of Monkeys and Say They Are Suffering Losses</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Farmers in Lagoa Report an Invasion of Monkeys and Say They Are Being Harmed</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Farmers in Lagoa Report an Invasion of Monkeys and Say They Are Being Harmed</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6abc6adc0c962.jpg" length="231716" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:52:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Farmers in Lagoa Report an Invasion of Monkeys and Say They&#039;ve Been Harmed</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Congresswoman Maria Antónia Alves Visits Communities on Brava and Promises to Bring Their Concerns to the Government&amp;apos;s Attention</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Congresswoman Maria Antonia Alves Visits Communities in Brava and Promises to Bring Their Concerns to the Government</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Congresswoman Maria Antonia Alves Visits Communities in Brava and Promises to Bring Their Concerns to the Government</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 29, 2026 (Bravanews) — Maria Antónia Alves, the National Assembly member-elect for the Brava electoral district, recently visited several towns, where she took the opportunity to engage directly with the communities and hear firsthand the main concerns raised by residents from different areas. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6abc671d70c4b.jpg" length="65552" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:36:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Congresswoman Maria Antónia Alves Visits Communities on Brava and Promises to Bring Their Concerns to the Government&#039;s Attention</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>António Gomes Mendes Outlines Needs and Priorities for the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Antonio Gomes Mendes Outlines Needs and Priorities for the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Antonio Gomes Mendes Outlines Needs and Priorities for the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab9447bf23ad.jpg" length="44631" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:33:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>António Gomes Mendes Outlines Needs and Priorities for the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>EU Approves 60 Million Euros to Strengthen Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Maritime Security and Sovereignty</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/EU Approves 60 Million Euros to Strengthen Cape Verde's Maritime Security and Sovereignty</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/EU Approves 60 Million Euros to Strengthen Cape Verde's Maritime Security and Sovereignty</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The European Union has approved a new 60-million-euro measure to strengthen Cape Verde’s defense capabilities, with a focus on the Coast Guard and the protection of national sovereignty at sea. With this new support, the EU’s contribution through the European Peace Facility now totals 75 million euros. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca57c7f511.jpg" length="79231" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:29:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, European Union, maritime safety, Coast Guard</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Alfredo Gonçalves Calls for Urgent Repairs to the Tomé Barraz–Cachaço Road</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Alfredo Gonçalves Calls for Urgent Repairs to the Tome-Barraz-Cachaco Road</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Alfredo Gonçalves Calls for Urgent Repairs to the Tome-Barraz-Cachaco Road</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab940a738f6c.jpg" length="48880" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:12:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Alfredo Gonçalves Calls for Urgent Repairs to the Tomé Barraz–Cachaço Road</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brava: Rain Increases Risk of Collapses in Dilapidated Homes</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Heavy Rain Increases Risk of Collapses in Dilapidated Homes</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Heavy Rain Increases Risk of Collapses in Dilapidated Homes</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202608/image_870x580_6a80b4c3129cd.jpg" length="136124" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:13:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Rain Increases Risk of Collapses in Dilapidated Homes</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Jorge Monteiro Reports Damage to His Property and Blames the Brava City Council for Failing to Honor the Agreement</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab93dad7dfdc.jpg" length="54880" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <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>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>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."</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab81a240572f.jpg" length="96371" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <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>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brava Health Center Launches Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava Health Center Is Promoting a Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava Health Center Is Promoting a Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Department held a screening campaign today in Nova Sintra for prostate, cervical, and breast cancer, an initiative carried out in partnership with the ACLCC. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab812f9c6fb8.jpg" length="92619" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:46:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Center Launches Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brave: MpD MP warns of constraints on the Lomba Tantum cable car.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave MPD deputy warns of constraints on the Lomba Tantum cable car.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brave MPD deputy warns of constraints on the Lomba Tantum cable car.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Ivone Cardoso, a Member of Parliament for the Movement for Democracy (MpD, opposition) elected for the Brava constituency, today expressed concern about the situation of the cable car in the fishing community of Lomba Tantum, which is currently out of service. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab8128f502de.jpg" length="100182" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:45:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brave: MpD MP warns of constraints on the Lomba Tantum cable car.