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Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral praises cooperation between Azores and Canary Islands under PRISMAC
Berta Cabral praises cooperation between Azores and Canary Islands under PRISMAC
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral congratulates Clube União Micaelense for organising International Football Tournament 2025
Berta Cabral congratulates Clube União Micaelense for organising International Football Tournament 2025
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Court of Auditors grants favourable approval to Raminho Road project and work starts next week
Court of Auditors grants favourable approval to Raminho Road project and work starts next week
April 23, 2025
Berta Cabral praises cooperation between Azores and Canary Islands under PRISMAC
April 21, 2025
Berta Cabral congratulates Clube União Micaelense for organising International Football Tournament 2025
April 16, 2025
Court of Auditors grants favourable approval to Raminho Road project and work starts next week
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April 23, 2025
Berta Cabral praises cooperation between Azores and Canary Islands under PRISMAC
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures the "decisive and fruitful cooperation between the archipelagos of the Azores and the Canary Islands under PRISMAC, part of the MAC 2021-2027 territorial cooperation programme." Berta Cabral spoke at the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) auditorium during the public presentation of the PRISMAC project on Tuesday in Ponta Delgada. For the government official, "the mobility of people and goods in both archipelagos is one of the most complex tasks we have to face daily." "In the Azores, as in the Canary Islands, we are dealing with the permanent challenge of ensuring accessibility, securing connections, promoting territorial cohesion and protecting the population in the face of significant natural hazards," she said. "Extreme phenomena are increasingly frequent and jeopardise the integrity of infrastructures essential to everyday life. For this reason, in-depth and sustained reflection is needed on the planning, construction or maintenance and resilience of public infrastructures," she emphasised. According to Berta Cabral, this reflection "cannot be carried out in isolation or on the sidelines of the member states and the European Union. It requires funding, collaboration, sharing of experiences, knowledge transfer and, above all, highly rigorous scientific intervention." Firstly, "science has become a critical element of growth and competitiveness, with an undeniable geopolitical reach. Secondly, knowing the risks is insufficient: they must be converted into operational solutions, specific plans and effective management tools." In this regard, she defended the need to work to "improve knowledge, create and strengthen monitoring systems, invest in structural prevention and promote adaptation-based approach in our communities." She stated that PRISMAC represents precisely the commitment to "combining scientific knowledge with an understanding of the territory, promoting community literacy and providing responsible political decision-making under the European principle of subsidiarity." "Analysing vulnerabilities, studying risk scenarios and proposing innovative solutions are tangible steps towards a safer and better-prepared Region," explained the government official. She advocated the need to strengthen cooperation ties with the Canary Islands to "promote the sharing of good practices, foster joint innovation and boost the international projection of Macaronesia as a region of knowledge, resilience and sustainability." According to the Regional Secretary, PRISMAC provides guidelines and conditions for this endeavour and produces a rationale for sustaining the differences as European Union regions. "We must be attentive and follow developments on the European Union's new partnership agreement and subsequent post-2027 multiannual financial framework to ensure that the cohesion policy continues to play a key role in the development of Europe and its outermost regions," she stressed. In this context, she defended "greater flexibility in the use of funds, providing a more effective response to the specific needs of each region and greater focus not only on construction but also on infrastructure maintenance. This should take into account climate change and the increasingly frequent occurrence of extreme natural phenomena, which are fundamental aspects that must be established, preferably together." Regarding the case studies shared today, such as the embankments in general and the situation involving the access to the parish of Ribeira Quente and the town of Povoação, on São Miguel Island, she considered that they showed this reality and evidenced the path we intend to follow. Berta Cabral also stated that the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Infrastructures, "renews its commitment to continue working side by side with the Government of the Canary Islands, the scientific community, our municipalities and civil society, so that what started here will not end but multiply." "We are certain that the path we want to follow is one of determination, collective intelligence and deep respect for the human, natural and built heritage entrusted to us," she concluded. The presentation of the PRISMAC project, which has the University of the Azores as a partner, was attended by the Vice-Chancellor for Infrastructures of the Government of the Canary Islands.
