Water bill to increase by the end of the year

The Marine and Water Bureau will adjust the city’s water bill by the end of this year, according to a report by TDM. Susana Wong Soi Man, the bureau’s director, explained earlier this week that the adjustment is because of the mainland, which increases the fees every three years. “Mainland China will increase their bills in 2017 by around 10 percent,” informed Wong. According to her, and based on the balance calculated during the last accounting period, the average cost of water stands at MOP6.68 per cubic meter, a price which she expects to reach MOP7.00. However, this cost does not account for the construction of the fourth water pipe and for the water treatment plant in Seac Pai Van.

Zhongshan Macau yacht scheme without start date

The opening date for the Free Yacht Travel Scheme remains uncertain, according to a report by Jornal Cheng Pou. The infrastructure will open after a complete check of the inspection building on the Zhongshan side. The opening date of the yacht scheme was postponed several times last year, with the authorities first attempting to schedule the opening for the middle of that year, and arranging a 24-hour checkpoint at Coloane Pier. The scheme was agreed upon between the two regions in July 2014.

Myanmar exhibition to kick off on Saturday

A five-day Myanmar gems and jewelry exhibition will kick off at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf on Saturday. Around 60 exhibition stalls will be arranged to present handcrafted products, such as jade colored gemstones, made in Myanmar. There will also be a Myanmar-style performance for visitors. Last year’s exhibition attracted over 25,000 visitors, and, most noticeably, led to the sale of products worth over three million patacas. The organizer, the Myanmar-Macao Exhibition and Trade Promotion Association, this year expects 30,000 visitors and more than five million patacas in sales.