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

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (March 19) to consider two applications for renewal of liquor licences on Hong Kong Island.

     The applications are (not in order of discussion):
 
Little Birdy in Sheung Wan
F.A.B. in Central
 
     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.
 

     As Kwun Tong transforms itself into a business area, a revitalised park in the middle of the district serves as a reminder of Hong Kong's industrial past. Artworks representing iconic items that were once made in Hong Kong decorate the newly revamped InPARK, harking back to the days when the district was a key industrial area.
 
     News.gov.hk spoke to three of the artists whose works are on display and the head of the Art Promotion Office to learn about how the revitalisation of the former Tsun Yip Street Playground has enhanced the vibrancy of public spaces in the area.
 
     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (March 17) in both text and video format.

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (March 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 (March 17) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.