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     The summer festival International Arts Carnival (IAC) will present an original multimedia concert, “Why Why Tell Me Why – A Music Carnival”, from August 5 to 7. Renowned musician Chiu Tsang-hei will lead performers from various age groups and professional backgrounds to raise questions through music and find out answers through a carnival of songs.
 
     The phrase “Why, why, tell me why?” is every child’s daily mantra. In the concert, curator Chiu, together with singer Jo Koo and her daughters, singer-prodigy Celine Tam and Internet influencer in parenting and singer Manting Chan, will unlock the imagination of audience members of all ages, bring up questions and seek answers in songs. Making use of arts technology to produce stage effects, the concert will provide a feast for audiences’ eyes and ears.
 
     “Why Why Tell Me Why – A Music Carnival” is one of three IAC programmes designated for celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The programme is under the exclusive sponsorship of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), and is one of the many initiatives supported by the HKJC’s approved donation of $630 million to the Government of the HKSAR to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, demonstrating that the HKJC is resolute in pursuing its purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society, all in support of creating stronger communities together.
 
     “Why Why Tell Me Why – A Music Carnival”, to be performed in Cantonese, will be staged at 7.30pm on August 5 and at 3pm on August 6 and 7 at the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium. Tickets priced at $180, $280 and $380 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For credit card telephone bookings, please call 2111 5999, or use the mobile ticketing app “My URBTIX”.
 
     In addition to the concert, a free online programme in five episodes for “Why Why Tell Me Why – A Music Carnival” is available at the IAC webpage www.hkiac.gov.hk/2022/en/online_why.html, offering audiences a sneak peek of the three original songs produced for the concert, one of which is written and recorded by renowned singer and songwriter Gigi Leung, and precious behind-the-scenes footage.
 
     The IAC, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), is running from July 8 to August 14, offering an array of inspirational and enjoyable programmes for family entertainment.
 
     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, members of the public are required to scan the “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter the performance venues managed by the LCSD for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. Moreover, in accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, all persons entering indoor venues under the management of the LCSD must comply with the requirement of the Vaccine Pass. read more

     The Government gazetted today (July 15) the proposed amendments to the upgrading of the remaining sections of Kam Tin Road and Lam Kam Road to address the public views towards the original scheme and to tie in with engineering considerations.

     Details of the proposed amendments are set out in the Annex. The amendment plans and amendment scheme are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:
 
Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
 
Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building,
269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories
 
Tai Po Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Tai Po Government Offices Building,
1 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, New Territories
 
District Lands Office, Yuen Long,
9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices,
2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories
 
District Lands Office, Tai Po,
1/F, Tai Po Government Offices Building,
1 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, New Territories
 
     The gazette notice, amendment scheme, amendment plans, resumption plan and location plan are available at
www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.
 
     Any person who wishes to object to the proposed amendments is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s drop-in box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.

     A notice of objection should describe the objector’s interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the proposed amendments. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than September 13, 2022. read more

     The Government today (July 15) announced that Mr Jimmy Kwok Chun-wah has been re-appointed as the Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, and 17 community figures appointed as members. The appointments are for a term of two years… read more

     A Government spokesman announced today (July 15) that the supply of fresh food from the Mainland yesterday (July 14) was sufficient and stable.

     According to the latest information, the quantity of vegetables supplied from the Mainland to Hong Kong yesterday (as of midnight) by land and water transportation was about 2 700 tonnes, comparable to the average daily supply from the Mainland on a normal day. The volume of vegetables sold through the wholesale markets of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Vegetable Marketing Organization was about 832 tonnes. The average wholesale prices of choi sum and pak choi stood at $8.30 and $6.50 per catty respectively yesterday, comparable to their average daily wholesale prices last year. The supply of eggs to the wholesale market remained steady, with the average daily supply standing at about 3.2 million for the past week, comparable to the average daily supply on a normal day last year.

     The total supply of chilled meat from the Mainland yesterday was over 41 tonnes. The supply of live pigs was plentiful.

     The supply of chilled poultry from the Mainland was about 150 000 head yesterday, and over 10 000 live chickens were slaughtered locally. The supply was abundant.

     Regarding the rice supply, in compliance with the requirement by the Government, stockholders of rice have to maintain the reserve stock of rice at a level sufficient for consumption by the local population for 15 days. The trade generally stocks double the required amount, which is sufficient for one month’s consumption by Hong Kong citizens. In recent years, the import and consumption of rice in Hong Kong has stood at a steady level of around 320 000 to 330 000 tonnes per year. The import quantity (including reserve stock) as of end-May 2022 was 27 700 tonnes. Suppliers also maintain a reserve for food that can be stored, such as frozen meat, for around three months’ stock generally.

     The Government will continue to maintain close liaison with the Mainland authorities and major food suppliers to ensure a stable food supply.

     The AFCD updates and publishes the fresh food supply information daily. Members of the public may visit the AFCD website for updates on daily supplies and wholesale prices of fresh food (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/agriculture/agr_fresh/agr_fresh.html). read more

     The Financial Secretary has, under the authority delegated by the Chief Executive, appointed two new members to the Financial Reporting Review Panel (FRRP) and also re-appointed two Convenors and 11 members. 
 
     The appointments and re-appointments, made in accordance with the Financial Reporting Council Ordinance (Cap. 588) (FRC Ordinance), are:
 
New members appointed for a term of three years from July 16, 2022, to July 15, 2025
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Mr Jacob Lee Chi-hin
Mr Jason Yau Tsz-shun
 
Convenors and members re-appointed for a term of three years from July 16, 2022, to July 15, 2025
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Mr Ian Peter Farrar (Convenor)
Mr Wong Kim-man (Convenor)
Mr Hamilton Cheng Ping-hei
Ms Candy Fong Wai-ling
Mr Byron Khoo
Mr Kenneth Lau Kwok-hung
Mr William Lo Chi-chung
Professor Mo Lai-lan
Mr Simon John Riley
Mr Patrick Antonio Rozario
Ms Shelley So Hung
Mr James Gary Stevenson
Mr Jim Tang Yiu-chung
 
     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, today (July 15) said, “The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is a key regulator for corporate governance of companies listed in Hong Kong. One of the statutory functions of the FRC is to initiate enquiries concerning non-compliance with legal, accounting or regulatory requirements in a listed entity’s financial reports.
 
     “The FRRP, a statutory body established under the FRC Ordinance, is indispensable to the discharge of the FRC’s statutory functions of enquiries. The work of the FRRP will benefit from the rich experience and professional knowledge of the members.”
 
     Mr Hui added, “We would also like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation to the two outgoing Convenors and three outgoing members for their valuable contributions to the work of the FRRP in the past years.”
 
     When an enquiry case arises, the FRC may appoint one Convenor and four or more members from the FRRP to form a Financial Reporting Review Committee that will enquire into the relevant non-compliance of a listed entity in question. The Committee will submit an enquiry report on the case to the FRC for consideration and, where appropriate, follow-up action. read more