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Monitors' report submitted to CS
The monitors appointed to observe the Orderly Repatriation Programme operation this (Thursday) morning have submitted their report to the Chief Secretary.
The two monitors comprised a non-official Justice of the Peace, Mr Ho Sai- chu; and representative from a non-government organisation, Mr Tai Kie-ying from Christian Action.
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Postal services to Burundi temporary suspended
The Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, today (Thursday) announced that due to the present situation in Burundi and the economic embargo imposed by its neighbouring countries, it is now not possible to forward any mail to that country.
All postal services to Burundi are therefore temporarily suspended with immediate effect. A further announcement will be made as and when the services can be resumed.
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The weather of August
August 1996 was cloudier than normal and there were nine days with thunderstorms.
The total monthly rainfall of 308.3 millimetres was 21 per cent below normal, making the cumulative rainfall since January 1 of 1,596.8 millimetres six per cent below the normal for the same period. The stand by signal No 1 was hoisted on two occasions in the month
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