OFFICIAL VISIT TO CAPE VERDE - Visit to Sal Island
The children warmly welcomed the Governor General.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-005
The establishment of the "Alternativa de Morro Curral" alternative community radio station has been made possible through financial support provided by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-010
Valorizar Sal invites people to participate in their community and show their solidarity, and is setting up a community radio station that will strengthen ties among Island residents.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-008
Her Excellency visited the offices of the Valorizar Sal organization to meet with officials and program participants and to take part in a discussion on problems affecting Sal Island youth.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-006
The Governor General visited the Pedre de Lume saltworks, accompanied by Dr. Jorge Figueiredo, President of the Municipal Chamber of Sal.
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On her way to a roundtable, Her Excellency was greeted by a choir of children holding canadian flags.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-003
Her Excellency met with decision-makers and community representatives from various sectors of Cape Verde society during a luncheon in Santa Maria, Sal Island.
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Its saltworks operated until the mid-1980s.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0219-006
Sal Island was named for the discovery of salt at Pedra de Lume in 1833.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0219-004
The discussion was followed by a community reception to bid farewell to the Governor General.
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0221-012