Hong Kong – Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $1.1 million (with photo)
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $1.1 million (with photo)
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Hong Kong Customs today (April 19) seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 25 grams of suspected crack cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.1 million in Tsuen Wan. A man suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.
During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the vicinity of Tsuen Wan this afternoon, Customs officers intercepted a 21-year-old man and found about 25g of suspected crack cocaine inside his trousers pocket. He was then arrested. Customs officers later escorted the arrested man to his rented flat nearby for a search, and further seized about 1.1kg of suspected cocaine and a batch of suspected drug packaging paraphernalia.
An investigation is ongoing.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Education Bureau alerts schools and public to bogus phone call
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Speech by SCST at opening reception of Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Attachments, Hong Kong in Venice (English only) (with photo)
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Kenneth (Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Mr Kenneth Fok), Bernard (Chairman of M+ Board, Mr Bernard Chan), Trevor (exhibition artist Mr Trevor Yeung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong exhibition of the 60th Venice Biennale. This is one of our flagship overseas arts and cultural events supported by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government through the Arts and Sports Development Fund. The exhibition is co-organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and M+ of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.
Like everyone here today, the Government of the Hong Kong SAR supports the development of arts and culture. We are committed to nurturing our local arts and cultural institutions and artists and helping them go global. This is one of our strategies and action agendas in fortifying our role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, a position that our country has given us.
Venice Biennale is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for international contemporary art and Hong Kong has been participating since 2001. Being an important platform to showcase the artistic excellence of the institutions and artists in Hong Kong, it is also an important channel to tell the good stories of Hong Kong and help boost our economy by attracting world audience to visit our art market.
The Hong Kong exhibition here has witnessed the many successful connections between our institutions and artists and the international arts and culture community.
Today, I am proud to present to you our home-grown artist – Trevor. In just a minute, Trevor will immerse you in a captivating experience surrounded by glass fish tanks that are commonly seen in Hong Kong, in his exhibition “Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Attachments, Hong Kong in Venice”. I am sure you will be amazed by Trevor’s talent and enjoy the exhibition which gives you a glimpse of the authentic experience in Hong Kong.
I would also like to express gratitude to the team in Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the curatorial team in M+ Museum, in particular our project curator Olivia Chow. Their dedication and professionalism are instrumental in the success of this exhibition.
Before closing, I would also like to invite all of you to come to Hong Kong and visit our first-ever Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo in mid-October this year. It will be organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council at multiple performing venues in Hong Kong including the West Kowloon Cultural District.
At the Expo, performing arts professionals from all over the world will meet, and explore possible collaboration, perhaps with visual arts.
Thank you very much again for joining us here today. And I hope you enjoy the exhibition at the Hong Kong exhibition.
Electoral Affairs Commission Report on 2023 District Council Ordinary Election published
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Red flags hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Shek O Beach
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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 19) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.
Tender period extended for Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns – Civil Works for Sewage Treatment Facilities and Associated Works
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The DSD invited tenders for the contract on March 8. The tender period was originally scheduled to expire at noon on May 3.
The extension of the tender period was gazetted today. Details of the tender notice are available at the DSD’s website (www.dsd.gov.hk/EN/Tender_Notices/Current_Tenders/index.html).
Hong Kong – Education Bureau alerts schools and public to bogus phone call
The Education Bureau (EDB) today (April 19) called on schools and the public to stay vigilant against a bogus phone call that falsely claims to be made by a staff member of the EDB.
The EDB has received multiple school reports in these few days that the school had received a phone call from a person who claimed to be a staff member of the EDB, informing that the Under Secretary for Education will inspect the school and requesting the school to make arrangements and provide a mobile number for liaison.
The EDB solemnly clarifies that no EDB staff has made the phone call in question. It has reported the case to the Police.
Members of the public should stay alert to suspicious phone calls and not disclose any personal information. Anyone who has been scammed should contact the Police immediately. If schools have enquiries, they may call the respective District School Development Section of the EDB.Hong Kong – Speech by SCST at opening reception of Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Attachments, Hong Kong in Venice (English only) (with photo)
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the opening reception of “Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Attachments, Hong Kong in Venice” today (April 19, Venice time):
Good afternoon!Hong Kong – Electoral Affairs Commission Report on 2023 District Council Ordinary Election published
Upon improving district governance and reforming the District Councils (DCs) in 2023, the seventh term of District Council election was successfully concluded on December 10 last year. The new term of DCs have assumed office since January 1 this year. The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) Report on the 2023 District Council Ordinary Election (DCOE) was published today (April 19).
The Report describes the EAC’s conduct and supervision of this election at various stages, and provides a detailed account of the related preparatory work, electoral arrangements, complaint handling, etc. The EAC also detailed in its Report their review of the procedures and arrangements for this election, including the investigation findings on the Electronic Poll Register system incident, and put forth specific enhancement recommendations for improving future electoral arrangements.
“We are very grateful to the EAC for their efforts and various arrangements made to ensure the smooth implementation of this election in a fair, just and clean manner, as well as their in-depth and detailed review of various electoral arrangements with respective recommendations,” a Government spokesman said.
“The successful conclusion of this DC election is of particular significance. The reformed DCs have greatly benefited the implementation of livelihood-related work, and have been conducive to the welfare of people, enabling them to live and work in contentment. At the same time, the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” and the “last piece of the puzzle” of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) governance system ensures the steadfast and successful implementation of “one country, two systems”, and the long-term stability and safety of the HKSAR. The Government will continue to work closely with the EAC to follow up on the recommendations contained in the report,” the Government spokesman continued.
In accordance with the requirements of the Electoral Affairs Commission Ordinance (Cap. 541), the EAC submitted the report on the 2023 DCOE to the Chief Executive on March 8, 2024. In line with the principle of open and transparent elections, the Government agreed with the EAC’s recommendation that the report should be made public. The report can be downloaded from the EAC website (www.eac.hk) and is available for viewing at the Registration and Electoral Office and the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices.Hong Kong – Red flags hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Shek O Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:Hong Kong – Tender period extended for Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns – Civil Works for Sewage Treatment Facilities and Associated Works
The Drainage Services Department (DSD) today (April 19) announced that the tender period for the contract for Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns – Civil Works for Sewage Treatment Facilities and Associated Works (Contract No. DC/2023/18) has been extended to noon on May 24.
The DSD has commissioned AECOM Asia Company Limited to design and supervise the works. For enquiries, please call the company at 3922 9000 during office hours.
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