Geologically dramatic, bursting with exotic colour and warmed year-round by the Atlantic sun, Portugal’s most enchanting island is a place that keeps all its subtropical holiday promises. Pearl of the Atlantic, island of eternal spring…Madeira well deserves its fanciful nicknames and the affection visitors and locals alike feel for this tiny volcanic island that offers so much. Madeira Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsQuinta das Cruzes the Quinta das Cruzes is a quintessential old Madeiran manor house complete with gardens and a private chapel Zona Velha Once a run-down area between the Mercado dos Lavradores and the Fortaleza de Santiago in recent years the 'Old Zone' of merchant's houses and 19th… Mercado dos Lavradores Built in 1940 by architect Edmundo Tavares Funchal's art deco market is one of its top attractions as well as still serving as the island's best fresh… Sé Funchal's 16th-century cathedral once oversaw the world's largest diocese – all of Portugal’s overseas territories from Madeira to Brazil to Angola – and… Praia Formosa Anyone who says Madeira has no beaches should hop on bus 1 or 43 to the boulders and browny-black sand of this wild strand in Funchal's western suburbs… Camacha Wicker Factory Camacha is the epicentre of Madeira's wicker industry showcased at the O Relógio (The Clock) building in the centre of the village Jardins Botânicos da Madeira One of the island's top tourist attractions Madeira's famous botanical gardens are a must for most visitors Grutas e Centro do Vulcanismo Top billing on Madeira's north coast goes to this two-for-one attraction just south of São Vicente The first part of the experience is a guided tour of… View more attractionsPlanning ToolsExpert guidance to help you plan your tripBest Things to Do An expert's guide to the Portuguese island. Plan with a localExperience the real Portugal Get startedArticlesLatest stories from MadeiraRead more articlesFilter by interest: Coasts & IslandsFood & Drink All Interests Adventure Travel Art & Culture Beaches Coasts & Islands Food & DrinkBeaches Discover the top things to do in Madeira including must-see attractions scenic hikes and local cuisine in this guide to Portugal’s enchanting island Read more articlesBuild a memorable collectionGet to the heart of Madeira with one of our in-depth Visit in ShopPocket Azores $14.99 Visit in ShopPocket Lisbon $14.99 Go to checkout (0 items)Go BeyondMadeira and beyondFunchalBeyond MadeiraFor Explorers Everywhere No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission The Camacha Sports Association showed its outrage on social media the team was held for more than two hours on the plane that was supposed to take them to Lisbon and ended up missing the connecting flight to Porto where they were going to play against Futebol Clube Alpendorada “It was also interesting to see the flight that would take us to Porto stopped in front of us on the runway for more than 30 minutes without letting us board we were the ones who had those 2 hours blocked on your flight from Funchal to Lisbon Thank you very much for only being able to put us on the 9pm flight to Porto and thank you again for being able to delay the flight by 1 hour we really see that you are shortening the wait for passengers,” wrote the Associação Desportiva da Camacha The team also reported that they ended up missing the dinner they had already paid for at the hotel where they were going to spend the night having only arrived at the hotel in the early hours of this Sunday we only have to be up at 8am for breakfast reporting this experience as having “a financial loss but above all a human loss” From Diário Notícias Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email NEW BEDFORD – The world-renowned Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha from Madeira Island will be traveling to the Whaling City to perform at the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament With a repertoire spanning centuries-old traditions the 30-plus member group embodies the spirit of Madeiran folklore showcasing the Portuguese island’s authentic music and heritage through their colorful costumes and lively performances “They are the group that our folklore group here emulates,” said 2024 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament President Tony Abreu we’re really excited to have them perform and bring some of the Madeiran culture over.” the Grupo Folclórico da Camacha has represented Madeira all over Portugal Abreu said the Camacha group will be here for what is known among Madeirans as the Day of the Greens – the Sunday prior to the beginning of the feast when volunteers go to Gooseberry Island to cut bayberry greens to decorate the arches that lead into the feast grounds – and return home the day after the feast comes to an end “This is not to replace our club’s folklore group,” Abreu said “The plan is to have both of them perform.” Sacramento Folklore Group has not officially performed since the Covid pandemic hit “Our group is working very hard in order to get ready,” Abreu said “They have enough dancers and they’re trying to work on the musicians I’m 80 percent sure they’re going to be ready this year Feast to feature lots of Portuguese