The Government announced today (January 24) the following senior appointments: (a) Mr Lau Chun-kit, Principal Government Engineer, will take up the post of Director of Civil Engineering and Development on January 25, 2… read more
The Secretary for Transport and Housing and Chairman of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB), Mr Frank Chan Fan, will lead a logistics and maritime delegation to Guangxi on Saturday afternoon (January 26) to promote Hong Kong as a premier regional logistics hub and an international maritime centre.
During the visit, Mr Chan will call on the Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Mr Chen Wu. Mr Chan and the delegation will also visit port and logistics facilities in Guangxi, including the Qinzhou Port and the Guangxi ASEAN Commerce and Trade City, and will meet with the representatives of the Beibu Gulf International Port Group Company Limited, to learn about the latest logistics and maritime developments in Guangxi.
They will attend a luncheon seminar co-organised by the LOGSCOUNCIL, the HKMPB and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and introduce Hong Kong’s strengths in logistics and maritime services to the Guangxi business community. Mr Chan will deliver a speech in the seminar.
Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on Monday night (January 28). During his absence, the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing, Dr Raymond So Wai-man, will be the Acting Secretary for Transport and Housing. read more
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Thursday, January 24, 2019 is 103.9 (up 0.1 against yesterday’s index). read more
In view of the present influenza situation, the Government announced today (January 24) that all kindergartens, kindergarten-cum-child care centres and special child care centres will start their Chinese New Year holidays on January… read more
The Government announced today (January 24) that all kindergartens and kindergarten-cum-child care centres will start their Chinese New Year holidays early on Saturday (January 26) and will remain on holiday until the end of their originally scheduled Chinese New Year holidays.
The Education Bureau (EDB) has issued letters to schools to explain the measures and arrangements that should be in place during the holidays, including those relating to activities within and outside the schools, lunch arrangements and school bus services.
During the non-scheduled period of school holidays, schools should remain open. If necessary, students can go to school as usual. Schools should arrange for staff to be on duty to handle school affairs and parents’ enquiries, and to look after any students who may arrive at school. Schools should clean their premises thoroughly to ensure environmental hygiene.
Parents should take measures to prevent influenza and pay attention to the health conditions of their children. Students should avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation. They should build up good body immunity by having a balanced diet, regular exercise and adequate rest.
The EDB will continue to keep close contact with the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health and provide support to schools when necessary. read more