New Era bus crashes in Coloane

A light bus from the public transportation company New Era was involved in a dramatic accident in the area of Cheoc Van, Coloane yesterday afternoon. According the Public Security Police Force (PSP) the accident happened around 2.15 p.m. and resulted in minor injuries to one of the passengers, who was then taken to the hospital. Sources told the Times that the passenger, a local resident, suffered only light injuries and was released from hospital just a few hours after the accident. The police requested the driver, also a Macau resident, to perform a breathalyzer test which he passed. The cause of the accident is not yet known.

CE to attend NPC plenary session

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, is scheduled to attend the opening of the Fourth Session of the Twelfth National People’s Congress (NPC) on Saturday in Beijing. The visit to the capital from March 3 to 6 will include meetings with leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Administration of Customs. The Chief Executive is also scheduled to meet with leaders from Guangdong province to discuss further opportunities for cooperation between the two regions.

Squash Academy seeking talented teenagers

On Sunday, the Macau Squash Academy held a recruitment day at the Cotai Bowling Centre to encourage teenagers to join its programs. Jointly organized by the Macau Sport Development Board (ID) and by the Macau Squash Association, the day attracted over 40 enthusiasts born between 2001 and 2009, which was one of the requirements. The applicants took a series of physical tests that were designed to assess their skills. The list of selected students will be published on March 11. The association currently offers three programs for gifted juniors. Talented young players will be chosen from among the junior members of the association to represent Macau in national squash competitions.