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     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, today (September 11, San Francisco time) continued his visit in San Francisco, the United States.

     In the morning, Mr Wong first went to the John A Legnitto Environmental Learning Center opened by American resource recovery company Recology and toured the material recovery and sorting facilities to learn more about its waste reduction and clean recycling work. He also paid a visit to the Artist in Residence Program, a studio space at Recology’s transfer station, where artworks made by local artists designed with salvaged materials are displayed.

     In the afternoon, Mr Wong met with experts of a global leading information technology enterprise and was briefed on their efforts in promoting deeper decarbonisation and a circular economy. He also visited the Google San Francisco Office to understand its sustainability measures and green energy policies.

     In the evening, Mr Wong dined with the Directors of the Hong Kong Association of Northern California.

     Mr Wong will attend the Steering Committee meeting of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Cities4Climate conference tomorrow (September 12, San Francisco time).

              

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations, Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:      The Tourism Commission has announced that due to the issuing of Tropical Cyclo… read more

     Hongkong Post today (September 12) announced details of the Special Stamps Issuing Programme 2019 and the 2019 Local Standing Order Service (LSOS).
 
     Hong Kong’s natural grandeur and cultural vitality are the focuses of the stamp issues in 2019. As a vibrant city where a stunning cityscape and green countryside exist side by side, Hong Kong boasts a wealth of natural resources. A stamp set on marine life will be issued next year to showcase Hong Kong’s rich marine biodiversity. Equally attractive will be the issue on the MacLehose Trail, showing some of the most scenic parts of Hong Kong along its 10 sections. To usher in the Year of the Pig, Hongkong Post is pleased to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special issue starring the sweet, plump animal with its curly tail. Hong Kong’s standard of public services has always been acclaimed, and in this regard special stamp issues will be released as a salute to the truly dedicated Government Flying Service, Hong Kong Police Force and Pok Oi Hospital. Hongkong Post is also presenting stamp issues featuring the Xiqu Centre of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the popular comic character Old Master Q to exhibit Hong Kong’s fascinating culture. These wonderful stamp collections put Hong Kong’s wild beauty and cultural vitality in a frame.

     In addition, the seventh “Heartwarming” stamp series will be a perfect gift for sending loving messages to dear ones. The Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape will be featured in the “World Heritage in China Series No. 8” stamps. Last but not least, stamps marking the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and Hongkong Post’s participation in the China 2019 World Stamp Exhibition, two highly collectible stamp issues, will be offered.
 
     Advance orders for the Programme can be placed through Hongkong Post’s LSOS from today onwards. Customers who place orders from today to October 31 are eligible to join Hongkong Post’s incentive schemes and receive attractive gifts. Those who order through Hongkong Post’s online stamp advance ordering platform Stamp OnNet (www.stamponnet.hongkongpost.hk) will enjoy extra bonus points.
 
     Roadshows will be held by Hongkong Post during the aforesaid period. Those who visit the roadshows will be the first in town to view the gorgeous stamps to be issued in 2019 and get attractive and quality rewards upon purchase. Furthermore, buyers can enjoy the privileges offered in Hongkong Post’s two-pane promotion programme of the Heartwarming Stamps Customised Service. Photo shooting booths will be set up at selected roadshow locations where members of the public can take instant photos. They can then use the photos or pictures from their personal photo collections to produce their own stamps.
 
     Further information about the special stamp issues and associated philatelic products in 2019 can be obtained from any post office and Hongkong Post’s website at www.hongkongpost.hk, or by calling the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.
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Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 12) announced that as the Strong Wind Signal No.3 has been issued b… read more

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 12) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Anglers’ Beach in Tsuen Wan District as Grade 4, which means the beach is not suitable for swimming. The red flag has been hoisted. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice. read more