</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>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</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab811c43f47d.jpg" length="101434" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <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>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>The Public Finance Council notes that revenue grew by 13.3%, but Cape Verde&amp;apos;s budget margin narrowed in the first half of the year</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Public Finance Council Notes That Revenue Grew by 133, but Cape Verde's Budget Margin Declined in the First Half of the Year</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Public Finance Council Notes That Revenue Grew by 133, but Cape Verde's Budget Margin Declined in the First Half of the Year</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ ​The budget execution for the first half of 2026 shows a favorable trend in revenue, particularly from tax sources, but also an acceleration in spending, a reduction in the budget surplus, and low investment execution. The report monitoring budget execution, published today by the Public Finance Council, also warns of rising domestic debt and the risks that could put pressure on public finances in the second half of the year. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab3a1e96a064.jpg" length="74596" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:55:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Public Finance Council notes that revenue grew by 13.3%, but Cape Verde&#039;s budget margin narrowed in the first half of the year</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Mayor of Mosteiros highlights the Government&amp;apos;s openness to supporting structuring projects.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Mayor of Mosteiros highlights government's openness to supporting structural projects.</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Mayor of Mosteiros highlights government's openness to supporting structural projects.</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mayor of Mosteiros, Fábio Vieira, highlighted this Tuesday, the 22nd, the Government&#039;s openness and willingness to strengthen cooperation with the municipality and support the implementation of structuring local development projects. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab3a18c128da.jpg" length="266078" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:53:23 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mayor of Mosteiros highlights the Government&#039;s openness to supporting structuring projects.</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>UN: Prime Minister Reiterates Cape Verde&amp;apos;s Commitment to Multilateralism</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/un-prime-minister-reiterates-cape-verde's-commitment-to-multilateralism</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/un-prime-minister-reiterates-cape-verde's-commitment-to-multilateralism</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Speaking yesterday at the panel discussion on the Implementation of the Pact for the Future in Africa, Francisco Carvalho reaffirmed Cape Verde’s commitment to multilateralism, to the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and to accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6ab39f435980d.jpg" length="116691" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:44:07 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>UN: Prime Minister Reiterates Cape Verde&#039;s Commitment to Multilateralism</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Kindergarten teachers: an essential role that goes unrecognized</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Kindergarten Teachers: An Essential Role That Goes Unrecognized</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Kindergarten Teachers: An Essential Role That Goes Unrecognized</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Preschool teachers play an essential role in supporting and educating children. Their role was created to address specific needs in early childhood education—needs that continue to exist and are fundamental for children, families, and the institutions themselves. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aac8034095dc.jpg" length="74921" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:04:49 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Kindergarten teachers: an essential role that goes unrecognized</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>A new school year is beginning. And the problems, unfortunately, continue</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/A new school year begins, and unfortunately, the problems continue</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/A new school year begins, and unfortunately, the problems continue</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 21, 2026 (Bravanews) - Today, on the island of Brava, another school year begins. For many families, this should be a day of hope, reunion, and renewal. A new school year brings new goals, new challenges, and the hope that our children will find in schools a dignified, safe environment capable of providing them with the necessary conditions to learn and grow. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202608/image_870x580_6a80b46bccc42.jpg" length="136124" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:57:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>A new school year is beginning. And the problems, unfortunately, continue</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Another Rockfall Blocks the Access Road to Faja-dagua</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aaff4938e6e6.jpg" length="98226" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:59:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Another rockslide blocks the access road to Fajã d’Água</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Faja-da-Água Gets a New Snack Bar in Matilde Square, Set to Open on October 1</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aafe4b5a978f.jpg" length="67384" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:51:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fajã d’Água is getting a new snack bar at Matilde Square, set to open on October 1</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Prime Minister Attends UN General Assembly for the First Time</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-attends-un-general-assembly-for-the-first-time</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/prime-minister-attends-un-general-assembly-for-the-first-time</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho is attending the United Nations (UN) General Assembly for the first time, where he will deliver his first speech before dozens of heads of state and government. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aaf19f22a299.jpg" length="288611" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:25:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Prime Minister Attends UN General Assembly for the First Time</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Fire/Accident: Engineer of Cape Verdean descent in the US volunteers to improve road safety.