Deputy Assesses Achievements and Challenges of Brava Island and Reaffirms Commitment to Local Development
Today, national deputies defended more investments for municipalities. They presented different opinions regarding the development of the municipalities of Ribeira Grande de Santiago and Praia. Along this path, Fernanda Burgo took the floor to congratulate the municipality of Brava, which celebrated another anniversary and the patron saint's feast on June 24th. “The island of Brava experienced enchanting moments when it received many visitors from the various islands and countries of our diaspora to celebrate this magnificent festival whose characteristics are unique”, highlighted the MpD deputy.
During her speech, the deputy looked back, evaluating the challenges and achievements on the smallest island in the archipelago, which has a small market and population, factors that she considered to be decisive in the development of Brava.
For the deputy, the 'island of flowers' has enjoyed special attention from the Government and was pleased with the visit of the Prime Minister and the socialization of the legal regime to correct regional asymmetries and promote the development of islands that have a market small, held on the seventh of June.
He mentioned some investments made on the island, such as the rehabilitation of the historic center of Nova Sintra and dilapidated houses, the construction of the bathrooms and the Palhal multipurpose park, the mapping of local roads and the requalification of the Casa Museu Eugénio Tavares. Fernanda Burgo was hopeful about the construction of the desalination plant on the island, which, according to her words, will solve the problem of water available to families.
The deputy representing the island of Brava argued that the health department has not responded to local needs, calling for an acceleration in the construction of the island's new hospital center. Finally, he promised to work for the island and requested the Government's support in the development of Brava as a tourist destination.
