Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro inaugura intervenção de 2,6 milhões de euros na estrada regional do Raminho
José Manuel Bolieiro inaugura intervenção de 2,6 milhões de euros na estrada regional do Raminho
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro opened €1.3 million project at São Mateus fishing port
José Manuel Bolieiro opened €1.3 million project at São Mateus fishing port
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government supports construction of Day Centre Ribeirinha parish, Angra do Heroísmo
Regional Government supports construction of Day Centre Ribeirinha parish, Angra do Heroísmo
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Paulo Estêvão welcomed young people of Portuguese descent and highlighted unprecedented commitment to diaspora
Paulo Estêvão welcomed young people of Portuguese descent and highlighted unprecedented commitment to diaspora
Nota de Imprensa
May 29, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro inaugura intervenção de 2,6 milhões de euros na estrada regional do Raminho O Presidente do Governo dos Açores, José Manuel Bolieiro, presidiu hoje à inauguração da empreitada de estabilização de talude na freguesia do Raminho, na Estrada Regional n.º 1-1.ª, na ilha Terceira, uma intervenção que representou um investimento de cerca de 2,6 milhões de euros. A obra surgiu na sequência da crise sismo-vulcânica que afetou a ilha Terceira a partir de junho de 2022, marcada por um aumento significativo da atividade sísmica na área do Vulcão de Santa Bárbara. Esta situação provocou a queda de blocos rochosos sobre a via regional, obrigando ao encerramento de um troço da estrada por razões de segurança. A empreitada agora concluída abrangeu uma extensão aproximada de 500 metros, com início junto ao Miradouro do Raminho, e incluiu a regularização do talude de escavação através da criação de banquetas, a execução de uma barreira de proteção e de um muro de suporte na base do talude, a implementação de um novo sistema de drenagem e a repavimentação do troço intervencionado. O líder do executivo açoriano sublinhou que esta intervenção permite devolver aos utilizadores da estrada as condições de segurança necessárias, garantindo níveis máximos de proteção numa zona particularmente sensível. O governante reconheceu igualmente os constrangimentos provocados pelo encerramento da via e o impacto que essa situação teve na vida das populações locais. “Compreendo a inquietação e a ansiedade que este processo gerou. Foi um período de sacrifício para todos aqueles que dependem desta ligação, mas o resultado alcançado demonstra que a espera valeu a pena”, afirmou. José Manuel Bolieiro fez ainda questão de assinalar o esforço desenvolvido para assegurar uma solução “duradoura” e tecnicamente “robusta”, destacando a importância de realizar uma intervenção que respeitasse a paisagem e as características naturais do local. O Presidente do Governo dos Açores sublinhou que a obra procurou conciliar “a segurança das pessoas com a preservação do território, adaptando a natureza à fruição humana de forma equilibrada e responsável, sem comprometer a sua autenticidade e valor paisagístico”. O governante açoriano destacou ainda o empenho de todos os envolvidos na concretização da empreitada, assinalando que “foi possível encontrar uma solução segura, sustentável e ajustada às exigências do local”, garantindo uma resposta eficaz aos desafios colocados pela instabilidade geológica verificada nos últimos anos. “A minha gratidão e o meu orgulho pela concretização desta obra, que representa mais segurança, mais confiança e uma melhor qualidade de vida para quem vive, trabalha e circula nesta zona da ilha Terceira”, concluiu José Manuel Bolieiro. A cerimónia contou ainda com a presença da Secretária Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, Berta Cabral, do Vereador da Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo Paulo Lima, do Diretor Regional das Obras Públicas, Pedro Azevedo, da Presidente da Junta de Freguesia do Raminho, Eduína Borges, e do Presidente da Junta de Freguesia da Serreta, Ricardo Meneses.