April 23, 2025
Berta Cabral praises cooperation between Azores and Canary Islands under PRISMAC
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures the "decisive and fruitful cooperation between the archipelagos of the Azores and the Canary Islands under PRISMAC, part of the MAC 2021-2027 territorial cooperation programme." Berta Cabral spoke at the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) auditorium during the public presentation of the PRISMAC project on Tuesday in Ponta Delgada. For the government official, "the mobility of people and goods in both archipelagos is one of the most complex tasks we have to face daily." "In the Azores, as in the Canary Islands, we are dealing with the permanent challenge of ensuring accessibility, securing connections, promoting territorial cohesion and protecting the population in the face of significant natural hazards," she said. "Extreme phenomena are increasingly frequent and jeopardise the integrity of infrastructures essential to everyday life. For this reason, in-depth and sustained reflection is needed on the planning, construction or maintenance and resilience of public infrastructures," she emphasised. According to Berta Cabral, this reflection "cannot be carried out in isolation or on the sidelines of the member states and the European Union. It requires funding, collaboration, sharing of experiences, knowledge transfer and, above all, highly rigorous scientific intervention." Firstly, "science has become a critical element of growth and competitiveness, with an undeniable geopolitical reach. Secondly, knowing the risks is insufficient: they must be converted into operational solutions, specific plans and effective management tools." In this regard, she defended the need to work to "improve knowledge, create and strengthen monitoring systems, invest in structural prevention and promote adaptation-based approach in our communities." She stated that PRISMAC represents precisely the commitment to "combining scientific knowledge with an understanding of the territory, promoting community literacy and providing responsible political decision-making under the European principle of subsidiarity." "Analysing vulnerabilities, studying risk scenarios and proposing innovative solutions are tangible steps towards a safer and better-prepared Region," explained the government official. She advocated the need to strengthen cooperation ties with the Canary Islands to "promote the sharing of good practices, foster joint innovation and boost the international projection of Macaronesia as a region of knowledge, resilience and sustainability." According to the Regional Secretary, PRISMAC provides guidelines and conditions for this endeavour and produces a rationale for sustaining the differences as European Union regions. "We must be attentive and follow developments on the European Union's new partnership agreement and subsequent post-2027 multiannual financial framework to ensure that the cohesion policy continues to play a key role in the development of Europe and its outermost regions," she stressed. In this context, she defended "greater flexibility in the use of funds, providing a more effective response to the specific needs of each region and greater focus not only on construction but also on infrastructure maintenance. This should take into account climate change and the increasingly frequent occurrence of extreme natural phenomena, which are fundamental aspects that must be established, preferably together." Regarding the case studies shared today, such as the embankments in general and the situation involving the access to the parish of Ribeira Quente and the town of Povoação, on São Miguel Island, she considered that they showed this reality and evidenced the path we intend to follow. Berta Cabral also stated that the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Infrastructures, "renews its commitment to continue working side by side with the Government of the Canary Islands, the scientific community, our municipalities and civil society, so that what started here will not end but multiply." "We are certain that the path we want to follow is one of determination, collective intelligence and deep respect for the human, natural and built heritage entrusted to us," she concluded. The presentation of the PRISMAC project, which has the University of the Azores as a partner, was attended by the Vice-Chancellor for Infrastructures of the Government of the Canary Islands.
Nota de Imprensa
April 21, 2025
Berta Cabral congratulates Clube União Micaelense for organising International Football Tournament 2025
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, congratulated Clube União Micaelense for organising the 2025 edition of the International Football Tournament, which took place in Ponta Delgada and brought new dynamics to the sports and tourism scene on São Miguel Island. Berta Cabral, who chaired the closing session of the tournament on behalf of the President of the Government, emphasised the high quality of the initiative. This year, it brought together over 90 clubs from 18 countries, involving 5 thousand participants, including players, coaches, family members and support teams. According to Berta Cabral, this significant mobilisation “demonstrates the growing importance of sport as a driving force for social and economic development, and the regional tourism sector." For the government official, "this combination of sport and tourism is particularly relevant in the current context, where the attractiveness of the Azores as a destination for diversified and quality experiences all year round is being reinforced." Although the tournament is taking place at the beginning of the IATA summer, Berta Cabral noted that "it is important to stress that this type of initiative does not compete with traditional tourism; on the contrary, it complements and improves it. The event brings in new audiences, builds visitor loyalty and contributes to further consolidating the internationalisation of our destination." She also highlighted the crucial role played by Clube União Micaelense in structuring and running the initiative. "The work carried out by this century-old institution is worthy of recognition. The organisational capacity, the involvement of the local community, the mobilisation of volunteers and the logistical excellence demonstrate that the Azores have the conditions to host international high-level sporting events," she said. Berta Cabral also offered a word of encouragement for this project to continue, emphasising its importance as an international benchmark. "As such, the International Football Tournament deserves our recognition," she said.
April 21, 2025
Berta Cabral congratulates Clube União Micaelense for organising International Football Tournament 2025
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, congratulated Clube União Micaelense for organising the 2025 edition of the International Football Tournament, which took place in Ponta Delgada and brought new dynamics to the sports and tourism scene on São Miguel Island. Berta Cabral, who chaired the closing session of the tournament on behalf of the President of the Government, emphasised the high quality of the initiative. This year, it brought together over 90 clubs from 18 countries, involving 5 thousand participants, including players, coaches, family members and support teams. According to Berta Cabral, this significant mobilisation “demonstrates the growing importance of sport as a driving force for social and economic development, and the regional tourism sector." For the government official, "this combination of sport and tourism is particularly relevant in the current context, where the attractiveness of the Azores as a destination for diversified and quality experiences all year round is being reinforced." Although the tournament is taking place at the beginning of the IATA summer, Berta Cabral noted that "it is important to stress that this type of initiative does not compete with traditional tourism; on the contrary, it complements and improves it. The event brings in new audiences, builds visitor loyalty and contributes to further consolidating the internationalisation of our destination." She also highlighted the crucial role played by Clube União Micaelense in structuring and running the initiative. "The work carried out by this century-old institution is worthy of recognition. The organisational capacity, the involvement of the local community, the mobilisation of volunteers and the logistical excellence demonstrate that the Azores have the conditions to host international high-level sporting events," she said. Berta Cabral also offered a word of encouragement for this project to continue, emphasising its importance as an international benchmark. "As such, the International Football Tournament deserves our recognition," she said.