COMMUNITY
Are Hong Kongers ready to ride it out?
Gobee.bike has gone. Christine Fong looks at some of the reasons behind its demise, and asks “What’s going to happen to all the old bikes”. […]
Month: August 2018
ANIMAL WELFARE
For the love of a dog
It’s all about giving a shelter dog some affection, cuddles, walks and a few treats! […]
SPORTS
Paddle board racers to churn up Emerald Bay waters in Sunday championships
Fourth Hong Kong International SUP Championships to take place in Sai Kung on 19 August. […]
HEALTH
Wild Women Swimming: Jasmine sets out to build community spirit and reconnect with nature
The organiser of the first Women’s Wild Swimming event, to be held on 17 August, explains what it’s all about. […]
BOOKS
“A City Mismanaged”: How successive Chief Executives have failed Hong Kong people
Fresh off the University of Hong Kong’s presses is Leo Goodstadt’s new book, “A City Mismanaged: Hong Kong’s Struggle for Survival”. It makes depressing reading. Our reviewer shares some snippets of Leo’s gripes about our gutless administration. […]
CULTURE
High Island relics on show at Maritime Museum
New exhibition at Maritime Museum highlights finds from High Island Reservoir. […]
BUSINESS
High-profile Muslim couple seek to sell restaurant and may leave Sai Kung
Well-loved restaurant on the market as owners plan to leave Sai Kung. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
80 people rescued from grounded boat in Tsam Chuk Wan
Nearby boats rescue 80 people from stranded yacht. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Bull falls 5 metres down hillside; unsuccessful rescue attempt by firefighters and AFCD – updated
Firefighters rescue a badly injured bull after it falls 5 metres. Sadly it was put to sleep. […]
COLUMNS
Remove these ugly and unnecessary plastic trellis fences
Guy Shirra asks why LCSD insists on using cheap, ugly, fencing around Sai Kung’s flower beds. […]