Information: School Welfare is not synonymous with social solidarity, says Avelino Meneses
In regard to the eventual amendment to the School Welfare scheme (ASE), the Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated today the Government of the Azores "is aware" to this issue and is "mitigating the social and economic problems" the Azoreans are facing. Speaking at the end of a meeting with the Committee on Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly, Avelino Meneses said that the ASE ... more >>

Information: Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture awards contract work for the construction of the new Calheta Basic Education and Secondary School on São Jorge Island
The Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture and the representative of the consortium of the construction company AFAVIAS-Açores/AFAVIAS awarded in Angra do Heroísmo the contract work for the construction of the new Calheta Basic Education and Secondary School on São Jorge Island. Awarded by 15.3 million Euros, this work has a completion period of 24 months. It includes the ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores conducts public hearing on possible classification of Santa Maria Airport Neighbourhood
The Government of the Azores, in compliance with national and regional legislation, published today in the Official Journal the notice of written hearing on the process concerning the possible public interest classification of the so-called "Santa Maria Airport Neighbourhood" in Vila do Porto. According to the notice posted at the Vila do Porto Town Hall and Village Council, interested parties ha... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores launches tender for construction of Judo Hall on São Jorge
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, has launched the tender for the awarding of the contract work for the construction of a Judo Hall on São Jorge with a base price of 790 thousand Euros and a completion period of 210 days. The work includes the construction of a pavilion with support facilities for the practice of this sport. It will pr... more >>

Information: Avelino Meneses says Education, Culture and Sport are priorities for the Government of the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture said today that the proposed Plan and Budget for 2016 "confirms that Education, Culture and Sport are priorities for the Government of the Azores," stressing that the allocated funds "enable the maintenance and increase of development initiatives.” Avelino Meneses spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the debate of the proposed Regional Pl... more >>

Information: Avelino Meneses highlights role of Roberto Carneiro in the training of school leaders in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stressed the fact that former Minister of Education, Roberto Carneiro, an expert on educational matters, will be responsible for the training of school leaders in the Azores. Avelino Meneses spoke at the signing ceremony of a protocol between the Regional Directorate for Education, Microsoft and the Portuguese Catholic University for the training ... more >>

Information: Avelino Meneses defends "Holy Spirit 'Império' as the true Welfare State"
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Coimbra that the "Holy Spirit 'Império' is the true Welfare State," stressing it encompasses all citizens, believers and non-believers." Avelino Meneses spoke Wednesday at the presentation of the International Congress of the Holy Spirit, noting that the centuries-old devotion to the Holy Spirit "reconciles the sacred and the profane... more >>

Information: Deadlines for applications to support infrastructures for cultural activities published today
The deadlines for submission of the 2015/2016 applications under the support measures for the acquisition, remodelling, improvement, expansion and construction of infrastructures for cultural activities (RJAAC) were published in the Official Journal today. According to a Regional Order issued by the Secretary for Education and Culture, the deadline for the 2015 applications ends on November 30 a... more >>

Information: Azores have new rules on allocation of financial support for local competition activities
According to an Ordinance issued by the Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture published today in the Official Journal, the new rules establishing the model on the indicators for the specific situation of sports development and the stipulation of financial support for sports activities developed locally will enter into force Wednesday, November 11. These rules, which fall under the regio... more >>

Information: Regional Secretary for Education and Culture highlights significant lowering of school failure rates
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture considered that "significant decrease" of school failure rates in the Regional Education System are "important and positive," especially in the elementary school level. Avelino Meneses spoke on the sidelines of the meetings of the Coordinating Council of the Education System and the Permanent Commission of Public School Establishment. In this re... more >>