Category: International

Innovative Hong Kong rendition of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” staged in London (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) showcased Hong Kong’s vibrant cultural landscape by supporting the performances of Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio’s “King Lear” at the Riverside Studios in London from May 2 to 12 (London time). A reception celebrating the achievement of Hong Kong theatre was held on May 10, greeting around 40 guests from the local cultural and business sector.      Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, expressed gratitude to Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio for bringing ... Read more

Transcript of remarks by SHYA at media session **********************************************      Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, at a media session after attending a radio programme today (May 11): Reporter: You said that it’s difficult for some owners’ corporations to help tenants to reach consensus, for example, like the renovation of some old buildings. So there’s scheme like the fire safety direct support services. How effective can this improve the situation? And do you think the authority should take the initiative and reach out to some of these old ... Read more

Missing woman in Sham Shui Po located *************************************      A woman who went missing in Sham Shui Po has been located.      A Thai woman, Chui Sopis, aged 75, went missing after she left her residence on Tai Hang Sai Street in the small hours on May 5. Her family made a report to Police on the same day.      The woman was located on Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan last night (May 10). She sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok **************************************      Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok yesterday (May 10) in which a woman died.      At 10.11pm, a taxi driven by a 65-year-old man was travelling westbound along Kwun Tong Road. Upon approaching Kwun Tong Road slip road leading to Choi Hung Interchange, it reportedly knocked down a 73-year-old woman.      Sustaining leg injuries, the woman was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.30pm.      The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.      Investigation by ... Read more

Development Bureau imposed regulating actions on contractor and subcontractor involved in fatal industrial incident at a construction site in Kai Tak ******************************************************************************************      A spokesman for the Development Bureau (DEVB) said today (May 10) that the Government attached great importance to construction site safety. In response to the fatal industrial incident at the construction site in Kai Tak on May 8, the DEVB, being the party to procure services for public works, has suspended the contractor and subcontractor concerned from tendering for public works contracts pursuant to the regulating regime.       The spokesman said that the contractor concerned ... Read more

Appeal for information on missing woman in Sau Mau Ping (with photo) ********************************************************************      Police today (May 10) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Sau Mau Ping.             Tse Yau-mei, aged 36, went missing after she left her residence in Sau Mau Ping Estate at noon yesterday (May 9). Her family made a report to Police today.        She is about 1.7 metres tall, 60 kilograms in weight and of medium build. She has a round face with yellow complexion and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a ... Read more