Praia, 28 April (Inforpress) – The government’s recent social media post regarding the handover of 100 new fishing engines, followed by the phrase “Work you can see, results you can feel”, violates the principle of neutrality and impartiality.

The conclusion is set out in a decision by the National Electoral Commission (CNE) published on Monday 27th, in response to a complaint lodged by the African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde (PAICV) on 1 April.

The CNE’s decision is intended to warn the Government to refrain from engaging in similar acts, “on pain of incurring legal liability, specifically for the offence of disobedience”.

The CNE has decided to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of whether the conditions for the offence set out in Article 290 of the Electoral Code – which concerns breaches of the duties of neutrality and impartiality – have been met.

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São Filipe, Apr 27 (Inforpress) – The Alto São Pedro square hosts, from today until April 30, the first official edition of the auto fair promoted by Intercidades as part of the Municipality and Flag Day celebrations of São Filipe.

According to Intercidades president João Baptista Carvalho, the auto fair aims to bring the automotive market closer to the local population and stimulate business opportunities on Fogo island.

João Baptista Carvalho noted that although there was an initial experience in 2019, this is the first edition held in an official and structured manner, involving several local partners.

Among the partners, he highlighted the City Council of São Filipe, which embraced the project from the outset, as well as TWF and Intercidades, representative of the Caetano brand in Cabo Verde.

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Mindelo, April 28 (Inforpress) – The permanent secretary of Sintap announced today the lifting of the strike notice for health technicians, following an agreement reached with the Ministry of Health regarding the resolution of outstanding issues listed in the class's list of demands.

In statements to the press, the representative of the National Union of Public Administration Workers (Sintap), Luís Lima Fortes, explained that the decision was taken following commitments made by the Ministry of Health and the receipt of documents considered fundamental to satisfying the demands presented by the union.

According to the union leader, Sintap received on Monday afternoon the declaration authorizing the expenses for the payment of 50 percent (%) of the retroactive payments relating to the difference between the previous and current salaries of doctors and nurses.

The union also received a statement regarding the payment of risk allowances for the period from March to December, also in the order of 50%, to be paid over five months.

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São Filipe, 28 April (Inforpress) – The White Night, part of the Festival no Presídio, brought together hundreds of people in São Filipe today in an atmosphere characterised by a large turnout, musical diversity and performances by artists who kept the venue lively throughout the early hours of the morning.

Francisco, an emigrant living in France, told Inforpress that after watching the horse race during the day, he decided to continue the celebrations at the White Night.

“The atmosphere is really lovely, with great performers and plenty of entertainment. It’s well worth coming along,” he said.

When asked about the prices charged at the venue, he said that “they are fair”.

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