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Archive for November, 2008

Govt to arrange flight to Thailand

November 28, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Society

A chartered flight is being arranged between the Macau Government and Air Macau to take Macau residents who are currently stranded in Thailand home. (more…)

Portuguese Consul-General to leave

November 28, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Community, External Relations

The Portuguese Consul-General in Macau will leave on 3 December to take up the position as Ambassador to Canada. (more…)

Five Macau groups stranded in Thailand

November 27, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Society

Five tour groups from Macau are being stranded in Thailand as a result of anti-government elements held Bangkok’s international airport. (more…)

Govt buys back out Tap Seac heritage

November 25, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Culture, External Relations

The Macau Special Administrative Region Government has bought back the houses and villas located in the Tap Seac-Conselheiro Ferreira Almeida area, under a Portuguese foundation offer. (more…)

Individual visitors drop by 26%

November 22, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Economy and Business

Mainland Chinese visitors who come to Macau on an individual basis drop by 26% in October, in comparison with the same month last year. (more…)

Negative economic growth expected in 2009

November 21, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Economy and Business, Politics

Macau’s economic secretary predicts the chances for the economy to suffer from negative growth in 2009 are high. (more…)

Bus fare hike and concessions from 1 December

November 20, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Society

Bus fares will increase significantly from 1 December, while concessions will be given to eligible Macau residents using the services. (more…)

Article 23 speech trigger protest from fellow legislators

November 20, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Politics

A speech made by an appointed legislator on the national security bill had triggered protest from two fellow legislators from the alternative camp, while the President of the Legislative Assembly expressed dissatisfaction over the remarks made by a news commentator. (more…)

October gaming revenue lowest this year

November 19, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Economy and Business

Macau’s gaming revenue in October received a record low for the year. (more…)

Govt does not recognise historical land occupation

November 18, 2008 By: blogmacau.info Category: Community, Government

The Government does not recognise land ownership certificates issued by local authorities in the former Qing Dynasty as valid documentation. (more…)