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Seven people pass away in Cape Verde due to heavy rains, floods
(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao after severe rainfall and flooding left seven people dead and caused major destruction. Officials said the emergency declaration...
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Intense Rainfall Claims Seven Lives in Cape Verde
(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao following intense rainfall that triggered flash floods, killing at least seven people and causing widespread destruction. In an...
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Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with Cape Verde Following Torrential Rains that Devastated the Country
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. August 15th, 2025 Press Release Soon...
Owner: East Timorese Government
Iesha Rox Spins ’90s Nostalgia into Seductive New Single 'Bop It'
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bop it. Twist it. Pull it. A familiar chorus lures listeners in on a catchy new track by Iesha Rox. Through sexy nostalgia, the Cape Verdean artist is claiming her lane in a new...
California Music Producer Unveils Documentary Highlighting Cape Verdean Leader, Amílcar Cabral
A tribute to one of the most impactful visionaries in the African liberation movement OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Filmmaker and music producer, Rahkii “Hyp” Holman of Assinyeola Music Publishing is screening...
Sino-Portuguese cultural encounter in vibrant resonance Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries and GEG Lusofonia Festival inaugurated
MACAU, October 24 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...
Owner: Macau Government
The “2025 GEG Lusofonia Festival” kicks off today, oozing artistic charm of Lusophone countries for two consecutive weekends
MACAU, October 24 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Galaxy Entertainment Group, and co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, this year’s Festival will run from 24 to 26...
Owner: Macau Government
CE: Deepening judicial cooperation between Macao and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions
MACAU, October 22 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with heads of the delegations in Macao attending the 13th edition of the Forum of Presidents of the Supreme Courts of Justice of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Territories, to...
Owner: Macau Government
Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde
Kátia Bampoky and Clara Garcia are UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. From supporting community health workers to educating children on hygiene and access to clean water, both Kátia and...
Owner: United Nations
CVAMS Celebrates Another Successful Year With Its 5th Annual Research Symposium & Gala
Morabeza: Decolonizing Global Health & Celebrating 50 Years of Progress in Cabo Verde PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Cape Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS) proudly announces its 5th Annual...
Hyp Redefines Lo-Fi Music with Harp-Driven Sound and Historical Roots
The genre-bending artist introduces “Prog LoFi,” blending jazz, Afrobeat, and storytelling with harp, soul, and social justice. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lo-fi producer and multi-instrumentalist Hyp is...
Plastics Dialogue discusses MC14 drafts, highlights development-focused matchmaking event
Discussing MC14 outcome documents China and Australia, both co-coordinators of the DPP (together with Barbados, Ecuador, Fiji and Morrocco), introduced five draft outcome documents proposed for MC14. These include an analytical summary of...
Trade and gender group discusses implementation of 2025-2026 Work Plan
The Work Plan 2025-2026 of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG (INF/TGE/W/10/REV1) seeks to translate members' shared commitments to gender equality in trade into actions. The co-chairs recalled that the new Work Plan builds on the...
MSME Working Group reviews new trade initiatives, highlights exemplary businesses
New trade initiatives World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Assistant Director-General Marco M. Alemán introduced the organization's key tools in support of MSMEs. These include the Global Innovation Index (GII) and report, alternative...
Florida Secures $13.6 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Immigration Enforcement
October 1, 2025 ~ Federal investment enhances Florida’s law enforcement capabilities and reinforces public safety through expanded immigration enforcement.~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, it was announced that the Florida Department of Highway...
Owner: American Government
7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures
MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...
Owner: Macau Government
EasyJet captain gets suspended after claims of being spotted intoxicated
(MENAFN) Reports say EasyJet has suspended one of its captains after he was allegedly spotted wandering naked and intoxicated through a luxury hotel in Cape Verde. The pilot, whose identity has not been made public, was reportedly seen in the...
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Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fourth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will...
Owner: American Government
