The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

Members of the Action Committee Against Narcotics noted a decrease of 2.3% (from 14,241 to 13,909) in the total number of reported drug abusers in 2009 over 2008 at their quarterly meeting today (March 16).

A government spokesman today (March 16) reminded residents that the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Thailand (Bangkok) is still in force. Residents intending to visit there should adjust their plans. Those already there should attend to their personal safety and avoid places where there are demonstrations and large gatherings of people. The spokesman also urged residents to remind their relatives and friends who are in Bangkok to pay attention to the alert.

The Department of Health today (March 16) advised Raimondi College Primary Section, a primary school in Wan Chai, to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza in the school.

Following is the transcript (English portion) of the Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, speaking to the media about Wing Lee Street today (March 16):

Police have conducted a territory-wide anti-drink driving operation from March 12 to March 15 and arrested twelve drivers for drink-driving related offences.

When the entire country is engulfed in the maniacal fever of the ongoing cricket season, HomeShop 18 brings another reason for fans to cheer on. India’s only 24-hour on air retail channel, HomeShop 18 launches the ‘Reebok Fangear’ combos in partnership with renowned sportswear brand, Reebok.

Mortsel, Belgium / Toronto, Canada - Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, today demonstrated remote capabilities that expand the accessibility of its IMPAX Cardiovascular Suite throughout the hospital enterprise. IMPAX Cardiovascular Review Station (CRS) Remote is being introduced at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2010 Annual Scientific Session, held March 14 - 16 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center.

René van der Bruggen, Imtech CEO: ‘Imtech is one of the strongest players in the UK water and waste water industry. In recent years this position was strengthened step by step, through long-term costumer’s alliances, joint venture partnering as well as the technological performance by offering more added value. The new orders for the next phase of the Welsh Water Asset Management Plan as well as the technology upgrade of the Crossness and Beckton Sewage Treatment Works in London are firm foundations for continuity in the coming years in the UK. These assignments are focussing not only on the water and environmental quality, but with the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment 2010 there is the added challenge for long-term sustainable solutions through reducing carbon emissions and energy use. Imtech has a lot of experience in this fields through the delivery of leading innovative technical solutions.’

"Important progress was made with our patent portfolio during 2009 and in the first quarter of 2010, including the issuance of the first Japanese patents covering our core proprietary technologies HuCAL and CysDisplay" commented Dr. Marlies Sproll, Chief Scientific Officer of MorphoSys AG. "Our growing patent estate in Asia complements our strong intellectual property portfolio around HuCAL in other key pharmaceutical markets"

Solid-State Lighting (SSL) is type of energy-efficient lighting that uses semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), or polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED) as sources of illumination. With worldwide electrical lighting using 19 per cent of all electricity, the use of energy-efficient lighting will significantly reduce energy consumption around the world and thereby cut harmful CO2 emissions.

The indoor air quality (IAQ) industry’s only dedicated marketing and public relations firm, Cochrane & Associates, recently announced the debut of the IAQ Video Network. The online video network brings news and video content to industry professionals and can be found at www.IAQTV.com.

Based in Australia, Tom Worthington is an internationally recognized leader of the ICT profession. He consults on all aspects of computer strategy for companies and governments, and has contributed to Australian federal and state government strategies on subjects including energy efficiency and green procurement.

The event will be attended by more than 9,300 satellite professionals from 70 countries with more than 300 companies exhibiting their products and services. SATELLITE 2010 will take place at the Gaylord National Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.

Dynamic Alert Ltd. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce its change-of-name to Brazil Gold Corporation, and new trading symbol “BRZG”, effective immediately. At the open of trading today, the Company is listed and trades with its new name and symbol.