American zoologist Bethany Joy could have settled in any space of the globe, but after ‘touching’ the Azores four times sailing, she decided she had to “live in paradise,” and nowadays, she promotes donkey rides for tourists. Originally from Missouri, Bethany Joy spent 15 years sailing the globe working on…
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The rain contrasted with the emotion of the pilgrims who today fulfilled their promises to the Holy Christ at Campo de São Francisco
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An exciting evening of inspiring award recipients, cultural entertainment, glamorous red carpet arrival, online silent auction, and an elegant banquet helped the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raise $154,000 at the nonprofit organization’s 2022 Awards Gala in Cambridge on April 9. MAPS presented its Person of the Year Award…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass.— The New Bedford Whaling Museum today announced an upcoming virtual event with Portuguese-speaking world migration scholar Dr. Miguel Moniz, Ph.D. who will be delivering the first in the museum’s 2022 Portuguese and Lusophone World Lecture Series on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The lecture, titled Farmers, Founders, and…
PROVIDENCE, RI (USA) – The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) has honored music produced by artists of Portuguese descent since 2013. For the first time in its ten years, the internationally televised event is headed to Providence, Rhode Island. Actress Daniela Ruah and local celebrity Ricardo Farias will co-host the…
A Comissão dos Assuntos Consulares e Participação Cívica e Política do Conselho das Comunidades Portuguesas, no rescaldo das Eleições Legislativas do dia 30 de Janeiro 2022, bem como na sequência de propostas já anteriormente apresentadas por esta Comissão -e sistematicamente ignoradas, entendeu elaborar o presente comunicado, ainda antes de…
The Nonprofit Organization Offers First, Second, and Booster Doses at Weekly Vaccination Clinics The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has vaccinated more than 1,300 community members at its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics since June of 2021. The health and social services organization has been promoting the clinics at its offices…
Sopa de Pedra or stone soup is a traditional Portuguese soup. It is more associated with the city of Almeirim, which is located in the heart of the Ribatejo region of Portugal and is considered the city of Portuguese stone soup. The Portuguese Legend A poor friar, while on a…
The President of the Azores Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, today reiterated the call for vaccination against covid-19, recalling that the protective effect of vaccines is “scientific evidence”, and this ensures greater individual and community defense. “It is now scientific evidence that vaccines have a protective effect,” stressed José Manuel…
Celebrating With Favorites From Her 20-Year Career And Songs From Her Latest CD, Mariza Sings Amália “Mariza’s vibrant sound and presence have established her as both the leading fado interpreter today, and a major international star.” RENÉE FLEMING “Mariza’s achievement has been in glamorizing and modernizing fado for a new generation” CNN en…
Organization Assisted More Than 525 Families with Food, Rental and Utility Costs More than 60 community members, staff, board members, and supporters took part in the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, to learn about MAPS’ main achievements for the fiscal year…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place December 9, 2021, at 490 Central Street The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is inviting the community to attend the grand opening of the organization’s new Lowell office in the heart of the Portuguese-speaking community at 490 Central Street. The inauguration ceremony will take place on Thursday, December…
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) has found a new home in Providence, Rhode Island. During the launch party, which takes place on Saturday, November 20 of this year, IPMA will reveal some details of what people can expect to see at the next awards show. There will be entertainment…
“De Cá P’ra Lá” is the first late-night talk show produced in the diaspora for the RTP Açores. Made in New Bedford, MA, and hosted by Ricardo Farias it is Inspired by the American night show format and focuses on the success of local artists, and personalities from the Portuguese…
Washington, Nov 5, 2021 (Lusa) – The US Congress on Friday night approved US President Joe Biden’s broad infrastructure investment plan. Joe Biden must now sign the text to allow it to go into effect. The adoption of this 1.2 trillion dollar plan by the House of Representatives is a…