Hong Kong Island
Coverage of Hong Kong Island in the Nexus archive.
- Journal to review university paper citing Hong Kong map without Victoria Harbour
An international journal is reviewing a map in a paper by a Hong Kong university researcher that omitted Victoria Harbour and merged Kowloon Peninsula with Hong Kong Island. The journal stated its assessment is ongoing, while the university defended the map as a cartographic characteristic, not an error.
- HK Electric raises fuel charge by nearly 34% and further increases expected
HK Electric increased its fuel charge by nearly 34% in July, citing a 'significant rise' in global fuel prices driven by the Middle East war. The utility serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island and warned of further increases.
- HK Electric customers set for steeper bills in June over volatile oil prices
HK Electric announced a 20.4% increase in fuel surcharge for June due to volatile oil prices amid Middle East tensions. The energy provider, serving Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, warned that surcharges are expected to continue rising in coming months. Customers will face higher electricity bills starting next month.
- Australia’s Linda McGill makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – from the SCMP archive
Australian long-distance swimmer Linda McGill completed the first swim around Hong Kong Island on May 22, 1976, taking just over 17 hours. She emerged exhausted but triumphant at Repulse Bay beach, stating she would repeat the feat for A$20,000.