entertainmentAbreu said this year’s feast committee is committed to bringing in tons of Portuguese entertainment it was like maybe 30 percent Portuguese bands and 70 percent American,” he said We’re about 70 percent Portuguese bands and 30 percent American because we feel it’s the Portuguese feast and this is what we should be highlighting The headliners for Thursday and Friday are yet to be announced two local Portuguese-American bands will perform on stage 2: Edge on Thursday and Nadia & Karma on Friday Azorean born singer Nélia will take the main stage on Saturday night with her Portuguese/Latin fused music while New-Bedford based BandFaith will be the headliner on Sunday Located at the bottom of the feast grounds the Museum of Madeiran Heritage will feature traditional fado music daily Abreu said this year’s feast committee is also working on introducing new foods to the feast “We’re going to try bringing in some new Portuguese food items where we make fried sweet rice balls… things of that nature And bring the tremoços [lupini beans] back The feast committee is also considering boosting drink options but we’re trying to keep it as Portuguese as possible,” Abreu said In order to help alleviate congestion around wristband and ticket booths the committee has also decided to build five new wristband booths and five new ticket booths Some of the ticket booths will be credit card operated “We are excited because now with the new security barrier we’re able to sell and promote more on the street - on Madeira Avenue and on Hathaway Street,” Abreu said we’re going to have a brand new ticket booth and we’re going to have a couple of collapsible bars Feast-goers can also expect to deal with the more rigid security checks put into place last year “Security worked out tremendously well for us,” Abreu said where we’ve had almost little to no incidents with security issues.” For more information about the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, visit  http://feastoftheblessedsacramentcom.ning.com/ The Camacha Parish Council shared on its social media the disappearance of a resident According to the publication and information provided by the family the man left for work at 8 am this Thursday in a “white Peugeot Partner service van There are records that show him passing on Via Expresso towards Cancela Anyone who knows his whereabouts should contact the family the Parish Council website or the Public Security Police From Diário Notícias The vibrant and enchanting cultural tapestry of Madeira will grace the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament as the renowned Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha takes center stage 1-4 at New Bedford's Madeira Field feastgrounds the annual extravaganza promises an immersive experience into the rich traditions and lively performances of Madeira Celebrated as the largest Portuguese festival in the United States the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is eagerly anticipated each year drawing visitors from far and wide to partake This year holds special significance as the popular folkloric group from Madeira takes the stage about 600 miles from mainland Portugal, Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha are used to being on the global stage offer a captivating journey into the heart of this enchanting island destination READ MORE: Historic Vote Allows Women to Serve on New Bedford's Feast Committee The performances by Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha promise to be an unforgettable experience Through their skilled choreography and passionate delivery the group transports audiences to the sun-kissed shores and lush landscapes of Madeira, creating nostalgia and wonder Whether you're a fan of Portuguese folklore or simply seeking an unforgettable cultural experience the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament invites you to join in the celebration Prepare to be swept away by the mesmerizing performances of Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha as they bring the spirit of Madeira to life on the stages of New Bedford's Madeiran Feast An exact entertainment schedule will be revealed closer to the feast The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford will feature captivating performances by Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha.\nRead More Feast Entertainment Announcement.\n\nWorld-Renowned Folkloric Group from Madeira READ MORE: Historic Vote Allows Women to Serve on New Bedford's Feast Committee The Camacha Parish Council and the Casa do Povo da Camacha have just announced the cancellation of the ‘Burial of the Bone’ parade “This difficult decision is due to the yellow warning of heavy rains issued by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) for this date” states a press release from the Parish Council which adds: “We know how much this event is anticipated and we recognize the impact of this decision we understand that everyone’s safety must always be the priority was imposed in a responsible and considered manner.” the Camacha Parish Council and the Casa do Povo da Camacha “thank everyone for their understanding regarding this decision taken with great sadness as we know the dedication of everyone involved and the enthusiasm of our community regarding this event the safety of participants and the public is our priority” It also reiterates its commitment to return in 2026 with a “memorable ‘Burial of the Bone’ making this tradition an even more vibrant and unforgettable landmark in the Carnival celebrations on the island of Madeira” This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Uma notícia avançada pelo Correio da Manhã dá conta a Polícia de Segurança Pública terá sido chamada para travar uma rixa num estabelecimento no Funchal em que estavam envolvidos três comissários de bordo A mesma fonte refere que os indivíduos ainda agrediram agentes da PSP.  