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Lamma Island

Lamma Island
Lamma Island
Lamma Island, the third largest island in Hong Kong with a land area of about 14 square km, is situated 3 km off the southwest coast of Hong Kong Island. It is home to a highly diverse population of about 6,000 people, many of them of Western origins. There are regular ferry services between Lamma and Hong Kong Island.
Xia Baolong (centre), with city leader John Lee and other officials, visits Ocean Park’s pandas on the third day of his trip. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong holds 3-hour closed-door talks with Hong Kong business leaders

Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office also visited Ocean Park in the afternoon before taking a boat trip to Lamma Island.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong marine officials missed ferry design flaw, disaster inquiry hears

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Hong Kong courts

Ex-ship worker failed to check safety data for sunk Hong Kong ferry, court hears

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong ferry disaster survivor says life jackets locked away before sinking

Philip Chiu, whose sister died in the 2012 tragedy, becomes first witness to provide verbal testimony at coroner’s inquest.

The accident took place on October 1, 2012, off the waters of Lamma Island and resulted in 39 deaths. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Boat involved in Hong Kong ferry disaster ‘was sailing at high speed’ before crash

Coroner’s Court hears Sea Smooth could have been travelling as fast as 20 knots, or about 37km/h, before the collision with Lamma IV in 2012.

Hong Kong courts

Coroner’s inquest begins into 2012 Hong Kong Lamma ferry disaster

Hearing is being held after two relatives convinced Court of Appeal that it was in the public interest to once again investigate the accident that left 39 people dead.

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Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Hong Kong’s free spirit shines in IShowSpeed’s visit

Readers discuss ways to capitalise on visits by social media influencers, and the tourism potential of Lamma Island.

US YouTuber IShowSpeed is seen during a boat trip in Hong Kong on April 4. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Get travellers to come to Hong Kong for business, stay for the island-hopping

Hong Kong’s islands and stunning coastline could be a major tourist draw with the right infrastructure, policy reforms and marketing.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Sustainable approach to ecotourism in Hong Kong can be of great benefit to all

In the largest land disposal of its kind in recent years, three Hong Kong sites with tourism potential have been set aside for commercial investment.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$118 million of cannabis in fishing boat bust

Decrepit vessel, which had no fishing equipment on board, aroused suspicion and led to an interception by patrolling customs officers.

Customs seized 459kg of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of HK$118 million. Photo: Jelly Tse
From our archives

When Hong Kong built its first wind turbine, on Lamma Island

Despite initial concerns about noise pollution, the 71-metre turbine proved successful, prompting Hongkong Electric to consider further wind farm development.

Hong Kong’s first wind turbine was erected on Lamma Island in 2005. Photo: SCMP Archives
Wellness

Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises

The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.

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Science

South China Sea: scientists see China collaboration as crucial for marine life

Foreign researchers hope Swire Institute of Marine Science in Hong Kong will aid fieldwork amid tension over sensitive waterways.

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Architecture and design

The makeover of a village house on Hong Kong’s idyllic Lamma Island

Lamma-based interior designer Debi Yeung-Salansy has transformed a tired village house into hotel-style retreat with a stunning roof terrace facing the sea.

Interior designer Debi Yeung-Salansy was commissioned to renovate a village house on Lamma Island in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Chan
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest oil barge captain after collision with fishing boat

Fire Services Department and Marine Police searching for 81-year-old missing skipper of fishing boat.

Lamma Island. The oil barge was passing through Hong Kong waters on its way to Huizhou when it collided with the fishing boat, a source has said. Photo: Shutterstock
Performing arts in Hong Kong

5 must-see music and arts events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From an auction where you can bid with stories to a night of dreamy classical music under the stars, here is what is happening this weekend.

Food and Drinks

How chef Stefanie Leung created a unique, hidden culinary oasis in Hong Kong

The daughter of acclaimed home-grown interior designer Steve Leung has created her own invite-only culinary sanctuary called OOAK Lamma.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawyer found safe day after wife reported him missing

Police searched for 49-year-old man on Lamma Island after tracing his mobile phone’s last known location.

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Police searched for the 49-year-old man on Lamma Island after tracing his mobile phone’s last known location. Photo: Roy Issa
Architecture and design

How a dark village house became a chic minimalist home at the hands of Atelier Shan

This formerly dim, dark village house on Lamma Island was the first rough draft for a minimalist, meditative retreat from the bustle of city life

Hong Kong

Editorial | Raise awareness to foster green Hong Kong burials

Given city’s ageing population, the government should conduct more promotional activities on end-of-life planning, such as talks and tours of memorial gardens, so that more people may opt for sustainable alternatives and ease demands on burial facilities.

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‘The hipsters are coming!’: does Lamma’s new ‘townie’ Terracotta restaurant deliver?

The group behind hip SoHo bars Quality Goods Club and Shady Acres has opened a new concept restaurant in the heart of Yung Shue Wan’s waterfront – and locals on the sleepy outlying island don’t know what to think

Terracotta recently opened on Lamma in Hong Kong, possibly marking a new dining era on the island. Photos: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

National Day fireworks stir painful memories of Hong Kong ferry crash for families

‘My wife drowned while on her way to see the fireworks 11 years ago. How can I enjoy fireworks on the same day?’ a victim’s husband says.

Two passenger vessels collided off Lamma Island in 2012, throwing more than 120 people into the frigid, dark waters. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Chunks taken out of incense trees, poachers prowl as Hong Kong’s borders reopen

Residents on Lamma and Lantau report intruders chopping down valuable old trees in dead of night.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man missing, 4 others sent to hospital after fishing boat sinks off Hong Kong

Search under way for missing mainland Chinese man; other four crew sent to Princess Margaret Hospital after boat hits trouble in waters south of Tsing Yi.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$2.2 million in frozen meat from ship off Hong Kong

A total of 25 tonnes of meat seized after officers saw ship transfer bags to speedboat.

Tonnes of frozen meat have been seized by Hong Kong customs officers after a cargo ship and a speedboat were intercepted off Lamma Island. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong reopens

Pandemic rules leave Hong Kong restaurants cool to serving tour groups

Catering industry put off by need to keep visitors in separate sections, send staff for PCR tests.

Carol Pak, a spokeswoman for the Lamma Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, said she agreed to host incoming tour groups after a travel agency approached her. Photo: Edmond So
Food and Drinks

Vegan Mediterranean cooking class in a Hong Kong idyll feels like therapy

Ayelet Idan runs vegan Mediterranean cooking classes out of her home in a lush corner of Lamma Island, teaching how to make dishes such as roast aubergine with herby dip, a Jewish brioche and date cookies.

Architecture and design

A one-of-a-kind Hong Kong home, and a dad’s labour of love for his daughter

Typhoon? Budget blowout? Flooding? Nothing was going to stop one designer from building the ultimate weekend getaway on Lamma Island, in Hong Kong’s south, for his daughter.

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