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 Recent census data and an NBC study have unveiled a significant shift in public and private school enrollment trends across the United States. The analysis, authored by Kia Murray and published by WCNC Charlotte, suggests that the decline in public school enrollment is not solely attributable to falling birth rates. The NBC study focused on the age group between 5 and 17, revealing a four-percentage-point drop in public school enrollment from 2012 to 2022 despite overall population growth. Notably, the Carolinas experienced even more substantial declines, with North Carolina seeing a 5-6% decrease and South Carolina witnessing a staggering 7% ... Read more

Public urged to report flooding ******************************* Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:      Members of the public are advised to report any street flooding that comes to their notice to the Drainage Services Department by calling the 24-hour drainage hotline on 2300 1110.

Hospital Authority public holidays service arrangements facilitate smooth operations of public hospitals ****************************************************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:        The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) said today (April 8) that the service arrangements during and after Easter and Ching Ming Festival public holidays helped to cope with the service demand surge and alleviate the service pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Departments. The operations of public hospitals were maintained smoothly in general.      The service arrangements included increasing General Outpatient Clinics (GOPCs) and Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres (CMCTRs) services during ... Read more

AFCD urges public not to come into contact with monkeys *******************************************************      The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) reminds the public the do’s and don’ts when encountering monkeys, subsequent to a case in which a person was attacked by a monkey and contracted a disease after coming into contact with a monkey in the countryside.      An AFCD spokesman said, “When encountering monkeys, members of the public should avoid eating in front of monkeys, and avoid direct eye contact with monkeys to prevent it from being perceived as a provocative behaviour. When monkeys approach, one should slow down and keep an ... Read more

Public reminded to keep venues clean during fireworks display ************************************************************* Attention radio/TV announcers:      Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:      With the holding of the 2024 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display this evening (February 11), the Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds people to keep places clean while enjoying the fireworks display. Rubbish should be placed in rubbish bins. Anyone not disposing of rubbish properly is liable to a fixed penalty of $3,000.      Please be reminded that the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade area and the piazza area of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, together ... Read more