Information: José Contente says that Civil Protection strengthens “safety of the Azorean population on a daily basis"
The Government of the Azores has made a considerable investment to provide the Azores Civil Protection with the best equipment and infrastructures as well as with qualified human resources. The Regional Secretariat has awarded priority status to the qualification of all Civil Protection agents who participate in rescue operation and provide assistance to the population. This was the message conv... more >>

Information: "Banking sector paralysed several construction companies," says José Contente
The current situation can be difficult, but it is also a challenge "to ensure the viability of the companies that have the potentiality to remain in the market, said the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures on Friday. The government official urged companies to focus on training and qualification, promote the compliance with hygiene and safety rules at work and reinforce c... more >>

Information: Government promotes training on psychosocial intervention in situations of catastrophe, crisis and emergency
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, through the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), in partnership with the Portalegre Health School, promotes three training courses on Psychosocial Intervention in Situations of Catastrophe, Crisis and Emergency on the islands of Terceira, Faial and São Miguel. Events such as accidents, natural disas... more >>

Information: Science Centres reinforce science dissemination in the Azores
More than 60,000 people visited the six science centres in the Azores in 2011. According to the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, the considerable adherence to scientific dissemination observatories evidences that these spaces are becoming tourist hubs with potential to develop scientific tourism in the Azores. José Contente spoke at the opening session of the ... more >>

Information: Government supports University of the Azores as key partner for regional development
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures stressed today that it is important that the University of the Azores conveys language of rational and practical knowledge to the public through scientific studies and conferences. José Contente emphasised that these concepts should also be present in the language of politicians, thus enriching speeches and decisions. "With ... more >>

Information: Children's Day celebrated with animation and games at 21st Century Park
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, will celebrate the World Children's Day with various recreational and entertainment activities at the 21st Century Park in Ponta Delgada during the weekend. The safest green, urban and modern space will be filled with colour, fantasy and animation during the weekend. Children will have at ... more >>

Information: Government and University of the Azores promote second edition of "Knowing the Azores Sea"
Following the success of the first edition of the initiative "Knowing the Azores Sea," an open and formal meeting between the regional administration and Azorean scientists, the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariats for Science, Technology and Infrastructures and the Environment and the Sea, in partnership with the Provost of the University of the Azores for the Integration of Mar... more >>

Information: Statement by the Government of the Azores on optical fibre cable connection to Flores and Corvo
1 - The National Government signed a contract with Viatel company on May 18, 2011 for the installation of submarine optical fibre cable on Flores and Corvo in order to complete the installation of next generation networks in 12 Azorean municipalities. 2 - Under terms of the contract, Viatel, PT's shareholder, was in charge of the construction and operation of these infrastructures and it hold th... more >>

Information: Azoreans are good example in the defence of common good, says José Contente
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures participated on behalf of the President of the Government in the Solemn Rite of Dedication of Nossa Senhora da Luz Church that took place on Graciosa on Sunday. The church has undergone renewal works at the level of infrastructures and equipments as well as some repair works in its interiors; these interventions were financially ... more >>

Information: José Contente challenges local authorities to replace shows for social emergency measures
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures encouraged local authorities to invest in social emergency measures instead of shows. José Contente challenged local authorities for their close contact with the community to join the government in the implementation of social support measures even if this implies sacrificing other investments, particularly shows. In this co... more >>