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The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman:

     The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, held a press conference this morning (March 12) to announce the results of two direct investigations, namely “Government’s Follow-up Mechanism Regarding Psychological Health Assessment of School Children” and “Marine Department’s Arrangements for Private Vessel Moorings”. The reports are available on the Office of The Ombudsman’s website: ofomb.ombudsman.hk/abc/en-us/news.

    

     The self-service library station located at Island East Sports Centre Sitting-out Area will suspend services from 11am to 5pm tomorrow (March 13) and the station located at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui wi… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:        The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited on fraudulent we… read more

     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (March 12) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Peter Wong.
 
     “Mr Wong was a patriotic entrepreneur who had been investing actively in the Mainland since the beginning of the reform and opening up of the country, contributing to the development of the nation and promoting the development of Hong Kong’s commerce and trade in the Mainland. He had long been a Hong Kong deputy to the National People’s Congress, having taken up the role in 1993, and took part in national affairs and was actively involved in the preparatory work for Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. He was enthusiastic in serving the community, making significant contributions to such areas as education, youth development and cultural exchanges in the Mainland and Hong Kong. He was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2003.
 
     “I was grieved to learn of his sudden passing. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family,” Mrs Lam said. 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 (March 12) that due to big w… read more