Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Legendary 77-year-old aircraft to land in Macau
The twin-engine propeller-driven Douglas DC-3 – that was previously owned by American Airlines (among other North American airliners) – and that now flies under Breitling colors ... -
Air Macau to train ten more local Cadet Pilots
Air Macau has opened its local Cadet Pilot Program for another round. Following the program’s debut last year, the company has moved to the second edition ... -
Sands launches scheme to support local SMEs
Sands China launched its new F.I.T. program, which aims to support and increase the region’s supply of goods from local SMEs. The program, presented at a ... -
Committee concerned Taipa project will be a ‘Seac Pai Van 2.0’
The land reclaimed by the government from the former “La Scala” development in Taipa next to Avenida Wai Long was the highlight of the meeting of ... -
FM backs group to promote ‘young patriotic talent’
Renato Marques The Macao Foundation (FM) launched yesterday a new group in Macau which, according to FM president Wu Zhiliang, aims to promote the exchange and ... -
AL Plenary | Pearl Horizon, Land Law spur heated debate
The “Pearl Horizon” case and the Land Law were the two centerpieces of yesterday’s heated discussion in a quite uncommon plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly ... -
Courts | Ho Chio Meng to judge, journalists: ‘Help me, please’
The former public prosecutor general, Ho Chio Meng called yesterday for the help of the court and journalists present at the latest session of the trial ... -
Macau to implement new rules on tax information exchange
Debate over legal amendment which establishes new rules for the financial transparency of Macau based persons and companies which have tax residences abroad has reached a ... -
Crime | PJ pursues ringleader in credit cards scam
A Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesperson said yesterday that the force is currently looking for the ringleader of a criminal organization based in Malaysia which has reportedly ... -
More calls to Fire Services in 2016
The Fire Services (CB) was called to a total of 45,778 cases in 2016, 557 higher than the previous year and an increase of 1.23 percent ... -
Our Desk | Be careful from whom you take advice
We all seek advice in many occasions in our lives. Sometimes it’s because we really need someone with expertise to help us to solve a problem ... -
Uber launches service for people with disabilities, special needs
Worldwide ride-hailing company Uber is launching “Uber- Assist” in Macau today, a new function of its well-known mobile app. Designed to provide additional assistance to seniors ... -
Lai Chi Vun | Advocacy group wants shipyards to be included on cultural heritage list
A group of concerned citizens calling themselves the “Lai Chi Vun Shipyard Concern Group” handed a petition to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday morning. The ... -
AL Plenary | Cultural Affairs Bureau criticized following CCAC report
Several lawmakers yesterday recalled the recent Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) report in their criticism of the recruitment system that has been used by the Cultural Affairs ... -
Crime | Phone swindlers claim new victims
Several victims have reported cases of phone fraud in the last few days, a Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesperson said yesterday in a press conference. The police ... -
Q&A – António de Paula Saraiva | Landscape architect, agronomist: Macau ‘still taking its first steps’ in green roofs
Author and co-author of several books on plants and landscape architecture, António de Paula Saraiva, launched a book with a new perspective about the taller brothers ... -
Gaming – Human resources | SJM to offer 10,000 jobs for new projects
The Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM) will offer 10,000 job vacancies during 2017 and the first half of 2018, said Angela Leong, managing director ... -
Group urges gov’t to clarify Coloane’s future
The non-governmental organization (NGO) Green Future 綠色未來 presented a petition yesterday which urged the government to clarify and disclose more information about future urban planning of ... -
Crime | Locals tricked to buy goods at ‘discount prices’
Two cases of embezzlement were reported yesterday by the police during a press conference. One of the cases goes back to March 2015 and involves two ... -
CCAC | Cultural Affairs Bureau’s recruitment system slammed
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) released on Friday a new report highlighting several unlawful hiring practices at the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The report was issued ... -
No plans to implement new border control measures
There are no plans to implement China’s new border control measures for foreigners crossing mainland borders with Macau in the near future, the Public Security Police ... -
Football pitch close to Lilau demolished to make way for car depot
A land plot in the Penha Hill area that was being used as a sports ground and included a football pitch has been transformed into a car ... -
Crime | Singaporeans attracted to scam on VIP room investment
Two female Singaporeans were victims of a scam in an alleged investment scheme in a Macau VIP room, the Judiciary Police (PJ) stated during a press ... -
João Miguel Barros exhibits ‘moments to be pieced together’
João Miguel Barros, a Portuguese lawyer living in Macau for 30 years, recently inaugurated his first solo photography exhibition titled, “Between Gaze and Hallucination.” Barros was ... -
Agarwood takes center stage at Ho’s trial. Why?
Pieces of agarwood have been taking center stage in the trial of former Public Prosecutor General Ho Chio Meng. The wood, originating from a seizure by ... -
F&B | MGM’s two new dining concepts: North and South
North” and “South” by Square Eight are two new dining concepts presented by MGM Macau under the same roof. The new dining spaces were born after ... -
Courts | Ho’s defense ‘gives a little push’ to prosecution
In another session of the trial of the former Prosecutor General Ho Chio Meng yesterday, over a dozen witnesses identified by the prosecution were called to ... -
Legend Palace Hotel opens with 66 gaming tables
The Legend Palace Hotel, the latest addition to the portfolio of Macau Legend Development Limited (MLD), opened yesterday with 66 gaming tables. The CEO of the ... -
Education | Talk on cerebral palsy to inspire people overcoming challenges
International speaker and trainer Joan Latta visited The International School of Macao (TIS) yesterday to deliver a talk on the importance of overcoming personal challenges. United ... -
Crime | Local youngsters involved in violent robbery
A man was the victim of a violent robbery committed by three other men on Saturday evening, the police revealed yesterday during a press conference. One of ... -
Lilau mansion on the market, bids start at HKD250m
One of the houses most symbolic of Macau’s historical center has been listed for sale. Bidding on the Lilau mansion, a three-story building facing the famous ... -
Medical malpractice law to be enforced from February 26
Laws relating to medical malpractice are expected to be enforced starting from February 26, following the assessment from the Executive Council (ExCo). The information was revealed ... -
Tam confirms Central Library will be built at Old Court Building
The new Central Library will definitely be built on the site of the Old Court Building and former Judiciary Police headquarters in central Macau, the Secretary ... -
Light rail chief to be hired from abroad
A Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) representative acknowledged that at the moment there are no local people with the needed skills to run the Macau Light Rapid Transit ... -
Academic hopes to see young people interested in Patuá
The University of Saint Joseph’s (USJ) Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Associate Professor Alan Baxter will be lecturing for the first Macau Creole Portuguese ...
