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Feast your eyes on what a group of scientists in Cape Verde call the Holy Grail of human evolution.

A
team of researchers Tuesday unveiled an almost perfectly intact fossil
of a 47 million-year-old primate they say represents the long-sought
missing link between humans and apes.

Officially known as
Darwinius masillae, the fossil of the lemur-like creature dubbed Ida
shows it had opposable thumbs like humans and fingernails instead of
claws.

Scientists say the cat-sized animal’s hind legs offer
evidence of evolutionary changes that led to primates standing upright
- a breakthrough that could finally confirm Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.

“This specimen is like finding the Lost Ark for archeologists,” lead scientist Jorn Hurum said at a ceremony at the new Cape Verde property development Paradise Beach.

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Sal, Cape Verde 

Part of the Republic of Cape Verde the island of Sal is very
beautiful and it’s definitively worthy of a visit” said  Mark Tolner, ” Without being a big
island, in fact it has only about 30 km long by 12 km wide, it still
has several breathtaking spots to visit, not to mention some of the most
beautiful beaches of the archipelago. This is one place where the world’s best beach photos were surely caught.  Besides
the nice beaches and a fabulous ocean this island is also a place where
the sun is always shining - it rains normally for 12 minutes each year! The old adventure stories of Pirates seem to have credence here in Cape Verde where it is possible to see sunken treasure ships close up when you take a scuba dive with one of the local diving schools. Sal’s beaches are ideal for water sports like
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing; it lends itself beautifuly to sports fishing where a good catch is always guaranteed, not to mention the sheer exhilaration and thrill of landing huge tuna and marlin. Make the most of now with Cape Verde, as it will certainly lose some of its Robinson Crusoe look and feel as more of the exotic and tropical tour operators and hoteliers and property developers focus their gaze upon these fine unspoilt shores.

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Praia, Cape Verde, 15 May – The
Cape Verdean government Thursday in Praia approved an agreement for a
loan of 10 million euros to fund a project to provide drinking water
and sanitation to the Municipality of Santa Catarina (Santiago Island).

Mark Tolner, property investment guru and very well seasoned travel writer commented, “This is the 12th massive investment from other countries, eager to get a foothold in an area that is destined for greatness. It has a unique geographical position that ensures investment from tourism, property development, fishing, mineral deposits and potentially developing to become a major airline hub for American trade and tourism flights in and out of Africa. Delta airlines from the US are already building more and more to their African itinerary, taking full advantage of the archipelagos perfect location.”

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Cape Verde Development, the largest and most prestigious property
developer in Cape Verde along with its partner Nikki Beach, one of the
world’s leading lifestyle and entertainment brands today launched plans
for their first joint venture hotel and resort on the archipelago. The
investment believed to be in excess of €35 million will see the old
fort on an elevated site at the centre of Sao Vicente’s capital,
Mindelo transform into an investment opportunity well beyond first
class.

The only resort of its kind in the archipelago, Fortim
Mindelo will have huge international appeal and become one of the top
resorts of in world. Expected to complete in 2009, this luxury five
star resort will only have a small number of very select apartments and
villas. All accommodation is large in size and designed by
international architects in consultation with the Nikki interiors team,
aiming to deliver the ultimate luxurious experience for the investors
and jet-set guests expected at this resort.

Speaking about his
latest project Tom Sheehy, director Cape Verde Development said, “Our
aim has always been to set the standard for development on the islands,
truly endorsing the Government’s objective of high quality tourism.
With this comes its own challenges as with each project we need to
raise the bar!

We are very fortunate to have found a partner
like Nikki Beach to work with us on ‘the Fortim’ as Nikki Beach and
‘hip’ go hand in hand. While we are proud of everything we do in Cape
Verde, we expect Fortim Mindelo to be the true jewel in our crown,”
concluded Sheehy.

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An exciting emerging market set to
become a top high-end destination in the next few years”

Until recently a relatively unkown location, Cape Verde is
rapidly growing in popularity and is a top 10 holiday destination
for British tourists. The economy is developing rapidly, with
tourism a strong focus of the government. It is one of Africa’s
most stable democracies and only a short flight from the UK.

The property market is still in its infancy so prices are still
attractively low with rises due imminently. However, being such a
young market there is little market history and risks are more of a
real concern. High gains are expected, especially with the rapid
expansion of the tourist market.

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The results of the CNBC Europe & Africa Property Awards 2008 have just been revealed and Cape Verde Development is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the category of Best development. The award will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel in London on 27th September.

The fact that Cape Verde Development earned one of these coveted awards is sure proof that Cape Verde cannot only compete but also triumph within the highly competitive Europe & Africa property arena. Having been given this high recommendation by its peers, the company is now entitled to display the CNBC Europe & Africa Property Awards’ logo with pride. This symbol of excellence will be recognised and appreciated by the public who are becoming increasingly well informed and discerning about the properties they seek to buy.

Tom Sheehy, founder and chairman, Cape Verde Development said of the award, “We have always believed that our Fortim Mindelo development was word class, it is great now to have this recognised externally by such a prestigious award.

I firmly believe that the time we have put into development standard, acquisition of unique sites and the investment that are making on an ongoing basis with premium hotel chains and partners including Nikki Beach, Ernie Els and Bang & Olufsen is starting to pay off. We have the market ‘differentiator’ in Cape Verde!,” continued Sheehy

Commenting
on the award José Maria Neves, prime minister of the Republic of Cape Verde said, “This is a personal delight for me, as it is a confirmation of what we have strived for since the beginning: building Cape Verde as a high-class destination for holiday makers and property investors. The
Fortim Mindelo property is an example that we hope others will follow.
We are happy that Cape Verde Development is not only contributing to the realisation of our national goals but also helping put Cape Verde on the map as a premier destination.”

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Murdeira Beach Resort, Cape Verde Development’s most ambitious project to date, promises to deliver the highest standard of facilities and accommodation on the Island of Sal. With over 500 units scheduled for construction on the nearly 30 hectare site, the resort will also have a 75 berth marina, extensive sporting facilities, commercial space, a boat house with a diving centre and a variety of bars and restaurants.

Nestled in the sheltered bay of Murdeira on the west coast of the island, Murdeira Beach Resort is beautifully positioned on a 29 hectare stretch of coastline. Its villas and apartments offer panoramic views of the ocean, casual dining areas with terraces overlooking the marina, which will also host a boat house, commercial units and a formal restaurant. Beyond the gardens are tennis courts, swimming pools and sun lounge areas.

The resort was launched in Ireland and the UK in Spring 2006. Please see our News section for further information and also our Image Gallery for pictures of the Murdeira Beach site. This development is expected to complete in September 2010.

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