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The Regional Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries has appointed Ana Maria Abreu de Jesus to his cabinet, focusing on local development and liaison with community centers.
Through Order No. 166/2026, the Regional Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Dinarte de Gouveia Maciel, has appointed Ana Maria Abreu de Jesus to the position of Specialist Technician in his cabinet. The appointee, who transfers from the Institute of Health Administration, IP-RAM, will be tasked with providing specialized advice in the area of local development and ensuring institutional liaison between the Regional Secretariat and local development entities, namely the community centers (Casas do Povo).
The order also authorizes the technician to maintain her duties as a Municipal Deputy in the Municipal Assembly of Câmara de Lobos and as a Member of the General Assembly of ACRE - Cultural and Recreational Association of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. The appointment takes effect from April 1, 2026.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeira athletes and the organisations that supported them, recognising results achieved at international canoeing events. The honours include five bronze medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup and a European Championship title.
Fabiana Cristela Freitas Fernandes Cardoso and Ana Célia Mendes Sousa Pestana were assigned to the Regional Directorate of School Administration, effective 7 September 2026. Both retain the salary grade they held in their previous positions.
Pedro Gonçalves de Barros has been appointed head of the Territorial Monitoring and Landscape Division of the Regional Directorate for Territorial Planning. The one-year appointment takes effect on 1 October 2026.