Information: President of the Government meets with members of the Regional Parliament to discuss Lajes Air Base process
The President of the Government met in Ponta Delgada with the members of the Committee on General Policy of the Legislative Assembly, to whom he conveyed information on the various components of the restructuring process of the US military and civilian presence at Lajes Air Base. At the invitation of Vasco Cordeiro, this was the second working meeting with the members of the Regional Parliament, ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro congratulates João Melo for winning "Vergílio Ferreira" Prize
The President of the Government congratulated today writer João de Melo for his distinction with "Vergílio Ferreira" Literary Prize, which is annually awarded by the University of Évora to distinguish the literary works of a Portuguese-speaking author with relevance in the field of narrative and essay writing. "This prize is recognition of his literary work and is the latest in a... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro expressed his recognition of willingness shown by the Azorean population in the prevention of Hurricane Alex
The President of the Government expressed his recognition of the availability and dedication of hundreds of people who were involved at various levels in the prevention system created for the passage of Hurricane Alex in the archipelago. "We owe them a word of recognition for their work, their dedication and their efforts. A few hundred people, including firefighters and members of the regional a... more >>

Information: New investments reinforce support network for Azorean children and families, announced Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced that the Regional Charter Public Works provides for this year another 12 investments, including nurseries, kindergartens, Free Time Occupation Centres and intergenerational centres, which will reinforce the support policies for Azorean children and families pursued in the current legislative period. "In 2016, we will continue to develop these policies. T... more >>

Information: Measures to support the elderly also demonstrate the solidarity of the Azores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated today that the social support measures for the elderly, such as the Regional Pension Supplement and the support to the purchase of medicine, are also a way of demonstrating the solidarity of the Azores. "Every day, we make an effort to be able to honour the legacy and heritage we received from more experienced generations. We are doing everything to enhance... more >>

Information: Meeting with Prime Minister allowed progress of pending issues with the National Government, says President of the Government
The President of the Government said the meeting with Prime Minister allowed the progress of pending sectoral issues between the National Government and the Azores, which will now be worked out between both governments. "I consider that, although this was an audience for the exchange of greetings, there has been a considerable progress and we were able to solve several issues. It will be followe... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomed Councillor Judge of the Regional Section of the Court of Auditors
The President of the Government welcomed the new Councillor Judge of the Regional Section of the Court of Auditors for the exchange of greetings. During the audience, the President of the Government conveyed the importance of the role played by this institution so that public entities may improve their performance. Speaking after the meeting with António Francisco Martins, held in Ponta Del... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomed candidate Maria de Belém Roseira
The President of the Azorean Government welcomed today the candidate to the presidential elections scheduled for January 24, Maria de Belém Roseira. The audience took place in Ponta Delgada. After the meeting, Vasco Cordeiro emphasised the importance of the visits of presidential candidates to the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira in the period that precedes the elections. "Thi... more >>

Information: Investment in the area of Childhood concludes legislative period with 600 new vacancies, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the investments over seven million planned for 2016 will end this legislative period with an increase of 600 new vacancies in several child support services throughout the Region. "With the investment planned held in 2016, amounting to more than seven million in child support infrastructures, and the ongoing works on several islands such as ... more >>

Information: After the storm, it is time to "roll up our sleeves," says President of the Government
The President of the Government stated that, after the bad weather that affected today some islands of the archipelago, it will now be necessary to make an accurate assessment of the damages caused by strong winds and rough sea and move forward to next stage: the cleaning and recovery from damages. "With the improvement of weather conditions in the next hours, we must undertake an effort to accu... more >>