Africa-Press – Cape verde. The President of the Republic, José Maria Neves, begins today, Monday, a three-day visit to the island of Brava, not only for meetings with local entities but also with the population, with a view to learning about the gains and challenges of the island, also known as das Flores and land of the renowned poet Eugénio Tavares.
In a press release, the Presidency of the Republic emphasizes that this visit is part of the purpose of fulfilling one of the “primary objectives” of its mandate, which is to be close to the populations in all regions of the country.
On this trip, the head of state has “important questions” for the life of the Island of Flores and its population on the agenda, starting with maritime connections, seen as a “determining factor of unity and national cohesion in this archipelagic country”.
José Maria Neves also intends to hold meetings with the city council, the home protection service and the health sector to find out about local conditions.
Visit to the communities of Nossa Senhora do Monte, Cachaço and Lomba Tantum
Likewise, the head of state says he will visit the communities of Nossa Senhora do Monte, Cachaço and Lomba Tantum, with the aim of listening to residents and conveying their solidarity in this context of crisis, a mission that will continue with audiences in Nova Sintra.
Students in the 11th and 12th years of Escola Secundária Eugénio Tavares will have the opportunity to attend a master class given by José Maria Neves, similar to what he has done in other municipalities.
It should be remembered that the visit of the President of the Republic to the island of Brava was initially scheduled to start on the 29th of October, but was canceled due to lack of transport to make the connection Santiago-Fogo-Brava, as announced at the time by the Palácio do Platô.
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