Protestors charge security cordon lines at airport

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
 
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     Since 1pm today (September 1), a large group of protestors have been gathering around bus stops at the Terminal of the Hong Kong International Airport. At around 2pm, the protestors started to charge water-filled barriers, pointed laser beams at the Airport Authority (AA) staff, and blocked roads with trolleys and mills barriers. They also hurled objects at Police officers and AA staff. The protestors concerned are participating in an unauthorised assembly.
      
     Since an injunction order is in force, the protestors may be liable to “contempt of court”. Police warn all protestors to stop their illegal acts and leave immediately.




Lido Beach and Casam Beach reopened

Attention TV/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 (September 1) that the shark prevention net at Lido Beach and Casam Beach in Tsuen Wan District has been repaired and the beaches have been reopened.

     The beach was temporarily closed earlier on for shark prevention net maintenance work.




Liquor Licensing Board to meet on Tuesday

The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (September 3) to consider 10 applications for new issue, renewal, transfer and amendment of liquor licences.

     The applications are (not in order of discussion):

Hong Kong:
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CONO in Kennedy Town
Ricos Tapas Restaurant in Sai Ying Pun
LAU HAA HOT POT RESTAURANT in Wan Chai
Bar Pacific in North Point

Kowloon:
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CLUB 28 in Tsim Sha Tsui
THE COSMOPOLITAN in Jordan
3Z in Sham Shui Po
FULL BAR BAR in To Kwa Wan
 
New Territories:
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Bar Pacific and First Love in Tseung Kwan O

     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend, except during the private session on confidential items.




Red flag hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach

Attention TV/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 (September 1) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Sha Tin

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (September 1).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.