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New Bedford's Magic Kitchen gives breakfast a Cape Verdean flavor
South Coast Business Bulletin - Massachusetts
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Hippolyte 'Chef Papi' Tavares has dreamed of opening a restaurant for 20 years. Magic Kitchen on Nauset Street will feature breakfast and lunch. Tavares, a native of Cape Verde, is planning to give dishes a Cape Verdean flavor. NEW BEDFORD — For...
Boston’s mayoral candidates try to win over artists worried about displacement and funding
WBUR - Massachusetts
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On Wednesday, Boston’s mayoral candidates made their pitch to the city’s arts and culture sector. Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft and Domingos DaRosa attended a forum at Dorchester’s Strand Theatre moderated by Jared Bowen, host of GBH’s “The...
Debate Grows Over Non-Citizens Serving in New Bedford Police Dept.
Fun 107 - Massachusetts
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August 3, 2025
"All who swear the oath of citizenship are doing more than completing a legal process. You are making a lifetime pledge to support the values and the laws of America. The pledge comes with great privileges. It also comes with great...
BAGAIA enhances air safety oversight with new governance framework
Business and Financial Times
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July 31, 2025
The 12th Commission Meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, with a renewed commitment to regional collaboration in aviation safety and the formal establishment of a new Board of...
Gulbenkian Choir and Orchestra debut in Cape Verde (with 2 concerts)
Portugal Pulse
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July 26, 2025
“We thought it would be wonderful to celebrate Cape Verde’s 50 years of independence, and for that, we decided to organize a concert with the Gulbenkian Orchestra and Choir,” stated António Feijó, president of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation,...
President calls for respect for the rotation of the CPLP presidency
Ver Angola
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The CPLP "prides itself on respecting the rights and duties of each member state, including the presidency of the Organization, based on the principle of rotation, until all have benefited from this same right," said Lourenço. The statement came...
June Freedom Returning to His Grandfather’s House in Cape Verde ‘Balanced My Spirit Out’ and Inspired His Serene ‘Casa Mira Mar’ Album
Billboard
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July 24, 2025
For Cape Verdean artist June Freedom, island time isn’t a state of being – it’s a way of living. Born in Boston, Mass., Freedom (real name Pedro Fontes Veiga Jr.) moved to the motherland when he was three and grew up listening to traditional Cape...
China hands over maternity ward building project in Cape Verde
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAIA, Cape Verde, July 23 (Xinhua) -- A China-aided maternity ward building has been handed over to local authorities in Mindelo, on Cape Verde's Sao Vincente Island. Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva and Chinese Ambassador to...
Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday
The Mag
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August 3, 2025
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (12pm (UK) kick-off). The game kicking off 8pm local time in Seoul. The Newcastle...
Cape Verde mourns the death of pioneering visual artist Kiki Lima
Portugal Pulse
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July 20, 2025
The artist was in Lisbon, receiving medical treatment, and passed away early this morning, according to his brother, Mick Lima, speaking to the Rádio de Cabo Verde (RCV). “Considered by many as one of the greatest Cape Verdean painters of all...
Erena Emerges SFA’s Vice-president, Reiterates Commitment to Squash Development in Africa
This Day
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July 27, 2025
Adamu Ahmed Erena has reaffirmed his dedication to the advancement of squash across Africa following his election as Vice President (West and Central Africa) of the Squash Federation of Africa (SFA). Erena, a former President of the Nigeria Squash...
GDP up, poverty down in Cape Verde’s digital economy
Independent (Uganda)
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July 20, 2025
Cape Verde is showing how a mix of digital ambition, sound institutions, and targeted social policy can unlock inclusive economic growth. Its emerging digital sector, backed by public investment and regional partnerships, is helping turn a small...
See Taunton celebrate Cape Verde Independence Day
Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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Maria Miranda unwraps food at a Cape Verde independence and excellence celebration at Taunton City Hall on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The island nation of Cape Verde commemorates its independence on July 5 every year.Emma Rindlisbacher/Taunton Daily...
Cabo Verde: EU backs armed forces with €12M to strengthen capacity
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
The European Union (EU) approved a measure on Tuesday to assist the Armed Forces of Cabo Verde with €12 million over a two-year period to strengthen the country’s military capacity. According to a statement from the Council of the EU, the first...
Cabo Verde issues final ultimatum to Macau Legend over stalled casino-resort project
Yogonet International
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July 7, 2025
Cabo Verde has given Macau-based developer Macau Legend Development a final 60-day deadline to submit a new proposal for its long-stalled casino-resort project in the capital, Praia, warning that failure to do so will lead to contract cancellation...
Cabo Verde issues final warning to Macau Legend over stalled hotel-casino project
Macau Daily Times
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July 7, 2025
Cabo Verde’s government has issued a final ultimatum to Macau Legend, urging the company to present a new plan for its stalled hotel-casino project in Praia or risk losing the site entirely, according to a report by Lusa. Speaking during a visit...
Cape Verde gives Macau Legend final opportunity to revive integrated resort project
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 6, 2025
Cape Verde’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Paulo Rocha, announced that the government is giving Macau Legend one final opportunity to present an alternative plan for the unfinished hotel-casino project in Praia. According to news agency Lusa, the...
Metrology is the invisible backbone of industrialisation – Trade minister declares
GhanaWeb
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July 23, 2025
Ghana has reiterated its commitment to advancing metrology as a critical pillar for industrial transformation, trade facilitation, and economic development, as the country hosts the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System...
World Bank ranks Libya among Africa’s wealthiest countries in 2025
The Libya Observer
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World Bank data for 2025 shows that ten African countries have advanced to the high-income category—the top tier in the global economic classification ladder. The classification follows the World Bank’s “Atlas” methodology, which is used to assess...
On Arrival, Visa-Free Entry For Jordanians In 47 Countries Full List Of Destinations
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) As citizens of various countries prioritise travel, several governments have initiated a range of measures to enable ease of access to the destinations. Visa exemptions for certain durations along with provisions such as...