The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) between Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enter into force on March 6, bringing the total number of IPPAs in force between Hong Kong and foreign econ… read more
Hongkong Post announced today (February 28) that, as advised by the postal administration of Korea, due to reduction of flights, airmail services (including Speedpost) destined for Hong Kong are suspended until further notice. read more
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (February 28) released the latest grading of water quality for four gazetted beaches that are open all year round for swimming (see Note).
Four beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1).
Grade 1 beaches are:
Clear Water Bay Second Beach
Deep Water Bay Beach
Golden Beach
Silverstrand Beach
Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades, namely Good (Grade 1), Fair (Grade 2), Poor (Grade 3) and Very Poor (Grade 4), according to the level of E. coli in the water. Grades are calculated on the basis of the geometric mean of the E. coli counts on the five most recent sampling occasions.
A summary of beach grades is published weekly before the weekend. The latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the EPD’s website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.
Note: To tie in with the response level under the “Preparedness and Response Plan for Novel Infectious Disease of Public Health Significance” having been raised to the Emergency Response Level and to encourage people to avoid gathering, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that all beaches will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. read more
The Legal Aid Department (LAD) today (February 28) announced that LAD offices will resume normal office hours starting from March 2 (Monday) to provide normal public services including civil and criminal legal aid application and litigation services.
Office hours are as follows:
The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (February 28) that except for its passenger immigration clearance service, public services provided by the Department will resume as normal next Monday (March 2). According to the ex… read more