May 29, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro inaugura intervenção de 2,6 milhões de euros na estrada regional do Raminho O Presidente do Governo dos Açores, José Manuel Bolieiro, presidiu hoje à inauguração da empreitada de estabilização de talude na freguesia do Raminho, na Estrada Regional n.º 1-1.ª, na ilha Terceira, uma intervenção que representou um investimento de cerca de 2,6 milhões de euros. A obra surgiu na sequência da crise sismo-vulcânica que afetou a ilha Terceira a partir de junho de 2022, marcada por um aumento significativo da atividade sísmica na área do Vulcão de Santa Bárbara. Esta situação provocou a queda de blocos rochosos sobre a via regional, obrigando ao encerramento de um troço da estrada por razões de segurança. A empreitada agora concluída abrangeu uma extensão aproximada de 500 metros, com início junto ao Miradouro do Raminho, e incluiu a regularização do talude de escavação através da criação de banquetas, a execução de uma barreira de proteção e de um muro de suporte na base do talude, a implementação de um novo sistema de drenagem e a repavimentação do troço intervencionado. O líder do executivo açoriano sublinhou que esta intervenção permite devolver aos utilizadores da estrada as condições de segurança necessárias, garantindo níveis máximos de proteção numa zona particularmente sensível. O governante reconheceu igualmente os constrangimentos provocados pelo encerramento da via e o impacto que essa situação teve na vida das populações locais. “Compreendo a inquietação e a ansiedade que este processo gerou. Foi um período de sacrifício para todos aqueles que dependem desta ligação, mas o resultado alcançado demonstra que a espera valeu a pena”, afirmou. José Manuel Bolieiro fez ainda questão de assinalar o esforço desenvolvido para assegurar uma solução “duradoura” e tecnicamente “robusta”, destacando a importância de realizar uma intervenção que respeitasse a paisagem e as características naturais do local. O Presidente do Governo dos Açores sublinhou que a obra procurou conciliar “a segurança das pessoas com a preservação do território, adaptando a natureza à fruição humana de forma equilibrada e responsável, sem comprometer a sua autenticidade e valor paisagístico”. O governante açoriano destacou ainda o empenho de todos os envolvidos na concretização da empreitada, assinalando que “foi possível encontrar uma solução segura, sustentável e ajustada às exigências do local”, garantindo uma resposta eficaz aos desafios colocados pela instabilidade geológica verificada nos últimos anos. “A minha gratidão e o meu orgulho pela concretização desta obra, que representa mais segurança, mais confiança e uma melhor qualidade de vida para quem vive, trabalha e circula nesta zona da ilha Terceira”, concluiu José Manuel Bolieiro. A cerimónia contou ainda com a presença da Secretária Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas, Berta Cabral, do Vereador da Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo Paulo Lima, do Diretor Regional das Obras Públicas, Pedro Azevedo, da Presidente da Junta de Freguesia do Raminho, Eduína Borges, e do Presidente da Junta de Freguesia da Serreta, Ricardo Meneses.
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May 29, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro opened €1.3 million project at São Mateus fishing port The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, opened today the new support facilities at the São Mateus da Calheta fishing port in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, representing an overall investment of €1.3 million, funded under the Azores 2030 programme. The project is a tangible response to the needs of fishers in the parish of São Mateus, improving working conditions, processing areas, storage facilities and hygiene standards at the main fishing port on the south coast of Terceira Island. The project was carried out on a 2,589-square-metre area located near the São Mateus fishing port, providing the fishing community with new facilities to support their activities. The facilities now available include a shed with racks for preparing fishing gear, 12 new fishing gear stores, a car park, a bait preparation area, toilet facilities and several technical areas for operational support. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted that this project falls within the Regional Government’s strategy to implement the investments set out in the RRP, Azores 2030 and MAR2030, emphasising that 2026 is “a year of great challenge and executive responsibility” for the Region. The President of the Government emphasised that support for the fisheries sector is part of a broader policy of “modernising and enhancing” the Azorean blue economy, based on the energy transition, digital transition and the reduction of environmental impact. “There is a strategy to ensure productivity, sustainability and income for the sector, contributing to the wider economy and to those for whom fishing is their way of life,” he stated. José Manuel Bolieiro also stressed that the aim is to implement “assertive public policies” capable of generating wealth, guaranteeing a fair income throughout the entire value chain and ensuring balanced prices for consumers, whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The President of the Regional Government considered that port infrastructure plays an essential role in the “economic autonomy” of fishing communities, the safety of seafarers and the competitiveness of the fisheries sector. “Today, above all, we are highlighting the working conditions faced by fishers,” he said, emphasising that the Government has remained concerned about the working conditions of shipowners and fishers. José Manuel Bolieiro also called for collective responsibility among users of the newly opened facilities, stressing the need to foster preservation and care for public infrastructure. “The conditions are in place, but their use must ensure the necessary care to keep this infrastructure in good condition,” he pointed out. The new infrastructure provides improved conditions in terms of hygiene, safety, efficiency and productivity, enhancing the port’s operational capacity and the relevance of the local fishing industry. The head of the Azorean Government also praised the dialogue maintained with the sector’s representative associations and the ongoing consultation with fishing communities, at a time when the Regional Government has been defending fishing as a strategic priority, within the existing budget constraints. José Manuel Bolieiro delivered a message of regional unity and confidence in the sector’s future. “Investing in fisheries means investing in the economy of our coastal communities, local employment and the sustainability of the Azores seas,” he said. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries, Mário Rui Pinho, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, the Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo, Fátima Amorim, the Regional Director for Fisheries, Andreia Henriques, the Regional Director for Public Works, Pedro Azevedo, and the President of the Parish Council of São Mateus, Paulo Gomes.
