A total of 4,931 registered electors voted in the Legislative Council Kowloon West geographical constituency by-election as at 8.30am today (November 25), representing an accumulative turnout rate of 1.01%.
The voter turnout figures are for temporary reference only.
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 25) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.
Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at the 2018 CGSE · Million Tinkle World Men Championships this evening (November 24):
Vivien (Chairman of Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress Limited, Ms Vivien Lau), His Excellency Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah (President of World Bowling, H.E. Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah), Timothy (the President of Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr Timothy Fok), Mr Karl Kwok (the Chairman of the Major Sports Events Committee), distinguished guests, athletes, ladies and gentlemen,
Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to join you all today at the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 CGSE · Million Tinkle World Men Championships. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all athletes, especially those from overseas.
We are happy to learn that the World Men Championships, a prestigious international bowling event for years, is held for the first time in this small but vibrant and dynamic city. I am also glad to know that the tournament has been awarded the "M" Mark, or Major Sport event, status and attracts about 300 top-flight bowlers from far and wide to compete for honours here, offering our local community a front-row seat to world-class bowling action at the highest level.
As with other major metropolis in the world, the development of sports in Hong Kong goes hand in hand with the city's progress and prosperity. It is always our policy to promote sports in the community and make Hong Kong a leading location for major international sports events. In this connection, our Government announced in its Budget this year an allocation of HK$500 million to the Major Sports Events Matching Grant Scheme to enhance the provision of existing matching grant under the "M" Mark System. The purpose is to encourage the business sector to sponsor large-scale sports events, thereby providing our athletes with more opportunities to compete in high-level competitions on home ground.
As for the community, we are also making substantial investments in upgrading local sports infrastructure such as the development of the Kai Tak Sports Park, where the former airport located, and the implementation of 26 projects under the "Five-Year Plan for Sports and Recreation Facilities". The Kai Tak Sports Park will provide a wide variety of sports facilities, including a bowling centre with 40 lanes. On its completion, more mega bowling competitions are able to be staged in Hong Kong. We are confident that, with these extra resources in place, we will be able to continuously enhance the image of Hong Kong as a sports centre in Asia, promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage social interaction and foster a strong sense of community identity among our citizens.
The Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress has made a great contribution to the promotion of the sport of bowling in the territory over the years. I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Congress for its effort in organising and staging the World Men Championships for the first time.
On this note, I wish all bowlers the best of luck and our visitors a memorable and pleasant stay in Hong Kong. Thank you.
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 24) that Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.
It will be reopened at 6.30am tomorrow.
The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 24) that Tung Chung Swimming Pool in Islands District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.
It will be reopened at 9pm today.
The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.