Os comissários de bordo - duas mulheres e um homem - que estavam a causar distúrbios fornecer as suas identificações aos agentes de autoridade O artigo diz que o homem terá empurrado um polícia e desferido "vários pontapés na direcção do agente".  As duas comissárias envolveram-se também no ataque agarrando e puxando "os agentes pelo pescoço e roupa para os afastarem do outro homem [comissário de bordo]" “Do you believe that God will burn all of the sinners forever and ever when they die?” “Si,” replies his uncle Pedro as their old truck bumbles past a brothel where several women are hanging their laundry While Antonio makes eye contact with one of the women hanging her clothes she forgave the people who killed her son.” Pedro replies The boy then asks Pedro why he and his siblings had failed to warn Antonio’s family when residents from their small town attempted to attack Ultima a healing specialist accused of being a bruja (witch) Antonio is particularly troubled because Ultima had recently healed one of his other uncles his family had not passed judgment on anyone Pedro and his brothers had allowed Ultima’s rivals to pass judgment on her and put her life at risk In this scene from the film Bless me, Ultima (2012), the viewer is invited to consider that marginalized and stigmatized women in 1940s New Mexico provided desirable services at the expense of their souls.[1] This scene also underscores that the sick and their families went to great lengths to achieve health including seeking help from those the town perceived to be nefarious or questionable individuals when authorities or vigilantes sought to punish these same healers the families and individuals they helped stood by silently Catholic disdain and intolerance for heterodox practices–remnants of New Mexico’s Spanish colonial past–drives much of the tension in Bless me it is in the literature of early modern Spain that we can better understand this paradox of people oscillating between seeking unsanctioned healers (untrained or unlicensed medical practitioners) and shunning them Fernando de Rojas’s La Celestina (1499) and Miguel de Cervantes’s El Coloquio de los perros (1613) These plays show that these figures engaged in important activities that the public simultaneously coveted and feared They also provide examples of how the public vacillated between desiring and admonishing women healers’ services Sources such as these elucidate how the public saw the women that were persecuted and prosecuted as witches (or other related terms) they were expendable when authorities or vigilantes sought “justice.” These passages also suggest that she had diverse skill sets to treat the human body we see that people’s attitudes toward Celestina and her work oscillated with the situation If they feared her or were mad at her as a person they attacked her knowledge and the legitimacy of her work we can assume it was a member of her community possibly a person whom she had helped before her drive to help people as a midwife – and put food on her table – never wavered Readers may interpret La Celestina as a critique on contemporary Catholic persecution of unsanctioned healers Despite the helpful services unsanctioned healers provided they were persecuted for heterodox actions and beliefs Like Ultima and the sex workers in Bless me Celestina’s friend (and by extension Celestina) operated outside of the acceptable moral boundaries set by Church authorities (and followed by the faithful) in their respective societies While marginalized women’s services were desired Cervantes tapped into the general notion that female healers dangerously traversed the realms of healing though perhaps his outlook might have changed if he himself had become sick These pieces of literature and film should encourage us to think about how society both uses and values female knowledge and how use and value did not always intersect fictional pieces such as these can add context to sources written by ecclesiastical investigators which represent an official view that is often detached from popular perceptions of “magic” and healing El Coloquio and La Celestina serve as evidence that at least some people in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Spain and its overseas colonies saw the relationships between the public and unsanctioned healers as complicated Some did notice the hypocrisy of oscillating views towards women Featured image caption: Illustration from a manuscript of La Celestina. (Courtesy Fernando de Rojas/Biblioteca Histórica