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Director of Observatory held public lecture 'Weathering the Storms - Evolution of the Hong Kong Observatory'Director of Observatory held public lecture
        'Weathering the Storms - Evolution of the Hong Kong Observatory' (27.8.2008)

The Observatory Collaborates with International Organizations to Publish New Wind Shear PostersThe Observatory Collaborates with International Organizations
        to Publish New Wind Shear Posters (20.8.2008)

Location-specific lightning alert service widely promoted by the Scout Association of Hong KongLocation-specific lightning alert service widely promoted
        by the Scout Association of Hong Kong (8.8.2008)

Public talks on "Weather and Everyday Life"Public talks on "Weather and Everyday Life" (4.8.2008)

Unraveling "leadership" - a bomb disposal expert's perspectiveUnraveling "leadership" - a bomb disposal expert's perspective (28.7.2008)

A visit to the Hong Kong Productivity Council on 25 June 2008A visit to the Hong Kong Productivity Council on 25 June 2008 (28.7.2008)

The Observatory Launches WMO Website for Development of New Terminal ForecastThe Observatory Launches WMO Website for Development of New Terminal
        Forecast (21.7.2008)

10th Anniversary of Airport Meteorological Office at Chek Lap Kok10th Anniversary of Airport Meteorological Office at Chek Lap Kok (11.7.2008)

Science in the Public Service Campaign student project competition finale"Science in the Public Service" Campaign student project
        competition finale (8.7.2008)

The Observatory winning Community Chest AwardThe Observatory winning Community Chest Award (18.6.2008)

Civil Service Bureau commends the Observatory's work for 2008 OlympicsCivil Service Bureau commends the Observatory's work
        for 2008 Olympics (11.6.2008)

Upgrade of the meteorological telecommunications circuit between the Observatory and the China Meteorological Agency successfully completedUpgrade of the meteorological telecommunications circuit between
        the Observatory and the China Meteorological Agency successfully completed
        (4.6.2008)

The World Weather Information Service Website won the 2008 Stockholm ChallengeThe World Weather Information Service Website
        won the 2008 Stockholm Challenge (30.5.2008)

Heat stress in Hong Kong due to urbanization effectHeat stress in Hong Kong due to urbanization effect (28.5.2008)

More Weather Information for Middle East CitiesMore Weather Information for Middle East Cities (20.5.2008)

World Weather Information Service (WWIS) website voted a finalist in the Stockholm Challenge 2008World Weather Information Service (WWIS) website voted a finalist
        in the Stockholm Challenge 2008 (2.5.2008)

Launching of New Automatic Weather Station for the Kowloon City DistrictLaunching of New Automatic Weather Station for the Kowloon City District
         (30.4.2008)

Hong Kong Observatory exhibited in the International ICT Expo 2008Hong Kong Observatory exhibited in the International ICT Expo 2008
         (29.4.2008)

The Observatory co-sponsoring the Dragonair Aviation Certificate ProgrammeThe Observatory co-sponsoring the "Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme"
         (23.4.2008)

Hong Kong Observatory Offers Attachment Programme on Marine Meteorological Services for Staff of Thai Meteorological DepartmentHong Kong Observatory Offers Attachment Programme on Marine
        Meteorological Services for Staff of Thai Meteorological Department (15.4.2008)

Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2007)Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2007) (10.4.2008)

Observatory Personnel Giving Lecture At QingdaoObservatory Personnel Giving Lecture At Qingdao (7.4.2008)

Sharing of Weather Observations in Collaboration with General Aviation PartnersSharing of Weather Observations in Collaboration with General Aviation
        Partners (2.4.2008)

World-first uplink of LIDAR wind shear alerts to the aircraft cockpitWorld-first uplink of LIDAR wind shear alerts to the aircraft cockpit (27.3.2008)

Delegates of National Meteorological Centre, China Meteorological Administration visits the Hong Kong ObservatoryDelegates of National Meteorological Centre, China Meteorological Administration
        visits the Hong Kong Observatory (19.3.2008)

The Hong Kong Observatory Awarded the "Caring Organisation"The Hong Kong Observatory Awarded the "Caring Organisation" (13.3.2008)

The 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Seminar on Earthquake Science and TechnologyThe 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Seminar
        on Earthquake Science and Technology (11.3.2008)

King's Park Meteorological Station Opened First Time to the PublicKing's Park Meteorological Station Opened First Time to the Public(5.2.2008)

Visit to the China Meteorological Administration and Jiangsu Provincial Meteorological BureauVisit to the China Meteorological Administration and
        Jiangsu Provincial Meteorological Bureau (4.2.2008)

Scaling New Heights in the New Year - Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Experts fostering cooperation and exchangeScaling New Heights in the New Year - Guangdong, Hong Kong
        and Macao Experts fostering cooperation and exchange (30.1.2008)

International Guidance Written by Observatory's Officer PublishedInternational Guidance Written by Observatory's Officer Published (23.1.2008)

Hong Kong Observatory Won ICT AwardsHong Kong Observatory Won ICT Awards (22.1.2008)

Hong Kong Observatory's Scientific Officer invited to give an expert report on Climate Change in Kyoto Protocol Seminar, MacaoHong Kong Observatory's Scientific Officer invited to give an expert report
        on Climate Change in Kyoto Protocol Seminar, Macao (24.12.2007)

Hong Kong Observatory won the 2007 Yahoo! Hong Kong's BUZZ Award - most searched government departmentHong Kong Observatory won the 2007 Yahoo! Hong Kong's BUZZ Award
         - most searched government department (20.12.2007)

"Solar Wind 2" Takes Gold"Solar Wind 2" Takes Gold (29.11.2007)

Delegate of Earthquake Administration of Guangdong Province visits the ObservatoryDelegate of Earthquake Administration of Guangdong Province visits
        the Observatory (26.11.2007)

Observatory staff giving lectures in AfricaObservatory staff giving lectures in Africa
        (14.11.2007)

Observatory officer speaking to senior government officers on Climate ChangeObservatory officer speaking to senior government officers on Climate Change
        (14.11.2007)

2007 Chief Executive's Commendation for Government / Public Service2007 Chief Executive's Commendation for Government / Public Service
        (13.11.2007)

The Observatory Launches Trial Website for WMO's Aeronautical Meteorology ProgrammeThe Observatory Launches Trial Website for WMO's Aeronautical
         Meteorology Programme (31.10.2007)

WMO Reported Observatory's Award-winning Wind Shear WorkWMO Reported Observatory's Award-winning Wind Shear Work (31.10.2007)

Dr Laura Kong, Director of the International Tsunami Information Center visits the ObservatoryDr Laura Kong, Director of the International Tsunami Information
         Center visits the Observatory (31.10.2007)

"Basic Meteorological Knowledge" in hot sale"Basic Meteorological Knowledge" in hot sale (26.10.2007)

The First Liaison Meeting on Co-operation in Oceanography between the Hong Kong Observatory and the State Oceanic AdministrationThe First Liaison Meeting on Co-operation in Oceanography between
         the Hong Kong Observatory and the State Oceanic Administration (26.10.2007)

Mission accomplished - "Good Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup"Mission accomplished - "Good Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th Anniversary
        
Cup" (25.10.2007)

Observatory co-organised the launch of the Zero Carbon Charter and symposiumObservatory co-organised the launch of the Zero Carbon Charter
        
and symposium (24.10.2007)

Observatory won Merit Award in the Civil Service Departmental Service Enhancement AwardObservatory won Merit Award in the Civil Service Departmental Service
        
Enhancement Award (22.10.2007)

The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize --- the HKO connectionThe 2007 Nobel Peace Prize --- the HKO connection (16.10.2007)

"Science in the Public Service" won 2nd runner-up of "Partnership Award" in civil service award scheme"Science in the Public Service" won 2nd runner-up of
         "Partnership Award" in civil service award scheme (5.10.2007)

Observatory Co-organised Observatory Co-organised "Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day"
         (27.9.2007)

The Hong Kong Observatory's Wind Shear Work Won the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award  The Hong Kong Observatory's Wind Shear Work
         Won the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award (21.9.2007)

Visit of International Expert on Radiation Protection, Professor Pan Zi-qiang, to the ObservatoryVisit of International Expert on Radiation Protection, Professor
         Pan Zi-qiang, to the Observatory (20.9.2007)

Meteorological support for the Hong Kong Windsurfing Team competing in QingdaoMeteorological support for the Hong Kong Windsurfing Team competing in
         Qingdao (13.9.2007)

Scientific Advisor Professor Yuan-zhang Ding's visit to the Hong Kong ObservatoryScientific Advisor Professor Yuan-zhang Ding's visit to the Hong Kong
         Observatory (11.9.2007)

Science in the Public Service campaign - scientific work gets recognized overseas 'Science in the Public Service' campaign - scientific work gets recognized
         overseas (30.8.2007)

Hong Kong Observatory and Civil Aviation Department jointly launch Automatic Terminal Information Service on the InternetHong Kong Observatory and Civil Aviation Department jointly launch
         Automatic Terminal Information Service on the Internet (15.8.2007)

Scientific advisor Professor Yihui Ding's visit to the Hong Kong ObservatoryScientific advisor Professor Yihui Ding's visit to the Hong Kong Observatory
         (3.8.2007)

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Climate Prediction WorkshopGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Climate Prediction Workshop (3.8.2007)

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development visited the ObservatorySecretary for Commerce and Economic Development visited the Observatory
         (2.8.2007)

HKO organized a visit to KingHKO organized a visit to King's Park Meteorological Station for the
         "Science in the Public" Campaign (1.8.2007)

The Observatory and Thai Meteorological Department Co-organized Training Course on Aviation WeatherThe Observatory and Thai Meteorological Department Co-organized
        Training Course on Aviation Weather (1.8.2007)

HKO gave seminars for the HK Award for Young People (HKAYP)HKO gave seminars for the HK Award for Young People (HKAYP)
        (27.7.2007)

Support by the Hong Kong Observatory to the International Conference on Climate Change in Hong KongSupport by the Hong Kong Observatory to the International Conference
        on Climate Change in Hong Kong (11.7.2007)

Hong Kong Observatory co-organised "Hong Kong Aviation Day 2007"Hong Kong Observatory co-organised "Hong Kong Aviation Day
        2007" (10.7.2007)

Mr Chung Wai-Ming hosted workshops on Cantonese pronunciation and presentation skills for Hong Kong Observatory StaffMr Chung Wai-Ming hosted workshops on Cantonese pronunciation and
        presentation skills for Hong Kong Observatory Staff (5.7.2007)

Visit of Pui Ching Middle School, Macau to KingVisit of Pui Ching Middle School, Macau to King's Park Meteorological
        Station (27.6.2007)

Public seminars on "Weather and Life" at various districts were well receivedPublic seminars on "Weather and Life" at various districts were well
        received (21.6.2007)

The Observatory winning Community Chest Award againThe Observatory winning Community Chest Award again (18.6.2007)

Observatory staff authored a recent publication of the World Meteorological OrganisationObservatory staff authored a recent publication of the World Meteorological
        Organization (13.6.2007)

Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Promotion Happy Family AwardHong Kong Observatory awarded the Promotion Happy Family
         Award (16.5.2007)

Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Orgainsation AgainHong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Orgainsation Again (14.2.2007)

Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2006)Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director ( 2006 ) (14.2.2007)

Meteorologists from Guangdong and Macau appreciated the Observatory's automatic weather stationMeteorologists from Guangdong and Macau appreciated the Observatory's
        automatic weather station (5.2.2007)

Visit to the China Meteorological AdministrationVisit to the China Meteorological Administration (2.2.2007)

Meteorological authorities from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau hold seminarMeteorological authorities from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau hold
        seminar (26.1.2007)

Rainfall station at Ngong Ping accomplished its task with flying coloursRainfall station at Ngong Ping accomplished its task with flying
        colours (22.1.2007)

HKU's Prof Lap-Chee Tsui officiates at 'Science in the Public Service' campaign activitiesHKU's Prof Lap-Chee Tsui officiates at 'Science in the Public Service'
        campaign activities (15.1.2007)

Observatory co-operates with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in weather education for schoolsObservatory co-operates with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in weather
        education for schools (12.1.2007)

The 10th Anniversary of the Friends of the ObservatoryThe 10th Anniversary of the "Friends of the Observatory" (27.12.2006)

Observatory's Officer Elected Vice-president of Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology of the World Meteorological OrganizationObservatory's Officer Elected Vice-president of Commission for Aeronautical
        Meteorology of the World Meteorological Organization (12.12.2006)

The Hong Kong Observatory won the eGovernment - Most Popular ePublic Service Silver AwardThe Hong Kong Observatory won the eGovernment
        - Most Popular ePublic Service Silver Award (5.12.2006)

Motor Drivers of the Hong Kong Observatory Winning 2006 Safe Driving AwardMotor Drivers of the Hong Kong Observatory Winning 2006 Safe Driving
        Award (7.11.2006)

Long term co-operation between China Meteorological Administration and Hong Kong ObservatoryLong term co-operation between China Meteorological Administration
        and Hong Kong Observatory (6.11.2006)

The Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care Silver AwardThe Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care Silver Award (3.11.2006)

A Farewell Ceremony for Meteorological Telecommunication Centre ColleaguesA Farewell Ceremony for Meteorological Telecommunication Centre
        Colleagues (06.10.2006)

Students awarded for innovative Rain GaugesStudents awarded for their innovative Rain Gauges (13.09.2006)

The Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour (Economic Development) visits the Hong Kong ObservatoryThe Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour
        (Economic Development) visits the Hong Kong Observatory (15.08.2006)

The Observatory winning Community Chest AwardThe Observatory winning Community Chest Award (10.07.2006)

The Chief Executive visits the Hong Kong ObservatoryThe Chief Executive visits the Hong Kong Observatory (06.06.2006)

