LCQ20: Climate Change
Following is a question by the Hon Frederick Fung and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, in the Legislative Council today (June 25):Question:To prepare for the...
View ArticleGovernment welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2014
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, said he was pleased to see the passage of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2014 by the Legislative Council today (June...
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Employment Symposium calls for unleashing rehabilitated offenders' employment...
More than 200 representatives from over 100 business organisations, social enterprises, statutory bodies and social sectors today (June 25) attended the "Unleashing Rehabilitated Offenders' Potential"...
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Appeal for information on missing man in Ma On Shan (with photo)
Police today (June 25) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Ma On Shan.Pang Wing-ki, aged 62, went missing after he was last seen in Ma On Shan district yesterday (June...
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Appeal for information on missing woman in Tin Shui Wai (with photo)
Police today (June 25) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Tin Shui Wai.Tsang Yuk-tai, aged 93, went missing after she left her residence in Tin Tsz Estate this...
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Hong Kong cultural heritage and artistic talent on show at the 2014...
Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage and artistic talent will be on prominent display at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC from June 25 to 29 and July 2 to 6.The...
View ArticleRed flags hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Lower Cheung Sha Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:Here is an item of interest to swimmers.The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 26) that due...
View ArticleDH closely monitors two additional overseas MERS cases reported to WHO
The Department of Health (DH) is today (June 26) closely monitoring two additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the Kingdom of...
View ArticleCountry and Marine Parks Board to meet next Thursday
The following is issued on behalf of the Country and Marine Parks Board: The Country and Marine Parks Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the environmental impact assessment for the expansion...
View ArticleStandard Working Hours Committee launches thematic exhibition on working hours
The following is issued on behalf of the Standard Working Hours Committee:Members of the public are invited to visit a thematic exhibition on working hours organised by the Standard Working Hours...
View ArticleAuction of personalised vehicle registration marks this Saturday
The Transport Department (TD) today (June 26) reminded the public that the 85th auction of personalised vehicle registration marks (PVRMs) will be held this Saturday (June 28) at Meeting Room S421, L4,...
View ArticleAssess the risk of heat stroke to employees
Attention duty announcer, radio and TV stations:Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force: "The...
View ArticleCHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke under very hot weather
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 27) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary...
View ArticleDH closely monitors additional overseas MERS cases reported to WHO
The Department of Health (DH) is today (June 27) closely monitoring additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the Kingdom of Saudi...
View ArticleSpecial traffic arrangements for race meeting in Sha Tin tomorrow
Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting tomorrow (June 28).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the...
View ArticleRevised Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety issued today
The Labour Department (LD) today (June 27) issued a revised version of the Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety (CoP).A spokesperson for the LD said, "A notice has been published in the...
View ArticleTemporary closure of some LCSD leisure and sports facilities
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (June 27) that the following grass pitches will be temporarily closed for turf maintenance works:(a) The grass pitch at Yuen Long...
View ArticleProposed construction of cycle track along Che Kung Miu Road, Sha Tin, gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (June 27) on the proposed construction of a two-way cycle track along Che Kung Miu Road between Mei Tin Road and Hin Keng Street, Sha Tin. The...
View ArticleProposed lift installation at footbridge across Chai Wan Road gazetted
The proposed installation of a lift at footbridge No. HF63 across Chai Wan Road near Shan Tsui Court in Eastern District was gazetted today (June 27). The works are part of the Universal Accessibility...
View ArticleTenders awarded for purchase of former government quarters
The Government Property Agency today (June 27) announced the award of tenders at a total sale price of $88,295,000 to the respective highest bidders for (i) 17/F of Block 43 and car parking spaces Nos....
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