Lusofonia returns for silver jubilee from today to Oct. 30

This year’s Lusofonia Festival will return from today to Sunday at the Taipa-Houses Museum in the 25th anniversary celebration of Macanese culture. It will also

Bills on currency, minor alcohol consumption ban enter legislation process

The government presented two legislative bills to parliament yesterday. The first bill relates to currency establishment and issuance. The second bill concerns banning the sale to,

Hengqin to offer subsidies up to RMB60m for financial institutions

Measures to support financial institutions in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin will take effect from November 7, according to a statement issued by

Ho’s family to continue operating Portugal’s biggest casinos

Family of the late casino tycoon, Stanley Ho, will continue to operate two of Portugal’s largest casinos after a commission jury dismissed a proposal made

New gov’t mandates limit group travelers

In anticipation of the upcoming resumption of e-visas and group travel visas to enter the city, the local government has announced guidelines on capacity limits and

Non-jabbed Covid-19 patient detected in Fai Chi Kei, mass testing underway

A female asymptomatic 66-year-old patient who has not received any SARS-CoV-2 vaccines was detected as having Covid-19 yesterday in the northwestern district of Fai Chi Kei.

Alvin Chau lawyer replaced; Manuel Leong takes over from Leong Weng Pun

Lawyer Leong Weng Pun, who has been representing the former leader of the demised junket company Suncity Group, Alvin Chau, in the case currently on trial in

Morgan Stanley: 2022 GGR to be under MOP45b

Brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has amended its forecast for the city’s gaming sector in 2022 to just under MOP44.93 billion. Analysts Praveen Choudhary and

Afraid of needles? China rolling out oral vaccine

The Chinese city of Shanghai started administering an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine yesterday in what appears to be a world first. The vaccine, a mist

Education center staff accused of embezzling continuing education subsidies

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has reported another case where a local education center and nearly 170 residents allegedly embezzled over MOP1 million in subsidies

Case witness detained for perjury

A witness for the junket mogul Alvin Chau’s case was detained by the Public Prosecutions Office yesterday for alleged perjury. The lower court continued the trial

Pro-democracy publisher Lai found guilty on fraud charges

Pro-democracy Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai was found guilty yesterday on two fraud charges related to lease violations, the latest in a series of prosecutions

Trade unionist lawmaker criticizes uncoordinated road works

Lawmaker Ella Lei questioned the government about road works across the city, some of which have been repeated and have resulted in complicated conditions for drivers.

Local woman loses RMB6.7 million in online investment scam

A local woman has reportedly been defrauded in a series of online investments, losing a total of RMB6.7 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported on Monday.

New government to raise spending to boost slowing economy

Australia's new government released plans yesterday for more spending on families, the elderly, defense and its Pacific neighbors as the country braces for an economic slowdown

Suicide cases from January to September surpass 2021 figures

Macau has recorded 65 cases of suicide since the start of the year, according to data from the Health Bureau (SSM). During the third quarter,

Former governor Carlos Melancia passes away at 95

As the governor of Macau, he focused on the development of social security and the creation of large infrastructures such as the airport, a project that

First woman riding local GP bikes crowdfunds her race

Nadieh Schoots is the first ever woman to be listed to race in the Macau Grand Prix’s motorcycle race main event. The news broke from

Over MOP70 million scammed in first three quarters this year

Over MOP70 million has been reported lost in the first nine months of the year due to scams, Sit Chong Meng, director of the Judiciary Police

New consumption subsidy to commence roll out on Oct. 28

The government has reminded local residents the new round of the consumption subsidy will start to be distributed conditionally on October 28. All permanent

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