May 29, 2026 José Manuel Bolieiro opened €1.3 million project at São Mateus fishing port The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, opened today the new support facilities at the São Mateus da Calheta fishing port in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, representing an overall investment of €1.3 million, funded under the Azores 2030 programme. The project is a tangible response to the needs of fishers in the parish of São Mateus, improving working conditions, processing areas, storage facilities and hygiene standards at the main fishing port on the south coast of Terceira Island. The project was carried out on a 2,589-square-metre area located near the São Mateus fishing port, providing the fishing community with new facilities to support their activities. The facilities now available include a shed with racks for preparing fishing gear, 12 new fishing gear stores, a car park, a bait preparation area, toilet facilities and several technical areas for operational support. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted that this project falls within the Regional Government’s strategy to implement the investments set out in the RRP, Azores 2030 and MAR2030, emphasising that 2026 is “a year of great challenge and executive responsibility” for the Region. The President of the Government emphasised that support for the fisheries sector is part of a broader policy of “modernising and enhancing” the Azorean blue economy, based on the energy transition, digital transition and the reduction of environmental impact. “There is a strategy to ensure productivity, sustainability and income for the sector, contributing to the wider economy and to those for whom fishing is their way of life,” he stated. José Manuel Bolieiro also stressed that the aim is to implement “assertive public policies” capable of generating wealth, guaranteeing a fair income throughout the entire value chain and ensuring balanced prices for consumers, whilst maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The President of the Regional Government considered that port infrastructure plays an essential role in the “economic autonomy” of fishing communities, the safety of seafarers and the competitiveness of the fisheries sector. “Today, above all, we are highlighting the working conditions faced by fishers,” he said, emphasising that the Government has remained concerned about the working conditions of shipowners and fishers. José Manuel Bolieiro also called for collective responsibility among users of the newly opened facilities, stressing the need to foster preservation and care for public infrastructure. “The conditions are in place, but their use must ensure the necessary care to keep this infrastructure in good condition,” he pointed out. The new infrastructure provides improved conditions in terms of hygiene, safety, efficiency and productivity, enhancing the port’s operational capacity and the relevance of the local fishing industry. The head of the Azorean Government also praised the dialogue maintained with the sector’s representative associations and the ongoing consultation with fishing communities, at a time when the Regional Government has been defending fishing as a strategic priority, within the existing budget constraints. José Manuel Bolieiro delivered a message of regional unity and confidence in the sector’s future. “Investing in fisheries means investing in the economy of our coastal communities, local employment and the sustainability of the Azores seas,” he said. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries, Mário Rui Pinho, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, the Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo, Fátima Amorim, the Regional Director for Fisheries, Andreia Henriques, the Regional Director for Public Works, Pedro Azevedo, and the President of the Parish Council of São Mateus, Paulo Gomes.
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May 29, 2026 Regional Government supports construction of Day Centre Ribeirinha parish, Angra do Heroísmo The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, highlighted the authorisation granted by the Council of the Government to enter into a Cooperation Investment Value Contract (CCVI) with the Ribeirinha Social and Parish Centre, in Angra do Heroísmo, providing for a financial contribution of up to €1,841,220.00 for the construction of a new Day Centre in Ribeirinha, with capacity for 25 users. With this decision, the Regional Government is fulfilling the commitment made in January this year, taking another tangible step towards bringing this important project for the community to fruition. “In January, I met with the management of the Ribeirinha Social and Parish Centre and assured them that the Azorean Government would find a solution to make this project viable. With the approval of this resolution, we are fulfilling that commitment and taking a decisive step towards making the future Ribeirinha Day Centre a reality,” stated the government official. The investment will provide the community with a local social service aimed at the elderly, boosting the capacity to support senior citizens and their families, while also promoting active ageing and improving the quality of life for service users. Currently, the institution is finalising the implementation plan, a necessary step for launching the construction project and building this important social infrastructure. For Mónica Seidi, this project is “another example of the Regional Government’s commitment to reinforcing local social services and creating conditions that allow people to age with dignity, safety and support within their communities.” The government official also emphasised that this investment represents a significant strengthening of the local social support network, providing more appropriate responses to the population’s needs and contributing to greater social cohesion. The construction of the future Ribeirinha Day Centre is part of the Regional Government’s strategy to support private social solidarity institutions and reinforce the regional network of social facilities and services, ensuring better support for the elderly population across all islands.
