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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, and the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, visited Islands District today (December 7) to meet with members of the District Council and teenagers. They also inspected the proposed site for Cheung Chau Community Hall.

     Accompanied by the District Officer (Islands), Mr Anthony Li, Mr Lau and Mr Wong first met with the Chairman of the Islands District Council (IDC), Mr Chow Yuk-tong, and IDC members to exchange views on district matters.

     Mr Lau and Mr Wong then went to the Cheung Chau Rural Committee Integrated Youth Centre and exchanged views with local teenagers on youth and development matters. The centre provides a variety of activities and services for children and youths aged 6 to 24 in the district to cultivate their sense of responsibility, develop their interests and boost skills training.

     Before concluding the visit, the two Directors of Bureaux proceeded to the proposed site for Cheung Chau Community Hall at Cheung Chau Sai Tai Road, and were briefed by staff from the Islands District Office on the project details. The Government announced in this year’s Budget that $8 billion has been set aside to speed up the progress of district facilities projects to meet the rising expectations of the public. The proposed work of Islands District is the construction of Cheung Chau Community Hall, which will provide an additional event venue in the district. Space will also be reserved there for a Home Affairs Enquiry Centre.

    

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:      The Legislative Council (LegCo) and its Committees will hold 14 open meetings, two public hearings and three closed meetings during the week from Dece… read more

     The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, visited Sai Kung District today (December 7) to call on a secondary school in Tseung Kwan O and meet with District Council members.

     Accompanied by the Chairman of the Sai Kung District Council, Mr George Ng, and the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu, Ms Cheng visited Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School. She was briefed by staff on how their students took part in the Mock Trial – Justice Education Project. A mock trial competition and other related educational activities are arranged for secondary school students under the Project to enhance their understanding of Hong Kong’s judicial system, rule of law and civic responsibility.

     Ms Cheng observed students participating in simulated court proceedings and chatted with them. She encouraged students to continue joining various activities to strengthen their thinking and communication skills.

     Ms Cheng then met with members of the Sai Kung District Council and exchanged views on issues of concern. read more

     Eagle Development (Holdings) Company Limited and its manager were prosecuted by the Labour Department (LD) for failing to pay wages to an employee and defaulting on a sum awarded by the Labour Tribunal (LT) as required by the Employment Ordinance (EO). The company and its manager earlier pleaded guilty at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts and were sentenced respectively to a fine of $5,000 and 120 hours’ community service today (December 7). Both defendants were ordered to pay a sum of about $42,000 via the court to the employee.

     The company failed to pay an employee wages within seven days after the expiry of the last day of wage periods and termination of employment. The company also failed to pay the employee the awarded sum of about $42,000 in total within 14 days after the date set out by the terms of the LT award in accordance with the EO. The manager concerned was convicted for his consent, connivance or neglect in the above offences.

     â€‹”The ruling helps disseminate a strong message to all employers and responsible officers of companies that they have to pay wages to employees within the time limit stipulated in the EO and the awarded sums according to the terms of the awards of the LT or the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board. The LD will not tolerate these offences and will continue to make dedicated efforts in enforcing the EO and safeguarding employees’ statutory rights,” a spokesman for the LD said. read more

     The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, visited Yau Tsim Mong District this afternoon (December 7) to view the West Kowloon Corridor and the pedestrian footbridge at Mong Kok Road, and meet with local Distri… read more