Trouble For Hong Kong’s Planned M+ Museum As Lead Contractor Goes Bankrupt

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has terminated the $750 million (US) contract of Hsin Chong Construction Company on grounds of insolvency. The Authority, which has kept construction going for the past 18 months by paying subcontractors and workers directly, has halted work at the site for six to eight weeks – but it insists that there will be no further delay in opening the museum.

Meet The Founder Of The Ballet School In Nairobi’s Largest Slum

“Mike Wamaya’s life was turned upside down when his father died and he had to drop out of school to earn money for the family. A chance audition for a visiting performing arts company led to an international career as a performer, but Wamaya wanted to use his skills to help children growing up in the most challenging circumstances in Nairobi. Today, children who complete the programme in Kibera often go on to artistic careers.” (podcast)