Jose Maria Neves Doctor Honoris Causa

José Maria Neves, Prime Minister of Cape Verde, recognized as one of Africa’s foremost leaders, will be receiving an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Rhode Island in recognition for his excellent performance as the archipelago’s leader, and specifically, his role in promoting education through important partnerships between the University of Cape Verde and other institutions worldwide. Rhode Island University’s publication also praises the Prime Minister for his anti-crises measures which have minimized Cape Verde’s vulnerability to the world economic downturn, thereby fostering international credibility which enables foreign investment, largely in the tourism sector and second home real estate, to continue its growth trajectory.

Looking Ahead and Holding Steady

Cape Verde’s politicians have to this point been very smart in their dealings with the international community, and from the overseas property market perspective, the archipelago is firmly on the map.
- Tourist numbers are still climbing
- Overseas investment is too
- Cape Verde has embraced as many international organizations as it can
- Infrastructures are tangibly developing (roads, transport, services, education, health...)
- And the government is now in the process of approving tax cuts and maximizing fiscal benefits for home owners, in an effort not only to shield from the crises, but indeed to take any advantage that can be gained from it.
CV 's Prime Minister José Maria Neves now urges business owners and investors in Cape Verde to do their part; innovate, provide quality goods and services and invest in an ever promising future!

Investing in Cape Verde - Wise Move

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Property Frontiers, highly rated international property analysts, hail Santiago, Cape verde as a hot spot for investment "Investing in Santiago is a wise move". On the whole Cape Verde is enthusiastically described as an attractive and growing destination, with stable government and steady financial growth, stressing as another factor of stability the fact that its Escudo is indexed to the Euro. In reference to Santiago specifically, it describes the island as the most cosmopolitan desitination which among other attributes, should provide strong returns as it is anticipated to the focal point of the archipelago's booming tourism industry.

To day is the day!

Today Cape Verde became the WTO's 153d member! This is a winning result for the archipelago which has been in negotiations to join for years.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the rules of trade for goods and services between nations at a global or near-global level. Though only launched in 1995 the trade regulations on which the organization is founded have existed since the first General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which took place in 1949.

Gearing Up!

Thanks to Helder Ribeiro, Design Resorts who has just returned from a long stay in Cape Verde and has brought us all the "in-loco" information, with pictures to boot!
It seems like all of Cape Verde is gearing up for the changes that are so iminent right now. For example, in order to adequately handle all the new visitors expected to start landing at The International Airport in Santiago Island, construction works are taking place to enlarge the VIP terminal and add a new parking facility. Completion is expected before year-end.

The Cape Verde government as well as the Fond Regional de Development de la CEDEAO are underwriting the costs for constructions.

World Trade Organization

Cape Verde is the 153rd member of the WTO. Considering the voting system of WTO, it's amazing that a such a small country as Cape Verde (400,000 inhabitants) retains the same amount of power as a big country like Indonesia with 110,000,000 inhabitants.

What was already streamlined is now even easier: Investment and business are the winners!

Growth Rate In Cape Verde Expected to Accelarate in 2008

Acording to the African Economic Outlook Report, produced annually by the OECD and the African Development Bank, a rapid increase in the rate of growth can be expected for Cape Verde this year. From 6.6% in 2007, to 7.6% in 2008 and an estimated 7.0% in 2009.

This rapid growth increase reflects a tremendous effort made by the Cape Verde government to comply with the public sector’s Investment Program, a substantial increase in internal credit (including private investment), and a large amount of direct foreign investment.

Property for sale in Cape Verde tempts investors

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"Foreign investors are increasingly snapping up property for sale in Cape Verde, an expert has stated.
The west African country is attracting many different types of buyers...the archipelago's strong rental market has made it very popular with buy-to-let investors."

Source at "Realestate TV"

Cape banks on more expansion

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"Cape Verde has been one of the names on the lips of many a property investor in recent times as the African archipelago has exploded into the consciousness of developers, investors and, most importantly, of tourists. Being the closest tropical island to Britain geographically helps, not least as there is no time difference. But the situation has only played itself out to any great advantage in the last couple of years as direct flights have been established between the UK and the former Portuguese colony.

These things feed off each other, so perhaps it is no surprise that as tourist numbers rise, so in turn does the capacity to accommodate them, both in terms of rooms to stay in and, before that, airports to land at. One of the major features of the economic growth of Cape Verde - substantially dependent on tourism - has been the large-scale investment in infrastructure."

Source at "Assetz News"

Better capital gains on properties abroad

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"The current credit crunch is having some surprising effects, not least on the property market. In the UK, building societies are reporting a slowing of sales and a decrease in property values with the market bracing itself for a further decline under the threat of more rises in the mortgage rate. However, this is not worldwide. There are many countries that have reported no defining change to property values and in some cases homes are rising at a remarkable rate, making them excellent for investment.

Take for instance, Cape Verde, a cluster of Caribbean style islands off the West coast of Africa and within a 5 hour flight time from the UK. "

Source at "Easier"

Top 10 destinations for 2008

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"Cape Verde - Coming back for a second year as one of Expedia customers Top Tips is the collection of sunny islands already dubbed the 'new Caribbean'. Year-round sunshine, white sand beaches and Creole culture perfectly mix to offer you a relaxing holiday..."

Source at "Expedia.co.uk"

Isle have some of that to relax

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"Thousands of Brits believe they’ve discovered paradise.
They are snapping-up property in the little-known Cape Verde islands off the west coast of Africa.
The attraction of the ten islands some 800 miles south of the Canaries is the virtual eternal sunshine..."

Source at "The Sun"

Party time for investors

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"The people of Cape Verde used to say that to leave the islands is only to begin dreaming about your return. At least, that's how the local tourist brochures like to catchphrase the newly emerging 'European Caribbean'.

But in recent years Irish investors have been looking to the islands, which are situated just an hour's flight south of the Canaries, for a different type of return..."

Source at "Independent.ie"

Cape Verde's competitiveness 'to be increased'

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"Cape Verde's competitiveness could be in for a boost following the launch of a new scheme, which may interest those considering overseas property investment in the country.
Macauhub reports that the United Nations Industrial Development Program has established the Quality for West Africa programme in order to integrate Cape Verde into the world economy..."

Source at "PropertyShowrooms"

GO: Cape Verde

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"We were soon lying on sunbeds on a spectacular white-sand beach and swimming in the clear waters of the South Atlantic.
Cape Verde’s archipelago of sun-soaked islands off West Africa are our nearest tropical getaway, a 5½hour flight away.
Almost 500 years ago Sir Francis Drake and his fleet attacked Santiago in search of Spanish gold..."

Source at "The Sun"

Investors urged to buy property for sale in Cape Verde

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"Overseas property buyers have been advised to consider purchasing a residence in Cape Verde.The west African archipelago was recommended...unspoilt beaches, clear seas, friendly people and a laid back approach to life in a climate of warm, sunny weather."

Source at "Property News"