Red flags hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 1) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Labour Department to hold seminar on Minimum Wage Ordinance

The Labour Department will hold a seminar on the Minimum Wage Ordinance at 10.30am on April 30 (Tuesday) at the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Enrolment is now open.

The main provisions of the Minimum Wage Ordinance including the requirement of the new Statutory Minimum Wage rate of $37.50 per hour effective from May 1 as well as family-friendly employment practices will be introduced. Employers, employees and human resource practitioners are welcome to attend.

The seminar will be conducted in Cantonese and admission is free. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The enrolment deadline is April 23. The enrolment form can be downloaded from the department's website (www.labour.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 2852 3861.

Red flags hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach and Silverstrand Beach

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 1) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

Key statistics on service demand of A&E Departments and occupancy rates in public hospitals

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rate in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 1) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Kwun Yam Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.