de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid | Wikimedia Commons) Edward Anthony Polanco is an assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email This has been a long-term goal of Nursing Clio; now you can help us reach it support us and our writers by becoming a member of our Patreon Become a member! The body found on a cliff next to the statue of Christ the King After more than an hour of work by firefighters the rescue operation was completed around 5 pm this Friday This will be the body of the missing man from Camacha as confirmed by the president of Camacha a short while ago My thoughts and prayers are with this dear gentleman’s family I just don’t understand that the police who regularly drive into the parking didn’t see his car Madeira is not famous from the effective police forces I met many of them and if the IQ test would need to be passed to get into this service Madeira would have a lot of vacancies in the PSP and PJ 🙂 A mix of religious rituals, Portuguese cuisine, continuous free entertainment 4 at Madeira Field in the North End of New Bedford 'To serve with my granddaughters': 34 women making history at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford “We bumped up our Portuguese entertainment every night,” Abreu said “Before it was probably 30% Portuguese and 70% English-speaking bands Instead of spending our budget on a large national group we decided to bring over the folklore group of the Casa do Povo da Camacha We’re really excited to have them perform and bring some of the Madeiran culture over.” Here is what you need to know before you go: What are the hours of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament?The feast ends daily at 11:45 p.m The celebration will kick off Thursday with the assembly of the festeiros at the intersection of Earle Street and Acushnet Avenue at 5 p.m They will march in a special procession to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church for a special Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament This will be followed by the placement of a floral wreath at the memorial stone to the feast’s four founders on the corner of Madeira field where the official opening ceremony will take place at 6 p.m it has not been confirmed yet who will be representing the Regional Government of Madeira at the feast The world-renowned Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha from Madeira Island will perform daily at 8 p.m. on the feast’s main stage. the group will march with the festeiros during the opening ceremony on Thursday evening and in the parade on Sunday afternoon Members of the group are also expected to conduct workshops throughout the feast to teach feast-goers some basic Madeiran folk dance steps and about traditional costumes and instruments “Because they’re celebrating their 75th anniversary they did a big photo exhibition called Celebração (Celebration),” said Abreu “They are going to be bringing it over with them and it’s going to be displayed at the Senhor da Pedra Club across the street Anyone can view it free of charge during the feast.” The feast will feature free continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment at five performance locations Fado singer Sonia Bettencourt will perform from 8 to 11:30 p.m She will be accompanied by Viriato Ferreira on the classic guitar and Loic Da Silva on the Portuguese guitar Foo Fighters tribute band Fooz Fighters will perform from 10 to 11:30 p.m Other performers include: Get The Funk Out Portuguese-American singer Nelia and her band will headline on Saturday Fado singer Ana Vinagre will perform from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m Headlining Sunday will be New Bedford-based BandFaith Fado singer-guitarist and singer Jackson Neves will perform music ranging from the 50s to today from Brooklawn Park and will proceed down Acushnet Avenue before turning left onto Earle Street and turning left again into the feast grounds Highlights this year will include the Grupo Folclórico da Camacha; New Bedford’s Recordações de Portugal Folklore Group; Pawtucket’s Social Portuguese Club Folklore Group; Cranston Portuguese Club Folklore Group; Discovery Language Academy’s Folklore Group; Banda Nossa Senhora Conceição Mosteirense a Portuguese marching band of Fall River; and a Brazilian drumline caçoila or bifana sandwich from a barraca (food stand) or a complete meal of Portuguese-style chicken there is surely something to please every palate at the feast and cook them on a steel skewer over glowing coals in a 40-foot-long pit They can also enjoy some freshly made milho frito or bolo do caco at a barraca or sip a glass of the world-renowned Madeira wine at the small-scale replica of the traditional Madeiran Santana House they will have new foods and drinks to choose from We’ll be selling it under the grapevine,” said Abreu with excitement Poncha is an emblematic drink of Madeira “We’re working with Beirão and they’ve created a list of cocktails made with beirão (liqueur) We’re going to be serving them at the museum and under the grapevine,” added Abreu Sweet rice and bolo de mel – a honey cake considered to be Madeira’s oldest dessert – have also been added to the menu pumpkin seeds and