9 Sept 2022獨媒#2444
Michael Tien “shown a red card” and ejected from chamber, angrily accuses chair Tommy Cheung of throwing his weight around
「完善」後立法會雖然沒有反對派，但仍出現議員被逐的火爆場面。實政圓桌田北辰在立法會衞生事務委員會上，打斷醫務衞生局長盧寵茂發言，主席張宇人批評田北辰無禮貌，「田二少」不甘示弱反擊主席「燒晒我時間」，掀起逾三分鐘罵戰，以田北辰被逐出會議廳告終。
Although the “improved” Legislative Council has no opposition camp, a heated scene still occurred when a lawmaker was expelled. At a meeting of the Legislative Council’s Panel on Health Services, Michael Tien of Roundtable interrupted Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau while he was speaking. Chairman Tommy Cheung criticised Tien for being impolite, while the “Second Young Master Tien” hit back, saying the chairman had “burned up all my time”. A verbal altercation lasting more than three minutes followed, ending with Tien being expelled from the chamber.
8 Sept 2022獨媒#2430
“Vaccine Pass” age to be lowered to 5; children must have two doses from Nov 30 to “live normally”
政府吹風多時的兒童版「疫苗通行證」今日正式公布，降低「疫苗通行證」適用年齡至5至11歲兒童，並收緊12歲以上人士第二針至第三針的寛限期至5個月。針對幼童的谷針計劃將分兩段期進行，到11月30日統一規定5至11歲幼童要打齊兩針方可進入指定處所，12歲以上人士則劃一打齊3針。坊間多番批評幼童疫苗通影響小孩長遠發展，但醫務衞生局副局長李夏茵重申打齊針就可以恢復正常生活。有記者追問日後會否要求5至11歲小童打齊三針，李表示「答唔到」。
The government today formally announced the children’s version of the “Vaccine Pass”, lowering the pass’s applicable age to children aged 5 to 11 and shortening the grace period for people aged 12 and above to receive a third dose after their second dose to five months. The vaccination drive for young children will be implemented in two phases. From Nov 30, children aged 5 to 11 will uniformly be required to have received two doses to enter designated premises, while people aged 12 and above will uniformly be required to have received three doses. Although the children’s Vaccine Pass has repeatedly been criticised for affecting children’s long-term development, Under Secretary for Health Li Ho-yin reiterated that completing the required doses would allow them to resume normal life. When a reporter asked whether children aged 5 to 11 would eventually be required to receive three doses, Li said she “could not answer”.
6 Sept 2022獨媒#2421
Pro-democracy camp fails to agree on vice-chair candidate as Tai Po District Council meeting adjourned for fourth time
原定今日（9月6日）舉行的大埔區議會，再次宣告流會。區議會主席毛家俊向《獨媒》表示，兩名有意參選的區議員為區鎮濠與譚爾培，自己會努力協助其達成共識。
譚爾培向《獨媒》表示，曾向民主派爭取提名票，惟只有何偉霖提名他。他稱區鎮濠曾向他爭取提名，但指協商不成功。譚爾培稱「個原因我唔詳細講啦，總之就協商不成功」，但指未來自己仍然會與其他同事合作，處理民生問題，「宜家有個遺憾啦」。《獨媒》亦曾致電區鎮濠，惟其電話一直未能接通。
The Tai Po District Council meeting scheduled for today (September 6) was adjourned again. Council chairperson Patrick Ka Chun Mo told InMedia that the two district councillors intending to stand for election were Chun Ho Au and Ben Yi Pui Tam, and that he would work to help them reach a consensus.
Ben Yi Pui Tam told InMedia that he had sought nomination votes from the pro-democracy camp, but only Wai Lam Ho nominated him. He said Chun Ho Au had sought his nomination support, but that negotiations had been unsuccessful. Ben Yi Pui Tam said, “I won’t go into the reasons in detail. In short, the negotiations were unsuccessful,” but added that he would continue to work with other colleagues to deal with livelihood issues in future, saying, “There is a regret now.” InMedia also called Chun Ho Au, but the call could not be connected.
5 Sept 2022獨媒#2412
No Candidate Receives Enough Nominations; Eastern District Council Chair Expected to Remain Vacant
自去年區議員宣誓引發的辭職潮，以及區議員因宣誓失敗被DQ後，東區區議會正副主席同告出缺，各佔3席的民主派及建制派未能自行提名屬該黨派的主席人選。東區區議會周二（6日）將再舉行大會，有民主派及建制派議員皆表示沒有新進展，料會議將第六度流會，未能選出正副主席。
Following a wave of resignations sparked by district councillors’ oath-taking last year, and the disqualification of councillors who failed to take their oaths, both the chair and vice-chair positions of the Eastern District Council are vacant. The pro-democracy and pro-establishment camps, which each hold three seats, have been unable to independently nominate a chair candidate from their respective camp. The council will hold another meeting on Tuesday (6th). Councillors from both camps said there had been no new developments, and the meeting is expected to be adjourned for the sixth time without electing a chair or vice-chair.
5 Sept 2022明報#2413
Accused of unlicensed mooncake production, three agencies investigate former Democratic Party councillor’s studio; no arrests
食環署、海關及警方今午（5日）派員到位於大圍村第1街、由民主黨前沙田區議員吳定霖開辦的「據點工作室」調查，疑涉無牌製作月餅，人員調查後晚上離去。「據點工作室」是「竹安團隊」的月餅領取點之一，月餅收益用作支持涉「35+初選案」還押的民主黨林卓廷。吳定霖向本報稱，上址為「竹安團隊」月餅取貨點，非月餅製造工場，對於執法行動感驚訝，人員到場了解後無檢取物品或拘捕任何人。
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Customs and Excise Department and police sent officers this afternoon (5th) to investigate the “Base Studio” on First Street in Tai Wai Village, operated by former Democratic Party Sha Tin District Councillor Kudama Ting Lam Ng, over suspected unlicensed mooncake production. The officers left in the evening after the investigation. The “Base Studio” is one of the mooncake collection points of the “Juk On Team”, with proceeds from the mooncakes used to support Democratic Party member Lam Cheuk-ting, who is remanded in custody in connection with the “35+ primary election case”. Kudama Ting Lam Ng told this newspaper that the premises was a collection point for mooncakes from the “Juk On Team”, not a mooncake production workshop, and said they were surprised by the enforcement action. After making inquiries at the scene, the officers seized no items and arrested no one.
31 Aug 2022獨媒#2401
High Court judge Lok Kai-kong appointed chair of Electoral Affairs Commission for three-year term
選舉管理委員會（選管會）主席馮驊任期本月16日屆滿，不獲續任，告別13年主席生涯。行政長官今委任高等法院原訟法庭法官陸啟康為選新任主席，任期三年，明日起生效，至年2025年8月31日。
The term of Electoral Affairs Commission chair Barnabas Fung Wah expires on the 16th of this month, and he will not be reappointed, bringing his 13-year tenure as chair to an end. The Chief Executive today appointed High Court Judge Lok Kai-kong as the new chair for a three-year term, effective tomorrow until 31 August 2025.
30 Aug 2022獨媒#2400
Education Bureau to Raise Requirements for Full-Day In-Person Classes in Secondary Schools; 90% of Students Must Have Received Three Doses from November
教育局今日更新健康指引和去信全港學校，指由11月起將提高接種要求，中學若要安排全日面授課堂，須有九成或以試上學生已接種三劑疫苗；至於小學及幼稚園，暫時不會安排全日面授課堂。 當局又指，今學年將推出「學校疫苗接種」嘉許計劃，若學生三劑疫苗接種率達七成或以上，學校可獲頒獎狀。
The Education Bureau today updated its health guidelines and wrote to all schools in Hong Kong, saying that vaccination requirements would be raised from November. Secondary schools arranging full-day in-person classes must have 90% or more of their students vaccinated with three doses. Primary schools and kindergartens will not arrange full-day in-person classes for the time being. The bureau also said that a School Vaccination Commendation Scheme would be introduced in the current school year. Schools may receive a certificate if the vaccination rate for students receiving three doses reaches 70% or above.
28 Aug 2022獨媒#2394
From Today, Fast-Test Proof Required for Banquets of 8 or More; 9 Diners at Separate Tables Also Count as One Gathering
參與8人以上聚會或宴會的人士，今起須提供快測陰性證明，食環署表示，9名分兩枱共同用膳的顧客亦屬於同一聚會。政務司司長陳國基在電台節目表示，市民在宴會中不戴口罩走來走去，傳播風險很大，希望市民配合安排，強調是盡量減少不便的有效措施。
From today, people attending gatherings or banquets of eight or more must provide proof of a negative rapid test. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said that nine customers dining together at two separate tables also count as one gathering. Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki said on a radio programme that people moving around banquets without wearing masks created a high risk of transmission. He hoped the public would cooperate with the arrangement, stressing that it was an effective measure designed to minimise inconvenience.
26 Aug 2022城市廣播#2392
University tightens Vaccine Pass policy; those without three doses barred from campus from September 26
城大校方今（8月26日）向學生發電郵指，所有進入校園人士於9月26日起須接種至少三劑疫苗，或過去六個月曾接種一劑疫苗。同學須在下月月底前於AIMS上載疫苗接種紀錄或醫學豁免證明書，否則將無法進入校園。
City University of Hong Kong emailed students today (August 26), stating that from September 26, all persons entering the campus must have received at least three vaccine doses or have received one dose within the past six months. Students must upload their vaccination records or medical exemption certificates to AIMS by the end of next month; otherwise, they will be unable to enter the campus.
22 Aug 2022獨媒#2378
QUINN Moon Completes Sentence This Morning and Is Taken to Tin Shui Wai Police Station
12港人之一的喬映瑜，在內地因組織他人偷越邊境罪成，被判監兩年，今日刑滿返港。喬映瑜今早約11時從深圳灣口岸返港，隨即被送往天水圍警署。據現場警員表示，新界北總區會以涉嫌違反香港法例第200章《刑事罪行條例》第55條「製造或管有炸藥」把她拘捕。警方國安處人員，亦會到場向她了解12港人案的細節。
QUINN Moon, one of the 12 Hong Kong residents, was convicted on the mainland of organising others to illegally cross the border and sentenced to two years in prison. She completed her sentence and returned to Hong Kong today. QUINN Moon returned via Shenzhen Bay Port at around 11am this morning and was immediately taken to Tin Shui Wai Police Station. According to police officers at the scene, the New Territories North Regional Command would arrest her on suspicion of violating Section 55 of Chapter 200 of the Laws of Hong Kong, the Crimes Ordinance, concerning “making or possessing explosives”. Officers from the Police National Security Department would also attend to question her about details of the case involving the 12 Hong Kong residents.
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