Presidência do Governo Regional
Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions approves declaration urging greater inclusion
Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions approves declaration urging greater inclusion
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
4,899 unemployed registered in the Azores in March
4,899 unemployed registered in the Azores in March
Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática
Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion
Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Handicraft Fair cycle kicks off with Santo Cristo 2024 edition
Azores Handicraft Fair cycle kicks off with Santo Cristo 2024 edition
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April 23, 2024 Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions approves declaration urging greater inclusion The Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions (CPMR), meeting in Ponta Delgada, approved today the final declaration of its work. The document was presented by the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, who recalled the "geostrategic importance" of these territories, urging inclusion to European institutions. At a session held at the Teatro Micaelense, which included CPMR President Loïg Chesnais-Girard, José Manuel Bolieiro recalled that the islands should be regarded as "laboratories of the future with the capacity to innovate," based on cohesion policies and the "relevant importance of the sea." "There has to be a recognition not only of the constraints associated with remoteness that remain but also of the opportunities that the islands offer to the world and European politics," the President of the Government added, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the session. "Because there is still much to be done and because I am determined, as President of the Government of the Azores, to contribute to the success of this work with dedication, today I want to convey my willingness to provide greater impetus for the affirmation of the Islands Commission with the institutions that we identify as essential for the just accomplishment of our common cause," the President had said earlier, addressing the delegations present. The 43rd General Assembly of the Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions (CPMR) runs until Wednesday. The closing session will be chaired by the Vice-President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Artur Lima. The programme includes several sessions dedicated to maritime affairs, energy, transport, the environment and climate, and a session on the future of the European Union's islands after the next European elections. About fifty members from eleven island regions from countries such as Portugal (Azores and Madeira), Spain (Canary Islands and Balearic Islands), France (Brittany, Corsica, Guadeloupe and Réunion), Malta (Gozo), Estonia (Saarema) and Sweden (Gotland) are taking part in this meeting. The event is also being attended by representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the Council of the European Union, namely those representing its Belgian presidency, and representatives of associations linked to the different realities of the islands. The Islands Commission is one of the six geographical commissions of the CPMR, encompassing 19 European island regional authorities located in the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. This body seeks to encourage European institutions and member states to pay special attention to islands, recognise the permanent disadvantages and vulnerabilities arising from their remoteness and implement the policies best suited to their specific characteristics.
April 23, 2024 Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions approves declaration urging greater inclusion The Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions (CPMR), meeting in Ponta Delgada, approved today the final declaration of its work. The document was presented by the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, who recalled the "geostrategic importance" of these territories, urging inclusion to European institutions. At a session held at the Teatro Micaelense, which included CPMR President Loïg Chesnais-Girard, José Manuel Bolieiro recalled that the islands should be regarded as "laboratories of the future with the capacity to innovate," based on cohesion policies and the "relevant importance of the sea." "There has to be a recognition not only of the constraints associated with remoteness that remain but also of the opportunities that the islands offer to the world and European politics," the President of the Government added, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the session. "Because there is still much to be done and because I am determined, as President of the Government of the Azores, to contribute to the success of this work with dedication, today I want to convey my willingness to provide greater impetus for the affirmation of the Islands Commission with the institutions that we identify as essential for the just accomplishment of our common cause," the President had said earlier, addressing the delegations present. The 43rd General Assembly of the Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions (CPMR) runs until Wednesday. The closing session will be chaired by the Vice-President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Artur Lima. The programme includes several sessions dedicated to maritime affairs, energy, transport, the environment and climate, and a session on the future of the European Union's islands after the next European elections. About fifty members from eleven island regions from countries such as Portugal (Azores and Madeira), Spain (Canary Islands and Balearic Islands), France (Brittany, Corsica, Guadeloupe and Réunion), Malta (Gozo), Estonia (Saarema) and Sweden (Gotland) are taking part in this meeting. The event is also being attended by representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the Council of the European Union, namely those representing its Belgian presidency, and representatives of associations linked to the different realities of the islands. The Islands Commission is one of the six geographical commissions of the CPMR, encompassing 19 European island regional authorities located in the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. This body seeks to encourage European institutions and member states to pay special attention to islands, recognise the permanent disadvantages and vulnerabilities arising from their remoteness and implement the policies best suited to their specific characteristics.