May 29, 2026 Regional Government supports construction of Day Centre Ribeirinha parish, Angra do Heroísmo The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, highlighted the authorisation granted by the Council of the Government to enter into a Cooperation Investment Value Contract (CCVI) with the Ribeirinha Social and Parish Centre, in Angra do Heroísmo, providing for a financial contribution of up to €1,841,220.00 for the construction of a new Day Centre in Ribeirinha, with capacity for 25 users. With this decision, the Regional Government is fulfilling the commitment made in January this year, taking another tangible step towards bringing this important project for the community to fruition. “In January, I met with the management of the Ribeirinha Social and Parish Centre and assured them that the Azorean Government would find a solution to make this project viable. With the approval of this resolution, we are fulfilling that commitment and taking a decisive step towards making the future Ribeirinha Day Centre a reality,” stated the government official. The investment will provide the community with a local social service aimed at the elderly, boosting the capacity to support senior citizens and their families, while also promoting active ageing and improving the quality of life for service users. Currently, the institution is finalising the implementation plan, a necessary step for launching the construction project and building this important social infrastructure. For Mónica Seidi, this project is “another example of the Regional Government’s commitment to reinforcing local social services and creating conditions that allow people to age with dignity, safety and support within their communities.” The government official also emphasised that this investment represents a significant strengthening of the local social support network, providing more appropriate responses to the population’s needs and contributing to greater social cohesion. The construction of the future Ribeirinha Day Centre is part of the Regional Government’s strategy to support private social solidarity institutions and reinforce the regional network of social facilities and services, ensuring better support for the elderly population across all islands.
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May 29, 2026 Paulo Estêvão welcomed young people of Portuguese descent and highlighted unprecedented commitment to diaspora The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, welcomed a group of young people of Portuguese descent in Ponta Delgada. They are visiting the Azores as part of the “Heritage Portugal” programme, promoted by PALCUS – Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States. On the occasion, the government official praised the “excellent integration” of Azorean communities across the globe, highlighting the “essential role” played by more than 1.5 million Portuguese and their descendants, including Azoreans and those of Azorean descent, in the United States of America. For the Regional Secretary responsible for Communities, “the focus on the diaspora involves valuing and mobilising younger generations.” “It is very important that younger generations maintain their connection to Portugal and the Azores. We are always here to welcome you, at your disposal,” he declared, addressing the young people visiting São Miguel today. Paulo Estêvão also announced that a diaspora ID card will be introduced, an official recognition tool designed to acknowledge and celebrate membership in the global Azorean community, calling on young people to promote and participate in the various events that will mark the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores in 2027. The “Heritage Portugal” programme is aimed at young Portuguese-American adults aged 18 to 35, offering them a two-week experience in Portugal that includes visits and meetings with several organisations from different sectors. Participants in this edition of Heritage Portugal come from New York, Rhode Island, Boston, New Jersey and Massachusetts. It should be noted that PALCUS will organise a gala in October at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada to mark its 35th anniversary.
