Elderly reminded to take precautionary measures during cold spell
Attention Duty Announcer, Radio and TV Stations:Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:With the approach of cold weather, the Social...
View ArticleHAD opens temporary cold shelters
In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 12 temporary shelters for people in need of refuge from the cold this evening. The temporary shelters will open until 8.30am...
View ArticleLetters of No Objection issued to three public events held on Hong Kong...
In December 2012, Police received notifications from seven organisations to hold public meetings and processions on Hong Kong Island on January 1, 2013. Police have initiated liaison and discussion...
View ArticleHAD opens temporary cold shelters
In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 13 temporary shelters for people in need of refuge from the cold this evening. The temporary shelters will open until 8.30am...
View ArticleFood poisoning case under investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a food poisoning case involving two women aged 18 and 47, who had consumed vegetables suspected to be contaminated by...
View ArticleRed fire warning
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:The fire danger situation today (December 23) is red and fire risk is extreme. The countryside is extremely vulnerable to fire. If you are planning to...
View ArticleRed flags hoisted at Silverstrand Beachand and Clear Water Bay Second 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 (December 23) that...
View ArticleSanta's special deliveries delight
Curious children pose some challenging questions in the letters they send to Santa Claus at this time of the year: "Can you send me an autographed photo?" "Can you enter my flat without a chimney?"...
View ArticleTraffic arrangements in Kowloon for Christmas
The Police will implement crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom to help facilitate celebration of Christmas.Traditionally, crowd is attracted to see...
View ArticleTraffic arrangements for Christmas on Hong Kong Island
Police will implement special traffic arrangements and crowd management in various parts on Hong Kong Island during Christmas to facilitate the public to celebrate the festive season. The arrangements...
View ArticleSmart Elderly Awards to promote use of information technology among the elderly
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) today (December 24) launched the Smart Elderly Awards to give recognition to elderly people who use information and communications...
View ArticleHong Kong Monetary Authority Exchange Fund Bills tender results
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:Tender date:December 24, 2012Paper on offer:EF BillsIssue number:Q1252Issue date:December 27, 2012Maturity date:March 27,...
View ArticleGovernment announces land sale programme for January to March 2013
The Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, announced today (December 24) that the Government would sell by tender six residential sites, one commercial site and one hotel site in the fourth quarter...
View ArticlePublic reminded to keep venues clean during festive season
Attention Radio/TV announcers:Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:The Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds people to keep places clean while celebrating Christmas Eve...
View ArticleCE to proceed on leave
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, will be away from Hong Kong on vacation from December 25 to 30.During Mr Leung's absence from Hong Kong, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, will...
View ArticleNovember's monthly average ovitrap index drops to low level
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (December 24) that the monthly average ovitrap index for November dropped to 0.8 per cent from 2.3 per cent in October."Local...
View ArticleEffective Exchange Rate Index
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, December 24, 2012 is 94.1 (same as last Saturday's index).The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday,...
View ArticleSDEV speaks on land sale programme for January to March 2013
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, today (December 24) on the land sale programme for January to March 2013:Reporter: What is so special about the...
View ArticleCritical case of Legionnaires' disease under CHP investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 24) investigating a critical case of Legionnaires' disease (LD) involving a 53-year-old man.The patient, with good...
View ArticleHAD opens temporary cold shelters
In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 13 temporary shelters for people in need of refuge from the cold this evening.The temporary shelters will remain open until 8.30am...
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