Praia, Sep 18 (Inforpress) – The organization of the Cabo Verde Music Awards (CVMA) announced today that the 2026 event will take place on June 6, in Mindelo, and promises to boost the local economy after Storm Erin. 

"Given everything that's happened, the current situation following Storm Erin, we're bringing a little more joy and hope to Mindelo, an event that will also boost the city's economy," said Soraia de Deus, Director of Communications at the CVMA, in a statement to Inforpress.

The person in charge also added that this was a decision that had long been in line with the organization's plan. 

“Decidimos trazer os CVMA para o Mindelo porque já era uma decisão que tínhamos há muito tempo. Já realizámos uma edição na Ilha do Sal e fazia sentido fazer chegar o prémio oficial da música de Cabo Verde ao Mindelo”, explicou Soraia de Deus.

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Praia, Sep 17 (Inforpress) – The Cape Verdean beach volleyball duo, made up of sisters Ludmila and Janice Varela, has already qualified for the main draw of the “FIVB Pro Tour” Beach Volleyball World Circuit, which starts today in Lile, France.

According to information provided by the Cape Verdean Volleyball Federation, the Cape Verdean duo were exempt from the qualifying phase, entering directly into the main draw of the FIVB Pro Tour, meaning they will debut this Thursday, the 18th.

The Cape Verdean team, led by the Brazilian coach of Cabo Verde, is looking to earn points, aiming to qualify for the next Olympic Games and World Cup, as representatives of the African region.

The FIVB Pro Tour 2025, referred to as a World Cup stage, features 16 teams competing for four spots, which will be added to the 12 already pre-qualified, thus forming the final table with 16 teams.

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Praia, Sep 18 (Inforpress) – The University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV) has extended the application deadline for the 1st edition of the Academic Climate Action Olympics, an initiative that aims to mobilize students to face the challenges of climate change, until September 28.

According to the institution, the competition's main objective is to stimulate critical thinking and encourage the creation of innovative solutions to environmental problems affecting Cabo Verde and the world.

Open to all students regularly enrolled at Uni-CV, regardless of their field of study, the competition begins individually, and from the second phase onwards, teams of up to three members can be formed.

The test, the note informs, takes place in three eliminatory and cumulative phases: an online test of knowledge on climate action, the analysis of a case study (30% of the assessment) and the presentation of an innovative intervention proposal (40%).

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Cidade da Praia, 16 September (Inforpress) – The dean of the University of Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) highlighted on Monday the importance of the protocol signed with FICASE and the Ministry of Education, stating that the initiative will ensure a solid foundation for students from pre-school onwards.

The protocol, valid between 2025 and 2029, aims to strengthen the degree in Early Childhood Education, training childhood monitors and professionals in related fields, with special attention to the social inclusion of students from vulnerable backgrounds.

"We have immense hope that, in a few years, we will have quality students here at the University of Cabo Verde thanks to the signing of this protocol," said Arlindo Barreto, following the protocol signing ceremony today at the public university.

According to the official, this protocol will “certainly” allow students to have a very solid foundation from preschool onwards.

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