Entertainment | ‘Shrek The Musical’ to arrive in Macau

“Shrek The Musical” features a story and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (“Rabbit Hole,” “Good People”), music by Olivier Award- winner Jeanine Tesori. It is choreographed by Chris Bailey

UM hosts Portuguese education event

The International Conference on Teaching and Learning Portuguese as a Second Language took place during the weekend at the University of Macau (UM). The conference, which was co-organized by the

Over 100 work safety violations in 2015

According to this data, 112 cases were reported during the previous year – 102 of which were linked to employees, 10 to employers. Referring to the reasons for such violations,

Music | ‘The Great Pianist’ concert in Macau

Macau Orchestra has collaborated with French pianist Alexandre Tharaud for its upcoming concert entitled “The Great Pianist: Alexandre Tharaud and Macau Orchestra.” Alexandre Tharaud, acclaimed as a modern “poet of the

Las Vegas Sands antes USD9m to settle corruption case with SEC

Las Vegas Sands is paying a USD9 million fine to settle a regulatory investigation that painted an unflattering picture of the casino owner’s expansion into a gambling mecca in China. The

Activists call for Coloane tower project halt

The online non-governmental organization (NGO) “Our Land, Our Plan” presented a petition to the Chief Executive’s Office yesterday as part of a call to “Save Coloane,” relating specifically to the

Briefs | Psy heading to Macau

The Macau Sports Day for the Disabled was held at the Macau Olympic Complex yesterday. The event, organized by the Sports Bureau (ID), attracted more than 2,000 participants. Nine categories

Taxi drivers protest against ‘police abuse of power’

A large group of taxis drivers surrounded the traffic police building at Avenida de Sidónio Pais on Thursday night to protest against what they claimed to be “selective law enforcement

Animal rights | Irish greyhounds may substitute Aussie supply

Three Irish greyhounds have been imported to Macau’s Yat Yuen Canidrome, reports The Sunday Times, despite the fact that the Irish Department of Agriculture has previously refused the Irish Greyhound

Education | USJ’s Open Day attracts over 700 participants

The University of Saint Joseph held its annual Open Day at the Saint Joseph Seminary Campus on Saturday, welcoming nearly 700 guests and prospective students with various booths and activities. This

Transport | Contractors say deadline for HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is unconvincing

The December 2017 deadline set by the Hong Kong government for the completion of their portion of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai-Macau Bridge looks increasingly unrealistic, according to a report from

CE reveals NPC outcome

In an article that appears under a new section of the cabinet of the Chief Executive’s (CE) website entitled “Words of the Chief Executive,” CE Chui Sai On has outlined

Ask the Vet | Cat Virus Diagnosis

Common Virus Symptoms The first step toward successfully diagnosing your cat’s virus is to understand and recognize the common symptoms of viruses that affect cats.  Although feline diseases may range from mild to

Global security conference draws to a close

The International Police Association (IPA) China-Macau Conference ends today. Diplomats in attendance at the forum include the Ambassador of Senegal in China, General Abdoulaye Fall, and the Consul-General of the

Gov’t revokes three land concessions

A former department head of the Liaison Office in the MSAR died on Monday in Zhuhai after falling from the top of a building, sources told the Times. The victim

Officials highlight investment opportunities in Vietnam

A seminar on investment opportunities in Vietnam was held in Hong Kong this week. The Vietnamese Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau, Hoang Chi Trung, said that Hanoi welcomes large companies

Advisory Council urges IACM to repair rental bicycles in Taipa

Customers often find the bikes have loose pedals and brakes, or flat tires. Lam Vai Hong, a member of the aforementioned council, remarked that this situation has been creating difficulties

CE meets regional director of World Health Organization

Chief Executive Chui Sai On met with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Shin Young-soo, on Tuesday to review the latest developments in the

Surge in fines for unlicensed ownership of endangered species

A new government proposal may increase the fine imposed on people caught holding endangered fauna and flora without a license. The Executive Council has analyzed a proposal to increase the

Kenyan runner won Macau Marathon while banned for doping

Flomena Chepchirchir, a 35-year-old athlete from Kenya, won the 2014 Macau International Marathon while she was banned for doping. On December 7, 2014, Chepchirchir ran the 42.195 kilometers in 2:33:24, beating

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