Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is highly concerned about an industrial accident off Shek Kwu Chau that occurred today (October 6) and has extended deepest sympathies to the injured worker and his family members.

     The injured was a worker hired by the contractor of the waste-to-energy facility on an artificial island in the waters off Shek Kwu Chau. At around 3pm today, he accidentally fell about eight meters through a floor opening on a staircase at the construction site. He remained conscious and was sent to Eastern Hospital, where he was initially diagnosed with multiple bone fractures.

     The EPD immediately deployed staff to the hospital after the incident to obtain details of the accident and understand the condition of the injured. The EPD extended sympathies to the family members of the injured worker and provided them with appropriate assistance.

     The EPD is very concerned about the accident. It has notified the Labour Department and the Police immediately after the incident, and has requested the contractor to fully co-operate with the Labour Department in its investigation. The EPD has also requested the contractor to submit an incident report within seven days.

     The EPD has all along put emphasis on the site safety of construction projects, and closely monitoring the work of contractors. In addition to regular daily inspections on the site and occupational safety conditions, the contractor also provides safety training for subcontractors.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po today (October 6) in which a foreign woman died.

At about 3.53pm, a private car driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along Po Heung Lane eastbound. When approaching a roundabout, it reportedly rammed into a light goods vehicle (LGV) parking nearby. The LGV then knocked down a 37-year-old foreign woman and an 88-year-old female pedestrian.

The foreign woman was trapped between the LGV and a lamppost and was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, she was certified at scene.
 
The 88-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her head and was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state. A 64-year-old male driver in the LGV and a 71-year-old female private car passenger were sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in conscious state.

The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 2 of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Ngau Tam Mei (NTM) New Development Area (NDA) is available for public inspection under the EIA Ordinance starting from today.

The Government conducted a two-month public engagement (PE) exercise last November to solicit public views on the land use proposals of NTM. Overall, members of the public supported the overall positioning of the NTM NDA, measuring about 130 hectares, as an Academic & Research District, which will include the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT, including the third medical school) and an integrated medical teaching and research hospital as its key components.

Taking into account the public views collected, the Government has formulated the Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP) for the NTM NDA. The PE Report containing the Government’s responses to major public views has been uploaded onto the project website for the public’s reference.

Adopting the RODP as its basis, the Civil Engineering & Development Department has conducted the EIA according to the EIA Ordinance, the Technical Memorandum on EIA Process and the EIA Study Brief for the works project for the development of the NTM NDA.

Appropriate mitigation measures have been proposed to ensure the project complies with the EIA Ordinance requirements. The relevant EIA Report has been uploaded onto the EIA Ordinance website for public inspection in accordance with the EIA Ordinance from today to November 4.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today convened a meeting of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Organising Committee of the 15th National Games to holistically review and steer the preparatory work for the games, in order to ensure that departments are all set for this major national sports event.

Noting the preparatory work has entered the final sprint stage, Mr Chan stressed that the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to spare no effort in preparing and hosting the events, working hand in hand with Guangdong and Macau to deliver “simple, safe and wonderful” games.

He further remarked that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games are not only about sports competitions, but also an occasion to showcase the co-operation and development of the Greater Bay Area.

Whilst looking forward to welcoming athletes from the country and spectators from around the world, the Chief Secretary also encouraged Hong Kong citizens to purchase tickets, cheer for athletes in person, and witness this mega sports event taking place in Hong Kong for the first time.

It is envisaged that from late October to December, there will be a total of around 4,000 people, comprising over 2,100 athletes, 1,000 delegation officials and 800 technical officials, participating in the events in Hong Kong. In addition, several hundred journalists will come to Hong Kong to cover the competitions.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, today (October 6) to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. Also attending the meeting was the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau.

Mr Lee welcomed Dr Skerrit and his delegation to Hong Kong. Mr Lee said that Hong Kong is the world’s freest economy and maintains its position as third globally and first in Asia Pacific as an international financial centre according to the newly published Global Financial Centres Index. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will actively leverage the dual advantage of having national and global opportunities under the “one country, two systems” principle, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, further explore emerging markets including the Commonwealth of Dominica, and attract more enterprises to use Hong Kong as the platform to go global. He expected that Hong Kong and the Commonwealth of Dominica will explore more co-operation opportunities and enhance bilateral trade and business exchanges.

Mr Lee said that the Commonwealth of Dominica is a Belt and Road economy, while Hong Kong is a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative. The HKSAR Government is committed to serving as a functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging the advantages of being closely connected to both the Mainland and the world, and promoting participation in green co-operation in the Initiative. He welcomed enterprises from the Commonwealth of Dominica to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” and its highly internationalised and market-oriented business environment with its pool of professional services talent to explore overseas and Mainland markets, jointly seizing the opportunities from the Belt and Road Initiative to achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Transport Department today (October 5) reminded members of the public that the 63rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (October 6) to 11.59pm on October 9, and the ballot result will be announced on October 10.

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 application period.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Attention TV and radio duty announcers:
 
     Please broadcast the following special announcement by the Education Bureau concerning schools, and repeat it at suitable intervals:

As the Hong Kong Observatory will issue Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 between noon and 2pm today (October 4), classes of kindergartens, schools for children with physical disability and schools for children with intellectual disability are suspended after noon today. These schools, however, should keep their premises open and implement contingency measures to look after arriving students. They should ensure that conditions are safe before allowing students to return home.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board supported the presentation of an artwork titled “The Eye of Wisdom”, created by renowned Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau at Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 on October 4 and 5 (Toronto time).

     Adapted from its original version displayed at the M+ Façade in Hong Kong in 2022, the artwork uses light as its medium and draws inspiration from the Heart Sutra, a central Buddhist scripture. The adapted version responds to the local historical and architectural context, integrating AI-generated models and light-reactive animation.

     The artwork was projected onto the wall of City Hall near Toronto’s Chinatown, reflecting the rich cultural history of the Chinese-Canadian community. 

     The Acting Director of Toronto ETO, Mr Gavin Yeung, said: “Toronto ETO is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges. We will continue to facilitate cultural dialogue between Hong Kong and Canada through arts and community engagement.” 

     As one of the highlighted projects of Nuit Blanche, the video projection will remain in view until October 13 to draw interest from local and international visitors.

     Nuit Blanche is Toronto’s largest contemporary art festival, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with the city’s arts community. “The Eye of Wisdom” was curated by Canadian artist Charlene K Lau.