National Flags and HKSAR Flags at half-mast
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     To express deep condolences to the victims of the vessel collision incident off Lamma Island, the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, has marked tomorrow (October 4) as a day of condolence.

     A government spokesman announced today (October 3) that Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast for three days from tomorrow to Saturday (October 6).

     Noting the half-mast arrangements by the HKSAR Government in memory of the victims of the vessel collision incident off Lamma Island, the State Council has advised the HKSAR Government that the National Flags displayed at all HKSAR government offices and Central People's Government offices in the HKSAR will be flown at half-mast for three consecutive days starting tomorrow.

     At 12 noon tomorrow, a ceremony led by the Chief Executive and other principal officials will be held at the East Wing Forecourt of the Central Government Offices to observe three minutes of silence in mourning. Except for emergency and immigration services, other government services will be suspended during the period. All staff on duty will also observe the three-minute silence at their working places.

Ends/Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Issued at HKT 20:08

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