Monthly Archives: July 2021
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Covid-19 | Macau reports 55th case, one disease relapse added
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center reported that it had identified one more case of Covid-19 infection yesterday. The imported case is related to a ... -
Covid-19 | Another Bell’s palsy reported as AEFI
A local Bell’s palsy case recorded after the patient received their first Covid-19 jab has been categorized as an adverse event after immunization (AEFI), the Novel ... -
Briefs | Gov’t to ‘spare no effort’to fulfill Xi’s aspirations
The Chief Executive. Ho Iat Seng, said the government would spare no effort in realising aspirations outlined by General Secretary of the Central Committee of ... -
Macau publishing unaffected by Covid-19 pandemic
According to data compiled by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, a total of 759 books were scheduled for publication in Macau in 2020, down just 30 ... -
Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Scheme | Lawmaker lambasts scheme as ‘strict and narrow-minded’
Since the implementation of the Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Scheme in November 2020, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has approved barely more than 51 applications out of ... -
Survey estimates average weekly use of five plastic bags per person
A “conservative estimate” made by the General Union of Neighborhood Associations (UGAMM) in a recent survey showed that on average, each Macau resident used between 4.07 ... -
US Human Trafficking Report | MSAR on watchlist for second consecutive year, gov’t says unacceptable
For the second consecutive year, the Department of State of the United States of America included Macau on the Tier 2 Watch List of its Trafficking ... -
Covid-19 | Experts question if WHO should lead pandemic origins probe
As the World Health Organization draws up plans for the next phase of its probe of how the coronavirus pandemic started, an increasing number of scientists ... -
Chinese astronauts make first space walk outside new station
Two astronauts made the first space walk on yesterday outside China’s new orbital station to work on setting up a 15-meter long robotic arm. Liu Boming ... -
Hong Kong | Police officer’s condition improves after stabbing
A Hong Kong police officer who was stabbed in the back has been moved from critical to serious condition, officials said Friday, indicating a likely recovery ... -
This day in history | 1954 BBC launches daily TV news
The BBC has broadcast its first daily television news programme. The 20-minute bulletin was introduced by Richard Baker as an “Illustrated summary of the news… Followed ... -
Covid-19 | Europe in vaccination race against delta variant
Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more infectious delta variant, in a high-stakes race to prevent hospital ... -
Kane carries England past Ukraine, into Euro 2020 semifinals
England is going back home — with something to play for. Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship ... -
Italy’s players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win
The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade. The loud singing and enthusiastic cheering on Italy’s plane home wasn’t for either of the two ... -
The Buzz | Afghanistan finds deadly fungal infection in Covid patients
A deadly fungal infection known as “black fungus’ that first surfaced in Indian Covid-19 patients has been detected in Afghanistan, which is in the middle of ... -
Philippines | Military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued
A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway yesterday, killing at least 45 military personnel while at ... -
World Views | Far more adults don’t want children than previously thought
Fertility rates in the United States have plunged to record lows, and this could be related to the fact that more people are choosing not ... -
Monday, July 5, 2021 – edition no. 3806
* On a watchlist — The SAR government refutes a US human trafficking report that listed Macau on a Tier 2 Watch List, calling it ‘unreasonable ... -
Xi stresses ensuring central gov’t’s overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong, Macau
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee, yesterday stressed ensuring that the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and ... -
Gaming | June GGR lowest in H1, still better than expected: JP Morgan
Macau recorded the lowest gross gaming revenue (GGR) monthly figure in the first half (H1) of this year for June, reaching only MOP6.54 billion, down 37.4% ... -
Hong Kong travel bubble requirement eased, travelers restricted to ‘mask-on’ activities
The government confirmed yesterday that the Hong Kong-Macau travel bubble is set to kick off should Hong Kong see no cases with unknown sources for 14 ... -
Barra-Coloane ferry route commences
According to an announcement from the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry tour route from the Barra Harbor Pier to the Coloane Pier has ... -
Another two land plots lawfully reclaimed by Gov’t
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled on another two plots of land that the government had reclaimed, claiming the expiry of the concessions. As ... -
Gov’t urged to better handle heavy rainstorms
Several committee members of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Service advanced suggestions for the government on how to better handle heavy rainstorms at their ... -
IAM to establish registration system for takeaway establishments
To further improve the food safety supervision system, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently announced that it plans to establish a registration system for establishments providing ... -
Elections 2021 | Pereira Coutinho forecasts around 10,000 votes needed for AL seat
Incumbent lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho forecasts that at the September direct elections for the Legislative Assembly (AL), candidate lists will need to gain around 10,000 votes ... -
Elections 2021 | New hope pledges continuity in re-election campaign
Yesterday incumbent lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho delivered the New Hope (Nova Esperança) candidates list and political platform to the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL). According ... -
Xi reviews CPC historical mission in address
Speech at a Ceremony Marking the Centenary of the Communist Party of China July 1, 2021 Comrades and friends, Today, the first of July, is a ... -
This day in history | 1992 IRA murders ‘informers’
The IRA has admitted killing the three men found by the army at different roadsides in South Armagh last night. They claim the men were informers ... -
EXPLAINER | Why Bill Cosby’s conviction was overturned
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction was thrown out yesterday [local time] by Pennsylvania’s highest court in a ruling that swiftly freed the actor from prison more ... -
Review | Belgium takes on Italy for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Belgium’s leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy’s veteran defenders. They all play in Serie A. Romelu Lukaku will likely be the ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Lantau 1500 Meters Turf 2021-07-03 | Sat | 16:00
You have to give N. Moore’s horse Sepreeding a good chance this Saturday. If you pay close attention to his last 1500 turf race 19/6 ; ... -
F&B | Unexpected expression
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2003 – Plénitude 2 is unveiled for the first time globally on 1st July 2021. For each vintage and from its inception, a limited number ... -
FASHION | Shining bright
Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet releases three new diamond-set versions of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin. Each example is housed in a 39mm case, executed ... -
The Buzz | North Korea’s Kim vows to boost China ties amid pandemic hardship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said yesterday he’ll push to further upgrade relations with China, his main ally, as he struggles to navigate his country ...
