Briefs | Escalator system at Rua da Surpresa enter into operation

The escalator system that aims to complete the passageway connecting Rua do Campo to the ZAPE area through Conde S Januário Hospital (CHCSJ) entered into operation yesterday. According to a Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau statement, public can use the complete system composed by the pedestrian overpass at Rua do Campo, the escalator system of Rua da Surpresa connecting Horta e Mitra Market to Rua Nova à Guia that leads to the lifts of Calçada da Surpresa and gives access to the CHCSJ Complex and to the lifts and the underpass for pedestrians located at Pátio do Túnel or the lifts of the garden next to pergola Cheok Kun that gives access to ZAPE area.

CE renews contracts for two Portuguese judges and one prosecutor

Two judges serving in the Court of First Instance (TJB) and Court of Second Instance (TSI) and one public prosecutor, saw their contracts renewed for two more years. The information was published yesterday in the government’s Official Gazette (BO). By order of the Chief Executive (CE) the contracts of judges Carlos Carvalho, Gil Oliveira and the Public Prosecutor Joaquim Teixeira de Sousa were renewed by a period of two years commencing September 1.

Photo exhibition promotes inclusion in the community

A photo exhibition titled “Field Hockey for All” opened last week, with the aim of promoting interaction between hockey players and the underprivileged, and to spread awareness of the importance of sporting activities. Over 20 photos featuring the training sessions of the players, competitions with teammates in Macau and friendly competitions with the hockey team in Hong Kong are displayed in the Rua Cunha Foundation until Friday, according to Rotaract Club of Macau’s statement. The photo exhibition is organized by Rotaract Club of Macau and co-organized by Fuhong Society of Macau and Macau Hockey Association.