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

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (February 19) to consider four applications for new issue, renewal and amendment of liquor licences on Hong Kong Island.

     The applications are (not in order of discussion):
 
LQV in Mid-level
Zinc in Central
Kui Kee Seafood Restaurant in Wan Chai
Bar Pacific in Shau Kei Wan
 
     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.

     Kindergarten students can learn about farming at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's Lions Nature Education Centre in Sai Kung as part of the Education Bureau's kindergarten education scheme.

     News.gov.hk interviewed students and their teacher as well as the department's Country Parks Ranger Services Officer to see how the activity strengthens children's connection with nature.

     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (February 17) in text and video format.

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (February 17).

     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.

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.
 

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 (February 17) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.