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OUNCILS throughout Tenerife have been showing their solidarity for the fight against domestic violence after a shocking death in Santa Cruz. Authorities held official silences and pledged to do all in their power to prevent further terrible incidents. The 35-year-old woman died after receiving several stab wounds when she was out walking with her mother, 61, who was also attacked as she tried to protect her daughter. A man was arrested shortly afterwards. It has been reported that the woman previously filed complaints about the suspect, the last time just 15 days ago. The attack happened in
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AYS of heavy rain for both Tenerife north and south, as well as the whole of the Canary Islands, once again left a major mopping-up operation and question marks about the island’s infrastructure. Before the heavens opened, several authorities had already announced their intention to try and implement improvements before the rainy season began. These included Santa Cruz with a package of proposals costing 18 million euros and Arona Council which wants action over the Guaza roundabout which always floods. Unfortunately, the torrents decided not to hold off for another month or so and there was damage to properties and roads, not to mention the openair terraces of many businesses. The Canary Government was quick to issue very accura-
te alerts which allowed people to try and prepare. Many outdoor events were cancelled as well as school activities. The most obvious damage was to roads with several collapses and rock-falls and many potholes subsequently left behind. In some places, as much as 100 litres of rain fell and Gran Canaria appeared to be the island most affected. On Tenerife, fire-fighters had to deal with a number of incidents, including one person who got stuck in their car in Las Galletas, a fallen tree and flooded streets. Most of the callouts were in the south. That didn’t mean the north
escaped, far from it. Dozens of incidents were reported in Santa Cruz, where there were problems with sewers, failed traffic lights and landslides on to roads. One woman had to be evacuated from her flooded home. There was some traffic disruption in Arona when flooded roads meant some roads had to be closed and there was damage to the schools at Guaza, El Fraile and Parque de La Reina. There were several reports of flooded houses and garages. The Mayor, José Julián Mena thanked all those involved in the emergency operation for their had work. Tenerife has enjoyed a pretty good year of hot weather but pays the price when the rains come. The big question now is “When will it happen again and will we be prepared?”
avenida del Majuelo, Santa Cruz at about 11pm. The Mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Jose Manuel Bermudez, expressed his condemnation and condolences, saying: “This makes no sense.” Vice-president of the Canary Government, Patricia Hernández said they had to look at how gender violence was being dealt with and make a pact to prevent further deaths. So far this year, there have been 37 murders related to domestic violence.
Capital’s tourist roadmap
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ANTA Cruz is to forge ahead with its plans to be the tourist capital of Tenerife and has drawn up a roadmap for the way ahead.
The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez said in the last few years, there had been an increase in cruise ship passengers and visitors, together with higher occupancy in hotels. But he said: “”Santa Cruz cannot be the capital of an auto-
nomous community and a tourist island without itself being a tourist capital.” The city is to capitalise on its assets such as the annual world-famous Carnival, the new “Casa del Carnival” which is in the pipeline, the
Palmetum, Anaga, the opening up of the centre to the ocean and as a venue for conferences and conventions. However, the Mayor has pledged to improve the coastline, the beach of Las Teresitas, a new one at Los Llanos and continued development of the port.