CSD holds 10km Distance Run (with photos)
More than 650 people today (January 25) participated in the Correctional Services Department (CSD) annual 10km Distance Run at Plover Cove Reservoir in Tai Po, setting a record for the number of...
View ArticleEnvironmental protection event in Tuen Mun promotes "Use less, waste less"...
To promote a "Use less, waste less" lifestyle, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) held a publicity event in Tuen Mun's Yan Oi Town Square today (January 25) to introduce various waste...
View ArticleCustoms inspections at Lunar New Year Fair
Customs officers today (January 25) distributed pamphlets to stall operators at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair to remind them not to sell counterfeit goods.Divisional Commander (Intellectual...
View ArticleCase of severe paediatric influenza A infection under CHP investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (January 25) investigating a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection affecting a girl aged 14. The patient, with good...
View ArticleLabour Department holds "Think Big . Start Young - Youth Enterprise" carnival
The Labour Department (LD) today (January 25) held the "Think Big . Start Young - Youth Enterprise" carnival at the Causeway Bay pedestrian zone. At the same location, the department also held a...
View ArticlePublic urged to cherish food over Chinese New Year holiday - not to be a Big...
As Chinese New Year approaches, families and friends will be having meals together to celebrate the festival. However, people often prepare or order too much over the holiday period, thus causing food...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by CS at media session (with video)
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Secretary for Administration and the Chairman of the Steering Committee on Population Policy, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session after attending the...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by SLW on proposed enhancement measures to protect the...
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (January 25) on proposed enhancement measures to protect the interest of foreign...
View ArticleCorrectional officers intercept smuggling of suspected dangerous drugs into...
Correctional officers at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre intercepted a quantity of suspected dangerous drugs concealed inside the body of a remand person in custody today (January 25).Upon admission to...
View ArticleApplications for Work Incentive Transport Subsidy for January 2013 to close...
The Work Incentive Transport Subsidy (WITS) Scheme allows individual-based and household-based applicants to apply for subsidy for the previous six to 12 months in each application. The maximum claim...
View ArticleSpecial traffic arrangements in the vicinity of Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit...
Police will implement the following special traffic arrangements in the vicinity of Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market from 6am to noon daily from January 28 to 30:- Only two traffic lanes will be...
View ArticleLiquor Licensing Board to meet on Tuesday
The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (January 28) to consider 12 applications for new issue, renewal, transfer or amendment of...
View ArticleConstruction of Butterfly Valley Road Pet Garden completed
The construction of Butterfly Valley Road Pet Garden has now been completed and it will open at the end of February. It will be the largest pet garden in Kowloon and is set to provide recreational...
View ArticleCar park at Hong Kong Wetland Park is full
Attention TV/Radio Announcers:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:The car park at the Hong Kong Wetland Park is full now. Members of the public are advised to take public transport to...
View ArticleFEHD orders Mong Kok restaurant to suspend business for three weeks
The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a restaurant in Mong Kok to suspend business for 21 days.The operator repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation by illegally extending...
View ArticleSFH on blood donation, powdered formula, and avian influenza A(H7N9)
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a radio programme today (January 26):Reporter: (On appeal for blood donation)Secretary for...
View ArticleCustoms conducts large-scale operation to combat counterfeits before Lunar...
The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) carried out a large-scale operation before the Lunar New Year to combat the sale of counterfeit goods. In the last two weeks, the C&ED smashed 29 cases...
View ArticleMD announcement
Attention duty announcers, Radio and TV Station:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:Marine Department today (January 26) reminded masters, coxswains...
View ArticleAppeal for information on baby body found in North Point
Police appeal to the public for information on the body of a newborn baby girl found in North Point this afternoon (January 26).About 12.50pm, a cleaning worker made a report to Police that a baby body...
View ArticleSCED's speech at luncheon to celebrate the 65th Indian Republic Day (English...
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, at a luncheon to celebrate the 65th Indian Republic Day organised by the Overseas Indian Organisation Hong...
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