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April 29 - Week in Review

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April 29 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures.

Property protection: Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung visits the Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Authority's Resource Centre. (April 29, 2013)

Workers' celebration: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) proposes a toast with other officiating guests at the Federation of Trade Unions 65th anniversary and International Labour Day reception. (April 29, 2013)

City exchange: CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee Secretary Yang Weize meets Chief Executive CY Leung at the Chief Executive's Office. (April 29, 2013)

Outstanding reports: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the News Awards 2012 presentation ceremony held by the Newspaper Society. (April 29, 2013)

Transparency boost: Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Authority Director Eugene Fung announces the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance coming into effect. (April 29, 2013)

Virus vigilance: Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Leung Ting-hung urges strict personal and environmental hygiene, to protect Hong Kong from avian influenza A(H7N9). (April 30, 2013)

Marine reform: Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung tells the media the Government will conduct a thorough review of the Marine Department. (April 30, 2013)

Rescue regimen: Government departments hold a drill to enhance their preparedness for flooding in Tai O, and to promote the Government Emergency Response Plan to residents. (April 30, 2013)

Investigation result: Chief Executive CY Leung briefs the media on the independent commission of inquiry's report on the collision of vessels near Lamma Island last October. (April 30, 2013)

Environmental excellence: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) and Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (right) officiate at the 2012 Awards for Environmental Excellence. (May 2, 2013)

Spending check: Chief Executive CY Leung announces the formation of an independent committee to review ICAC procedures relating to entertainment expenses, duty visits and gifts. (May 2, 2013)

Tax hike: Commissioner of Inland Revenue Chu Yam-yuen tells the media a record $242.2 billion in tax revenue was collected in the 2012-13 financial year. (May 2, 2013)

Duck and weave: Crowds flock to see Hong Kong's newest attraction Rubber Duck, a giant inflatable work by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, which will be moored in Tsim Sha Tsui all month. (May 2, 2013)

Preventive check-up: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man meets Minister of the State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine Zhi Shuping in Beijing to discuss the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus situation. (May 3, 2013)

Happy anniversary: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at a cocktail reception for the Hang Seng Bank's 80th anniversary at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (May 3, 2013)

Heading north: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (centre) visits North District. (May 3, 2013)

Community contribution: Lo Wu Correctional Institution inmates make filter masks and isolation gowns for government departments, to help prepare for any possible avian influenza A(H7N9) outbreak. (May 3, 2013)

Water works: Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang (centre) and Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service Raymond Wong (left) visit the Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Information Centre during a tour of the Drainage Services Department. (May 3, 2013)

Flag unfurled: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (centre) attends a flag-raising ceremony at the May Fourth Youth Festival 2013. (May 4, 2013)

Fiery fun: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) launches the Gimme 5 4 Dream Music Festival on the Central & Western District Promenade. (May 4, 2013)

Sky high: Participants take part in a selection contest to qualify for the final round of the Cheung Chau Bun Scrambling Competition on May 17. (May 5, 2013)

Property protectionWorkers' celebrationCity exchangeOutstanding reportsTransparency boostVirus vigilanceMarine reformRescue regimenInvestigation resultEnvironmental excellenceSpending checkTax hikeDuck and weavePreventive check-upHappy anniversaryHeading northCommunity contributionWater worksFlag unfurledFiery funSky high