31 July 2011
The 97th Annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will take place August 4-7, in New Bedford (MA). Founded in 1915, by the immigrant community from Madeira, the event has become one of the largest Portuguese feasts in the United States and the largest ethnic festival in New England. Over 100,000 people are expected to gather […]
Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Porto Santo
30 July 2011
Frank B. Sousa, Jr., 65, president of Colonial Wholesale Beverage Co., passed away July 25 unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Helene (Rousseau) Sousa. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Frank B. and Herminia “Minnie” (Medeiros) Sousa. Loving father of, Frank B. Sousa, III (wife-Jennifer); doting grandfather of Eleanor and Jacqueline; brother of Barbara […]
30 July 2011
Portuguese Prime Minister, Pedro Passos Coelho, said Friday on Parliament that the country is “on track” with the implementation of its bailout commitments and that although his administration has “lost no time” it still faces a “colossal effort.” Passos Coelho announced that a provision was being considered for cuts in social security contributions by businesses and that he would […]
30 July 2011
By Miguel Carvalho, Guest Editor (*) — For Maria Dias family traditions are important to keep and share. “Portuguese food is my passion,” she told the Portuguese American Journal. “It’s important that we share our family recipes, traditions and culture with the next generation,” she added. Last year, when her daughter Lisa asked her to […]
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30 July 2011
Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the city, in 2013, at the occasion of the World Youth Day (Jornada Mundial da Juventude) sponsored by the Catholic Church. In a statement to the press, Pares said the city is ready to host the Pope. “We will […]
29 July 2011
The Turismo de Portugal Hotel Schools, in partnership with École Hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland), is sponsoring culinary arts courses to provide technical training in Portuguese cuisine to international professional cooks. The courses, scheduled for the academic year of 2011-12, have a duration of 3 semesters and are taught at the Hotel School of Estoril and […]
