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The following beaches have changed grading on this occasion:

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Tung Wan, Cheung Chau from "2" to "1"; Silverstrand, Golden Beach and New Cafeteria from "3" to "2"; Casam from "4" to "3"; Middle Bay from "1" to "2" and St. Stephen's from "2" to "3".

The changes are within the normal range of fluctuation of the bacteriological water quality of these beaches.

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Unlicensed guesthouse operator fined

Guesthouse operators were reminded today (Friday) that they must operate their establishments only after having obtained a licence from the Home Affairs Department (HAD) or risk facing a maximum penalty of $200,000 in fines and two years' imprisonment.

An HAD spokesman issued the warning after a guesthouse operator pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed guesthouse in Kowloon Tong and was fined $13,000 in San Po Kong Magistracy.

In an operation, officers of HAD's Licensing Authority inspected the premises on first floor, 21-23 Cumberland Road and found that it was being operated as a guesthouse without a licence, contrary to Section 5 of the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance.

The spokesman said unlicensed guesthouses would not be tolerated and enforcement action would continue to be taken.

He appealed to members of the public to continue to help in the crackdown on unlicensed guesthouses by reporting them to the Licensing Authority on 2881 7034.

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