​The Government announced today (September 30) the appointment of Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai as Chairman and Mr Johnnie Casire Chan Chi-kau as the Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health. &… read more
A spokesman for the Security Bureau today (September 30) said that he is aware that some people continue to incite others on the Internet to take part in unauthorised assemblies in various districts across the territory tomorrow (October 1). Some even advocate the use of violence, including attacking police stations, hurling petrol bombs and illegally blocking roads, blatantly defying the rule of law and seriously jeopardising public peace and social order. The Security Bureau stresses again that taking part in an unauthorised assembly is an illegal act, with offenders liable to a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment. Anyone who commits the offence of riot is liable to a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment. Inflicting bodily harm on others, possessing or using petrol bombs, arson, etc, are all serious offences which can result in long-term imprisonment.
The Security Bureau emphasises that the public should refrain from taking part in any unauthorised assembly or prohibited group gathering. The Police will not condone any illegal and violent act, and will strictly enforce the law to ensure public peace and public safety. read more
The Government today (September 30) commenced the invitation of tenders for a short-term tenancy (STT) of one lot of Government land at the junction of Hoi Shing Road and Hoi Kok Street, Tsuen Wan (STT No. 1554 Tsuen Wan),… read more
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) appealed to members of the public today (September 30) to observe regulations on the prohibition of group gatherings at the department’s venues during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in order to reduce the chances of spreading the virus in the community. Furthermore, members of the public should not enter the closed leisure facilities such as public beaches and barbecue sites. The public are also not allowed to burn wax, fly sky lanterns or litter at the LCSD’s venues.
The LCSD will step up patrols at relevant venues and will call upon venue users to comply with the regulations on the prohibition of group gatherings of more than the number of people as stipulated by the law and the mask-wearing requirement in public places. Enforcement actions will be taken against any violation of the relevant regulations.
The spokesman reminded the public that according to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G), the number of persons currently allowed in group gatherings in public places is four. In addition, pursuant to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I), a person must wear a mask at all times when the person is entering or present in a public place.
Members of the public may call the LCSD’s hotline on 2414 5555 to report any wax burning or flying sky lantern cases, or other irregularities found at LCSD venues. Littering offenders will be issued with a fixed penalty notice with a fine of $1,500, while those who burn wax, throw objects onto trees or fly sky lanterns may be prosecuted.
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The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced today (September 30) the establishment of the Lantau Conservation Fund Advisory Committee (LCFAC) and the appointment of 14 non-official members for a term of two years from October … read more