O Principado Ilhéu da Pontinha, o país mais pequeno do mundo consagrado segundo as exigências das Nações Unidas com as prerrogativas da Carta Regia passada pelo Rei de Portugal aquando da alienação do ilhéu da Pontinha vendido pelo Estado português e pago conforme documento do respectivo depósito no Banco de Portugal do mesmo ano, sustentado pelo Direito Internacional Publico, ilhéu este localizado nas seguintes coordenadas 32.38m 472 décimos, Oeste 16.55m 0,57 décimos vem informar a comunidade internacional do seguinte:
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It was both a surprise and delight to be invited by Renato Barros to write this preface for his new book. As a long-stay visitor to Madeira I have learned much about the exciting progress here since 1420 and the excellent development in recent decades. Whilst Zarco and Vaz are rightly the pioneering heroes of this continuing story I quietly hold the view that one day Roman pottery may be found on the banks of the Ribiero Machico.
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AMOR É FOGO QUE ARDE SEM SE VER, escreveu Luiz de Camões e em realidade o amor é invisível, não é radiografável, não é palpável, mas sente-se, vibra, arde porque é ardente, aquece e por vezes queima.

O amor, esse sentimento que vem da mente, que é sobretudo espiritual, encarnado, atrai, apaixona, perdendo-se na noite dos tempos as suas imensas formas e desfechos, uns mais felizes que outros.

Desde sempre, muitos foram os amores nascidos, despertados, vividos no Principado do Ilhéu da Pontinha .

Daí, que uma vez mais, o Principado da Pontinha, no dia 14 de Fevereiro, vai celebrar em grande, o dia dos namorados, pelo que convida todos os enamorados a estarem presentes e a virem recordar o primeiro carinho trocado, ao som das ondas, das gaivotas e assim como que leve brisa a trespassar o coração.

Tenha 16 ou 100 anos, venha reviver o seu amor, no miradouro do Principado. Recordar é viver !
Forte de São José, dia 13 Fevereiro do Ano da Graça de 2008

Anno a Christo Natto, MMVIII

Um dia tive o privilégio de escutar o diálogo entre dois ilhéus através de obsoleto e velho sistema de comunicações, deixado acidentalmente pelo exercito português, aquando da respectiva permanência, tendo aberto as portas ao mundo da ilha grande que fica em frente referidos dois ilhéus.
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Celebrated 500 years (21 August 2008) the city nearest to the Principality of the Islanders Pontinjha these days with major events or in many honors.

We feel however that some historians Portuguese forgotten are some details, may even be deliberate, particularly on the city since the beginning of Funchal city before it was a port and the port could have been anywhere on the edge of town that was then given the name of Funchal.
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Principality of the Pontinha has the honor to invite you, to be present and take part in the ceremony of the 106th anniversary on the 3rd of October 2008. It was on the 3rd of October of 1903 that the possession and acquisition of the sovereignty, being free from Portugal, that took place. The islet of Pontinha (Ilhéu da Pontinha) with its territory deployment of the emblematic temple-like Fort of São José, constructed in 1419, is the location where the historical and cultural event will take place, accompanied with a drink toasting and honoring the Fort (Forte de Honra)

A confirmation of your presence, to date would be appreciated and shall be assessed with a view to drawing up the appropriate protocol.

Program:

10h00
- Inauguration of the exposition of the artist called Tempo.
- Demonstration of work performed in the margins of the seas of the Principality.
- Fraternization with guests.
- The Fort of São José and its territory is open for all visitors

21h00
A retrospective of the history of the Fort, followed by lecture of guest speakers

22h00
“Forte de Honra”

This year many of our supporters and fellow citizens that supports our cause, located in various continents, will be difficult for them to be present. Therefore they can express their solidarity with a virtual presence, by simply clicking on the symbol.

We anticipate your confirmation and are therefore complete available for any for any clarification, that you desire to know about this Ephemeris.

With our respectful compliments.

Principality of the Pontinha

Reef: International Project Sea 2 /05/2008

The Principality of the Ilheu da Pontinha wishes through his department of Alternative Renewable Energies to issue this Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the concession of a coastal sea area adjacent to the Ilheu da Pontinha, Western side with the surface of 10 Hectares for exploration and production of Bio fuels based on phytoplanktonic micro organisms otherwise known as Micro Algae. The use of technology based on submerged photo bio reactors s foreseen. The project contemplates at least the production of 6 Tons of dry marine algae Biomass per day.
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As from today the Principality has its own Video section. Please take a look at the Principality Video Channel where you will find the latest news coverages, interviews, documentaries of the Fort of São José and residents of the Principality.

We hope that you enjoy watching the videos.

On the 2th and 5th of October a large fleet of Talls Ships will be transiting the waters the Principality of the Ilhéu da Pontinha. These Tall Ships are part of a regatta to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Funchal (Funchal 500 Anos) … Continue reading this post…

Thousands of fragments of ballistic pieces, ceramic and stone objects, metal and bone were found in the excavations conducted by CEAM (Center of Studies of Modern and Contemporary Archeology) in the Fort of São José which is situated by the pier of Funchal. In a public appearance a propos the archaeological findings, Élvio Sousa, spokesperson and archaeologist for CEAM, affirmed that the interior of the Fort, which passes unperceivable for its external features, “reserves a great patrimonial interest”.

In accordance with the archaeologist, the pieces found may soon reveal some very important details of town life, on this island, in the past. Continue reading this post…