Attention TV/radio announcers:
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 23) that due to inclement weather, red flags have been hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.
The Transport Department (TD) today (July 23) reminded the public that to facilitate the trial run of tram track renewal works at Des Voeux Road West, parts of the traffic lanes of Des Voeux Road West and Connaught Road West will be temporarily closed during the period from about 9am next Wednesday (August 1) to 6pm next Friday (August 3).
Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on-site to guide motorists.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the above road sections will be relatively busy. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion. Members of the public are advised to follow the latest traffic news or the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited on fraudulent websites, which has been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website for ease of reference by members of the public.
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the websites concerned or has conducted any financial transactions through the websites should contact the bank concerned using the contact information provided in the press release, and report to the Police or contact the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, July 23, 2018 is 103.6 (up 0.1 against last Saturday's index).
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, July 21, 2018 was 103.5 (down 0.3 against last Friday's index).
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 23) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Turtle Cove Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.