🌊 Carrie Lam's new show

28.4.21 | What's in a vaccine bubble?

Good morning.

April showers bring May flowers while Super League brings… what exactly? Keep on reading to see how football and poetry can collide.

Anyone who joins our Meme Team today will receive a thank you poem done in the style of Rupi Kaur.

— Jasmine Lee

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News

RTHK English News @rthk_enews

Although health officials have said #HongKong's epidemic situation has stabilised, LCSD officials say they won't be processing an application from organisers of the June 4 candlelight vigil to use Victoria Park "in view of the latest coronavirus situation."

news.rthk.hkLCSD says no to June 4 vigil, citing pandemic - RTHKThe government said on Tuesday that it has told organisers of the June 4 candlelight vigil that their application to use Victoria Park to mark the 198...

• Carrie Lam will be presenting her own TV show on RTHK to teach viewers about Hong Kong’s reformed electoral system. The show will be aired four times a day, every single day.

• Social distancing measures will change from tomorrow (29 April) until 12 May. The implementation of the “vaccine bubble” (areas that require patrons to show proof of vaccination) will allow the reopening of bars and local tours. See the other changes here and here.

• Unemployed residents will get a low-interest personal loan of up to $80,000 from the government as HK’s unemployment rate hit a 17-year record high. The rate of interest is at 1%, which can be refunded after full repayment of the loan.

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Attend

Photo: Music After Work @ Xiqu Centre / westKowloon

Listen to live musicians perform for free at the entrance of the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon every Thursday until the end of June.

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Watch

Learn about the untold stories of the six Chinese men on board the Titanic in this new documentary film.

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Apply

The Consulate General of Canada is hiring a Consular Clerk! The deadline for applications is 2 May.

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football quotes, but its made into rupi kaur poems #SuperLeagueOut