HEALTH | Medical forum highlights obstetric training

The 24th session of Macau’s Sino-Luso International Medical Forum will feature workshops and lectures on multi-professional in practical obstetric training this upcoming Sunday and Monday. According to a press release issued

Restaurant charges increased 8 pct year-on-year

These increases were observed in the price index of restaurant services (+7.86 pct), clothing & footwear (+5.49 pct); and entertainment and cultural activities (+5.18 pct). On the contrary, the price

Policy Address | Transport and Public Works: Rosario pledges to tackle major public work constructions stagnation

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, apologized at the Legislative Assembly yesterday, stating that the government is still unable to announce a timetable for the Light

Casinos requested to provide transportation for migrant employees

The government has requested the six casino operators in Macau to take responsibility for their own migrant workers’ daily commutes, in order to ease the pressure on public transportation and

Citywide power outage affects 100,000 households

Roughly 100,000 users of the region’s electricity provider, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM), experienced a power outage yesterday morning to varying extents.  The outage was triggered by an abrupt

Tap Seac arts center expected to attract youths into creative industries

Regarding the government’s plan to revamp the rundown Hotel Estoril into a youth center for arts education and live performances, youth and creative industries groups expect that the new center

A week-long program to celebrate Rui Cunha Foundation

In celebration of its third anniversary, the Rui Cunha Foundation has scheduled a week-long program of events to take place from April 20 to 28, including legal seminars, school events,

Meeting the Media | Government spokesperson system to be ‘more standardized’

Government spokesperson and director of the Government Information Bureau, Victor Chan Chi Ping, said yesterday that the new government team “was striving to strengthen its dissemination of information and its

Courts | Game installer responsible for Fisherman’s Wharf accident

The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled that the designer and installer of a powerboat game called “River of Fire,” which paralyzed a Chinese tourist at the Fisherman’s Wharf

US-based union questions CE regarding ‘undocumented’ Cotai land deal

The US-based International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) sent a letter to the Chief Executive Chui Sai On requesting that his office provide details on a deal that ultimately allowed

Gov’t to move up application process of affordable housing units

The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded its discussions on the draft bill of an Affordable Housing Law amendment, which proposed moving up the drawing process of selecting applicants, rather than

Briefs | Citi cuts casino April GGR to MOP18bn

Citi has again cut its April GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) forecast, this time from MOP20bn to MOP18bn, a decline of 43 percent year-on-year. Citing its gaming industry sources, Citi Research

Policy Address | Social Affairs and Culture – Hospital design projects to be concluded in Aug–Sept

Alexis Tam revealed yesterday that the projects related to the construction of the future Islands Hospital will be concluded in August or September. The hospital is to be located on

Paul Pun disagrees with building nursing homes in Hengqin

The move to the neighboring island, according to Mr Pun, would make those receiving the service lonely and isolated, as the venues are out of Macau. He also pointed out

Macau GP | Celebrity race aims to capture worldwide attention

During yesterday’s policy address presentation, Alexis Tam was questioned by lawmaker Vong In Fai about which race will replace the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The WTCC event in

Lionel Leong reaffirms strict control in gaming table growth

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, has reiterated the government’s principle behind the granting of new gambling tables, saying that, “A decade from 2013, the average growth in

Letter to the Editor | Macau taxis turnaround

Dear Editor I note with interest that TDM covered the once-contentious Macau taxi issue on their Sunday forum over the weekend - and a mere 12 people attended! Secretly, I am

Anti-fire safety regulation complete by year’s end

The modified safety regulations aimed at preventing fire will entitle the city’s fire service to additional legal enforcement power, which, according to Ma Io Weng, the commander of the Fire

Briefs | Fourth industrial accident this April leaves one dead

Yesterday afternoon, the city saw its fourth fatal industrial accident to occur in the month of April. A male worker who did not take necessary safety measures fell to his

Chinese Brush Painting Exhibition opens at City of Dreams

Aiming to promote the philosophy of art and culture, as well as to reinforce the spirit of the principle “love China, love Macau,” the exhibition runs until Thursday. Exhibited masterpieces

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