ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal Crime Police teams set up in 22 districts: Encouraging report from Police
In response to a BUZZ enquiry, the police said the teams are staffed with officers experienced in handling serious crimes. […]
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ANIMAL WELFARE
Dreadful low prosecution rate of animal cruelty cases: AFCD responds to BUZZ
Lack of government action enforcing existing law means that evil perverted individuals can torture or abuse animals with impunity. […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Damning report on cruelty to animals issued by Ombudsman
It is obvious a high percentage of HK people love animals and a majority care for their welfare. Under the law any person convicted of cruelty to an animal can be jailed for three years and fined $200,000. The law is strong already; it is just not being enforced. […]
HEALTH
Do you want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Iris Kyle? Big gym will open in central Sai Kung soon
Second 24/7 Fitness gym in Sai Kung to open in old ParknShop space. […]
HEALTH
As the warm weather comes, so too, the venomous snakes near you
Roger Medcalf reminds Sai Kungers to be wary of the venomous snakes in our part of the world. […]
ENVIRONMENT
Mynas, kingfishers, sandpipers and cormorants; characters you will often see in Sai Kung
An alert reader has sent BUZZ photos of birds frequently seen in Sai Kung. […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Jill Robinson’s Animals Asia has now rescued 708 bears
Animals Asia reaches a milestone with more than 700 bears rescued from appalling captivity, […]
FOOD & DRINK
Kung Kung Kiosk offers tasty tucker at good prices amid Sai Kung’s best scenery
New coffee shop opens on Sai Kung Waterfront. […]
BOOKS
Chris Patten’s ‘Hong Kong Diaries’ evokes waves of nostalgia
Roger Medcalf reviews Chris Patten’s latest book. […]
FOOD & DRINK
It’s a good idea to stock up on food and household essentials because prices will soon soar
BUZZ correspondent Trevor Bailey considers some implications of Trump’s war in the Middle East. […]