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Government listens to views from Community Service Consultative Committees on contingency mechanism for major catastrophes
In order to review and improve the contingency mechanism and handling ability regarding major catastrophes, the Macao SAR Government has started listening to views from various sectors of the society.
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CE praises front-line public security personnel for selfless dedication
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today spoke highly of Macao’s public safety and public security personnel for their selfless dedication and the spirit of commitment to their duties shown during Typhoon Hato and in the post-storm recovery work.
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Government studying flood control for Inner Harbour
The Government has submitted to the State Council planning proposals contained in Government-commissioned reports, in a bid to solve in the long term the flooding problem at Macao’s Inner Harbour area, said the Government Spokesperson, Mr Chan Chi Ping.
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Consumer Council released its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Surveyed spots included 12 supermarkets in Santo António Parish
Consumer Council conducted its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ in August on 29 August for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets near Horte e Costa, Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga and Rua da Emenda areas in Santo António Parish.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau postpones three subsidy programmes
Due to the catastrophe caused by typhoon Hato, the Cultural Affairs Bureau decided to extend the application period of three subsidy programmes, including the “Financial Support for Local Association Activities/ Cultural Projects Programme”, the “Talent Training Programme in Arts Management” and the “Community Arts Projects Support Programme” for 2018, until 18 September.
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MGTO and travel trade consent to resume tour groups to Macao from 2 September
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) conducted a meeting this morning (29 August) with representatives of travel agency and hotel industry associations for an exchange of opinions and an update on their latest situation. After thorough discussions and comprehensive evaluation of the conditions of different sides, MGTO and the travel trade have reached a consensus on the decision to resume tour group arrangements to Macao starting from 2 September.
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Consumer Council conducts price survey on selling prices of fresh pork and vegetables from Zhuhai and Macao
For the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June, Consumer Council on 29 August collects prices of fresh pork from wet markets and supermarkets for consumers’ reference. The mentioned data collected during 23 August to 29 August are used for comparing the average selling price of the same products from Zhuhai. The relevant data has been uploaded to the Council’s website for consumers’ reference.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to give post-typhoon assistance to heritage buildings
In order to promptly restore and maintain the heritage buildings affected by the typhoon, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has contacted the owners and representatives of the administrators of 44 temples and 17 churches in order to discuss the follow-up works tomorrow, 30 August, including the relevant maintenance works and the implementation of specific restoration and protection measures, in order to ensure the comprehensive safety of heritage buildings.
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Results of survey on manpower needs and wages for the 2nd Quarter of 2017
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the second quarter of 2017. Survey coverage comprises Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities; however, own-account workers are excluded.
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CCAC commenced investigation into typhoon forecasting procedures of Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Recently, the CCAC has received media enquiries about whether it will carry out an investigation of the possible flaws in the typhoon forecasts issued by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) and hereby gives the following information:
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