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Archive for January, 2008

Ao sentenced to 27 years in prison, bribes confiscated

January 31, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

The former Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Ao Man Long (¼Ú¤åÀs), was sentenced to 27 years in prison, plus a 240-day fine and bribes worth more than MOP500 million is confiscated. (more…)

‘No plans’ to lower gaming tax

January 29, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

The Government denied claims by Stanley Ho who told local press yesterday (28 January) that it is considering a ‘rebate’ to certain amount of gaming tax to casino concessionaires. (more…)

Ao case verdict due 30 January

January 29, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

The verdict on Ao Man Long in connection with corruption and money-laundering is due on 30 January, said a press release by the Court of Final Appeal. (more…)

No pork available due to shortage

January 28, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

There is no fresh pork available in Macau’s market today (28 January) because the number of pigs imported from mainland China is not enough to supply to all local butchers. (more…)

Macau NPC Deputies elected

January 28, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

319 members of the Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) electoral college in Macau met to choose 12 out of 17 candidates to become deputies for Macau yesterday (27 January). (more…)

In brief

January 25, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

A summary of happenings on 24 January (more…)

In brief

January 22, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

A summary of happenings on 21 January (more…)

Cotai Waterjets to resume service

January 18, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

Ferry services between Taipa and Hong Kong is due to resume after the Court of Second Instance overturn requests to suspension. (more…)

Macau Internet users ‘over 300,000′

January 18, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

A survey shows that there are more than 300,000 Internet users in Macau, with a coverage of 64% of the entire population. (more…)

Govt to ‘readjust’ Guia planning

January 15, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: *Older Posts (before June 2008)*

The Government is considering a readjustment to the urban planning surrounding the Guia Lighthouse. (more…)