​The Government reminded members of the public today (February 7) that during the Lunar New Year holidays between February 10 and 13, all public COVID-19 vaccination venues and most of the Private Clinic COVID-19 Vaccination Stati… read more
​Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, at a media session at Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, today (February 7) after attending year-end caring visits in 18 districts: &n… read more
​The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a light refreshment restaurant in San Po Kong and a restaurant in Tsuen Wan to suspend business for 14 days and 21 days respectively, as the operators repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation (FBR) by illegally extending the food business area.
The light refreshment restaurant, located on the ground floor of 118 Tseuk Luk Street in San Po Kong, was ordered to suspend business from today (February 7) to February 20, while the restaurant located on the ground floor of 22 Sam Pei Square in Tsuen Wan was ordered to suspend business from today to February 27.
“Two convictions for the above-mentioned breach were recorded against the light refreshment restaurant in San Po Kong last June and November. A total fine of $3,800 was levied by the court and 30 demerit points were registered against the licensee under the department’s demerit points system. The contraventions resulted in the 14-day licence suspension. Meanwhile, from July to November last year, four convictions for the above-mentioned breach were recorded against the restaurant in Tsuen Wan. A total fine of $7,400 was levied by the court and 90 demerit points were registered against this licensee under the department’s demerit points system. The contraventions resulted in seven-day and 14-day licence suspensions running consecutively,” a spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said.
The licensee of the light refreshment restaurant in San Po Kong had a record of two convictions for the same offence in February and March last year. A total fine of $3,800 was levied and 30 demerit points were also registered, leading to a seven-day licence suspension last June.
The spokesman reminded licensees of food premises to comply with the FBR, or their licences could be suspended or cancelled.
Licensed food premises are required to exhibit a sign, at a conspicuous place near the main entrance, indicating that the premises have been licensed. A list of licensed food premises is available on the FEHD’s website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/index.html). read more
After a four-year hiatus, the 2024 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display will be held at 8pm on February 11, the second day of the Lunar New Year, over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the festive season with citizens.
The fireworks display is co-ordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, sponsored by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association and supported by the Hong Kong Youth Patriotic Education Foundation.
The theme for this year’s fireworks display is “All trades thrive in the Dragon’s Year, China stands strong in the prosperous era”. A total of 23 888 pyrotechnic shells will be fired from three barges in the 23-minute extravaganza divided into eight scenes.
Each of the eight scenes of fireworks has its own characteristics. The opening scene, entitled “The Year of the Dragon”, will start off with a magnificent showcase of silver lightning and thunder to usher in the New Year. The second scene features the lucky number “8” in different forms and colours that symbolise wealth and abundance. “Five-coloured Cosmic Balls”, introduced for the first time, signify the boundless sky and earth, wishing citizens a bright future with endless possibilities. In the sixth scene, fireworks of “Smiling Faces” and “Double Red Hearts” will be launched in the hope that citizens will find beauty in life with a positive, enthusiastic attitude. The final scene “Harvest Drums” will bring the event to its climax as fireworks of “Mega-sized Brocade Crowns” will be discharged intensively to wish Hong Kong prosperity and peace in the year to come.
The display can be seen from many vantage points on both sides of the harbour including Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Hung Hom Bypass. Members of the public are advised to note that some parts of the green lawns, passageways and viewing platforms of Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) have been temporarily closed in preparation for the large-scale outdoor art installation exhibition “teamLab: Continuous” to be launched in March. They may consider proceeding to other places as far as practicable to avoid overcrowding or not being able to enter the venue due to limited space.
To maximise enjoyment of the fireworks display, viewers are advised to tune in to Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 (FM 97.6 to 98.9) via mobile phones or other devices for synchronised music during the show.
Members of the public are urged to keep the environment clean, show respect for public property, and pay attention to personal safety in crowded places.
​The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (February 7) that in view of a notification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan about an ou… read more