Delegates from the Guangdong Meteorological Bureau visited         the Observatory (17.3.2010) Director of the Observatory officiated at the opening ceremony of         Automatic Weather Station for the Elders (15.3.2010) Successful Completion of the First Online Quiz on Aeronautical         Meteorology (9.3.2010) Sharing of weather photos in the "Community Weather Information         Network" (5.3.2010) Veteran architect speaking at the Observatory (24.2.2010) The Observatory Participated in WWF Earth Hour 2010 Kick Off  (23.2.2010) Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2009) (22.2.2010) SWIC Website Won The Typhoon Committee Award (12.2.2010) Reaching out to Fiji (10.2.2010) WMO Secretary-General visited the Observatory (10.2.2010) The Director Cup Badminton Tournament cum Family Fun Day (8.2.2010) Mr. H Y Mok, Senior Scientific Officer of the Observatory, joined the         expert mission of the World Meteorological Organization to visit the         Kuwait Meteorological Department (3.2.2010) The Hong Kong Observatory won the Web Care Award 2009(28.1.2010) Car Free Day (28.1.2010)   Strengthening cooperation with the Guangdong and Macao Meteorological          Services (27.1.2010) Hong Kong Observatory won top award in Hong Kong ICT Awards          (25.1.2010) The Fourth Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Seminar on         Earthquake Science and Technology (15.1.2010) Renowned Climate Scientist Professor Lau Ngar-cheung visited         the Observatory (12.1.2010) Top of the government webs (30.12.2009) Observatory's colleagues received excellent paper award (30.12.2009) Director's Trip to Beijing (24.12.2009) International Development of New Meteorological Services to Support         Air Traffic Management (18.12.2009) Public considers 90% of Observatory's typhoon forecasts         accurate (14.12.2009) The Hong Kong Observatory provides training to the international         meteorological community (8.12.2009) The Observatory showcasing scientific achievements in the "Hong Kong          ICT Awards 2009 : Best Innovation & Research Award" Expo (8.12.2009) Typhoon Committee Seminar on Tropical Cyclone Warning Services  (4.12.2009) The Observatory supporting the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's         General Education Course - "Climate and Our Environment" (30.11.2009) NASA Climate Scientist Dr William Lau visited the Observatory (25.11.2009) Delegation of the Meteorological Division of the Air Traffic Management         Bureau (ATMB), Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) visited         the Observatory (25.11.2009) Visiting Scientist speaking at the Observatory (25.11.2009) Professor Lord Julian Hunt from University College London visited         the Observatory (24.11.2009) The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) visited         the Observatory (23.11.2009) An Old Friend Sharing his Management Wisdom (23.11.2009) Observatory co-organized Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day (19.11.2009) The Observatory participated in the Government Flying Service Open Day          (16.11.2009) Reaching out to South Africa (11.11.2009) Visit of Russian Delegation to the Observatory (9.11.2009) Sha Tin District Council visited the Observatory (6.11.2009) World Bank Identification Mission to Vietnam (6.11.2009) Observatory staff awarded Chief Executive's Commendation         for Government/Public Service (4.11.2009) Public Lecture on Climate Change in the Hong Kong Wetland Park         (15.10.2009) Mrs Lam Kwong Si-lin, Hilda Promoted to Assistant Director (15.10.2009) The Observatory supported Flying without Boundary -         Aviation Day 2009" (13.10.2009) Innovative Airport Thunderstorm and Lightning Alerting System (ATLAS)         won 2009 Civil Service Outstanding Service Award (9.10.2009) Dr Gavin Schmidt, NASA climate expert, visited the Observatory (9.10.2009) "Head of Emergency Response and Information Branch" speaking on         Emergency Preparedness (22.9.2009) Consuls visited Hong Kong Observatory (22.9.2009) The Observatory supporting the Equestrian Events of the 2010 Asian Games         (18.9.2009) International expert on radiation, Professor Pan Zi-qiang,         speaking on "The future development of nuclear energy in China" (16.9.2009) Tuen Mun District Councillors led youngsters to visit the         Observatory (3.9.2009) Delegates from the Meteorological Department, Shenzhen Air Traffic          Management Station, visited the Observatory (31.8.2009) Familiarization Flights (14.8.2009) A Weather Forecaster of China Meteorological Administration Attached to