Briefs | IACM rejects greyhound adoption plan

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has rejected the greyhound adoption plan submitted by the Macau Canidrome, according to a report from public broadcaster TDM. The president of the IACM, José Tavares, told the media outlet that the company now has until Friday, June 8 to come up with another adoption plan for the approximately 600 dogs housed at the site. According to Tavares, the company had asked for more time, but that request was denied by the Bureau on the basis that the company knew two years ago that they would have to shut down operations by July 2018. Meanwhile, local animal rights group Anima (Macau) is still fighting for a role in the greyhound adoption program. Anima President Albano Martins said last week that the Canidrome is obstructing their involvement, directing the association to a website without any adoption forms.

GGCT lowers Philippine volcano travel alert

The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has lowered the travel alert for Albay Province in the Philippines to Level 1, following the recent weakening of activity in the Mayon volcano. Despite this lowering, the GGCT wishes to remind Macau residents who intend to travel to Albay Province, or who are already in the region, to be aware and closely follow news sources on the situation. The GGCT will keep monitoring the latest developments of the situation and advises travelers to purchase comprehensive travel insurance, urging them to verify details regarding emergencies with their insurance providers.

AACM organizes air cargo security workshop

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao (AACM) held a workshop last week reviewing current cargo security operations in order to cope with the new requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), conducted by an ICAO aviation security consultant.  The ICAO requirements will be implemented in 2021 regarding the security of the air cargo and mail supply chain. The consultant, Kyal Barter, is the program coordinator and senior aviation security advisor for ICAO’s Cooperative Aviation Security Program – Asia Pacific (CASP-AP). Barter previously served with the Australian government in a role focused on transport security. The workshop took place from May 28 to June 1, during which time Barter met with representatives from government entities and airport operators.