FEATURES
Eat, Cray, Love
Somehow without trying very hard, I had reached the second half of my 20s really, really single. Like, super single. For a good wee while. With most of my friends in couples and working in […]
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ENVIRONMENT
Ancient stone trail vandalised: Campaigner says he is "near to tears"
A historic stone trail crossing the hills between Sai Kung and Tai Wai has been vandalised, heritage campaigner Guy Shirra reports. A government department or private contractor has been concreting between the ancient stones. “This is […]
COMMUNITY
Dog ban outside restaurants infuriates residents: “This will not be adhered to” By Trevor Bailey
Sai Kung is a dog lovers’ paradise that burons in the FEHD are doing their best to wreck. A buron is a cross between a bureaucrat and a moron. They ponce about in white-shirted uniforms […]
DEVELOPMENT
Clearwater Bay residents all agog as New World promises "sculpture park" in monster development
Clearwater Bay residents are waiting agape for the new “Sculpture Park” that will be the centrepiece of the million-gross-square-feet Mount Pavilia development. It’s the inspiration of Adrian Cheng, favoured son of developer New World. Adrian […]
PEOPLE
New Resurrection Church priest : laid back character who says startling things
Sai Kung’s new minister, the Reverend Chris Ponniah, is a laid back character. His New Zealand influence shows. He arrives at Starbucks in jeans, trainers and an Adidas sport shirt. His hair is longish, his […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Boiling water thrown over cats at buildings in Sai Kung: Catwoman Emily appeals for volunteers to help
Cruelty to cats is common in our district, according to Emily Allington. She is Sai Kung’s Number One Catwoman, at least in the gweilo community. Boiling water has repeatedly been thrown over cats at the […]
PETS & WILDLIFE
Messing with Karl Davies is not wise as python discovers
Messing with Sai Kung resident Karl Davies is not wise, as a 4.3-metre python discovered. Now nicknamed Kaa-rl after the “Jungle Book” character, the big snake attacked Mr Davies on a bush path above […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Pet euthanasia: A better way to handle the awful day
Man’s Best Friend. Photo credit Peter Thorne, “Old Faithful” Project All pet owners have to face the awful day sooner or later when they have to euthanise a beloved family member who is terminally ill. […]
TECH
Is the Internet harming my child? Advice for parents on e-Safety website
Cyberbullying, sexual predators, horrid images infecting young minds: The internet frightens many parents. Australia is leading the world with its Children’s Esafety Commission. Hong Kong should follow. If you are a worried parent, spend some […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Two jumpers kill themselves off same block in centre of town
Two people have committed suicide by jumping off the same block of buildings in the centre of town in the space of five months. It is the block with the Bacco bar at one end […]
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