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fire accident - engineer of Cape Verdean descent in the USA - offers to reinforce road safety</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/fire accident - engineer of Cape Verdean descent in the USA - offers to reinforce road safety</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ António Price, a descendant of Cape Verdeans residing in the United States, has expressed his willingness to offer his engineering expertise to improve road safety on Fogo Island, following the accident on September 5th. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aaf19664201a.jpg" length="137472" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:23:24 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fire/Accident: Engineer of Cape Verdean descent in the US volunteers to improve road safety.</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Tantum Fishermen Denounce Alleged Harassment and Inspections at Sea</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca57c7f511.jpg" length="79231" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:54:12 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fishermen from Tantum Report Alleged Harassment and Inspections at Sea</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Kindergarten teachers in Brava accuse the City Council of a lack of willingness to resolve pending cases</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Kindergarten Teachers in Brava Accuse City Council of a Lack of Will to Resolve Pending Issues</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Kindergarten Teachers in Brava Accuse City Council of a Lack of Will to Resolve Pending Issues</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, December 17, 2026 (Bravanews) — Kindergarten teachers on the island of Brava are denouncing what they consider to be a lack of willingness on the part of the Brava City Council to resolve outstanding salary issues. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aac8034095dc.jpg" length="74921" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:05:16 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Kindergarten teachers in Brava accuse the City Council of a lack of willingness to resolve pending cases</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Fogo: Education Minister Advocates for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use in Schools Through Ninth Grade</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Headline: Education Minister Advocates for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use in Schools Through Ninth Grade</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Headline: Education Minister Advocates for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use in Schools Through Ninth Grade</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Education Minister Arnaldo Brito today advocated maintaining the ban on cell phone use through the ninth grade, arguing that early and excessive exposure to screens can harm children’s development. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aab2e778c67a.jpg" length="92379" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Fogo: Education Minister Advocates for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use in Schools Through the Ninth Grade</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Cape Verdean community in New Bedford hosts a fundraiser for flagship schools in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean Community in New Bedford Hosts Fundraiser for Flagship Schools in Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verdean Community in New Bedford Hosts Fundraiser for Flagship Schools in Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean community in New Bedford is gathering on October 25 for an afternoon of music, fellowship, and fundraising to support the Nossa Senhora do Monte School and the Sena Barcelos School in Nova Sintra. The event aims to bring together former students and teachers, parents, educators, community leaders, and activists connected to Brava Island. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa8b1f4c0752.jpg" length="102904" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, New Bedford, Santiago’s Band, Nossa Senhora do Monte School, Sena Barcelos School</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Immigrants complain about red tape and delays at the Brava customs office</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrants-complain-about-bureaucracy-and-delays-at-the-brava-customs-office</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/emigrants-complain-about-bureaucracy-and-delays-at-the-brava-customs-office</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade Nova Sintra, September 14, 2026 (Bravanews) — Immigrants traveling to Brava Island are expressing concern over what they consider to be excessive bureaucracy, delays in picking up packages, dependence on Praia, and high costs associated with customs procedures. Among the reported cases are those of Eugénia Pinto, Benilde Silva, Zulmira Lima, Anita Lima, and Olavo Lopes, immigrants who claim to have stayed on the island for three weeks and were only able to pick up their packages on the last day of their stay. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202608/image_870x580_6a877f3164b86.jpg" length="106813" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:16:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Immigrants complain about red tape and delays at the Brava customs office</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Cachaço Road, on Brava Island, awaiting a tragedy long foretold</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Cachaco Road on Ilha Brava: Waiting for a Tragedy That Was Foretold</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Cachaco Road on Ilha Brava: Waiting for a Tragedy That Was Foretold</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cachaço road on Brava Island seems to be heading toward a tragedy waiting to happen. The condition of the roadway and the lack of guardrails at various points along the route pose a constant danger to drivers, passengers, and, above all, to the students who use the school bus every day. This is not a concern that has just been raised today, nor is it an isolated warning. It is a reality that is plain for all to see and that demands an urgent response before it is too late. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa6ddb7e0fa4.jpg" length="88933" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:31:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cachaço Road, on Brava Island, awaiting a tragedy long foretold</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Lomba-Tantum and Palhal Call for More Attention and Investment to Address the Community's Challenges</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca57c7f511.jpg" length="79231" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:28:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Lomba Tantum and Palhal Call for More Attention and Investment to Address the Community&#039;s Challenges</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>José Pires Warns of Risks on the Cachaço Road — “The students’ lives come before anything else”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Jose Pires Warns of Risks on the Road from Cachaco to Vida: Students' Lives Come Before Anything Else</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Jose Pires Warns of Risks on the Road from Cachaco to Vida: Students' Lives Come Before Anything Else</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa6cd5508989.jpg" length="108061" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:21:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>José Pires Warns of Hazards on the Cachaço Road — “The students’ lives come before anything else”</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Parents and guardians in Cachaco fear for their children's safety due to the poor condition of the road to Nossa Senhora do Monte</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Parents and guardians in Cachaco fear for their children's safety due to the poor condition of the road to Nossa Senhora do Monte</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa6c9097d4a7.jpg" length="67278" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:03:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Parents and guardians in Cachaço fear for their children’s safety due to the poor condition of the road to Nossa Senhora do Monte</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Residents of Faja-da-Água Ask When the Alternative Road Connecting Their Town to Palhal Will Be Ready</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9ca167749b1.jpg" length="151597" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:10:59 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Fajã d’Água are asking when the alternate road connecting their town to Palhal will be ready</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <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>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/May-Ze-Luís-Solidarity-Project-Opens-Headquarters-on-the-Island-to-Bring-Services-Closer-to-the-People</guid>
        <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>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6a9c9da183b6a.jpg" length="98771" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:54:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>May: The Zé Luís Solidário Project Opens a Headquarters on the Island to Bring Services Closer to the People</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Brava: Furna’s fishing community pleased with increased ice production</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Furna Fishing Community Satisfied with Increased Ice Production</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava-Furna Fishing Community Satisfied with Increased Ice Production</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fishing community of Furna, on the island of Brava, expressed its satisfaction today with the start of operations at the ice production plant, which was recently equipped with modern machinery and is already ensuring a sufficient supply for the island. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa332f44ecb5.jpg" length="80358" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:45:26 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Furna’s fishing community pleased with increased ice production</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Between the rhetoric of quality education and the reality of school buildings in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Gap Between the Rhetoric of Quality Education and the Reality of School Buildings - Brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/The Gap Between the Rhetoric of Quality Education and the Reality of School Buildings - Brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 10, 2026 (Bravanews) - In Cape Verde, talk of quality education has become a recurring theme in political speeches, government programs, parliamentary addresses, and official ceremonies. Education is presented as one of the key priorities for the country’s development, the cultivation of human capital, and the building of a society better prepared to face the challenges of the future. The government itself has advocated for curriculum reforms, improvements in learning, digital transformation, teacher training, and infrastructure modernization as pillars of a more efficient and inclusive education system. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202607/image_870x580_6a69209d0ae69.jpg" length="87237" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:28 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Between the rhetoric of quality education and the reality of school buildings in Brava</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Students at Nossa Senhora do Monte School begin the school year amid signs of deterioration</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Students at Nossa Senhora do Monte School Begin the School Year Amid Signs of Deterioration</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Students at Nossa Senhora do Monte School Begin the School Year Amid Signs of Deterioration</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Students at Nossa Senhora do Monte School are set to begin the new school year under conditions that have sparked concern and outrage among teachers, parents, and guardians. The school shows visible signs of deterioration, raising questions about the conditions provided to students as they return to class. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202607/image_870x580_6a69209d0ae69.jpg" length="87237" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:35:58 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Students at Nossa Senhora do Monte School begin the school year amid signs of deterioration</media:keywords>
    </item>
    <item>
        <title>Adelino Fernandes responds to criticism and says he has the support of most athletes and officials</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Adelino Fernandes Responds to Criticism and Assures Support from the Majority of Athletes and Officials</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Adelino Fernandes Responds to Criticism and Assures Support from the Majority of Athletes and Officials</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Regional Track and Field Association, Adelino Fernandes, responded to the criticism directed at the organization, assuring that the Association has been doing “everything possible” to carry out its activities, given the resources available. ]]></description>
        <enclosure url="http://www.brava.news/uploads/images/202609/image_870x580_6aa324214839b.jpg" length="64027" type="image/jpeg"/>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:42:17 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Adelino Fernandes responds to criticism and says he has the support of most athletes and officials</media:keywords>
    </item>
    </channel>
</rss>