the          Hong Kong Observatory (13.8.2009) Visit to the Observatory as part of the 2009 International Air Cadet Exchange          Programme in Hong Kong (10.8.2009) The Observatory Prepares World Meteorological Organization (WMO)          Fact Sheet (28.7.2009) Assistant Commissioner of Police speaking on          "Leadership Development and Personal Development in HK Police" (20.7.2009) Hong Kong Observatory received Customer Relationship Excellence         Award (9.7.2009) Observatory's Staff Interviewed by China Meteorological News (18.6.2009) CEO of Hong Kong Broadband Ltd shared his management experience          with Observatory staff (17.6.2009) World renowned expert on chimpanzees, Dr Jane Goodall, visited          the Observatory (17.6.2009) Observatory gave seminars for Hong Kong Award for Young People          (HKAYP) instructors (11.6.2009) 'Deputy Head of Efficiency Unit' speaking on          "What is Customer Management in HKSAR Government?" (8.6.2009) Education expert speaking in management forum (8.6.2009) The Observatory winning Community Chest Awards again (8.6.2009) Visit of Dr. Kee-ying Fung, Observatory's Scientific Advisor (5.6.2009) Climate Change and the Sinking of the Titanic (5.6.2009) TRCG Technical Forum at Jeju (29.5.2009) The Observatory disseminates Upper-air Meteorological Report globally          in a new format (29.5.2009) Anemometer Design Competition - The Adjudication Day (25.5.2009) Observatory Takes Lead in Writing Article on Aviation Meteorology          for WMO (20.5.2009) Radiological Protection Officers' Course 2009 (19.5.2009) The Observatory participates in a comparison of solar radiation instruments          in Lijiang, Yunnan (19.5.2009) Mr Leung Wing-mo promoted to Assistant Director (12.5.2009) Young School Reporters visited the Observatory (7.5.2009) Anemometer design competition - wind tunnel test (30.4.2009)  10th anniversary of Hong Kong Observatory and Civil Aviation          Administration of China signing memorandum on co-operation (22.4.2009) The Observatory awarded in 2008 "Hong Kong Awards for Environmental          Excellence" Competition (2.4.2009) Seminar on lightning alert service (27.3.2009) The Observatory and the China Meteorological Administration          reviewed aviation meteorological cooperation (26.3.2009) Salvage the Earth, keep it below 16°C, a programme supported by          the Observatory, is now on show (25.3.2009) The Director Visited the Civil Aviation Administration of China (20.3.2009) Anemometer design competition - Visit to the Tai Mo Shan          automatic weather station (13.3.2009) The Observatory web site winning the 2008 Meritorious Website Contest          (12.3.2009) Delegates of National Meteorological Centre, China Meteorological          Administration visits the Hong Kong Observatory (11.3.2009) Public course on "Interpretation of Radar and Satellite Images"          (10.3.2009) Public talk on "Nowcasting at a glance -- forecasting severe weather          a few hours ahead" (9.3.2009) Upgrade of the Hong Kong-Tokyo Meteorological Telecommunications Circuit          (3.3.2009) Cooperation with Meteorological Authorities in Guangdong and Macau (2.3.2009) Professor Ding Yihui Visits the Hong Kong Observatory (26.2.2009) Training Workshop on Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (26.2.2009) Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development visited the Observatory          (25.2.2009) More schools joining the "Hong Kong Community Weather Information         Network" (18.2.2009) The Hong Kong Observatory Awarded the "Caring Organisation" (18.2.2009) Observatory wins ICT awards (13.2.2009) Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2008) (12.2.2009) 'Le tour de Taiwa' Charity Ride (16.1.2009) "CLIMATE IS CHANGING, ACT NOW !" exhibition (12.1.2009) The Director visited the China Meteorological Administration (30.12.2008) Top of the webs (30.12.2008) "CLIMATE IS CHANGING, ACT NOW !" EXHIBITION is now open         to the public till 28 December 2008 (23.12.2008) The Observatory supports Hong Kong Polytechnic University's General         Education Course-"Climate and the Environment" (22.12.2008) "Workshop on Climate Change and Climate Prediction in the Pearl River Delta         Region" (19.12.2008) India's Aviation Weather Chief Visited the Observatory (17.12.2008) Anemometer Design Competition (9.12.2008) Reaching out to South America and Africa (3.12.2008) Observatory participated in competition to promote use of renewable energy          (2.12.2008) Listen to the Hong Kong Musical Composition "Typhoon! Typhoon!" in the         Typhoon Committee