Information: President of the Government welcomed Fall River St. Anthony's Band
The President of the Government welcomed on Monday the Fall River St. Anthony's Band that went to Sant'Ana Place to exchange compliments with Vasco Cordeiro. Composed by 45 members and chaired by Hélder Fernandes, the St. Anthony's Band from Fall River, Massachusetts, performed the Anthems of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Portugal and the United States of America under the direction ... more >>

Information: President of the Government considers that the decision taken by the House of Representative on Lajes Air Base was positive
The President of the Government considered that the decision taken by the House of Representatives was very positive. This decision prevents the United States from using the Budget allocated to the Department of Defence in 2014 for the reduction of their presence at Lajes Air Base; however, this body alerted for the fact that this legislative initiative still needs to be approved by the Senate. ... more >>

Information: President of the Government wants to discuss Lajes Air Base with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, announced today that he will request this week a meeting with the New Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rui Machete, to analyse the process regarding the announced reduction of the U.S. presence at Lajes Air Base. "During this week, I will request an audience to the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs in order to address this issue as well as to anal... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro restates urgency in defining the future of RTP and RDP Açores
The President of the Government met today with the Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister and for Regional Development. During the meeting, the President of the Government expressed his concern about the future of public radio and television service in the archipelago and requested the urgent definition of this matter. "It is a matter of concern to us that has been going on for some time. ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro reiterates importance of enhancing Atlantic space for wealth generation and employment creation
The President of the Government of the Azores reiterated today the importance of enhancing the Atlantic space in which the archipelago is located, taking into consideration its potential in the generation of wealth and employment creation. "We see ourselves in the attention that Ireland has drawn to this process and we keep up with the effort of enhancing this Atlantic space as a space with pote... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro believes that coming of new bank to the Azores is a "sign of confidence" in regional economy and companies
The President of the Regional Government, Vasco Cordeiro, said today that the coming of a new bank to the Azores is a "sign of confidence" in the capacity of regional economy and companies in overcoming this "agitated" period we are living in Portugal. "We regard this proposal as a sign of confidence in our economy, a sign of confidence in the capacity of the Region and its companies in moving... more >>

Information: Government pays debts to regional Health suppliers of Health by the end of the first half of 2013, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the debts will be paid to the regional suppliers of the Regional Health Service (SRS) by the first half of 2013. Speaking at the debate promoted by the Government at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores on the restructuring document of the Regional Health Service, Vasco Cordeiro stressed that the Government will mainta... more >>

Information: PROMEDIA III approved at the Legislative Assembly by initiative of the Government
The Legislative Assembly adopted today, by initiative of the Government, the legislation establishing the 3rd Regional Support Programme for Private Media (PROMEDIA III), which will be in force until 2016. The new programme maintains three support categories already provided in the previous programme: "technological modernisation," "information dissemination" and "professional enhancement". It als... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores launches programme to combat school failure in the next school year
The President of the Government announced today that a new training and monitoring programme for Elementary School teachers will start in the next school year. This initiative is part of the Government's strategy to combat school failure. "This new programme aims to provide students with a better response that is more suited to their needs and potentialities in order to fight against school failur... more >>

Information: Government to present conclusions on the restructuring of the Health sector before municipal elections
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, announced today that the Government will present the conclusions in the restructuring of the Regional Health Service by September 1. "The Government takes the commitment of presenting the conclusions on this work of debate, collection of contributions and, if necessary, change of perspectives by September 1, which is well before municipal elections,... more >>