Category: International

AFCD urges public to think carefully before releasing animals *************************************************************      The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (May 14) reminded members of the public to think carefully before participating in mercy releases of animals.      A spokesman for the AFCD said, “Some members of the public engaged themselves in mercy release activities which involve releasing animals in recent years. However, releasing animals not in a proper manner, including releasing them into an unsuitable habitat, may affect their survival. In addition, if exotic species or species that are incompatible with the local ecology are released, they may compete with native species ... Read more

Labour Department to hold webinar on Employment Ordinance *********************************************************      ​The Labour Department has called for registration for a webinar on the Employment Ordinance to be held between 3pm and 5pm on June 12 (Wednesday).      The main provisions of the Employment Ordinance will be introduced.      The real-time webinar will be conducted in Cantonese via Zoom and participation is free of charge.      Interested participants should complete the registration form, which can be downloaded from the Labour Department’s website (www.labour.gov.hk), and return it by email by May 28 (Tuesday). The quota will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For enquiries, please call ... Read more

Applications for new niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium and Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium open today ******************************************************************************************      The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will allocate some 18 000 new extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI in Fanling and Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium in Eastern District, which are open for applications from today (May 13) to June 12.      An FEHD spokesman said, “For this niche allocation exercise, a total of 8 040 extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI will be allocated, including 8 000 standard niches (4 000 smoke-free niches and 4 000 non-smoke-free ... Read more

Icelandic piano star Víkingur Ólafsson to perform Bach’s monumental work in Hong Kong in June (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** 　　World-renowned Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson will visit Hong Kong in June to stage a recital in the Great Music 2024, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). He will perform one work, the Bach classic “Goldberg Variations, BWV 988”, in an interpretation accomplished with technical virtuosity and unique musical perspective, while showcasing his extraordinary charm.         　　Ólafsson dedicated his 2023/24 season to a “Goldberg Variations” world tour, and brought Bach’s masterpiece to major concert halls around the world, including London’s ... Read more

Suspected red tide sighted at Shek O Beach ****************************************** Attention TV and 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 13) that due to the sighting of a suspected red tide, the red flag has been hoisted at Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

Appeal for information on missing man in Wong Tai Sin (with photo) ******************************************************************      Police today (May 13) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Wong Tai Sin.             Poon Chung-lung, aged 62, went missing after he was last seen at Lion Rock Country Park yesterday (May 12) afternoon. His family made a report to Police on the same day.             He is about 1.7 metres tall, 60 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a long-shaped face with yellow complexion and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved ... Read more