Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Yellow fire danger warning The fire danger situation today (December 26) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and hi… read more
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, was deeply saddened by the fatal industrial accident at the North East New Territories (NENT) Landfill that occurred today (December 25) and extended his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is very concerned about the accident. The EPD has immediately instructed the contractor to fully co-operate with the Labour Department in its investigation and submit a report on the accident within five days. The EPD will also investigate into the incident.
The EPD has contacted the deceased’s family to extend sympathies and provide them with appropriate assistance. It is noted that the contractor will give an ex-gratia relief payment to the deceased’s family.
The 60-year-old deceased man, hired by the contractor of the North West New Territories Transfer Station, was responsible for operating the waste tipper at the NENT Landfill. Around 2pm today, while he was working at the NENT Landfill, he was suspected to be hit by a reversing waste container truck and fell unconscious. He was sent to North District Hospital where he was certified dead. read more
The Labour Department (LD) is investigating a fatal work accident that happened in Ta Kwu Ling this afternoon (December 25) in which a man died. The LD immediately deployed staff to the scene upon receiv… read more
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the opening ceremony of its 55th Anniversary Camp at the CAS Yuen Tun Camp today (December 25). The opening ceremony was officiated by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Micha… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Christmas is a time for celebration. The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay (DKCH) and Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH) arranged a series of Christmas activities for their children so as to let them enjoy the happiness of festive season, even staying in hospital.
The DKCH has brought back its tradition this year. Healthcare workers dressed up as Santa Claus and cartoon characters, riding in animal-themed vehicles for a parade accompanied by Christmas dogs, to visit the hospitalised children. The hospital held a party in the garden and arranged magic, drum and bicycle stunts performance. There were also group games and Christmas carol singing. The healthcare workers distributed gifts and arranged a festive Christmas meal for the children, bringing them a joyful Christmas day.
The HKCH earlier arranged an array of Christmas programmes for its patients to feel the healing power of music and loving care from others. Volunteer musicians brought beautiful festive music to the wards, and staff members put together a Christmas show to spread holiday cheers. A Christmas party was also held at the hospital lobby where children had loads of fun watching dance performances, magic tricks and playing game booths. On Christmas day, a group of healthcare staff brightened up the wards with Christmas carols and surprise gifts to send blessings to children and parents.
The Hospital Authority wishes the children a peaceful and joyful Christmas and a speedy recovery.
