SHA in Shenyang to support HK athletes at 12th National Games (with photos)
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, arrived in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, late last night (August 29) to start his four-day visit. He will attend the 12th National Games to cheer for...
View ArticleMan sentenced for assaulting Tobacco Control Inspector
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment suspended for one year in the Eastern Magistrates' Courts today (August 30) upon conviction for assaulting a Tobacco Control Inspector (TCI)....
View ArticleQueen Elizabeth Hospital update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant...
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following update today (August 30) regarding an earlier announcement on a...
View ArticleSWD gives an update on "Pilot Scheme on Community Care Service Voucher for...
The first phase of the "The Pilot Scheme on Community Care Service Voucher for the Elderly" (Pilot Scheme), which is run by the Social Welfare Department (SWD), lasts for two years. It is targeting to...
View ArticleRegional flag day today
Three charities will hold flag sales from 7am to 12.30pm today (August 31). They are, on Hong Kong Island, Carnation Women's Association; in Kowloon, Lifeline Express Hong Kong Foundation; and in the...
View ArticleFour additional overseas cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome closely...
The Department of Health (DH) is today (August 31) closely monitoring four additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the Kingdom of Saudi...
View ArticleLCSD district free programme cancelled
Attention TV and radio announcers:The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that the following programme scheduled for today (August 31) has been cancelled due to inclement weather...
View ArticleMD announcement
Attention duty announcers, Radio and TV Station:Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:Marine Department today (August 31) reminded masters, coxswains...
View ArticleMissing boy in Hung Hom located
Police located a boy who went missing on August 26 in Hung Hom.Leung Shing-yuet, aged 16, left his residence on Chatham Road on August 26 afternoon and failed to return. His family made a report to...
View ArticleFour friendly new faces to help promote "Hong Kong: Our Home" (with photos)
Four friendly new faces will help promote the "Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign from today (August 31).Lovely Bud, Energy, May and Fresh have made their debut as campaign mascots after a design...
View ArticleSHA attends 12th National Games opening ceremony (with photos)
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, attended the opening ceremony of the 12th National Games in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, today (August 31) to cheer for the Hong Kong athletes.The...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by SCED at media session
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, to the media after attending the closing ceremony of Hong Kong Ani-Com Summer 2013 cum...
View ArticleSLW on accommodation arrangement to residents affected by the closure order...
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, on the assistance to the residents affected by the closure order in respect of Kai Ming...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by SFH
Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function this afternoon (August 31):Reporter: (on the temporary suspension of...
View ArticleTemporary closure of Tin Shui Wai swimming pool
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 ArticleReturn of requisition forms urged
Rates and/or Government rent payers who have received requisition forms (R1A) issued by the Rating and Valuation Department are reminded to complete and return them to the department as soon as...
View ArticleCampaign events focus on green buildings, design books and volunteer visits
To promote green building development and boost public understanding of green living, the Construction Industry Council and the Hong Kong Green Building Council have jointly launched Hong Kong Green...
View ArticleValidation Scheme for Signboards to be implemented tomorrow to enhance...
The Buildings Department (BD) announced today (September 1) that the Validation Scheme for Signboards (Validation Scheme) introduced in the Building (Minor Works) (Amendment) Regulation 2013 which was...
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 (September 3) to consider 19 applications for new issue, renewal, transfer or amendment...
View ArticleTin Shui Wai 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...
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