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April 26, 2024 4,899 unemployed registered in the Azores in March The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, informs that there were 4,899 unemployed registered at the Regional Training and Employment Centre as of late March, a drop of 0.89% in the number of people looking for a first or new job compared to the previous month, i.e. February, and of 11.04 compared to the same month last year. In March, 113 jobs advertised by this centre were filled in February, corresponding to the placement of 118 Azoreans in the labour market. As for the unemployed looking for a new job, 75.46% come from the service sector, corresponding to 89.59% of all registered unemployed. Regarding the number of unemployed per island, São Miguel accounted for 66.99% of the unemployed in the Region, followed by Terceira, standing at 15.29%, Pico, at 5.70%, Faial, at 4.04%, São Jorge, at 2.31%, Graciosa, at 2.08%, Flores, at 1.84%, Santa Maria, at 1.71% and Corvo, at 0.04%. In terms of municipalities, Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande and Angra do Heroísmo accounted for 57.28% of all registered unemployed people in the Azores. Regarding social and professional integration programmes, as of March 2024, there were 1,682 people enrolled in these programmes in the Region: 901 men and 781 women. As for the measures to promote youth employment, 1,642 young people are taking part in training projects in a real work context, with special emphasis on the "Estgaiar L" and "Estagiar T" programmes. There are also 301 Azoreans undergoing training. Statistical publications on employment in the Region can be consulted on the Regional Government Portal: https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drqpe/estatistica.
April 26, 2024 4,899 unemployed registered in the Azores in March The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, informs that there were 4,899 unemployed registered at the Regional Training and Employment Centre as of late March, a drop of 0.89% in the number of people looking for a first or new job compared to the previous month, i.e. February, and of 11.04 compared to the same month last year. In March, 113 jobs advertised by this centre were filled in February, corresponding to the placement of 118 Azoreans in the labour market. As for the unemployed looking for a new job, 75.46% come from the service sector, corresponding to 89.59% of all registered unemployed. Regarding the number of unemployed per island, São Miguel accounted for 66.99% of the unemployed in the Region, followed by Terceira, standing at 15.29%, Pico, at 5.70%, Faial, at 4.04%, São Jorge, at 2.31%, Graciosa, at 2.08%, Flores, at 1.84%, Santa Maria, at 1.71% and Corvo, at 0.04%. In terms of municipalities, Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande and Angra do Heroísmo accounted for 57.28% of all registered unemployed people in the Azores. Regarding social and professional integration programmes, as of March 2024, there were 1,682 people enrolled in these programmes in the Region: 901 men and 781 women. As for the measures to promote youth employment, 1,642 young people are taking part in training projects in a real work context, with special emphasis on the "Estgaiar L" and "Estagiar T" programmes. There are also 301 Azoreans undergoing training. Statistical publications on employment in the Region can be consulted on the Regional Government Portal: https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/drqpe/estatistica.
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April 26, 2024 Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, congratulated and awarded a distinction to the Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team for winning 1st place in the National Trauma and Extrication Championships, recently held in Tavira. "This was another moment when our firefighters demonstrated their full capacity and we had the satisfaction of seeing the Praia da Vitória firefighters' team become two-time national champions in trauma, which means that we have the best of the best," praised Alonso Miguel. The head of the Civil Protection department spoke Wednesday during a ceremony, held at the headquarters of the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), which honoured and distinguished the three members of this team: firefighters Bruno Espínola and Carlos Pacheco and coach Marina Pires. In addition to the Praia da Vitória firefighters, the Azores were also represented in the trauma section by the São Roque do Pico firefighters, who came 5th, and the Madalena firefighters, who came 10th. As for the extrication section, the Region was represented by the Nordeste firefighters, who came 6th. "Beyond the remarkable and honourable title of national trauma champions, these significant performances by our firefighters give the population enormous confidence and peace of mind, as they know that, in difficult times, we have the best of the best to assist," stressed the Regional Secretary. He added that they are the result of "hard work, dedication, excellence, knowledge and an unwavering desire to save lives." On the occasion, Alonso Miguel pointed out that these results are also the outcome of "a strong leadership and management that acknowledges the importance of participating in these competitions and the excellence of the training provided by the SRPCBA." The Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team qualified directly for the World Trauma and Extrication Championship, which will be held on Terceira Island between November 5 and 9. This is "another great opportunity to showcase the dedication, skills, expertise and qualifications of Azorean firefighters." The event will bring together participants from various countries and put victim rescue procedures to the test in trauma and extrication scenarios, with simulations as close as possible to real scenarios. "We believe that we are going to have a world championship that will leave a lasting mark on the history of civil protection and firefighters in the Azores," stated Alonso Miguel.
