In response to a lawmaker’s query, Macao’s top social affairs official says the government is committed to expanding the use of Portuguese.
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The Inner Harbour regeneration project is part of a wider plan by the government to involve gaming concessionaires in urban gentrification.
The street will be barred to motor vehicles during the Mid-Autumn festival and on National Day in a bid to lure more foot traffic to the area.
The streets in the vicinity of the Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro could be closed to vehicular traffic on a temporary basis in a bid to revitalise the area.
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao says one quarter of local hospital workers have also tested positive and city’s contagion will peak this or next week.
Mandarin’s House, Dom Pedro V Theatre and Navy Yard head up Cultural Affairs Bureau plans; aim to encourage more buskers and overseas film crews.
Most taxpayers can look forward to MOP 15,000 rebate, while many freelance professionals can expect MOP 10,000 grant.
Plans include closing schools and public venues, home delivery of essential supplies, reducing bus services and tightening entry procedures.
For the moment, NAT validity stays at 24 hours; Zhuhai’s reports fifth new local case since 15 March detected in Cuixiang.
