Maio's First Supermarket

The Casa Blanca Supermarket in Morro (the island's first) has begun to install fixtures and hopes to be in operation by end of August. In a recent interview, the owner said that he had chosen Morro because of its ideal location between the populace villages of Vila and Calheta, and Funchago's future development and Morro's beach projects.

Salinas Beach Resort on Maio Begins...

The Prime Minister of Cape Verde Jose Maria Neves placed the first corner stone in a ceremony marking the official beginning of the Salinas Beach Resort.

The multi-million-euro beach project situated between Vila and Funchago, will include houses, apartments and a 4 star hotel. Once underway, this project will be a real boost to the local economy on Maio.

First Rainfall of the Season

The island's first rainfall was a news worthy event of intermitent showers during most of the late afternoon.

Maio Radio Station

Maio has begun a news and music radio station, and it seems that most of the island residents are tuning in...

Maio airport official flights begin

Maio

Today TACV began regular scheduled flights, from Praia to Maio, after several months of maintainance work which included upgrading and resurfacing the airport's runway.

Airport temporary setback for Maio

Maio’s airport opening has been set back two weeks after officials said that after a test flight last week it revealed minor adjustments that had to be addressed.

Maio Cape Verde Election's 2008

In a sign of their support, the people of Maio re-elected Manuel Ribeiro for his fourth term of office as President of Maio.
The election as usual was conducted in a legal, democratic manner.