UNESCO | says ‘Positive things’ resulted from world heritage listing

A report on the measures taken to safeguard Macau’s historic center is being evaluated by UNESCO, as positive things have resulted since the world heritage listing ten years ago, according

Guia Lighthouse marks 150th anniversary

It has been 150 years since the Guia Lighthouse was built in 1864 and began its operation the following year. Whilst silently witnessing the city’s enormous changes from up on

DSPA with new directors, ‘insufficiencies’ admited

Unemployment rate slightly up for March-May

Macau’s unemployment rate for March-May 2015 went up to 1.8 percent, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from February-April 2015, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Meanwhile,

Macau consumers’ satisfaction hits record high

Macau consumers’ satisfaction has hit a record high over the past nine years in regards to shopping and dining in the territory, according to an annual survey conducted by the

EDUCATION | City U to start new semester on UM’s old campus

The City University of Macau will move into the University of Macau (UM)’s old campus in Taipa in preparation for the upcoming semester. The university’s acting rector, Pang Su Seng,

A shifting regulation

It’s a common sight we have all gotten used to worldwide: groups of employees and people in general smoking outdoors, after several pieces of legislation banning smoking in workplaces and

Smoking lounge locations carefully planned

The locations of smoking lounges have been carefully planed by gaming operators. “Where the smokers are in the casinos, we certainly saw the revenue move to around the smoking rooms,”

EXCLUSIVE | INSIDE CASINOS’ SMOKING LOUNGES: Casinos make a case to keep smoking lounges

At a moment when the government seems to be pushing for a full smoking ban inside casinos, the Times was granted exclusive access to the smoking lounges of three gaming

Operators uncertain of how to build new wave of resorts

The current ambiguity about smoking regulations could result in increased costs, since operators may opt to include different ventilation systems upfront. They may choose this option since it would cost

Animal rights march draws crowd

A crowd of pet owners and animal lovers staged a demonstration from Tap Seac Square to the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday afternoon. The march happened at a moment when the

Corruption | Junket figure faces HK money laundering charges

Hong Kong police charged a prominent figure in Macau’s casino junket industry with laundering HKD1.8 billion (USD231 million) through bank accounts in the HKSAR. Cheung Chi-tai is facing three separate counts

ARTM disapproves of tougher penalties for drug crimes

In response to the government’s intent to impose tougher prison sentences on drug abusers, the Drug Abusers’ Rehabilitation Association (ARTM) has argued that such action is not a solution that

Ask the Vet | 4 Causes of Male Cat Spraying

1. Marking the Territory A male cat often uses spraying to mark his territory and let other cats know he has been in a particular area. Cat urine contains a lot

New subsidies for frontline civil servants to be rolled out by July

The government is planning to implement new relief measures for frontline civil servants, including subsidies to assist with the care of children and elderly family members.The Secretary for Administration and

Slump spreading from gambling tables to property market

Macau’s six-year lucky streak has come to an end. That’s become evident not just at the baccarat tables but at real estate agencies, too. After more than quintupling over six

CCAC to launch probe into 16 idle land parcels

CCAC revealed in a statement yesterday that it will be launching a probe into “the incident concerning the 16 plots of leased land.” “If any illegal acts or disciplinary offences are

New agreement to invest in Guangdong signed

BRIEFS | British Monopoly players compete for Macau trip

British national Terri Ross, who was awarded first place in the UK final of the Monopoly championship, will be competing in Macau at the world championships, The Newcastle Chronicle &

EDUCATION | Anglican College launches work-shadowing program

  The Macau Anglican College (MAC) launched a new work-shadowing program for its senior students this week. As part of the scheme, each participant spends two days in a workplace with

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