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Delegation from the Ilha do Maio MADRRM promotes III Mondays Agro-livestock

A delegation from the Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Marine Resources (MADRRM) promotes the Ilha do Maio on 24 and 25 opened, the third Monday of farm and livestock products of the island.

According to the deputy MADRRM, Carlos Dias, will attend the event for farmers and creators from the island, selected, among other things, the quality (variety) and quantity of its products such as agricultural, farming or handicrafts.

The idea, according to Carlos Dias, is to give participants the opportunity to exhibit their products, taking into account that the island that there is a space where they can sell. Normally, all the run-off is channelled into the market in Praia.

Moreover, Open Days, are also a way to spread the productive capacities of the island are increasing year on year.

The fair will be held during the weekend and has a partnership with the City Council on Maio, farmers, ranchers and artisans.

Original article: Noticias Cape Verde – click here

Journal Added to the Gallery

Owen & Nerys (and Family) have just returned from an adventure round the islands of Cape Verde. Read how they travelled to Maio via Boa Vista and Santiago (Praia) to reach Villa Maris.

Owen & Nerys a Maio Journal - click here to view

Casa Blanca Supermarket Update

A new advert has been added to the Free Adverts section. As with all adverts on the website they are Free, so if you have a business, service or something to sell please contact us.

Casa Blanca Supermarket - click here

Order Your Bread at the Casa Blanca Supermarket |Maio Cape Verde

There are two sources of bread in Morro... both of which are inconvenient for Villa Maris people, in as much as you must be in Morro at 6am to buy it... and it's gone shortly after. Due to the present lack of demand, Casa Blanca does not sell bread, however, as a convenience and a gesture of good will towards Villa Maris residents, Casa Blanca will, free of charge, take orders for bread which may be picked up the at the customer's leisure.