The Commissioner for Labour today (June 28) gave notices in the Gazette under section 16(1A) and/or section 18(2) of the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance (Chapter 380) for cases with ex gratia payments from the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund made to employees.  

     For details of the notices, please refer to Government Notice Numbers from 3701 to 3735 on the website of the eGazette of the Government Logistics Department.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (June 28) announced that 14 general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide public holiday GOPC services on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day holiday (July 1) (see table below). Patients may book an appointment either through the telephone appointment system or the "Book GOPC" function of the "HA Go" mobile app.
      
     The spokesperson reminded members of the public that they should stay vigilant to personal and environmental hygiene during the public holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear a mask and seek medical advice promptly. Apart from GOPCs of the HA, patients may also consider attending consultation by private family doctors. To choose a suitable family doctor and related clinic service, the public can browse the Primary Care Directory of the Health Bureau at www.pcdirectory.gov.hk.
     
GOPC service arrangements on HKSAR Establishment Day holiday (July 1)
 

 
Service hours:
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
 

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 28) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     With all-out efforts by the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, the service of the Customer Telephone Enquiry Centre (CTEC) and the WSD Enquiry Hotline 2824 5000 have gradually resumed service. The WSD will closely monitor the operation of the CTEC and the Enquiry Hotline.
 
     The WSD apologises for the inconvenience caused.

     The Government announced today (June 28) that the Chief Executive has reappointed 15 incumbent members, including the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, of the Board of the Ocean Park Corporation (OPC). The Chief Executive has also appointed three new members to the Board. All the appointments are for a term of two years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
      
     Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee and Mr Stephen Wong See-yuen have been reappointed as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of the Board of the OPC. Other incumbent members Mr Raymond Chow Ming-joe, Mr Enoch Lam Tin-sing, Ms Ivy Lee Siu-wing, Mr Jonathan Leung Chun, Dr Ma Kwan-ki, Ms Stephanie Poon, Mr Simon Siu Chak-yu, Professor Gray A Williams, Mr Simon Wong Hin-wing, Mrs Bonnie Woo Chan Tak-chi, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) (or representative), the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (or representative) and the Commissioner for Tourism (or representative) have been reappointed.
      
     The newly appointed members are Dr Quinton Chan Yuk-kuen, Mr Alvin Miu and Mr Alexander Yeung Ching-loong.

     A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau welcomed the three new members joining the Board of the OPC, and expressed gratitude to the reappointed members for their continued valuable advice to the Board. He also thanked the outgoing members, Ms Joanne Cheung Shui-lin and Ms Maureen Fung Sau-yim, for their strong support and invaluable contributions to the Board during their tenure.
      
     The spokesman said that the Government will continue to work with the OPC to proactively implement the future strategy for Ocean Park with a view to transforming it into a resort and leisure destination with a focus on conservation and education, grounded in nature and complemented by adventure and leisure elements to enhance the visitor experience.
      
     The OPC is a statutory body established under the Ocean Park Corporation Ordinance (Chapter 388) to manage Ocean Park as a public recreational, educational and conservational park.    
      
     The membership list of the Board of the OPC commencing July 1, 2024, is as follows:
 
Chairman
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Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee
 
Deputy Chairman
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Mr Stephen Wong See-yuen
 
Members
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Dr Quinton Chan Yuk-kuen
Mr Raymond Chow Ming-joe
Mr Enoch Lam Tin-sing
Ms Ivy Lee Siu-wing
Mr Jonathan Leung Chun
Dr Ma Kwan-ki
Mr Alvin Miu
Ms Stephanie Poon
Mr Simon Siu Chak-yu
Professor Gray A Williams
Mr Simon Wong Hin-wing
Mrs Bonnie Woo Chan Tak-chi
Mr Alexander Yeung Ching-loong
Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) (or representative)
Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (or representative)
Commissioner for Tourism (or representative)