corn will be sold in small bags with the feast’s logo visitors will have the choice of having their linguiça hamburger or hot dog served on bolo do caco - a circular Madeiran flatbread you’ll have the option of having your sandwich in a papo-seco (Portuguese roll) or in bolo do caco just like they do in Madeira… for a charge,” Abreu said children under 12 will eat free from noon to 4 p.m and senior citizens will enjoy a choice-of-menu dinner at a 50% discount under the main pavilion The feast operates on a cashless system; therefore visitors must buy tickets ($1 each) to be able to purchase food or drinks at the feast There are about a dozen ticket machines scattered around the grounds and some of them take credit cards “Our goal this year is to get everybody in ticketed and with a wristband and drink in hand within an hour,” Abreu said “We’re getting three collapsible bars next to the entrances to help facilitate that.” Guests who plan to drink any alcoholic beverages must acquire a wristband from one of the designated booths around the grounds They will need to have their valid driver's license scanned to get a wristband Each wristband contains the name and the last four digits of the person’s license number The Kid's Day program on Saturday afternoon will feature new activities Other activities will include Disney characters ax throwing by Boy Scouts of America and a Discovery Learning Laboratory Here's what security prohibitsSince the feast is expected to draw about 200,000 visitors organizers have put into place several security measures to assure that attending the feast is as safe and enjoyable as possible GoPro or video cameras will be allowed on the feast grounds Where can you park?Finding a parking space on the street will surely be no easy task feast organizers have worked out a deal with Joe Adão the owner of a car dealership on the old Cliftex Mill property on Belleville Avenue Adão has agreed to move out his cars to provide parking space for a fee Half of the money collected will be donated to the Club Madeirense S.S For more information about the feast, visit http://feastoftheblessedsacramentcom.ning.com/ drawing thousands of attendees eager to immerse themselves in Portuguese culture and tradition This year, the Feast Committee scored a major coup by bringing in a celebrated folkloric group from Madeira, marking a historic first for the event- Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha The group's performance captivated the crowd creating an unforgettable opening night that highlighted the rich cultural heritage of Madeira the excitement of the Feasts' return filled the Feast grounds and the streets filled with the familiar sounds of Portuguese music When the Madeiran folkloric group took the stage A collective hush fell over the crowd as eyes turned toward the performers A dazzling display of Madeiran folklore overtook the main stage and harmonious melodies transported the audience to the scenic island of Madeira offering a vivid glimpse into its cultural heart It was a refreshing and deeply moving experience resonating with those of Madeiran background witnessing such an authentic portrayal of Madeiran traditions was an important and nostalgic reminder of their heritage it was an introduction to a beautiful and storied culture The Feast Committee's decision to feature the group was a home run enhancing the Feast's reputation as a premier cultural event and reinforcing its mission to celebrate and preserve Portuguese traditions setting a vibrant tone for the days to come The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament has indeed started on a high note The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford opened with a captivating performance by a major folkloric group from Madeira, delighting thousands of attendees and celebrating Portuguese culture.\nRead More This year, the Feast Committee scored a major coup by bringing in a celebrated folkloric group from Madeira, marking a historic first for the event- Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha The Casa do Povo do Santo da Serra informs that the 2025 Carnival Parade initially scheduled for March 9th and later rescheduled for March 16th due to the Civil Protection alert about the adverse weather conditions forecast for the Region “Despite the efforts dedicated to preparing the event spectators and others involved was considered a priority leading to the difficult decision to cancel” the organisation recognises and praises the “dedication and enthusiasm” of all the troupes that were already preparing to fill the streets of the parish with color it thanks the involvement of the community and partner entities which were essential for the organisation of the event An interesting Fact Check From Diário Notícias Below The fire that broke out a week ago in Serra de Água and has already consumed more than 4 thousand hectares in Madeira is already considered one of the largest fires in the Region There are even those who say that “there is no memory of a fire that consumed Madeira from one end to the other the fire has already reached the municipalities of Ribeira Brava It has also reached Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo But is there