Calendar of Events in 2006
January
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11
13
17
20
24
February
3
11
21
22
Hong Kong is ranked the world's freest economy for the 12th consecutive year by the United States-based Heritage Foundation in the 2006 Index of Economic Freedom.
The Education and Manpower Bureau announces the setting up of the Committee on Teachers' Work, chaired by Professor Edmond Ko, to carry out an independent study of teachers' work and to make relevant recommendations to the Government.
The Hospital Authority appoints Mr Shane Solomon as its Chief Executive for a term of three years.
The Government announces the establishment of an independent committee to review public service broadcasting in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works, Dr Sarah Liao, officiates at the connection ceremony of the Hong Kong and Shenzhen sections of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor.
The Central People's Government (CPG) approves the appointments of Mr Joseph Wong Wing-ping as Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology and Miss Denise Yue Chung-yee as Secretary for the Civil Service.
Mr John Tsang Chun-wah is appointed Director of the Chief Executive's Office.
The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Dr York Chow, announces a plan to ban the keeping of poultry in backyards. The ban goes into effect on February 13.
The Revenue (Abolition of Estate Duty) Ordinance 2005 goes into force.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Rafael Hui, announces a plan to set up a consultative committee to re-examine the need for core arts and cultural facilities in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
In his Budget Speech, the Financial Secretary, Mr Henry Tang, outlines a series of measures and proposals to boost Hong Kong's financial market, including expanding renminbi business.