Information: Centre for Business Development and Innovation of Santa Maria falls under the cohesion strategy developed by the Region, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government stated today in Vila do Porto that the future Centre for Business Development and Innovation of Santa Maria falls under coherent and coordinated strategy intended to promote territorial and economic cohesion between several islands of the archipelago. "In the case of the Centre for Business Development and Innovation of Santa Maria, the fulfilment of its ... more >>

Information: Government wants to extend reforms to maritime transport, says Vasco Cordeiro
For the President of the Government, it is necessary and desirable to extend reforms to maritime transport, seizing the potential of the Sea as a means of communication and as driving force in the progress and development of each island of the archipelago. Like the new air accessibility model to the Region, already implemented, "it is necessary to extend, without fear, the reform to maritime tra... more >>

Information: Integrated Plan defends involvement of society in order to ensure academic success, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated that the Integrated Plan for the Promotion of School Success - ProSucesso, presented today in Angra do Heroísmo, aims to respond to one of the main challenges the Azores are facing. Hence, he defended the need to involve the entire society in the accomplishment of this goal. "The promotion of school success is one of the great challenges we currently ... more >>

Information: President of the Government announces reinforcement of human resources for Health on São Jorge
The President of the Government announced in Velas the reinforcement of human resources for the area of Health on the island of São Jorge in order ensure that the local population has a better access to health care. "We have begun the process to bring another general practitioner, two nurses, a radiologist a qualified speech therapy to the island of São Jorge. Hence, we will create the... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights role of Nature Watchers in the preservation of environmental values
The President of the Government stressed on São Jorge the role of Nature Watchers in the preservation of the environmental values of the Region, especially at a time that when there is an expected increase of tourists as a result of the new model of air accessibility to the Azores. "I believe that this investment will have a positive outcome and that will be possible to reconcile environmen... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro stresses stability of São Jorge cooperative sector
The President of the Government stated that the current situation of the cooperative sector of São Jorge Island is quite different from the one that was recently experienced. However, he called for the need to continue working in order to overcome the challenges regarding the promotion of dairy products. "If it is true that today we are in a situation when the cooperative sector has overcom... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces another 220 vacancies at regional elderly homes and day centres
The President of the Government announced on São Jorge that regional elderly homes and day centres will provide another 220 vacancies. This measure falls under the Government's decision to strengthen the network of social support services in the archipelago. "I can announce that the Regional Public Works Charter includes the construction and rehabilitation of seven day centres in many other ... more >>

Information: Telemedicine improves access of Azorean population to health care, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government attended today the first Dermatology consultation via telemedicine services in real time, which was held today at Velas Health Centre. This is one of the 14 telemedicine projects that are being implemented with the aim of improving the access of Azorean to health care. "This example clearly demonstrates the ease, convenience and speed with which patients can have a... more >>

Information: U.S. notification on reduction of staff at Lajes is "gross violation" of the spirit of the last Bilateral meeting, says President of the Government
The President of the Government considered today that the notification released by the United States on the reduction of Portuguese workers at Lajes Air Base to the Azores Air Zone Command and the Committee of Employee Representatives is a "gross violation" of the spirit of the last meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission, held in Lisbon on February 11. "The fact that the U.S. Air Force has... more >>

Information: New air transport model is the one that best serves the Azores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated today that the new air transport model for the Azores is the one that best serves the Region, ensuring that its Government is committed to improving some aspects to enhance its benefits on all islands. "There is not the slightest doubt that we are committed to improve what is necessary so that this model can bring benefits to all island, despite the differen... more >>