Briefs | Local senior dies at swimming pool

A local senior was confirmed dead after passing out in the swimming pool at the Lin Fong Sports Centre. It was reported that the 67-year-old woman suddenly fell unconscious while chatting with her friends in the pool. She was then rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, but was pronounced dead afterwards. The cause of her abrupt death is pending a further forensic medical investigation.

Difficult talks between gov’t and Sinosky

Negotiations between the government and natural gas provider Sinosky have been challenging, the coordinator of the Office for the Development of the Energy Sector (GDSE), Arnaldo Santos, told Radio Macau. He said, however, that the contract between Sinosky and the government still stands, and that authorities are committed to solving a problem that has dragged on over recent years. “Natural gas is a very important energy source for Macau’s development because Macau is an advanced city. And an advanced city essentially requires a natural gas network,” he said.

Coloane border exclusively for yachts

Local authorities will establish a 24-hour checkpoint at the Coloane ferry terminal, according to the chief executive. The executive order, which will take effect at the end of this month, was outlined yesterday, and comes after a pilot scheme was implemented that allows individual visits via yachts between Macau and the mainland city of Zhongshan. However, specific details of the cooperative scheme are yet to be confirmed. The construction of the first temporary marina, which has been built near the Seac Pai Van ferry terminal and will be able to accommodate 50 yachts, is close to completion. Another terminal will soon be built in the waterfront facing the Ocean Gardens residential complex in Taipa. Last month, marine officials from both sides inked an agreement to further implement bilateral cooperation on the scheme by specifying related measures and arrangements.

New slot hall at Casino Waldo

Paradise Entertainment Limited announced the opening of a new slot hall at Casino Waldo yesterday. “We are constantly seeking to broaden Casino Waldo’s offerings, as part of our continuous efforts to ramp up the property,” said Jay Chun, chairman and managing director of the company. According to a press release, the first phase of the new slot hall features 139 slot machines from slot manufacturers such as IGT, Aristocrat, Aruze, Aspect Gaming, Hydako and APE-Incredible Technologies. The slot machines add to the existing 27 traditional gaming tables and 300 live multi-game terminals at Casino Waldo.