Conceição Lima died yesterday; she was a symbol of identity, ambassador of culture, the most translated author from Sao Tomé with German, Arabic, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Dutch, Serbo-Croatian, Turkish versions and prizes won in Brazil and USA

To mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries and the Year of China-Africa Human and Cultural Exchanges, starting 1 May duty-free is applying to Sao Tomé and more countries with diplomatic ties with China

Birdlife International launched a tender for the renovation or reconstruction of part of the old Usina building in Roça Porto Alegre, to be used to house southern NGOs that work to safeguard biodiversity and promote sustainable use of natural resources

UNDP in Sao Tomé has published two notices: the hiring of a national consultant to promote training in women's leadership with a dedicated project and a list of items on sale due to office renewal

To reinforce institutional presence at the side of farmers and ranchers and bring public services closer to the agricultural sector, a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has been inaugurated in São Lourenço dos Órgãos