Daily Archives: Friday, April 16, 2021
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Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown
A Hong Kong court today (Friday) sent five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, to up to 18 months in prison for organizing a ... -
Denis Murrel showcases artworks at realty agency
Macau-based artist Denis Murrell showcased his artworks in his first commercial exhibition at realty agency Ambiente’s main office. The exhibition was part of a series called ... -
Covid-19 | No pregnant women taking vaccine in Macau: SSM
Director of the Health Bureau (SSM) Alvis Lo confirmed yesterday that no pregnant women have received Covid-19 vaccines in Macau. Lo’s remarks came after an ... -
COVID-19 | Gov’t suspends import of AstraZeneca vaccines
The SAR government has suspended the import of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from the manufacturer, which were originally slated to arrive in Macau in the third quarter ... -
Wong Sio Chak: plans afoot to enhance SAR’s security
Hong Kong’s electoral reform is an “enlightenment” and a “learning opportunity” for the Macau SAR government, which is set to elevate legislation to better defend national ... -
National Security Education Exhibition comes at a good time: CE
The SAR government unveiled the fourth National Security Education Exhibition yesterday. It serves as a platform to bolster public awareness of national security and promote the ... -
Crime | Police uncover HKD8.7m money laundering scheme
Local police have detained three people suspected of money laundering with links to Australia, the Judiciary Police (PJ) revealed yesterday in a special press conference. According ... -
Man arrested for pimping in local hotel
A man from the mainland has been detained by the police for the crime of exploitation of prostitution, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) revealed. On ... -
Illegal smoking occurs mostly in restaurants
A total of 654 charges were registered during the first quarter due to breach of tobacco regulations, the majority of which related to smoking in prohibited ... -
Economy | Gov’t general revenue drops by 38% in Q1, led by gaming plunge
The government’s general account revenue has recorded a drop of 38.36% in the first quarter (Q1) when compared year-on-year, the report on Budgetary Execution Data published ... -
MUST holds its largest art exhibition yet
An art and design exhibition opened yesterday at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) to showcase the works created by the institution’s prospective graduates ... -
Pereira Coutinho steps down from Portuguese Community Council
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has resigned from his post as adviser to the Portuguese Communities to which he was elected in 2015, according to several media ... -
Briefs | New Hengqin hotline handles consumer issues for Macau residents
The Consumer Association of the Hengqin New District of Zhuhai City has launched a new hotline to provide free-of-charge legal advice for Macau residents who ... -
Xi vows to hold ‘safe, simple, splendid’ Olympics
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to hold a successful Winter Olympics next year in Beijing, responding to challenges the event faces from the coronavirus pandemic. “With ... -
Hong Kong | Schools devote a day to China’s national security
Hong Kong marked its first National Security Education Day since last year’s imposition of sweeping national security legislation by Beijing, as the government ramps up efforts ... -
This day in history | 1964 ‘Great Train Robbers’ get 300 years
Some of the longest sentences in British criminal history have been imposed on men involved in the so-called “Great Train Robbery”. Sentences totalling 307 years were ... -
Analysis | US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan
The Biden administration’s surprise announcement of an unconditional troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 appears to strip the Taliban and the Afghan government of considerable ... -
DRIVE IN | Sexy rom-com loses steam between Friday and ‘Monday’
Monday. Ugh. The very word emits a chill. Monday means back to school, or work. Nose to the grindstone. Party’s over. Friday, meanwhile, is the opposite ... -
TASTE OF EDESIA | A Southeast Asian feast
Southeast Asia is a paradise for foodies. This season, Urban Kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Macau offers enticing cuisines from Southeast Asia, cuisines from Thailand in April, ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Palermo 1200 Metres Turf 2021-04-18 | Sun | 15:10
Marqula from Stanley Chin’s yard is my idea of an outsider’s chance in this Sunday’s MJC meeting. Watched his first MJC race in March as well ... -
The Buzz | Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option
Two officials in Japan’s ruling LDP party yesterday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still could be canceled, and the ... -
Royal Family | Funeral offers chance for William, Harry to reconcile
When Prince Philip’s funeral takes place tomorrow, it will be more than a focal point for national mourning. Many will also be watching for any signs ... -
World Views | The world’s biggest luxury group looks ready for a great year
Some good news for the luxury industry: There’s no sign of all that revenge spending running out of steam. Despite pandemic restrictions still gripping many parts ... -
Friday, April 16, 2021 – edition no. 3754
*Just in time — The National Security Education Exhibition rolled out at an ‘opportune time’ with Ho Iat Seng pledging to double down on strengthening national ...
