Cafeteria Old Beach reopened
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 (Ju… 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 today (Ju… read more
Hongkong Post announced today (June 20) that an exhibition displaying the winning entries and other entries of the 18th Inter-School Stamp Exhibits Competition will be held at Wong Tai Sin Community Centre from July 5 to 7. The competition is co-organised by Hongkong Post and the Education Bureau to promote philately among students. The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free.
Hongkong Post will issue a souvenir cover, together with a special postmark and a cachet to mark the event.
Information about this exhibition, souvenir covers and hand-back date-stamping service is available on Hongkong Post’s website at www.hongkongpost.hk and the Hongkong Post mobile app.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will issue Renminbi Bills through the Central Moneymarkets Unit of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Please find attached the tender notice and the tender information memorandum of the Renminbi Bills to be issued by the PBOC. Please also find attached the tender-related information provided by the Issuing and Lodging Agent through the HKMA. read more
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force: … read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 20) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.
“The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.
“Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.
“The obese, the sick, including those with heart disease or high blood pressure, the old and the young are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.
The public should adopt the following precautions: