Islands District

30 Aug 2012

Ferry services between Discovery Bay and Mui Wo will be reduced on weekdays after the government and ferry operator reached an agreement on the change to reduce costs.

3:36AM

Strong developer interest in sites for flats, after record sale in Mid-Levels

25 Aug 2012

Two residential sites up for tender in Sha Tin and Peng Chau attracted strong interest from major developers yesterday, the latest affirmation of Hong Kong's buoyant real estate market.

8:12AM

Meeting to work out solution Mui Wo stray cattle problem

19 Aug 2012

An end could be in sight to the long-running battle over the fate of a band of roaming cattle on Lantau.

10:16AM

Change coming to island idyll of Cheung Chau

17 Aug 2012

Cheung Chau has long been seen as an oasis within reach of busy Hong Kong, with its small-island charm and its tranquil surroundings of sea, sun and sand.

11:36AM

Hong Kong's Olympic medalist Lee Wai-sze comes home

15 Aug 2012

A beaming Lee Wai-sze, Hong Kong's only medallist at the London Olympic Games, arrives home with the rest of the team yesterday to be greeted by Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing (right)...

11:06AM

Historical look at HK's waters is timely reminder

12 Aug 2012

Environmentalists behind a new book tracing the city's rich maritime history say a huge spill of plastic pellets into the sea has helped raise awareness of the delicate balance between Hong Kong's...

11:30PM

Opinion

Alex Lo

A dangerous demagogue in our midst

3 comments

4:18AM

Jake Van Der Kamp

Ferry subsidies to push rents up further

4:27AM

Corrections & clarifications

The article 'Ultimatum on Mui Wo ferries' on page C1 yesterday, incorrectly said that Peng Chau Kaito, which runs the ferry service between Discovery Bay and Mui Wo, will see its licence expire by...

11:23PM

Ultimatum on Mui Wo ferries

Ferry services between Discovery Bay and Mui Wo will stop unless the government agrees to the operator's plan to slash the number of sailings.

11:11PM

Snow Patrol Live in Hong Kong 2012

The Scottish rock band in concert. Aug 4, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau Island, HK$580, HK$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 8260

11:01PM

Lai See

Burning passion for Shek Kwu Chau incinerator - till camera begins to roll

10:09PM

The Stone Roses Hong Kong 2012

The British rock group in concert. Jul 24, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo - Arena, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$388-HK$988 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2629 6240

10:09PM

NEIGHBOURHOOD SOUNDS

Peng Chau: An industrial hive turned rural idyll

With its car-free streets, understated low-rise houses and plentiful greenery, Peng Chau looks very much like many of Hong Kong's outlying islands. It enjoys a reputation as a rural idyll cut off...

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