This day in history | 1984 Zola Budd in race trip controversy

The South African-born British athlete, Zola Budd, is again the centre of controversy following a disastrous accident during the women’s 3,000m final at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. During the

USA | Fake Covid-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials

As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person

Gaming | Betting website DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online

Sports betting website DraftKings Inc. is buying the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the two companies said yesterday . The acquisition

Technology | SoftBank profit declines following Sprint perk a year ago

Japanese technology company SoftBank’s fiscal first quarter earnings dropped 39% because of the absence of the cash benefit from the merger of Sprint, which boosted its profits a year ago. Tokyo-based

Sands China organizes entrepreneurial seminar

Sands China Ltd. recently hosted a seminar for team members and local youth at The Parisian Macao about a success story of a local brand, as part of the company’s ongoing professionalism education

MGM Cotai recognized in TTG China Travel Awards

MGM Cotai was named the “Best Meeting & Conventions Hotel in Macau” award for two consecutive years at the 14th TTG China Travel Awards, the gaming operator announced in a statement. Hubert

Football | After 17 seasons, post-Messi era begins in Spanish league

The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 years. It will be the first without Lionel Messi, its all-time top scorer

The Buzz | Poles to protest bill that would silence US-owned TV network

Nationwide demonstrations are planned across Poland yesterday against a bill widely viewed as an effort by the country’s ruling nationalist party to silence an independent, U.S.-owned television broadcaster critical of

Hong Kong leader supports retaliatory sanctions law

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam expressed support yesterdayfor legislation allowing retaliatory sanctions after the U.S. and other Western governments punished city officials over the ongoing crackdown on democracy activists. Lam said

World Views | Millennial Money: Ready for results? Find a mentor

  As your financial and professional lives become more complex, going it alone will only get you so far. We all need advice, encouragement and a sounding board from time to time.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 – edition no. 3833

— Gaming revenue drops 48% in a week on Delta cases; casinos send staff home on temporary unpaid leave * Population figures remain stable, TNRs continue to drop * Five-year Plan |

Gov’t urged to enhance internal communication and vaccination promotion

Lawmaker Agnes Lam called on Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng, in a written query, to review the handling of the previous three-day citywide mass testing. She outlined several chaotic scenes

Briefs | Gov’t sweeps away illegal rooftop structures

  The government has resumed a cross-departmental operation to dismantle illegal rooftop structures. During a recent operation, three structures, located on Rua das Estalagens and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo,

Anima appeals for financial support of ‘at least’ MOP4 million

Animal rights protection group Anima Macau is again appealing to the public for financial support, with an urgent need to find “at least MOP4 million.” The group issued a statement, signed

Environment samples at SSM workplace tested positive 

The patient works as a driver of the Health Bureau (SSM), and is responsible for driving medical staff from Coloane Clinic, Seac Pai Van Clinic and Centro Hospitalar Conde de

CE congratulates China’s athletes on victories at Olympic Games

Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng sent a note of congratulations to the delegation of Chinese athletes on their “marvelous and sensational achievements” at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Ho’s warm

SARs’ China office reiterates opposition towards US intervention in Hong Kong affairs

Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council reiterated its strong opposition and condemned the U.S. intervention in Hong Kong affairs, which are China’s domestic affairs. A spokesperson with

Red zone residents | Family of four slams gov’t for lacking coordination

Health measures, self-declaration and making enquiries are part of a long process of uncoordinated waiting around, the father of a family of four, currently under quarantine due to connection with

Crime | Kidnappings back in town

Kidnappings related to loan shark activities around gambling have reappeared after a long period with no reports of such activities. During the regular joint press conference of the police forces, held

2021 Population Census | 19,000 households submit responses on first day

The 2021 Population Census officially started last Saturday, August 7. According to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), 19,000 households immediately submitted their forms online, or 7% of

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