really no record of a fire of this size DIÁRIO reported that forest fires were burning throughout the island several families were at risk of losing their homes in a “violent fire with several active fronts” that was being fought by the Madeira Volunteer Firefighters and the Municipal Firefighters of Santa Cruz Ribeira das Cales and on Estrada das Carreiras new requests for help arrived for the mountains of Gaula The Câmara de Lobos Volunteer Firefighters were called to put out the fire that broke out in the Estreito The fire even reached the area of ​​São Paulo there were practically firefighters from all the fire brigades in Madeira assigned to fight the fires that also reached Calheta The fact that the levada closest to Carreiras had dried up was another major concern Eighty percent of the reforested area of ​​Barreiro was devastated by this fire The 2010 fires also consumed a large area and affected several municipalities in Madeira The main outbreaks were recorded in Eira do Serrado fires destroyed 8% of the island’s entire territory with Madeira losing 10.4% of its forest area All fire departments in the Region were fighting this fire with a total of more than 400 firefighters The fires of August 2016 left three people dead around a thousand people were evacuated and dozens of houses burned down They were some of the worst in living memory The municipality of Funchal was the most affected after the fire broke out in the Alegria area Lisbon sent 36 firefighters to help the Madeira firefighters and the Azores sent another 20 But the wind and temperatures that exceeded 30 ℃ gave no respite and the fire destroyed more than six thousand hectares of forest and affected urban areas Up till the age of 19 before I immigrated to uk never saw fires The spring And summer were hotter then I see Madeira now Paul da Serra was always lush with greenery I spent my whole summers there… once or twice we saw a small fire but would be quickly out out The levadas were always winter to summer in full spring water was always to the rim of the levadas one of the levadas passed between my grandparents home It’s the over population and it’s generating to much heat this is happening all over the world Sadly The building where Café Relógio is located is for sale for a base price of 2.4 million euros The sale is being made through an electronic auction which is being conducted by LeiloSoc (leilosoc.com) the candidate needs to register with the auctioneer’s account The portal receives purchase proposals until October 17th so proposals will have to be made based on the global base value The auctioneer also informs that the opening price is 1.6 million euros Remember that financial problems dragged the emblematic Camacha establishment into a legal battle The liabilities of the insolvent estate that will now be sold are made up of the ‘Café Relógio’ and its contents which are spread across a seven-story building and patio The LeiloSoc portal describes the property as a building that has an inn with 24 rooms the “Café Relógio” preserved one of the region’s most important traditions for more than a century and became one of the biggest attractions in the town of Camacha there was one of the few wicker factories that maintained the artisanal production process the wicker industry has been of enormous importance on the island of Madeira with the parish of Camacha being an unavoidable reference to this legacy and continues to be the region of the island that produces the most wicker crafts it is believed that this craft was brought to Madeira by the British” “The emblematic “Café Relógio” was a stopping point for tourists and locals even playing a prominent role in the tourism promotion of Madeira” bedroom furniture and two light goods vehicles From Jornal Madeira It’s such a shame that there seems to be no producers of whicker garden furniture anymore I would have thought there was still a market for these items since all that seems to be available today is plastic fake whicker looking furniture that falls apart after a few years of Madeiran sunshine That’s a lot of 💶💶💶 for a business that was running at a loss there is little to attract tourists to Camacha these days apart from decades “these days apart from levadas” I’m not sure if they I’ll get that price in the end end up not sold and closed And eventually the will be oblige put the price down After several years we visited Camacha again today it is one of the few ugly places in Madeira… approved the closure and liquidation of the emblematic coffee place in Camacha 40 employees have overdue salaries and creditors claim 2.5 million euros Creditors are awaiting the decision on the appeal requested by the company’s lawyer with the Lisbon Court of Appeal From RTP Madeira How in gods name does a coffee shop in Madeira In Camacha gets in to 2.5 million in debt it’s not as if they are Starbucks in a birmingham I don’t know why they let things get so bad and the staff j it st carry on in the hope they will eventually get paid… 3 World Slavery Unfortunately the law does not catch the clever ones Where has the money gone and all with all the employees having lost their income this will cause of other implications this is a cafe a restaurant not the Ritzs