Cape Verde News
June 09 - We launch a second website for Expats and people abroad that are English speakers and readers.
June 09 - A new web host and system is used to help with the development of both the Cape Verde websites. The Cape Verde News section includes previous news updates on what's happening here on Sal or Cape Verde.(....)
June launch of Expat WebsiteJune 1st 09 - a second website is launched by us at Cape Verde Tips. The new Expats Cape Verde website includes a Forum, Blog, Expat Newsletter and Yellow-E-Services. There will be 24 Newsletters per year which you can have access to online and/or also register to receive them by email every 2 weeks. You can unscubscibe at anytime therafter using the unsubscibe button at the bottom of the Expat Newsletter page. For further details and to register please go to the Expat News page within the Expats Cape Verde site. The Yellow-E-Services is for people who wish to advertise their business or services in or for Cape Verde. It's similar to Yellow Pages, but with Yellow-E-Services you can provide more information online within the page. It is available to everyone whether they have a website or not. A few people have already signed up to it, others are still working on their ' landing pages'. To see what people have advertised, please visit : www.expatscapeverde.com The Forum and topics will be moderated by a number of Expats living and working on the island of Sal. The blog will have a number of topics, including Animals and Mammals - about Turtlesm SOS Tartarugas, Sal Animal Rescue. There is a Cookers Corner and a number of other items. |
Regular notices:Some articles may have photos associated to them, they can be found within the Picasa Photo Albums in the Photo Gallery. Expats Cape Verde: www.expatscapeverde.com Eclipse Online Solutions: www.eclipseonlinesolutions.com
These feeds are available on both sites, some content may be repeated whilst other articles will only be shown on one of the sites. The following is one of the feeds available within a Secure Zone (registration required to open and view content).
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Web hosting and designBoth websites have now transferred to a new web host. The system they use was chosen as it gives me more freedom to change and update functions myself. I am still learning about what I can do with Sitewalk, E-Commerce, Marketing and 101 other things I can do to improve these websites. Being over here in Cape Verde means that I can make these changes myself without waiting for someone else to do them, and charging me for it. Don't get me wrong, I still have to pay a monthly fee for using the system but I manage it. There are also online tutorials and a help centre. You can also buy a bsic website for £149. This will be built for you. There are more options available. Take a look at it yourself: www.eclipseonlinesolutions.com |
Above: Some photos taken on Sal Island, Cape Verde. Josh Angulo's photo was taken after winning the World Windsurfing Competition at Ponta Preta. |
Cape Verde News - Posts:
March 2010 - As stated above, we have RSS Feeds. These will be placed on both the websites. Some will have secure Zones, meaning you will need to register to access them (no charge). Others will be freelya accessible. Similar to the literature at the end of this page. Subjects such as 'A Municipality for Santa Maria' within the RSS feed will be updated as and when information is received.
March 2010 - We are aiming to re-start the 'Properties' Section within the Cape Verde Tips website. A number of changes will be made and pricing and terms and conditions will be formalised.
February 2010 - The Expat Newsletter has become the main feed for local news on Sal, but we are encouraging others to send in information from other islands, but this is proving to be hard to obtain. We have also started a Facebook page for both the Expats Cape Verde website and the Cape Verde Tips website. A number of people have sent in photographs of significance, such as the ones sent in by Linda Aspden recently of Humbacks and the rarely seen Gervais' Beaked Whales which have been placed within the photo galleries, together with some further albums on other activities. Thanks to everyone that has contributed to the Blogs, Newsletter and Forum on the Expats website.
If you wish to register to receive the Expat Newsletter, please register here : EXPAT NEWSLETTER
Feb.2010 - Jackie Costello has announmced within the Forum that she can no longer continue with Sal Animal Rescue.......read on: FORUM
September 09 - Apologies for not posting more info and updates on this page since March, we have been busy with the above. We have an announcement section within the Expats Cape Verde site and produce the Expats Newsletter every two weeks (go to the Expats website and you can view this free online). We are looking at other alternatives for news updates/information.
9th March 09: Just to update you on the Vets appeal. With the fantastic help of Helen from Blu Bar we have reached our required number of volunteer Vets to come here and implement the neutering programme. They will be coming in July and August.
