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Governor visits Islands District
The Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, today (Wednesday) visited Tung Chung on Lantau Island and Peng Chau for an update on the latest developments in the Islands District.
Accompanied by the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, the Islands District Officer, Mr Christopher Wong, and the Chairman of Regional Council, Mr Daniel Lam, the Governor first proceeded to a look-out point in Tung Chung where he was briefed on the full range of housing and related facilities that would be provided in Tung Chung New Town in 1998 and beyond.
Before departing for Peng Chau, Mr Patten toured Tung Chung Fort and learned about its colourful history.
On Peng Chau, Mr Patten proceeded to the Regional Council Complex where he was briefed on the major development projects being planned for the island.
Before concluding the visit, the Governor met district board members and local community leaders at a reception.
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Insider Dealing Tribunal hearing
The Insider Dealing Tribunal will hold a preliminary hearing on the CNPC (Hong Kong) Ltd (formerly known as Paragon Holdings Ltd) case tomorrow (Thursday).
This is the third case referred by the Financial Secretary to the Tribunal since the Securities (Insider Dealing) Ordinance came into effect in September 1991.
The Tribunal's Chairman is Mr Justice Yam. On December 28 last year, the Financial Secretary had appointed Mr Lawrence Tse and Ms Connie Tsui as lay members to hear the CNPC case.