Carlos Burgo accuses CV Interilhas of lying to the people of Brava and harming the development of Brava Island

"Once again, CV Interilhas is lying shamelessly. They are trying to divert attention to the conditions at the Port of Furna, but we know that the reality is different," said Burgo. "The conditions at the Port of Furna are normal today (February 19), with the POLAR ship operating without problems. The real problem lies in the operations of CV Interilhas, which continue to fail blatantly, harming the people of Brava and the development of the island."

Burgo has harshly criticized the lack of transparency and the disorganized manner in which the company has been operating, saying that the situation is limiting opportunities for growth and progress on Brava Island. CV Interilhas, which receives considerable public subsidies, has not fulfilled its obligations efficiently, especially with regard to transporting vehicles and communicating with the island's users.

"The worst part is that they don't even have a booking platform for vehicle transport," Burgo continued. "This makes it extremely difficult to supply the island and makes the booking process extremely confusing and unpredictable. Sales are made week by week, without knowing exactly when they will open. This, in a context of supply shortage, encourages a lack of transparency and creates an environment in which some are favoured while others are left out. It is the operators and users of Brava Island who suffer the most from this situation."

The criticism also extends to the way the company has communicated the cancellations of trips. Burgo questioned the attitude of CV Interilhas, stating that the company has manipulated information about the state of the sea to justify the suspension of trips. "They knew that the information about the waves in Porto da Furna was false, and yet they continued to announce the cancellation of trips, leaving the population of Brava without transport," he explained.

According to the weather forecast, the sea conditions were normal, with some waves of up to three meters, which, according to Burgo, does not justify the cancellation of the trips. "In fact, the weapons used by CV Interilhas are inadequate for the conditions prevailing during part of the year," said the former minister. "We already saw this on the maiden voyage of the first unit received, the 'Kriola', in January 2011. With rough seas, even with small waves, traveling on these boats is extremely uncomfortable and puts passengers in a situation of sacrifice, especially the elderly, the disabled, the sick and those traveling with children."

Carlos Burgo did not mince words when expressing his outrage at the way the company has treated Brava Island and its inhabitants. He stressed that, while CV Interilhas continues to fail in its obligations, the Brava population pays a high price, both in terms of quality of life and in terms of economic and social development.

"We can no longer tolerate this situation. Brava Island needs an efficient, regular and safe maritime transport service that meets its needs and respects the conditions that the island and its population deserve," concluded Burgo. "It is time to call CV Interilhas to account and demand that the company fulfill its responsibilities."

This complaint by Carlos Burgo reflects the growing frustration of the population of Brava Island with the situation of maritime transport, which continues to be one of the biggest challenges for the island, directly affecting the daily lives of its inhabitants. The impact of the failures of CV Interilhas is profound, as it affects not only the transport of people, but also the supply of essential goods and the development of a vital economic sector for the region.

As Brava residents wait for improvements to their maritime transport service, the pressure on CV Interilhas is only increasing. With the support of leaders like Carlos Burgo, it is hoped that the company will be held accountable and take concrete steps to correct its shortcomings and finally offer a service that meets the needs of Brava Island.