April 26, 2024 Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, congratulated and awarded a distinction to the Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team for winning 1st place in the National Trauma and Extrication Championships, recently held in Tavira. "This was another moment when our firefighters demonstrated their full capacity and we had the satisfaction of seeing the Praia da Vitória firefighters' team become two-time national champions in trauma, which means that we have the best of the best," praised Alonso Miguel. The head of the Civil Protection department spoke Wednesday during a ceremony, held at the headquarters of the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), which honoured and distinguished the three members of this team: firefighters Bruno Espínola and Carlos Pacheco and coach Marina Pires. In addition to the Praia da Vitória firefighters, the Azores were also represented in the trauma section by the São Roque do Pico firefighters, who came 5th, and the Madalena firefighters, who came 10th. As for the extrication section, the Region was represented by the Nordeste firefighters, who came 6th. "Beyond the remarkable and honourable title of national trauma champions, these significant performances by our firefighters give the population enormous confidence and peace of mind, as they know that, in difficult times, we have the best of the best to assist," stressed the Regional Secretary. He added that they are the result of "hard work, dedication, excellence, knowledge and an unwavering desire to save lives." On the occasion, Alonso Miguel pointed out that these results are also the outcome of "a strong leadership and management that acknowledges the importance of participating in these competitions and the excellence of the training provided by the SRPCBA." The Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team qualified directly for the World Trauma and Extrication Championship, which will be held on Terceira Island between November 5 and 9. This is "another great opportunity to showcase the dedication, skills, expertise and qualifications of Azorean firefighters." The event will bring together participants from various countries and put victim rescue procedures to the test in trauma and extrication scenarios, with simulations as close as possible to real scenarios. "We believe that we are going to have a world championship that will leave a lasting mark on the history of civil protection and firefighters in the Azores," stated Alonso Miguel.
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April 26, 2024 Azores Handicraft Fair cycle kicks off with Santo Cristo 2024 edition The Azores Handicraft Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Azores Crafts and Design Centre (CADA), kicks off on May 3 as part of the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local handicraft fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Flores, Pico and Faial, including 16 Craft Production Units with products certified by the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand. The Azores Handicraft Fair - Santo Cristo 2024 will be part of the Azores Industry, Commerce and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada that will be held at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The fair can be visited from May 3 to 9 at the following times: from 6 pm to 12 am on May 3; from 4 pm to 12 am on May 4, 5, 6 and 9; and from 6 pm to 11:30 pm on May 7 and 8. The Azores Handicraft fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas festivities, in Terceira, from June 21 to 30; the Velas Cultural Week, in São Jorge, from July 4 to 7; the Calheta Festivities, also in São Jorge, from July 12 to 15; the Praia Festivities, in Terceira, from August 2 to 11; and the Sea Week, in Faial, from August 2 to 11. Also in August, the Azores Handicraft Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres festivities in Graciosa from August 8 to 13, and at Whalers' Week, in Pico from August 19 to 25, closing with the Christmas Fair in São Miguel from December 4 to 8.
April 26, 2024 Azores Handicraft Fair cycle kicks off with Santo Cristo 2024 edition The Azores Handicraft Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Azores Crafts and Design Centre (CADA), kicks off on May 3 as part of the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local handicraft fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Flores, Pico and Faial, including 16 Craft Production Units with products certified by the "Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand. The Azores Handicraft Fair - Santo Cristo 2024 will be part of the Azores Industry, Commerce and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada that will be held at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The fair can be visited from May 3 to 9 at the following times: from 6 pm to 12 am on May 3; from 4 pm to 12 am on May 4, 5, 6 and 9; and from 6 pm to 11:30 pm on May 7 and 8. The Azores Handicraft fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas festivities, in Terceira, from June 21 to 30; the Velas Cultural Week, in São Jorge, from July 4 to 7; the Calheta Festivities, also in São Jorge, from July 12 to 15; the Praia Festivities, in Terceira, from August 2 to 11; and the Sea Week, in Faial, from August 2 to 11. Also in August, the Azores Handicraft Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres festivities in Graciosa from August 8 to 13, and at Whalers' Week, in Pico from August 19 to 25, closing with the Christmas Fair in São Miguel from December 4 to 8.
