COMMUNITY
Hawaiian melodies under the sun evoking Elvis Presley, Andy Williams and Queen Lili’uokalani – go, it’s free
If you love the uke, or just want some free fun, get along to the Hong Kong Ukulele Festival on Saturday 27 July. […]
Articles by rmedcalf
International News
Boris Johnson moves into Number 10 as world watches with amusement and bemusement
Our International Correspondent gives his take on the new UK Prime Minister. […]
EDITORIAL
Dark days and fearful nights as Hong Kong marks seventh weekend of peaceful marches leading to bloody mayhem
The Hong Kong protests are moving in good and bad directions simultaneously. Good, the numbers marching are decreasing. Bad, the violence is escalating. Perhaps the two go together: it is only the hard core who are left. […]
ENVIRONMENT
Active typhoon season expected because of warmer sea surface temperatures
The 2019 typhoon season looks to be an active one. […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal lovers asked to report to police if they know of cruelty cases; advanced programme starts soon
A new “Animal Watchers Programme” is to be launched by the police during the second half of this year. […]
BOOKS
How Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third became a hero the hard way
Cressida Cowell, author of “How to Train Your Dragon” series, is well on the way to becoming the new JK Rowling. […]
FEATURES
Can you speak woke? Do you confuse sex and gender? How to pick your way through P.C. minefield
Trevor Bailey attempts to steer his was through a politically correct minefield. […]
ENVIRONMENT
New way to cut your family’s exposure to air pollution created by staff and students at HKUST
A mobile app that helps residents find the best routes to minimise exposure to air pollution is now available from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. […]
COMMUNITY
Letters family enjoy life on Gold Coast but miss Sai Kung’s tight community
Paul Letters and family settle in to the Gold Coast but miss Sai Kung. […]
HEALTH
Opening next year, New Territories hospital may prove boon to aging or ill residents on tight budgets
A new private hospital will open next year promising transparent upfront medical pricing to attract middle-class people. […]