HKO Assistant Director Mr K.H. Yeung Drew up Strategy and Action Plan for Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka
        HKO Assistant Director Mr K.H. Yeung Drew up Strategy and Action Plan
        for Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka (20.05.2006)

HKO Director launches the Tsuen Wan Automatic Weather StationHKO Director launches the Tsuen Wan Automatic Weather Station
         (27.04.2006)

Senior Scientific Officer, Mr. Edwin S.T. Lai, in Costa Rica for Flash Flood Forecasting WorkshopSenior Scientific Officer, Mr. Edwin S.T. Lai, in Costa Rica for Flash Flood
        Forecasting Workshop (30.03.2006)

Change of domain names for the World Weather websitesChange of domain names for the World Weather websites (25.03.2006)

Scientific Officer, Ms. C.C. Lam, served as a consultant to the World Meteorological OrganizationScientific Officer, Ms. C.C. Lam, served as a consultant to the
        World Meteorological Organization (18.03.2006)

The Advent of the SMS Weather Warning ServiceThe Advent of the SMS Weather Warning Service (07.03.2006)

Rain Gauge Design competitionRain Gauge Design competition (02.03.2006)

Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring OrganisationHong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Organisation (13.02.2006)

HKO Director provided expert advice to Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka (07.02.2006)HKO Director provided expert advice to Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka
        (07.02.2006)

Website of Merit 2005Website of Merit 2005 (07.02.2006)

Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (25.01.2006)Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (25.1.2006)

The Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care AwardStory on the "Science in the Public Service" Campaign with Director of
        the Hong Kong Observatory (19.1.2006)

The Hong Kong Observatory emerged as a winner in the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme in 2005The Hong Kong Observatory emerged as a winner in the
        Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme in 2005 (12.12.2005)

Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory Mr K H Yeung visited Pakistan as an expert of the World Meteorological Organization to help with recovery from the 8 October 2005 earthquakeAssistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory Mr K H Yeung visited
        Pakistan as an expert of the World Meteorological Organization to help with
        recovery from the 8 October 2005 earthquake (16.11.2005)

The Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care AwardThe Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care Award
         (27.10.2005)

Hong Kong Observatory represented at the Asian Conference on Disaster ReductionHong Kong Observatory represented at the Asian Conference on Disaster
        Reduction (14.10.2005)

The Hong Kong Observatory provided weather forecast in support of the event of Zhang Jian crossing Lingding YangThe Hong Kong Observatory provided weather forecast in support of
        the event of Zhang Jian crossing Lingding Yang (29.09.2005)

Observatory's Windshear alerting service well known around the worldObservatory's Windshear alerting service well known around the world
         (23.09.2005)

Broadcast of English version of 'Meteorology Series III'Broadcast of English version of "Meteorology Series III" (15.09.2005)

Braving the weather in completing the automatic weather station at Peng ChauBraving the weather in completing the automatic weather station at
         Peng Chau (01.09.2005)

The Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr C.Y. Lam, delivered a scientific lecture to the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organization-"The Role of National Meteorological/Hydrological Services in Natural Disaster Reduction"The Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr C.Y. Lam, delivered
         a scientific lecture to the Executive Council of the World Meteorological
         Organization-"The Role of National Meteorological/Hydrological Services
         in Natural Disaster Reduction" (26.07.2005)

Hong Kong Observatory co-organised the sixth Marine Safety Promotion DayHong Kong Observatory co-organised the sixth Marine Safety Promotion
         Day(25.07.2005)

Dr M C Wong invited to speak in the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Regional WorkshopIndian Ocean Tsunami Warning System - Expert Mission to Myanmar and PakistanMr K H Yeung participated as an expert of the World Meteorological
         Organization in a mission to South Asia for the establishment of a tsunami
         warning system in the Indian Ocean. (24.06.2005)

"Meteorology Series III" widely acclaimed"Meteorology Series III" widely acclaimed (30.05.2005)

Launching of 'Weather Diary' activityLaunching of "Weather Diary" activity (17.05.2005)

Hong Kong Observatory will participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Forecast Demonstration ProjectHong Kong Observatory will participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
         Forecast Demonstration Project (13.04.2005)

Launching of 'Safer Living - Reducing Natural Disasters Campaign'Launching of "Safer Living-Reducing Natural Disasters Campaign" (18.03.2005)

Anecdotes of 'Solar Cart Race'Anecdotes of "Solar Cart Race" (18.03.2005)

First-hand experience of the South Asian Tsunami, Aftermath by Dr Wing-tak WongFirst-hand experience of the South Asian Tsunami, Aftermath by
        Dr Wing-tak Wong (18.03.2005)

Mr Sai-tick Chan appointed consultant to ICAOMr Sai-tick Chan appointed consultant to ICAO (18.03.2005)

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