website (2.12.2008) Cold snap captured by HKCo-WIN (2.12.2008) Crowds attracted to Science in Public Service fun fair 2008 (14-16 November)          (25.11.2008) Pacific-wide Tsunami Exercise 2008 Completed Successfully (25.11.2008) Public Course on "Weather Observations" (14.11.2008) Dr Dmitry A Storchak, Director of the International Seismological Centre         visits the Observatory (5.11.2008) Weather Buoy Launched for the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (5.11.2008) Senior psychologist to lecture on stress management (4.11.2008) Observatory Co-organised "Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day" (28.10.2008) The Observatory lecturing at a windshear seminar in the mainland (28.10.2008) The Hong Kong Observatory Website won the 2007-08 Web Care Award          (23.10.2008) Hong Kong Observatory holds Attachments on Typhoon and Severe Weather         Forecasting for Forecasters of Malaysian Meteorological Department         and National Hydro-Meteorological Service of Viet Nam (21.10.2008) Hong Kong Composition "Typhoon! Typhoon!" selected as         the Song for the United Nations Typhoon Committee (20.10.2008) Reaching out to South America (20.10.2008) 'Friends of the Observatory' visit Airport Meteorological Office          (16.10.2008) International Collaboration to Enhance Weather Warning for Flights          (16.10.2008) Support for the Hong Kong Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events         - A Great Success (6.10.2008) Assistant Director Dr. B.Y. Lee drafted Strategic Plan         for the World Meteorological Organization (19.9.2008) 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong Liaison Group on         Aviation Weather Services (5.9.2008) 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 Posters (20.8.2008) Location-specific lightning alert service widely promoted         by the Scout Association of Hong Kong (8.8.2008) Public talks on "Weather and Everyday Life" (4.8.2008) Unraveling "leadership" - a bomb disposal expert's perspective (28.7.2008) A visit to the Hong Kong Productivity Council on 25 June 2008 (28.7.2008) The Observatory Launches WMO Website for Development of New Terminal         Forecast (21.7.2008) 10th Anniversary of Airport Meteorological Office at Chek Lap Kok (11.7.2008) "Science in the Public Service" Campaign student project         competition finale (8.7.2008) The Observatory winning Community Chest Award (18.6.2008) Civil 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 completed         (4.6.2008) The World Weather Information Service Website         won the 2008 Stockholm Challenge (30.5.2008) Heat stress in Hong Kong due to urbanization effect (28.5.2008) More Weather Information for Middle East Cities (20.5.2008) World 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 District          (30.4.2008) Hong Kong Observatory exhibited in the International ICT Expo 2008          (29.4.2008) The 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 Department (15.4.2008) Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2007) (10.4.2008) Observatory Personnel Giving Lecture At Qingdao (7.4.2008) Sharing of Weather Observations in Collaboration with General Aviation         Partners (2.4.2008) World-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 Observatory (19.3.2008) The Hong Kong Observatory Awarded the "Caring Organisation" (13.3.2008) The 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Seminar         on Earthquake Science and Technology (11.3.2008) King's Park Meteorological Station Opened First Time to the Public(5.2.2008) Visit 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 exchange (30.1.2008) International Guidance Written by Observatory's Officer Published (23.1.2008) Hong 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, Macao (24.12.2007) Hong Kong Observatory won the 2007 Yahoo! Hong Kong's BUZZ Award          - most searched government department (20.12.2007) "Solar Wind 2" Takes Gold (29.11.2007) Delegate of Earthquake Administration of Guangdong Province visits         the Observatory (26.11.2007) Observatory staff giving lectures in Africa         (14.11.2007) Observatory officer speaking to senior government officers on Climate Change         (14.11.2007) 2007 Chief Executive's Commendation for Government / Public Service         (13.11.2007) The Observatory Launches Trial Website for WMO's Aeronautical          Meteorology Programme (31.10.2007) WMO Reported Observatory's Award-winning Wind Shear Work (31.10.2007) Dr Laura Kong, Director of the International Tsunami Information          Center visits the Observatory (31.10.2007) "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 Administration (26.10.2007) Mission accomplished - "Good Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th Anniversary          Cup" (25.10.2007) Observatory 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 Award (22.10.2007) The 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 (5.10.2007) 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 (21.9.2007) Visit 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          Qingdao (13.9.2007) Scientific 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 (30.8.2007) Hong 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 Observatory          (3.8.2007) Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Climate Prediction Workshop (3.8.2007) Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development visited the Observatory          (2.8.2007) HKO 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 Weather (1.8.2007) 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 Kong (11.7.2007) 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 Staff (5.7.2007) Visit 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         received (21.6.2007) The Observatory winning Community Chest Award again (18.6.2007) Observatory staff authored a recent publication of the World Meteorological         Organization (13.6.2007) Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Promotion Happy Family          Award (16.5.2007) Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Orgainsation Again (14.2.2007) Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director ( 2006 ) (14.2.2007) Meteorologists from Guangdong and Macau appreciated the Observatory's         automatic weather station (5.2.2007) Visit to the China Meteorological Administration (2.2.2007) Meteorological authorities from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau hold         seminar (26.1.2007) Rainfall 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 activities (15.1.2007) Observatory co-operates with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in weather         education for schools (12.1.2007) The 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 Organization (12.12.2006) The 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         Award (7.11.2006) Long term co-operation between China Meteorological Administration         and Hong Kong Observatory (6.11.2006) The Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care Silver Award (3.11.2006) A Farewell Ceremony for Meteorological Telecommunication Centre         Colleagues (06.10.2006) Students awarded for their innovative Rain Gauges (13.09.2006) The Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour         (Economic Development) visits the Hong Kong Observatory (15.08.2006) The Observatory winning Community Chest Award (10.07.2006) The 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 (20.05.2006) HKO 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 Workshop (30.03.2006) Change 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 Organization (18.03.2006) The Advent of the SMS Weather Warning Service (07.03.2006) Rain Gauge Design competition (02.03.2006) Hong Kong Observatory awarded the Caring Organisation (13.02.2006) HKO Director provided expert advice to Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka         (07.02.2006) Website of Merit 2005 (07.02.2006) Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (25.1.2006) Story 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 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 earthquake (16.11.2005) The Hong Kong Observatory received the Web Care Award          (27.10.2005) Hong 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 Yang (29.09.2005) Observatory's Windshear alerting service well known around the world          (23.09.2005) Broadcast of English version of "Meteorology Series III" (15.09.2005) Braving 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" (26.07.2005) Hong 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 Workshop (27.06.2005) Mr 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 (30.05.2005) Launching of "Weather Diary" activity (17.05.2005) Hong Kong Observatory will participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games          Forecast Demonstration Project (13.04.2005) Launching of "Safer Living-Reducing Natural Disasters Campaign" (18.03.2005) Anecdotes of "Solar Cart Race" (18.03.2005) First-hand experience of the South Asian Tsunami, Aftermath by         Dr Wing-tak Wong (18.03.2005) Mr Sai-tick Chan appointed consultant to ICAO (18.03.2005)