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The spokesperson emphasised that those who already had a BN(O) passport, either the conventional hard-cover type or the burgundy red machine readable type, need not apply again.
To save time in queuing up at immigration offices, eligible applicants should send in their applications by post or make use of the drop-in box service. Drop-in boxes are installed at the Immigration Headquarters and branch offices throughout the territory.
Only persons who have lost their previous passports, or who need the passport for urgent travel should apply in person.
For more information, members of the public may telephone 2824 1177 (English) or 2824 1717 (Chinese).
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Colloquium on conserving Chinese white dolphins
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Starting today (Monday), a three-day colloquium will be held in Hong Kong with the objective of developing a comprehensive management study for conserving and protecting the territory's Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins (commonly known as Chinese white dolphins).
Eight overseas dolphin and cetacean experts, together with speakers with local expertise, from companies, tertiary institutions and various government departments, will be making presentations at the colloquium over the next two days. It will be followed by workshop discussion sessions on Wednesday.
In his welcoming address, Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Lawrence Lee, said the colloquium was expected to help focus on the important issues that threatened the continued survival of the Chinese white dolphins.
Dr Lee said: "The talks and workshop discussion sessions will be of considerable assistance in developing a comprehensive management strategy for the conservation and protection of the Chinese white dolphins in Hong Kong.