Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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 (May 19) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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 (May 19) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




Therapy assists child development

     The Hospital Authority's Occupational Therapy Department offers tailored activities to help children with special learning needs enhance their fine motor co-ordination and improve their performance in tasks such as handwriting.

     News.gov.hk spoke to representatives from the Hospital Authority to learn more about the services provided, and to a Primary Three student and his mother about how his handwriting, co-ordination, strength and endurance have improved under training.

     The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature today (May 19) in text and video format.




27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open May 20 to 23

     The Transport Department today (May 19) reminded members of the public that the 27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (May 20) to 11.59pm on May 23, and the ballot result will be announced on May 24.
 
     Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are required to submit applications for the scheme within the designated date and time randomly allocated by the computer system.




27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open May 20 to 23

     The Transport Department today (May 19) reminded members of the public that the 27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (May 20) to 11.59pm on May 23, and the ballot result will be announced on May 24.
 
     Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are required to submit applications for the scheme within the designated date and time randomly allocated by the computer system.