May 29, 2026 Paulo Estêvão welcomed young people of Portuguese descent and highlighted unprecedented commitment to diaspora The Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, welcomed a group of young people of Portuguese descent in Ponta Delgada. They are visiting the Azores as part of the “Heritage Portugal” programme, promoted by PALCUS – Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States. On the occasion, the government official praised the “excellent integration” of Azorean communities across the globe, highlighting the “essential role” played by more than 1.5 million Portuguese and their descendants, including Azoreans and those of Azorean descent, in the United States of America. For the Regional Secretary responsible for Communities, “the focus on the diaspora involves valuing and mobilising younger generations.” “It is very important that younger generations maintain their connection to Portugal and the Azores. We are always here to welcome you, at your disposal,” he declared, addressing the young people visiting São Miguel today. Paulo Estêvão also announced that a diaspora ID card will be introduced, an official recognition tool designed to acknowledge and celebrate membership in the global Azorean community, calling on young people to promote and participate in the various events that will mark the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores in 2027. The “Heritage Portugal” programme is aimed at young Portuguese-American adults aged 18 to 35, offering them a two-week experience in Portugal that includes visits and meetings with several organisations from different sectors. Participants in this edition of Heritage Portugal come from New York, Rhode Island, Boston, New Jersey and Massachusetts. It should be noted that PALCUS will organise a gala in October at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada to mark its 35th anniversary.
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May 29, 2026 Regional Government honours commitment and guarantees POSEI payments to farmers without apportionments The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, paid today the POSEI EU aid without any cuts (apportionments) being applied, ensuring the full amount of funds through a financial allocation from the Regional Budget. The measure fulfils a commitment publicly made by the President of the Regional Government and the President of the Azores Agricultural Federation during the opening of the 21st Micaelense Holstein-Friesian Breed Competition, ensuring stability, liquidity and predictability for Azorean producers. With this regional financial effort, the Government is halting the application of apportionments that severely penalised the sector under previous socialist governments. Without this supplement, funded by the Regional Budget for May, farmers would suffer drastic cuts to their income, receiving only 44% for the Cattle Slaughter Premium, 55% for Support for the Production of PDO and PGI Wines, and 90% for support for the Private Storage of "Island Cheese" and "São Jorge Cheese." The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised that “it is only fair that farmers are paid the full amounts of support without any apportionments.” “This firm policy of safeguarding agricultural income is leading to growth in the Azorean agrifood sector, and it is all of us who live in the Region who benefit from the increased availability of food,” he noted. The government official stressed that the investment in direct support for production has yielded very positive results, both in terms of the quantity and the nutritional value of regional products. “This POSEI support is indirect support for consumers, as it ensures affordable food prices and short food supply chains, with all the benefits for human health and the environment that local production brings,” stated António Ventura. It is important to remember that the end of co-payments has been an ongoing priority for the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition governments. Between 2021 and 2024, the Regional Budget made available an average of €16 million per year as a financial supplement to POSEI to avoid these cuts, a structural effort which, in 2025, was matched by the State Budget. Detailed information on the payments processed today, covering POSEI, PECP and PRORURAL+, has now been published. It is available for consultation on the official website of the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP).
May 29, 2026 Regional Government honours commitment and guarantees POSEI payments to farmers without apportionments The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, paid today the POSEI EU aid without any cuts (apportionments) being applied, ensuring the full amount of funds through a financial allocation from the Regional Budget. The measure fulfils a commitment publicly made by the President of the Regional Government and the President of the Azores Agricultural Federation during the opening of the 21st Micaelense Holstein-Friesian Breed Competition, ensuring stability, liquidity and predictability for Azorean producers. With this regional financial effort, the Government is halting the application of apportionments that severely penalised the sector under previous socialist governments. Without this supplement, funded by the Regional Budget for May, farmers would suffer drastic cuts to their income, receiving only 44% for the Cattle Slaughter Premium, 55% for Support for the Production of PDO and PGI Wines, and 90% for support for the Private Storage of "Island Cheese" and "São Jorge Cheese." The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised that “it is only fair that farmers are paid the full amounts of support without any apportionments.” “This firm policy of safeguarding agricultural income is leading to growth in the Azorean agrifood sector, and it is all of us who live in the Region who benefit from the increased availability of food,” he noted. The government official stressed that the investment in direct support for production has yielded very positive results, both in terms of the quantity and the nutritional value of regional products. “This POSEI support is indirect support for consumers, as it ensures affordable food prices and short food supply chains, with all the benefits for human health and the environment that local production brings,” stated António Ventura. It is important to remember that the end of co-payments has been an ongoing priority for the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition governments. Between 2021 and 2024, the Regional Budget made available an average of €16 million per year as a financial supplement to POSEI to avoid these cuts, a structural effort which, in 2025, was matched by the State Budget. Detailed information on the payments processed today, covering POSEI, PECP and PRORURAL+, has now been published. It is available for consultation on the official website of the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP).