or similar directors loans big personal borrowings with Directors walking away with a few hundred thousands and the staff left potless and owed thousands Going to hide behind covid as well I expect surely a coffee shop in a small town does not have a return of 2.5m And not paying the staff it’s absolutely outrageous there’s something here,Money probably was moved to build one of their grand houses lol the staff need to start taking the money they are making I’m not sure if it opened after lockdown or not an individual was seen at the site with an industrial machine that destroyed the roof and broke the windows of the establishment The tenant was alerted to the situation and contacted the Public Security Police who took care of the occurrence this is a dispute between the tenant and the landlord that is related to the fulfillment of the terms of the contract The tenant mentioned to DIÁRIO that he rented the space in 2020 for three years and that the owner “now wants the bar back by force” He also said that he has recently been unable to work because “he has already been threatened several times by the landlord” “On Thursday he came here and covered a part of the side of the bar with blocks he put huge logs in the parking lot so that no one could stop the cars and for me to not be able to sell admitting that he was unable to work in these conditions This is one of several complaints that have already reached the PSP Police Station in Santa Cruz whose inquiry was referred to the Department of Investigation and Criminal Action At stake may be a crime against property and a crime of threats From Diário Notícias No doubt this is a pure case of jealousy and greed I hope this can be sorted out in the favour of the tenant Some people never grow up do they……. Hardly likely landlord burns down his asset!!! But what a mess legal titles are recorded here on Madeira A friend paid rent to a Madeirian lady living in Scotland for 5 years only to find a complaint filed against him that this lady was the niece of the lady who owned it and should not have been collecting rent from him the twist was that the woman who said she owned it A) lived here in Madeira and had not come forward in said 5 years and B) when pushed for evidence couldn’t prove title either Some things may just not be worth fighting for You have got it spot on about the jealousy Tobi – never seen anything like it The Madeirans can be a very jealous lot and hate to see anyone else succeed or have better than themselves of which seven were confirmed by the Regional Health Service RTP-Madeira also adds that Francisco Franco Secondary School is the educational establishment in the Region with the highest incidence of cases From Jornal Madeira You can read more about the infection on the link below Impetigo infection A tourist whose age has not yet been determined fell this afternoon from a height of approximately 10 meters while taking a walk on Levada dos Tornos The Santa Cruz Sapadores Firefighters went to the scene and the Mountain Rescue Team of the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters was also called to rescue the victim From Diário Notícias was seriously injured following a violent collision with a passenger car The accident occurred this afternoon and left those who witnessed the incident in shock According to a source from Civil Protection in a scene that was shocking due to the severity of the injuries The cyclist was promptly assisted by the pre-hospital team of the Funchal Firefighters with urgent reinforcement from the EMIR medical team called to the scene due to the critical situation Despite the efforts of the teams on the ground the man was transported with signs of life but in an extremely serious condition to the Dr where he remains hospitalised in the emergency room The Public Security Police took charge of the incident and are now investigating the circumstances of the accident that shook the tranquility of this morning in the city of Funchal From Jornal Madeira Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email the company Africa Land – Turismo e Natureza intends to invest around €2 million in the creation of a zoological park and a five-star hotel in the municipality of Almodôvar (district of Beja) about seven kilometres from the town of Almodôvar according to the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) which will feature “animals typical of the African savannah” “21 specimens of carnivores and 65 specimens of herbivores” “As these animals will be acquired from certified zoos in the European Community they will not need authorisation licenses” The other project planned for Herdade da Camacha is the Africa Safari Lodge a five-star hotel whose construction has already begun The unit will initially consist of bungalows and will have a capacity for 72 beds A veterinary clinic will also be created for the treatment of animals for “scientific and research activities” a warehouse for food and feed and a quarantine building for animals “in order to prevent the spread of diseases” The promoting company says it estimates the creation of "about 60 new jobs" through the project which will have "positive effects" on the economy of the Alentejo municipality