Food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 29) urged the public not to collect and eat wild mushrooms from parks or the countryside. The call followed a report of...
View ArticleMan holding charged with murder
Police today (June 29) laid a holding charge against a 59-year-old man with one count of murder.Police arrested the man on June 27 in suspected connection with a murder case in Tung Tau Wai San Tsuen,...
View ArticleGovernment responds to media enquiries on "civil referendum results"
It is the common aspiration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the people of Hong Kong to implement universal suffrage for the Chief Executive (CE) election in 2017,...
View ArticleRed flags hoisted at several beaches
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 30) that due...
View ArticleMissing man in Cheung Sha Wan located
A man who went missing in Cheung Sha Wan has been located. Chung Wai, aged 74, went missing after he was last seen at Princess Margaret Hospital on June 27. His family made a report to Police the same...
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 (July 1).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the...
View ArticleSchedule for issuing press releases on statistical data
Following is a reminder of the press releases to be issued between July and September 2014. The schedule for issuing press releases on statistical data in 2014 was provided to the media in September...
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 30) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary...
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HK Public Libraries opens Cultural and Historical Resources Corner at 18...
The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has opened a Cultural and Historical Resources Corner at a selected public library in each of the 18 districts from...
View ArticleSpecial traffic arrangements for race meeting in Sha Tin
Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (July 1).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start...
View ArticleRed flags hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Lo So Shing 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 (July 1) that due...
View ArticleRed flag hoisted at Tong Fuk 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 (July 1) that due...
View ArticleRed flag hoisted at Pui O 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 (July 1) that due...
View ArticleCase of Legionnaires' disease under CHP investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (July 1) investigating a case of Legionnaires' disease (LD) affecting a 56-year-old man.The patient, with good past health,...
View ArticleFever patient with travel history tests negative for MERS-CoV
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (July 1) reported a suspected case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) affecting a female patient whose respiratory...
View ArticleGovernment's response to procession
In response to the public procession today (July 1), a Government spokesman said the following:"The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has collected different views expressed by...
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18 Districts Cheering Team Competition showcases youth passion and energy...
Over 600 primary and secondary students showed their skills in the 18 Districts Cheering Team Competition today (July 1) at Queen Elizabeth Stadium.The competition, under the theme of "Vitality. Love @...
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"Vitality. Love @ HKSAR" Cultural Shows held today (with photos)
To celebrate the 17th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, three "Vitality. Love @ HKSAR" Cultural Shows were held today (July 1) on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories...
View ArticleHKETO, Brussels celebrates 17th Anniversary of establishment of HKSAR with...
To celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels hosted a reception in Brussels, Belgium on June 30 (Brussels time).In her...
View ArticleLCQ6: Provision of school bus services
Following is a question by the Hon Chan Hak-kan and a reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, in the Legislative Council today (July 2):Question:Some...
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