The Lands Department (LandsD) today (June 9) posted land resumption notices in accordance with section 4 of the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124) for implementation of subsidised housing developments. &n… read more
​The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled “Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment” on June 16 (Thursday) at 3.30pm. The talk, designed for workers working in hot environments to raise their awareness of heat stroke prevention, will cover symptoms of heat stroke, its first aid treatment and preventive measures. The talk will be given by the LD’s occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse.
The LD will hold another talk, entitled “Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders”, on June 22 (Wednesday) at 3.30pm. The talk will introduce the causes and preventive measures of upper limb disorders to enhance employees’ awareness of the issues. The talk will be given by the LD’s occupational health nurse. Demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises will also be included.
Both talks will be conducted in Cantonese at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk). On-site registration is not available. Infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments will be adopted at the venue. For enquiries, please call 2852 4040. read more
A Government spokesman announced today (June 9) that the supply of fresh food from the Mainland yesterday (June 8) was sufficient and stable.
According to the latest information, the quantity of vegetables supplied from the Mainland to Hong Kong yesterday (as of midnight) by land and water transportation was over 2 500 tonnes, comparable to the average daily supply from the Mainland on a normal day. The volume of vegetables sold through the wholesale markets of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Vegetable Marketing Organization was about 809 tonnes. The average wholesale prices of choi sum and pak choi stood at $6.60 and $5.50 per catty respectively yesterday, comparable to their average daily wholesale prices last year. The supply of eggs to the wholesale market remained steady, with the average daily supply standing at about 4.0 million for the past week, comparable to the average daily supply on a normal day last year.
The total supply of chilled meat from the Mainland yesterday was about 34 tonnes. The supply of live pigs was plentiful.
The supply of chilled poultry from the Mainland was about 150 000 head yesterday, and about 9 000 live chickens were slaughtered locally. The supply was abundant.
Regarding the rice supply, in compliance with the requirement by the Government, stockholders of rice have to maintain the reserve stock of rice at a level sufficient for consumption by the local population for 15 days. The trade generally stocks double the required amount, which is sufficient for one month’s consumption by Hong Kong citizens. In recent years, the import and consumption of rice in Hong Kong has stood at a steady level of around 320 000 to 330 000 tonnes per year. The import quantity (including reserve stock) as of end-April 2022 was 28 800 tonnes. Suppliers also maintain a reserve for food that can be stored, such as frozen meat, for around three months’ stock generally.
The Government will continue to maintain close liaison with the Mainland authorities and major food suppliers to ensure a stable food supply.
The AFCD updates and publishes the fresh food supply information daily. Members of the public may visit the AFCD website for updates on daily supplies and wholesale prices of fresh food (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/agriculture/agr_fresh/agr_fresh.html). read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 9) that the Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre has been tem… read more
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 toda… read more