We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time If you want to see African animals in the wild then go to Africa if you want to see African animals come to Africa I'd hate to see them confined in small areas I'm used to seeing them free in the open If you want to see rare endangered wildlife then leave the Alentejo grasslands alone! can't wait to see it come to fruition Good of them to have a vet on site as well So the Alentejo grasslands are now perfect for animals from the African savannah The world is going wrong with safari parks where non Indemic animals are brought in There are so many animals within the Iberian Peninsula and others that could be returned to make a park more identifiable to the general public of Portugal It is not necessary to bring in African and non indigenous Peninsula mammals and plants to make the country more interesting Let's be fair with what we have and what has been lost and build something interesting for the population to visit Portugal as a country is required to demonstrate 100% care & commitment to such diversity in the animal kingdom It distresses me as there is no fast tracking of care for the canine segment let alone the uniqueness of safari animals It will be a sad day when & IF this should ever happen Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Machico and Ribeira Brava can now do their grocery shopping online and receive it at home with the expansion of the services of Pingo Doce and Mercadão The online shopping service of Pingo Doce and Mercadão is now available in Camacha This means that customers can place their orders through the fast delivery marketplace and receive them at home or pick them up directly at the nearest Pingo Doce store that offers this service “Initially launched in Funchal and Caniço this service has been very popular by the Madeirans” says a note from Mercadão sent to the newsroom make their purchases online with the greatest comfort select the desired products and choose the delivery date and time Purchases are ensured by personal shoppers – Mercadão operators – who visit the Pingo Doce store and guarantee the quality of all products they go to the address indicated and deliver the order at the appointed time and the delivery fee is free for orders over 100 euros “In addition to being able to receive purchases at home customers also have the” Click & Collect “service which allows them to place an order online and schedule the date and time when they would like to collect it at the store being able to choose the one that best suits your needs “ From Jornal Madeira but for non foods and more bulky items I think it could be great That’s good news for me when I visit as long as they’ll deliver to Airbnb with the products that is closest to “use before” date Next is how they deliver and if they are on time Otherwise you are a prisoner in your home until delivery has taken place if I usually by more than when shopping in person All during the pandemic we have been using home delivery in Scotland – Fish supplier Really pleased to see it happening in Madeira – hope it reaches Calheta in time for us returning If you return items too close to use-by date you have never listened to so much tripe about why they could not replace it!! Hope this isn’t about extending deliveries because they know something we don’t about ability to shop in person 😁😬😷🤒 here in the UK I am so starved of adult conversation I visit Tesco’s twice a week just to talk to the till operator We have had this service for a long time in the UK,it could help elderly people with large amounts but I think most of us like to interact with people.keep safe hope to visit soon This Sunday Monday we are ecoecting more heavy rain something that will be updated on this blog as we get closer the time The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has just released an update to the list of classified walking routes that remain closed and with access prohibited after today several tourists had already been identified on the path that connects Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo who did not respect this impediment The following trails therefore remain closed: Some of these trails were closed due to the fires that two weeks ago caused great destruction in the municipalities of Calheta and Porto Moniz But there are also situations that have been going on for longer Vereda do Jardim do Mar or Levada da Azenha is also only passable in the section between Camacha and Capela da Graça The IFCN reminds us that “given that classified walking routes are located in areas subject to strong climatic pressure and consequent natural erosion” “precaution is recommended when undertaking them” was seriously injured this evening following a violent collision between her motorcycle and a car According to what was possible to ascertain crashed into the young woman’s motorcycle causing it to project a few meters on the road The impact was such that the victim went into cardiorespiratory arrest Teams from the Municipal Firefighters of Machico and EMIR were at the scene who carried out the resuscitation maneuvers then transporting the motorcyclist to the hospital with vital signs but in a condition considered very critical From Diário Notícias