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 (January 6).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the...
View ArticleRates and Government rent due January 31
Demand notes for rates and/or Government rent for the January to March 2013 quarter have been issued, and payment should be made by January 31.The demand notes reflect the rates concession for this...
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 (January 8) to consider eight applications for new issue, renewal or amendment of liquor...
View ArticleTree care ensures a greener Hong Kong
There are many trees dotted around Hong Kong, offering a great variety of flora in both rural and urban areas.The Tree Management Office was established in 2010 to assess trees and train staff from...
View ArticleMembers of public reminded to exercise caution when purchasing niches from...
A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau today (January 6) reminded members of the public who wish to purchase niches at private columbaria of the importance of obtaining full and complete...
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Appeal for information on abandoned baby girl (with photo)
Police are anxious to locate the next-of-kin of a baby girl who was found abandoned in Happy Valley today (January 6).At about 1.50pm, a woman found a baby at the stairs outside a church on Broadwood...
View ArticleWater storage figure
Storage in Hong Kong's reservoirs at 9am today (January 7) stood at 62.41 per cent of capacity or 365.728 million cubic metres.This time last year the reservoirs contained 366.313 million cubic metres...
View ArticleEffective Exchange Rate Index
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 is 94.3 (down 0.1 against yesterday's index).
View ArticleLCQ2: Provision of convention and exhibition facilities
Following is a reply by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, to a question by the Hon Wong Ting-kwong in the Legislative Council today (January 9):Question:It has been...
View ArticleFatal paediatric case under CHP investigation
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (January 9) investigating a fatal paediatric case involving a 9-year-old girl.The patient, with good past health, presented...
View ArticleTenders awarded for two residential sites
The Lands Department today (January 9) announced that the tenders for two residential sites have been awarded on 50-year land grant at a total premium of $2,921,888,888.Sha Tin Town Lot No. 565 in Area...
View ArticleOperators and managers fined for illegal guesthouse operations
Seven women and a man were fined from $2,000 to $3,000 at Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today (January 9) for contravening the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (the Ordinance).The courts...
View ArticleApplications open for Outreach Music Interest Courses
The Outreach Music Interest Courses organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) are now open for applications. Over 100 courses, ranging from Chinese and...
View ArticleTemporary closure of indoor training pool at Hammer Hill Road Swimming Pool
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 9) that the indoor training pool at Hammer Hill Road Swimming Pool in Wong Tai Sin District has been temporarily closed for urgent...
View ArticlePolice operation against failure to wear seat belts on public light bus
Police conducted a territory-wide operation yesterday (January 8) to reinforce the wearing of seatbelts on public light bus (PLB) as part of ongoing efforts to encourage both drivers and passengers to...
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Stanley Prison inmates attain good examination results (with photo)
Eighty-two inmates of Stanley Prison were presented with certificates at a ceremony today (January 9) in recognition of their efforts made in their continuous academic pursuit.In 2012, a total of 97...
View ArticleHKETO, Brussels promotes Hong Kong cinema in Lisbon to strengthen cultural...
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), Brussels, is bringing the Hong Kong Film Panorama to Lisbon, Portugal, from January 9 to 13 in co-operation with its local partner, Zero em...
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 (January 12).The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the...
View ArticleTai Kok Tsui Swimming Pool reopened
Attention TV/radio announcers:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:Here is an item of interest to swimmers.The Leisure and Cultural Services Department...
View ArticleAppointments to Women's Commission announced
The Government today (January 11) announced the appointment of three new members and the re-appointment of nine incumbent members to the Women's Commission (WoC) with effect from January 15.The three...
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