I have some hotels onboard providing some accommodation however, if anyone has a free apartment for 2 weeks during these two months, and would like to donate it to us ( or for longer) we would be very grateful. If you have and would like to help could you let me know what dates they are free.
Many thanks
Jackie
From: Jacqueline Costello (jaqqi@hotmail.com)
5th March 09:Cape Verde Investments (CI) Board change. Awaiting factual information.
Feb 09:
Read about the interview with Josh Angulo.....under the Sports section. Above photos taken at his Windsurf Centre on the beach.
Feb 09 - Josh Angulo wins the World Windsurfing Competition at Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cape Verde. The final took place on Wednesday afternoon, earlier in the week than anticipated. For results, check out the PWA and www.caboverdeworldcup.com websites.
17th - The PWA website provides information on the weather conditions and updates for the World Windsurfing Championships taking place over at Ponta Preta during the week, 14th - 21st Feb 09. According to tomorrows report (Thur 19th) the waves will be 3.4m from around 11a.m.
We are trying to find out the programme for the entertainment, the programme has been changed due to the late arrival of the venue tent, which should have arrived last week and put up ready for the event, unfortunately this did not happen until the Tue 17th. Also check out the following website : www.caboverdeworldcup.com
Jennifer Figge’s swim across the Atlantic ends in disaster for the catamaran - …………………………..
Statement from Jennifer Figge spokesman David Higdon:
On Thursday, Feb. 12, at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time, the catamaran carrying Jennifer Figge and crew suffered severe damage to both hulls when it was washed up against shoreline rocks and slowly sunk just off the Tobago coast. Figge and all members of the crew were unhurt and safely evacuated. It was not a life-threatening situation. Much of the material and equipment onboard was lost or damaged.
The catamaran had traveled on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Trinidad to Tobago island, where it had been anchored overnight. While moving to a new location, the accident occurred.
William Ray, the captain/co-owner of the boat, the crew and Figge are all deeply saddened by these events but relieved that no one was seriously hurt during the accident and subsequent attempts to salvage the boat and its contents.
Jennifer thanks everyone for the interest and support provided throughout her adventure, and her priority at the moment is supporting the captain and crew as they assess the damage and determine next steps.
Personal note from Sal: All those that met Jennifer on Sal before she commenced her swim are all disappointed for her, but glad everyone is ok.
For more news visit Jennifer Figge’s Facebook web page………….
Poisoning Solution - An email request from Jackie Costello, an Expat living on Sal :
I met with the Environment Minister for Sal Island, Cape Verde this morning and I got him to agree to stop putting out poison for dogs and cats, hopefully we will get a new law to prosecute anyone caught poisoning, he has also agreed to give me some land and to build a shelter on it. AND to get a mobile clinic to go around the island and neuter the animals !
Vets required: Not a bad mornings work.......... however,for my part I agreed to get some vets over here to do the neutering, it will take approx 4 vets a month including aftercare . The minister has also agreed to get special one - three month visas for the vets.
We can get the accommodation for them, but not their plane fares and the equipment and medical equipment needed. I was hoping to get the vets here by June 30th………
I know an organisation offered to come out here 2 years ago and do this but the government would not allow them, do you know who they were ? or do you know any organisations that could help at all?
I am looking here on the web for would vet organisations etc.
Any help at all or information would be very much appreciated.
If anyone in the UK, Ireland or other countries can help, please contact Jackie Costello by email on : jaqqi@hotmail.com
May O’Leary’s Food & Drinks Emporium – is situated in the Tanquinho Zone. After a number of years of operation and a turnover of three Managers, the venue sees a new manager who intends turning the Emporium into one of the favourite venues in Santa Maria. New chef’s, menu and entertainment evenings will attract many Expats, locals and tourists.
The Turtle Shack is the new given name for the well known Funana Restaurant on Santa Maria beach. A British couple have taken over the venue and aim to turn it into one that will provide tourists with a number of entertainment options. Last Saturday saw the Turtle Shack become the first venue to provide live English commentary sports on television in Cape Verde. New menus and UK talent have already been introduced. Other activities are also being planned.
