Hongkong Post to Release 2024 Prestige Stamp Albums and Packs on March 31

Hongkong Post to issue "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" and "2024 Annual Stamp Pack"

​Hongkong Post announced today (March 28) that the "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" (Ordinary Version) and the "2024 Annual Stamp Pack" will be released for sale at all 37 philatelic offices on March 31 (Monday) and at Hongkong Post's online shopping mall "ShopThruPost" (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from 8am on the same day. The "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" (Deluxe Version) will be put on sale at "ShopThruPost" on the same day.

The stamp issues released by Hongkong Post in 2024 encompassed a variety of themes, ranging from local culture and sporting events to historical architecture and classical work. The rich variety of interesting topics, each demonstrating the ingenuity of the designers and having great significance, has captured the attention of both stamp collectors and the general public alike.

The "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" is a collectible with exquisite designs and of great commemorative value. The "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, contains a complete collection of special/commemorative stamps, stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets issued by Hongkong Post in 2024, while the Deluxe Version, priced at $998, additionally comes with a certificate signed by the Postmaster General and a unique serial number. The "2024 Annual Stamp Pack", priced at $328, contains all special stamps (except stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year.

By browsing through the album and stamp pack, stamp enthusiasts can recall the diversified stamp topics in the past year, which are eye-pleasing items for true philatelists to enjoy at leisure.

Information about the "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" and the "2024 Annual Stamp Pack" is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Hongkong Post to issue "2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album" and "2024 Annual Stamp Pack" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member

The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for upgrading works of existing sewerage system at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po yesterday (May 27). He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and requested the contractor to provide them with appropriate assistance.

At about 8.30am yesterday, the worker was injured during a lifting operation at the construction site. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment and was certified dead at about 11.30pm.

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has requested the contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.

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