Mallorca's last town messenger honoured for his work
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Mallorca's last working town messenger receives an honour on Monday, 9 November 2026. Miquel Ferriol prepares summons, calls and other council notices for Maria de la Salut, Mallorca. The Mallorca Island Council says the role, known as a saig, once existed in every town on the island.
Ferriol took on the job during the pandemic, following his father, who had held the same post in Maria de la Salut. Island council president Llorenç Galmés thanked him for serving the town and its people, and said it was a shame the role was disappearing. Ferriol says he will carry on as long as his health allows.
Topics: Town & community · Maria de la Salut
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com