Daily Archives: Friday, April 23, 2021
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Breaking News: Bribery convict Ng Lap Seng’s back in Macau since Wednesday
Ng Lap Seng, a bribery convict who was granted early release from the U.S. prison, was confirmed to return to Macau on April 21 Wednesday, a ... -
Staycation booking volumes expected to grow in Summer holiday
At present, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has registered around 1,000 bookings under the government-initiated domestic travel scheme “Stay, Dine and See Macao,” Rutger Verschuren, general manager ... -
Tourism | visitor arrivals for March up 77%
Official data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that visitor arrivals to Macau in March totalled 754,541, a significant increase of 76.7% month-to-month ... -
Come2hk | Non-Hong Kong residents exempted from quarantine from mid-May
The Come2hk Scheme is set to be launched in mid-May, a scheme proposed by the HKSAR government that allows non-Hong Kong residents in Guangdong province and ... -
US lists Macau as Level 4 in travel warning
In a recent travel warning list issued by the U.S. government, Macau has been ranked “Level 4 – do not travel” alongside at least 149 other ... -
Chan Tak Seng first to step up in AL elections
Representatives from the District Development Promotion Association were the first to submit a list of 500 signatures endorsing the group’s candidacy for September’s Election for the ... -
Gaming | Sands China saw 112.8% uptick in EBITDA, strong recovery in premium mass
Sands China Ltd. (SCL) posted positive adjusted property earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), of USD100 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, ... -
GEG clarifies voluntary resignation programs
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is purported to have asked its team members to resign voluntarily and agreed to pay special compensations to them, according to information ... -
Further delay on Qingmao Border Checkpoint
There has been a further delay on the completion of the Qingmao Border Checkpoint Building, Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, admitted yesterday. ... -
Second generation ‘Made in Macao’ enterprise thrives
The “Made in Macao” enterprise, Beansmaster, was chosen by Sands China Ltd. in 2012 to be one of its suppliers. The company is valued for its ... -
Covid-19 | Authorities report two more cases of adverse effects after jabs
Two more people in Macau have reportedly suffered from adverse effects after being inoculated with Covid-19 jabs, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced in ... -
Briefs | Gov’t to introduce elderly e-card
The face of the Elderly Card has been updated and renewal should roll out soon. The government is about to introduce an electronic version of ... -
Hotel business law | Guests’ data may be provided to gov’t
In the future, hotels may be required by law to provide civil protection data to the government when the city enters certain civil protection states. The ... -
19% rise on fire service dispatches recorded in Q1
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) released data yesterday on the first quarter of this year. According to the data, 222 dispatches for fire cases were recorded, ... -
Gov’t blasts Australia’s decision to cancel belt and road deal
China has slammed Australia’s decision to cancel agreements between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Victoria state government, signaling a worsening of ties between the ... -
This day in history | 1984 Scientist finds Aids virus
The discovery of a virus which may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through America, has been hailed as a “monumental breakthrough” in medical research. The ... -
Taste of Edesia | A sumptuous picnic experience
As the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen around the world, there aren’t many places to travel except to mainland China. For a staycation in Macau, there ... -
US | Momentum grows in congress for legislation confronting China
Congress is moving with increasing urgency on bipartisan legislation to confront China and bolster U.S. competitiveness in technology and critical manufacturing with the Senate poised to ... -
Book It | New collection of columns by the late Jenny Diski
A lot of criticism doesn’t age well because it’s tied to ephemeral moments in our cultural life. Jenny Diski’s is likely to stand the test of ... -
tTunes | Rhiannon Giddens considers the meaning of home
Rhiannon Giddens’ new album masterfully mixes the music of Ireland, Italy, Appalachia and heaven. A year of death and lockdown left Giddens thinking about home and ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Montreal 1800 Metres Turf 2021-04-24 | Sat | 16:55
Treasurelakebuddy caught the eye in his track work and preps. His recent form also suggests that he is quite ready for a good solid race in ... -
The Buzz | Missile from Syria lands in Israel, triggers Israel strike
A Syrian anti-aircraft missile landed in southern Israel yesterday, setting off air raid sirens near the country’s top-secret nuclear reactor, the Israeli military said. In response, ... -
Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan
Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future. A collection of 33 artifacts seized from a ... -
World Views | Biden’s Earth Day party invites the world but courts Americans
The original Earth Day on April 22 in 1970 drew Americans’ attention to their planet. This year’s is designed to draw the planet’s attention to Americans. President Joe Biden’s climate ... -
Friday, April 23, 2021 – edition no. 3759
* Quarantine no more — The Hong Kong government is launching Come2HK Scheme in mid-May allowing residents in Guangdong and Macau to enter quarantine-free * Travel ... -
IC2 commemorates Earth Day with tree planting ceremony
The event called “Inclusive, healthy and sustainable lifestyle on World Earth Day,” was successfully hosted by Macau IC2 Association (IC2), a non-profit organization founded by people ...
