Praia, April 3 (Inforpress) – Writer Paulo Ferreira Veríssimo announced today the launch, in June or July, of his second book of poetry, a work he describes as a “journey to the interior” marked by childhood memories, tributes and reflections.

Speaking to Inforpress, the author explained that the work entitled “A Poet’s Notebooks – Tales of an Inner Life” had been in the writing process even before the publication of his first book, which was launched on 20 April 2023 in the city of Praia.

According to the writer, the title came about after a meeting with Domingos Cardoso, also a writer, in which the latter considered that his texts would make "a good notebook," an idea that, he emphasized, ended up inspiring the title of the work.

Comprising 40 poems, 30 written in Cape Verdean Creole and 10 in Portuguese, the book presents itself as an artistic expression deeply connected to the author's identity and personal experience.

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Ribeira Grande, April 3 (Inforpress) – Santo Crucifixo was crowned regional football champion of Santo Antão Norte this Wednesday after beating Solpontense 2-0, in the last round of the 2025-2026 season.

The two teams entered the field separated by one point, with Solpontense in the lead and needing only a draw, but the team from Ponta do Sol was unable to hold onto the title.

Santo Crucifixo took the lead in the 14th minute through Danielson, the tournament’s top scorer. Solpontense had a chance to equalise in the 38th minute, but Nilson, finding himself unmarked, allowed goalkeeper Vitalino to make the save.

In the second half, Santo Crucifixo took control of the game and sealed the result in the 93rd minute with a goal from Djó, securing the title three years on.

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Nova Sintra, April 1 (Inforpress) – Farmers on Brava Island stated today that vegetable production this year is weak due to the lack of water that has affected the island for several years, hindering the development of the agricultural sector.

In statements to Inforpress, farmer Nelson Tavares stressed that agriculture on the island has been weakening significantly, given the persistent water shortage.

"The development of agriculture in this municipality is weakening, given the long-standing water problem," he stated, emphasizing that this situation directly affects agricultural production and the daily lives of the population.

According to him, water availability has been insufficient throughout the island, both for agriculture and animal husbandry.

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Praia, April 3 (Inforpress) - The coordinator of the Zé Luís Solidário project said on Wednesday that the handover of a container of hospital equipment to the Ministry of Family represents "an important gesture of solidarity and commitment" from the diaspora towards social causes in the country.

According to Vera Rodrigues, speaking to Inforpress, the 40-foot container, which came from the United States of America and was sent by the project's mentor, is part of the celebrations for the initiative's sixth anniversary. 

“We are making this delivery with two objectives: to mark the project's six-year anniversary and to give a gift to the Cape Verdean community, contributing to the well-being of the population,” he explained.

The same source indicated that the container includes various hospital supplies, such as beds, wheelchairs, diapers, canes, mattresses, and operating room support equipment, with diapers being the most requested items.

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