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April 26, 2024 Formação à medida das necessidades das empresas para atrair e reter trabalhadores O Governo dos Açores está a investir em programas de formação à medida das necessidades das empresas da Região, “uma oportunidade para que possam atrair e reter trabalhadores, entre os quais desempregados”, realçou a Secretária Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego. Maria João Carreiro falava esta semana durante a visita ao CFA - Centros de Fabrico dos Açores, da Bensaude Distribuição, em Ponta Delgada, onde esteve acompanhada pelo Diretor Regional de Qualificação Profissional e Emprego, Renato Medeiros, e pelo Presidente do Conselho Diretivo do Centro de Qualificação dos Açores (CQA), Acir Meirelles. Na ocasião, a titular da pasta da Qualificação Profissional e Emprego enalteceu o exemplo de cooperação entre aquela empresa e uma entidade formadora, neste caso concreto o CQA, para desenvolver um programa de formação adequado às reais necessidades de recrutamento. “Este é um exemplo, entre outros que existem na Região, de uma empresa que procurou o CQA para promover o Curso de Preparação e Transformação de Produtos Cárneos, integrando nessa formação específica desempregados inscritos no Centro de Qualificação e Emprego da Região, que estão a adquirir novas competências para reintegrar o mercado de trabalho”, explicou. A titular da pasta da Qualificação Profissional e Emprego defendeu que o percurso de formação adaptada à realidade das empresas e reconversão profissional de desempregados “é essencial para que as próprias empresas possam ver satisfeitas as suas necessidades de recrutamento, com profissionais qualificados, produtivos e, também por essa via, reter estes trabalhadores”. Uma dezena de desempregados está a participar no Curso de Preparação e Transformação de Produtos Cárneos, cuja estrutura modular foi construída em conjunto pelo CQA e Bensaude. Das 450 horas de formação, 400 horas são desenvolvidas nas próprias instalações do CFA, a que acresce o estágio de 150 horas. Esta formação decorre no âmbito do QUALIFICA.IN, uma medida do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência para a Região para qualificar a população ativa, melhorando o seu desempenho profissional e as possibilidades de (re)integração no mercado de trabalho, atentos os interesses e as necessidades específicas de formação dos diferentes setores de atividade.
April 26, 2024 Formação à medida das necessidades das empresas para atrair e reter trabalhadores O Governo dos Açores está a investir em programas de formação à medida das necessidades das empresas da Região, “uma oportunidade para que possam atrair e reter trabalhadores, entre os quais desempregados”, realçou a Secretária Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego. Maria João Carreiro falava esta semana durante a visita ao CFA - Centros de Fabrico dos Açores, da Bensaude Distribuição, em Ponta Delgada, onde esteve acompanhada pelo Diretor Regional de Qualificação Profissional e Emprego, Renato Medeiros, e pelo Presidente do Conselho Diretivo do Centro de Qualificação dos Açores (CQA), Acir Meirelles. Na ocasião, a titular da pasta da Qualificação Profissional e Emprego enalteceu o exemplo de cooperação entre aquela empresa e uma entidade formadora, neste caso concreto o CQA, para desenvolver um programa de formação adequado às reais necessidades de recrutamento. “Este é um exemplo, entre outros que existem na Região, de uma empresa que procurou o CQA para promover o Curso de Preparação e Transformação de Produtos Cárneos, integrando nessa formação específica desempregados inscritos no Centro de Qualificação e Emprego da Região, que estão a adquirir novas competências para reintegrar o mercado de trabalho”, explicou. A titular da pasta da Qualificação Profissional e Emprego defendeu que o percurso de formação adaptada à realidade das empresas e reconversão profissional de desempregados “é essencial para que as próprias empresas possam ver satisfeitas as suas necessidades de recrutamento, com profissionais qualificados, produtivos e, também por essa via, reter estes trabalhadores”. Uma dezena de desempregados está a participar no Curso de Preparação e Transformação de Produtos Cárneos, cuja estrutura modular foi construída em conjunto pelo CQA e Bensaude. Das 450 horas de formação, 400 horas são desenvolvidas nas próprias instalações do CFA, a que acresce o estágio de 150 horas. Esta formação decorre no âmbito do QUALIFICA.IN, uma medida do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência para a Região para qualificar a população ativa, melhorando o seu desempenho profissional e as possibilidades de (re)integração no mercado de trabalho, atentos os interesses e as necessidades específicas de formação dos diferentes setores de atividade.
