First six Lunar New Year babies all boys
The first six Lunar New Year babies were boys. The first Year of the Rooster baby was born at midnight on Tuesday at Hong Kong Baptist Hospital in Kowloon Tong and the second was born two minutes later at Adventist Hospital. The others were born at Prince of Wales Hospital, United Christian Hospital, and the fifth and sixth arrivals, who were twins, at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
Travel agency closure leaves 650 people at home
The closure of travel agency Ying Fai Tours in Ma On Shan on Lunar New Year's Day has disrupted the travel plans of about 650 holidaymakers. The Travel Industry Council has confirmed that 20 tours to Guangdong were cancelled. Customers can call the council hotline on 2969 8188 to find out about compensation.
Officials to get intensive mainland-related lessons
An intensive 'know-China-better' programme has been tailored for senior civil servants too busy to attend a two-week training course on the mainland. They will take the course during holiday periods or when Legco is closed during the summer.
