Praia, Jan 09 (Inforpress) – Cape Verdean language scholar Eleutério Afonso today called for extensive study, careful consideration and dialogue in the process of standardizing the Cape Verdean language, describing it as a complex and demanding undertaking.

Speaking to Inforpress on the second day of the 1st Seminar on the Translation of the New Testament into the Cape Verdean Language, Eleutério Afonso said that translating the Bible represents a text of great spiritual and cultural value for Cape Verdean society.

According to the researcher, who addressed the theme “The Necessary and Demanding Path of Language Standardization,” the process involves selecting linguistic variants that ensure comprehension and social stability.

As an example, he referred to words with different forms of use in Cape Verdean Creole, stressing that choosing a single variant may generate emotional impacts and difficulties in understanding.

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Praia, Jan 12 (Inforpress) – The Sports Councillor of Praia City Council clarified today that the municipality’s decision to hold the sporting event on January 20 has no political motivation, but is part of a series of activities marking National Heroes’ Day.

Speaking to Inforpress, Óscar Rodrigues noted that during the first term, Praia City Council held the race on January 13, celebrating the Day of Freedom and Democracy, but in this term decided to honor Amílcar Cabral and the national heroes.

He added that the decision to hold the first edition of the Heroes’ Run stems from the municipal executive’s intention to link sport with the various cultural and institutional activities scheduled for that date.

“We had activities planned since September 12, but it was not possible at the time, so we opted now for a more comprehensive programme that combines cultural and sporting activities and the inauguration of Amílcar Cabral Square in Achada Santo António,” he said.

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Porto Novo, Jan 12 (Inforpress) – Water pumping for human consumption to the Northern Plateau from the Escravoerinhos spring has reduced by half the availability of water for agriculture in Martiene, in the municipality of Porto Novo.

The warning was issued today by farmers in Martiene, who called on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) to help the sector find new water sources to compensate for the situation.

Januário Cruz, spokesperson for the farmers, told Inforpress that all farmers who rely on water from the Escravoerinhos spring have complained about reduced availability since water began being pumped to the Northern Plateau.

He suggested that the MAA support farmers in capturing water from small springs in the Escravoerinhos riverbed to make it available for agriculture in Martiene, helping them maintain their activity.

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Praia, Jan 12 (Inforpress) – São Domingos Municipal Council announced today the departure of six students to Esposende (Portugal) to continue vocational education, reinforcing its commitment to the future and the qualification of young people in the municipality.

Speaking to Inforpress, the Councillor for Family and Education, Ivanilde Sena, said that investing in vocational education abroad has been a priority of the municipality since the beginning of the term, based on the conviction that youth training is “a strategic axis” for medium- and long-term local development.

According to the councillor, the main objective is to equip young people from the municipality with skills in different professional areas, creating conditions for them, once training is completed, to contribute effectively to the economic and social development of São Domingos.

“Education is our first major investment, with the perspective that in the future these young people can give back to the municipality what was invested in them,” she said.

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