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     Hongkong Post announced today (January 29) that, as advised by the postal administration of Antigua and Barbuda, postal services to Antigua and Barbuda have returned to normal. read more

     Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley tomorrow (January 30). The arrangements will come into effect one and a half hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

1. Road closure

     Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Vehicles from eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road except for vehicles heading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

1. Road closure

     The following roads will be closed from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.

     In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic on southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Learner drivers prohibition

     Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

     Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm during day racing, from 4.30pm to 11.59pm during evening racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm during night racing.

     Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the above affected areas will be towed away without prior notice.

     Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council:

     The local premiere of a new film financed by the Film Production Financing Scheme under the Film Development Fund (FDF), “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, will be held this evening (January 29).

     “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the first feature film directed by Wong Cho-lam. Apart from featuring him as the male lead, the film also stars Ivana Wong, Eric Tsang and Teresa Mo. It was adapted from a Broadway musical and depicts 13 distinctive love stories with local sentiment. More than 50 actors and actresses appear in the film to present different pieces of touching love stories with kaleidoscopic images.

     The Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Mr Ma Fung-kwok, said, “This film is popular comedian Wong Cho-lam’s debut in assuming multiple roles in directing, screenwriting and performing a feature film. Given the participation of a large number of popular and acclaimed actors and actresses, it is believed that the film will bring a lot of enjoyment to audiences during the Chinese New Year.”

     He added, “The Government will continue to support initiatives for boosting the development of the local film industry through the FDF in order to help the industry to thrive.”

     The Government has since 2005 injected a total of $540 million into the FDF to support a number of film production projects and other film-related projects. Since 2007, the FDF has financed 33 film projects, involving total funding of about $95.96 million. The production budget for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” was around $20 million, with government finance amounting to about $5.2 million. read more

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 hos… read more

     Hongkong Post announced today (January 29) the postal service arrangements for the Lunar New Year holidays from February 5 to 7. No mail delivery will be provided. The General Post Office and the Airport Post Office will open on February 6 and 7. The business hours of these two post offices will be from noon to 5pm and 8am to 5pm respectively. General postal services will be provided. Details of services available will be advertised at the respective post offices. All other post offices will be closed.

     On February 5, the first day of the Lunar New Year, one mail collection will be made for the posting boxes of the General Post Office, Kowloon Central Post Office and Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office. On February 6 and 7, one mail collection will be made for the posting boxes of the General Post Office and the Airport Post Office.

     For more information, customers may visit Hongkong Post’s website at www.hongkongpost.hk or contact the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222. read more