Special 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 (March 24).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the...
View ArticleDie-hard smokers benefit from butting out
Kicking the smoking habit is tough, but success brings a host of benefits. Smokers who want to butt out permanently will find many organisations eager to offer free and professional counselling...
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 (March 26) to consider 14 applications for new issue, renewal, transfer, or amendment of...
View ArticleDH closely monitors additional overseas case of Severe Respiratory Disease...
The Department of Health (DH) is today (March 24) closely monitoring an additional case of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with Novel Coronavirus reported to the World Health Organization (WHO)...
View ArticleSir Edward Youde Memorial Fund 26th Awards Presentation Ceremony held today
The following is issued on behalf of the Student Financial Assistance Agency:Around 900 students, five working adults and two apprentices were presented with awards and scholarships at the 26th Awards...
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Holistic approach to tuberculosis control (with photo)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, said today (March 24) that the Government has all along been taking a holistic approach to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which remains one...
View ArticleSFH on additional overseas case of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with...
Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after officiating at a ceremony to mark the 2013 World Tuberculosis Day this...
View ArticleFever patient tested negative for novel coronavirus
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received a report from Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) today (March 24) of a suspected case of Severe Respiratory Disease associated...
View ArticleImport of poultry products from North Rhine-Westphalia State, Germany, banned
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (March 25) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an...
View ArticleLegCo to debate motion on urging Government to eradicate "gutter oil" and...
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting this Wednesday (March 27) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex....
View ArticleWoman fined for managing unlicensed guesthouse
A woman was fined $3,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today (March 25) for contravening the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance.The courts heard that in September last year, an...
View ArticleSFST's statement on report by Investigation Task Force on Statistical Data...
Following is a statement made by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, in response to the report released by the Investigation Task Force on Statistical Data...
View ArticleKowloon City District Urban Renewal Forum formulates Draft Urban Renewal Plan
The following is issued on behalf of the Secretariat of the Kowloon City District Urban Renewal Forum:The Kowloon City District Urban Renewal Forum (DURF) held its meeting this afternoon (March 25). At...
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CS visits Customs and Excise Department (with photos)
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the headquarters of the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) this afternoon (March 25).Mrs Lam started her visit by meeting the...
View ArticleFS to visit Zhongshan
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will depart Hong Kong on Wednesday morning (March 27) for a visit to Zhongshan to learn more about the latest developments and meet senior officials there.Mr...
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Youth Exchange Session discusses Long Term Housing Strategy (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the Commission on Youth:The Commission on Youth (COY) held an exchange session with youths at the Youth Square today (March 25). The Secretary for Transport and...
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LegCo Members meet with Consuls-General (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:To enhance contact between Legislative Council (LegCo) Members and the diplomatic community in Hong Kong, a luncheon was...
View ArticleS for S and SJ speak on judicial review on foreign domestic helpers' right of...
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, and the Secretary for Justice, Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, at a media session on the judicial review on foreign domestic...
View ArticleAwareness of intellectual property rights protection remains high
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced today (March 26) the results of the Survey on Public Awareness of Intellectual Property Right Protection and the Survey on Business Attitudes to...
View ArticleSFH on Import and Export (General)(Amendment) Regulation 2013
Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after officiating at the Joyful Fruit Month Kick-off Ceremony organised by the Department of Health...
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