Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros assures defence of the interests of the Azorean canning industry
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources reiterated today at the Legislative Assembly that the Government of the Azores has taken all steps to defend the interests of the Azorean canning industry with the State and the European Union in the context of the ongoing trade negotiations with Thailand. "As a precaution, these concerns are being taken into account," said Luís Neto Viveiros, who ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources welcomes reinforcement of bigeye tuna quota
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources welcomed the favourable outcome of negotiations to reinforce the bigeye tuna quota made available for Portugal. The Regional Directorate for Fisheries is already preparing in conjunction with the Directorate-General of Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Resources the reopening of the fishery. The proposal presented by the Azores establishes the ... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros welcomes international prize awarded to Azorean fish exporter
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources welcomed the awarding of the International High Quality Trophy - 2013 by Global Trade Leaders' Club to the company António Mineiro & Andrade. The prize-delivery ceremony will be held in Paris on October 28. The Selection Committee of the Global Trade Leaders' Club, an association with seven thousand business members from 95 countries, has electe... Mais >>

Informação: New scheme on FUNDOPESCA to bring "more transparency, predictability and social justice," says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources said today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the new scheme on the Azores Fishers' Salary Compensation Fund (FUNDOPESCA) aims to provide this tool with "increased transparency, predictability and social justice." "After 10 years from the initial approval of the document, we intend to accomplish these goals through a better definition of the app... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government safeguards interests of canneries with the State and European Union in the trade with Thailand
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed on Wednesday that the Government of the Azores has been establishing contacts with the European Commission and the Portuguese State in order to safeguard the interests of regional canneries under the trade negotiations taking place between the European Union and Thailand. "The Government of the Azores is fully aware of the importance of the c... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro reiterates importance of enhancing Atlantic space for wealth generation and employment creation
The President of the Government of the Azores reiterated today the importance of enhancing the Atlantic space in which the archipelago is located, taking into consideration its potential in the generation of wealth and employment creation. "We see ourselves in the attention that Ireland has drawn to this process and we keep up with the effort of enhancing this Atlantic space as a space with pote... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Maritime Training School open to trainees from PALOP countries
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the Azores Maritime Training School, to be installed in the city of Horta, will focus on attracting trainees "not only from the Azores but also from other places, including the Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOP)."Speaking to journalists at the end of a visit to the premises of the former Radio Naval Station in Horta, where... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores establishes protocols with fishing associations in the amount of 500 thousand Euros
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources signed in Angra do Heroísmo on Wednesday the first of 16 protocols signed with fishing associations throughout the archipelago, corresponding to a global of 500 thousand Euros. The protocols to support the operation and services provided by these associations were signed by the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros, at... Mais >>

Informação: Santa Catarina Cannery recipient of "Best of the Best" award at National Food Products Contests
Santa Catarina Cannery from São Jorge has been distinguished with four prizes at National Food Products Contests, including the "Best of the Best" award in the Canned Tuna category with the product "Tuna Fillet with Thyme." This year, the Azorean Cannery participated in the Canned Fish and Tuna Paste categories under this contest, jointly organised by CNEMA and the National Agriculture Fair,... Mais >>

Informação: National Strategy for the Sea discussed on Faial
In the context of the initiatives promoted for the discussion of a National Strategy for the Sea, the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources promotes a debate at the Auditorium of Faial Botanical Garden on Thursday. The public session starts at 6 PM and will be chaired by the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros. The event will be attended by the Captain of Horta... Mais >>