October 8 - Week in Review
See the week's main Government news in pictures.
Guidelines shelved: Chief Executive CY Leung announces the Government will formally shelve the Moral & National Education subject guidelines. (October 8, 2012)
Diamond jubilee: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) proposes a toast at the China News Service 60th anniversary reception, held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (October 9, 2012)
Cross-boundary cooperation: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (left) exchanges commemorative albums with Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin during her visit to Shenzhen. (October 9, 2012)
Poverty alleviation: Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung tells the media the aim of the $2,200 old age living allowance is to alleviate poverty and supplement living expenses for seniors in need. (October 9, 2012)
Tragedy probe: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam briefs the media, after the Executive Council approved in principle the setting up of a commission of inquiry to investigate the Lamma Island ferry tragedy. (October 9, 2012)
Nature in focus: Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Alan Wong addresses the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China, Roundtable Conference. (October 10, 2012)
Urban innovation: Financial Secretary John Tsang (centre) is given a briefing by a Mori Building representative on the design concept and facilities of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower with the Mori Arts Centre complex during his visit to Tokyo. (October 11, 2012)
Fatal collapse: Director of Lands Bernadette Linn inspects the scene of a collapsed tree that crushed a lorry, killing a 29-year-old passenger and injuring the driver in Tai Po. (October 11, 2012)
Tertiary talk: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam addresses a ceremony in Shenzhen to mark the approval for the planning of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. (October 11, 2012)
Risk reduction: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man announces the formation of a steering committee that will review regulations for private healthcare facilities in the wake of the death of a beauty salon client after receiving an intravascular infusion. (October 11, 2012)
Safeguarding lives: Assistant Director of Marine (Shipping) PC So tells the media the department has reminded ferry and launch-operating companies to comply with the law that requires them to have adequate life-saving devices onboard their vessels. (October 11, 2012)
Heroes honored: Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang lays a bouquet at Gallant Garden, to commemorate officers who died while performing their duties. (October 11, 2012)
Emergency drill: Fire officers carry an 'injured' person during an exercise simulating a hill fire and mountain rescue operation in Tai Tam Country Park. (October 12, 2012)
Economic exchange: Financial Secretary John Tsang (right) meets with US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke. (October 13, 2012)
Asia's world city: Brand Hong Kong Management Unit Chief Information Officer Christine Leong (right first) introduces a new TV series in which more than 40 people will share their thoughts on life in Hong Kong, at a press conference. (October 13, 2012)
Healthy endeavour: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (third left) officiates at the unveiling ceremony for the SoCO New World Community Centre and Global Handwashing Day. (October 14, 2012)