World Windsurfing Competition - The event started on Saturday Feb 14th with some high waves. I visited the event on the Sunday but the waves were not as big but never the less impressive, as expected at this time of year. The waves are reportedly due to get bigger within the next few days. Many tourists arrived to watch, but there are still many in the hotels that are unaware of the event. Photos and movies will be added to the Picasa Photo Albums. For updates and results visit the PWA website or www.caboverdeworldcup.com.
Jan 09:
Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa: The official ground breaking ceremony takes place on 24th January 09.The Prime Minister, dignitaries and other officials will be present. Photos will be uploaded to the Picasa Web Album, after the event.
The resort will include apartments, villas, a 5 star luxury hotel, restaurants, pools, shops, function room, state of the art gym, conference room and health spa etc. For more information please complete the enquiry form below.
Environment: Articles on bird watching, turtles, whales, dolphins, cats and dogs within Cape Verde can be found within the Environment section of Cape Verde Tips.
Atlantic Challenge: Cape Verde welcomes American endurance athlete Jennifer Figge. Jennifer, at the young age of 56yrs of age will be starting her attempt to swim the Atlantic this week if the conditions are good. Departing from Cape Verde, either Sao Vicente or Santo Antao and aiming for Barbados, the swim could take her 50 or more days. To view pics of her stop off on Sal Island on Tue 6th January 09 visit the Picasa Photo Albums in the Photo Gallery. To check Jennifers background and find out more about this challenge visit her Facebook site via the link provided at the bottom of this page.
Jennifer says ..... this swim will help support Volvic's "Drink 1, Give 10" program to benefit UNICEF--a "water for water" campaign that provides clean water to children in Ethiopia. I am encouraging my supporters to make direct donations to benefit the campaign on the "Drink 1, Give 10" campaign web site at : ........... http://p1g10.drink1give10.com/
PWA announce Cape Verde event. Cape Verde will once again be hosting a world windsurfing event. It will take place over at Ponta Preta beach on Sal Island between 14th - 21st February 2009.
Vila Verde - one of the main developments on Sal Island, Cape Verde to date, will be releasing Phase 1 in the near future. Photos taken on Dec 3rd of the development can be viewed in the Picasa Photo Album.
December 08:
Cotton Bay - The plant shop 'Viveiro' and the furniture store 'Veranda' on the Cotton Bay site opened in December. Further information will be included in the next December issue of the Cape Verde Tips Newsletter. Photos will also be loaded to the Picasa Photo Album.
Snagging Service - We at the Cape Verde Tips website will be offering a snagging service in the New Year for the Vila Verde development. For further information please contact us.
Mitu Monteiro becomes World Kite Boarding Champion for 2008
Mitu Monteiro a 25yr old from Sal Island, Cape Verde who entered the competition for the first time won the World Kite surfing Championship for the ‘Wave’ discipline. Mitu, had competed in single competitions on the similar tours over the last few years and was given the opportunity to particiate in all the tour events for the first time. This year the competitions took place in France, Portugal, Brazil & Morocco. For more info visit the Sports section and view the Picasa Photo Albums.
The British Ambassador to Cape Verde, Mr.Christoher Trott visited Cape Verde in October. The British Embassy for Cape Verde is in Dakar, Senegal. The British Ambassador flew over from Dakar to attend a conference in Praia. The Ambassador & Mr. Antonio Canuto, the British Honorary Consul who is based on Sao Vicente went on to visit Boavista & Sal were they met with Government representatives.
Mr. Trott & Mr. Canuto also took the opportunity to meet with some British expats on Sal, who were keen to raise a number of queries on behalf of the British expat community. All British expats were invited to meet the Ambassador & the Hon.Consul for cocktails after the meeting. Photos taken on the evening are included in the Picasa Photo Albums in the Photo Gallery.
Notes of the meeting with both of these British representatives and British Expats can be found under 'General Info' and within the 'Moving to Sal' section....'British Government & Embassy'
Two lists have been included under General Information, sub headed: ' Emergency Contact List' which can be used for medical or other emergency has been included together with a contact list for Embassy's and Consuls.
For further information on the British Ambassador in Senegal, please visit: http://ukinsenegal.fco.gov.uk/en/
Previously posted items: For information posted in this section prior to October 08, please open the attachement below:
CVTIPS - CVNews section - posted items prior to Oct 08.
