​Hongkong Post announced today (December 24) that, as advised by the postal administration of Vanuatu, due to the impact of an earthquake, mail delivery services to Vanuatu are subject to delay. read more
Attention radio/TV announcers: Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds people to keep places clean while celebrating Christmas Eve tonight (Decembe… read more
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (December 24) announced an adjustment to the auto-LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations from January 1 to January 31, 2025, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts for dedicated LPG filling stations.
A department spokesman said that the adjustment on January 1, 2025, would reflect the movement of the LPG international price in December 2024. The adjusted auto-LPG ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations will range from $3.75 to $4.64 per litre, amounting to an increase of $0 to $0.01 per litre.
The spokesman said that the auto-LPG ceiling prices were adjusted according to a pricing formula specified in the contracts. The formula comprises two elements – the LPG international price and the LPG operating price. The LPG international price refers to the LPG international price of the preceding month. The LPG operating price is adjusted on February 1 and June 1 annually according to the average movement of the Composite Consumer Price Index and the Nominal Wage Index.
The auto-LPG ceiling prices for respective dedicated LPG filling stations in January 2025 are as follows:
| Location of dedicated LPG filling station |
Auto-LPG ceiling price in January 2025 (HK$/litre) |
Auto-LPG ceiling price in December 2024 (HK$/litre) |
| Kwai On Road, Kwai Chung | 3.75 | 3.74 |
| Sham Mong Road, Mei Foo | 3.81 | 3.81 |
| Wai Lok Street, Kwun Tong | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay | 3.91 | 3.90 |
| Ngo Cheung Road, West Kowloon | 3.92 | 3.91 |
| Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po | 3.97 | 3.97 |
| Tak Yip Street, Yuen Long | 4.08 | 4.07 |
| Hang Yiu Street, Ma On Shan | 4.10 | 4.09 |
| Marsh Road, Wan Chai | 4.11 | 4.10 |
| Fung Mat Road, Sheung Wan | 4.13 | 4.13 |
| Yip Wong Road, Tuen Mun | 4.23 | 4.22 |
| Fung Yip Street, Chai Wan | 4.64 | 4.64 |
​Two co-owners who persistently failed to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123) were convicted and fined over $90,000 at the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts last week.
The case involved an unauthorised structure with an area of about 40 square metres on the roof of a composite building on Argyle Street. As the unauthorised building works (UBWs) were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owners under section 24(1) of the BO.
Failing to comply with the removal order, the two owners were prosecuted by the BD and were fined over $15,000 in total upon conviction by the Court. As the two owners persisted in not complying with the removal order, the BD instigated prosecution again. The two owners were fined $91,400 in total by the Court, of which $79,400 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, upon conviction at the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts on December 17.
A spokesman for the BD said today (December 24), “UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement actions and consider instigating prosecution against owners again if they persist in not complying with the orders to ensure building safety.”
Failing to comply with a removal order without a reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year’s imprisonment, and a further fine of $20,000 for each day that the offence continues. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:
The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded “M” Mark status to Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025 which will be held at the Victoria Park Tennis Centre Court from December 29, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (December 24) “The Hong Kong Tennis Open is an ATP250 event much anticipated. There will be players ranked the World’s top 20 competing in Hong Kong, attracting thousands of tennis fans striving to witness the talents of these world-class players. We believe that this competition will promote the development of mega event economy and further solidify Hong Kong’s reputation as the events capital.”
The “M” Mark System aims to encourage and help local “national sports associations” and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for “M” Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events.
For details of “M” Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk. read more