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Grading of beach water quality released

     The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (December 22) released the latest grading of water quality for four gazetted beaches that are open all year round for swimming.
      
     Three beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1) and one as Fair (Grade 2).
 
Grade 1 beaches are:           

Clear Water Bay Second Beach Golden Beach
Deep Water Bay Beach  
 
Grade 2 beach is:              
Silverstrand Beach  
 
     Compared with the grading released last week, there was no change in the grading for these beaches.
      
     Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades, namely Good (Grade 1), Fair (Grade 2), Poor (Grade 3) and Very Poor (Grade 4), according to the level of E. coli in the water. Grades are calculated on the basis of the geometric mean of the E. coli counts on the five most recent sampling occasions.
      
     While the ratings represent the general water quality at the beaches, an EPD spokesman reminded members of the public that water quality could be temporarily affected during and after periods of heavy rain. Bathers should avoid swimming at beaches for up to three days after a tropical cyclone or heavy rainfall.
      
     A summary of beach grades is published weekly before the weekend. The latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the EPD’s website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.  Members of the public can also obtain the latest daily water quality forecast information for all beaches that are open for swimming through the Beach Water Quality Forecast mobile application (available for download from: www.epd.gov.hk/en/BWQApp) or the dedicated beach water quality forecast page (www.epd.gov.hk/en/BWQForecast) on the EPD’s beach thematic website. read more

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Exchange Fund Bills tender results

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
 

Tender date : December 22, 2023
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : M2323
Issue date : December 27, 2023
Maturity date : January 24, 2024
Amount applied : HK$13,330 MN
Amount allotted : HK$2,000 MN
Average yield accepted : 4.87 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 4.89 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 87 PCT
Average tender yield : 5.01 PCT
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Tender date : December 22, 2023
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2352
Issue date : December 27, 2023
Maturity date : March 27, 2024
Amount applied : HK$132,138 MN
Amount allotted : HK$59,359 MN
Average yield accepted : 4.57 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 4.69 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 87 PCT
Average tender yield : 4.74 PCT
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Tender date : December 22, 2023
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2381
Issue date : December 27, 2023
Maturity date : June 26, 2024
Amount applied : HK$58,460 MN
Amount allotted : HK$19,800 MN
Average yield accepted : 4.27 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 4.33 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 62 PCT
Average tender yield : 4.40 PCT
 
*”Pro rata ratio” refers to the average percentage of allotment with respect to each tender participant’s tendered amount at the “highest yield accepted” level.
 
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     Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning January 1, 2024:
 
Tender date : January 2, 2024
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : M2401
Issue date : January 3, 2024
Maturity date : January 31, 2024
Tenor : 28 Days
Amount on offer : HK$2,000 MN
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Tender date : January 2, 2024
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2401
Issue date : January 3, 2024
Maturity date : April 3, 2024
Tenor : 91 Days
Amount on offer : HK$62,571 MN
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Tender date : January 2, 2024
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2430
Issue date : January 3, 2024
Maturity date : July 3, 2024
Tenor : 182 Days
Amount on offer : HK$19,600 MN
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