Fatal traffic accident in Lantau North
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Lantau North this (May 23) afternoon in which a 62-year-old man died.About 12.15pm, a light goods vehicle driven by a 29-year-old man was travelling...
View ArticleCHP urges vigilance against community-associated MRSA
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (May 23) called on the public to be vigilant against infection by community-associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus...
View ArticleDEVB responds on appointment of URA Board Chairman
In response to media reports today (May 23) on the reason for re-appointing Mr Barry Cheung Chun-yuen as Chairman of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Board, the Development Bureau pointed out that, in...
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Speech by CE at official opening of Civil Aviation Department Headquarters...
Following is the speech delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, at the official opening of the Civil Aviation Department Headquarters in Lantau this afternoon (May 23):Colleagues, distinguished...
View ArticleFatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi this afternoon (May 23) in which a 44-year-old man died.About 12.50pm, a 44-year-old man was starting the engine next to the driver¡¦s seat...
View ArticleNo new human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) on Mainland
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) verified with the National Health and Family Planning Commission that there was no new human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) on...
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Official opening of new Civil Aviation Department Headquarters (with photos)
The new Civil Aviation Department (CAD) Headquarters in Lantau was officially opened by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung today (May 23).Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Leung said CAD has been...
View ArticleThree men jailed for using a false instrument and money laundering
One Dutch and two British men, aged between 36 and 46, were jailed for six months to five years today (May 23) for using a false instrument and money laundering.The courts heard that between November...
View ArticleLCSD outdoor entertainment programmes cancelled
Attention TV and radio announcers:The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that the following programmes scheduled for today (May 25) have been cancelled due to inclement weather...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Tuen Mun Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:Regarding the earlier confirmation that some in-patients confirmed to be Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carriers, the spokesperson...
View ArticleUpdate on number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 25) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to the CHP,...
View ArticleCorrectional officers stop remand inmate from self-harm
Correctional services officers stopped a remand inmate from self harm in Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (May 24).During an interview at about 6.25pm, the 47-year-old male remand inmate went...
View ArticleCHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is drawing public attention to its investigation into a confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza A infection affecting an...
View ArticleRed flag hoisted at Shek 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 (May 25) that due...
View ArticleSick inmate on remand dies in public hospital
A sick inmate on remand who was sent to a public hospital earlier from Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre died today (May 25).The 48-year-old male inmate on remand was sent to a public hospital for treatment...
View ArticlePoll for Kwun Tong District Council by-election to be held tomorrow
Electors of the Kwun Tong District Council Ping Shek Constituency are urged to vote in the by-election in their constituency tomorrow (May 26).A polling station, located at Ping Shek Estate Catholic...
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LegCo Members visit North East New Territories (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:Eight Legislative Council (LegCo) Members paid a site visit to the North East New Territories today (May 25).Accompanied by the...
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Appeal for information on missing man in Tin Sum (with photo)
Police today (May 25) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tin Sum.Hung Moon-tong, aged 68, left an elderly home on Ngau Pei Sha Street on May 24 afternoon and failed to...
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 (May 28) to consider six applications for new issue, renewal, transfer or amendment of...
View ArticleRubber duck immortalised in City Gallery
The giant rubber duck gracing Victoria Harbour has become a popular attraction. Following this trend, City Gallery in Central has placed a replica of the duck in its Lego model of Tsim Sha Tsui, making...
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