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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 is 101.3 (same as yesterday’s index). read more

     The Transport Department (TD) announced that with effect from today (December 22), the number of Green Minibus (GMB) routes covered under the GMB Real-time Arrival Information System has been further extended from 237 to 313 to facilitate passengers’ trip planning.

     A spokesman for the TD said, “The GMB Real-time Arrival Information System has been operating smoothly since its official launch in March this year. With the support of the GMB trade, the TD has uploaded the real-time arrival information of a total of 237 GMB routes in three phases in March, June and September. Further to the current extension to 313 GMB routes, the TD will continue to work closely with the trade to upload the real-time arrival information of the remaining some 250 GMB routes in phases, with a view to achieving full implementation by the end of next year.”

     Passengers can check the estimated arrival times of the next three GMBs that will arrive at GMB stops (including the termini and specified en-route stops) of the routes concerned through the TD’s mobile application “HKeMobility”. The relevant data will also be released in a machine-readable format via the Public Sector Information Portal (data.gov.hk) for public use free of charge.

     Relevant publicity materials have been posted at the termini and inside the GMB compartments of the GMB routes concerned to inform passengers of the arrangements.

     For details, please visit the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/its/intelligent_transport_systems_strategy_review_and_/rtais/index.html). read more

     The Government announced today (December 22) that the Chief Executive has made appointments and re-appointments to the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service (SCCS) and the Standing Committ… read more

     The newly relocated Fanling South Public Library will open at 9am on Tuesday (December 28).

     Located at Shop Nos. 104A and 105A, 1/F, Dawning Views Shopping Plaza, 23 Yat Ming Road, Fanling, the floor area of the new library is about 385 square metres. Facilities and services provided by the new library include an Adult Library, Children’s Library, a newspapers and periodicals area, a self-charging service, an express check-in service, and Internet and multimedia services.

     The new library will replace the existing one located at Shop Nos. G15 and G16, G/F, Dawning Views Shopping Plaza. The existing library will cease operation on the same day. 

     For enquiries, please call 2670 7408.

     All persons are required to use the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile application to scan the venue QR code before they are allowed to enter offices and venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), except for exempted persons who are aged below 12 or aged 65 or above and those with disabilities that render use of the app difficult. Exemptions will also be granted to individual persons depending on the actual circumstances. All exempted persons are required to complete a record form to register their personal particulars and the date and time of their visit. As it will take time to verify personal particulars of exempted persons under the arrangement, their waiting time for using public services or entering the relevant venues may be lengthened. The LCSD suggests that members of the public arrive early, and appeals for their understanding. The department also encourages the exempted persons to use the app as far as possible to save time.

    

     The Government today (December 22) announced the appointment of two new young members, Mr Keith Chan Chuk-hin and Ms Donna Sit Tsz-shan, to the Energy Advisory Committee through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth, effec… read more