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Two tropical cyclone and monsoon signal stations cancelled
The Royal Observatory announced today (Wednesday) that with immediate effect, day and night signals will no longer be displayed at the two tropical cyclone and strong monsoon warning signal stations at Stanley Police Station and Tai O Police Station.
Visual signals will continue to be displayed at the six signal stations at the following locations:
Aberdeen Marine Office;
Cheung Chau Meteorological Station;
Lau Fau Shan Police Station;
Sha Tau Kok Sewage Treatment Works (Sha Tau Kok Police Station);
Shau Kei Wan Marine Office; and
Tai Lam Small Boat Unit Headquarters.
Signal stations convey very little information. Also the signals may be obscured by high-rise buildings and during adverse weather conditions.
When tropical cyclone or strong monsoon warning signals are hoisted, information on the signal status, the weather and precautions to take are broadcast frequently by radio and television stations.
Residents in Hong Kong are therefore advised to listen to the radio or watch television for the latest information.
Additionally, the public can obtain such information by calling 2835 1473 of the Home Affairs Department's Public Enquiry Service Centre or the Royal Observatory's Dial-a-Weather Service on 187 8066 for recorded English weather service and on 187 8200 for recorded Cantonese weather service.
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Call for a quality culture in education
The Director of Education, Mrs Helen C P Lai Yu, calls for an evolution towards a quality culture within the education sector.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 18th Congress of Pan-Pacific Association of Private School Education today (Wednesday), Mrs Yu said: "It is only through close communication and partnership with all involved in education that our schools can provide students with an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience."
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