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They say time flies when you’re having fun, but it really soars during a pandemic. As we reach the second half of the year, things are starting to look up and projects are getting back on track.

Sai Kung has seen an influx of visitors over the past few months, sparking a wave of new development and housing products to cater to the rising number of residents. Charmaine Ng shares an update on the recent road works around the town in our cover story (page 21).

This month marks the 179th anniversary of Marine East Division, from battling pirates to saving those in distress, this year has been its most eventful yet. Our local story takes a look back at some of the force’s greatness achievements (page 14).

From above the surface to below, avid diver and Sai Kung resident Natasha Grabner shares her experience learning to dive in Sai Kung and exploring the hidden depths. Discover her favourite places to dive around the town in this month’s outdoor section (page 18).

Wishing you a happy and safe September.

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Thank you to our contributors

Ron Yung

Senior Inspector Ron Yung joined the Sai Kung Police Force late last year and is happy to be in town. He gives us the lowdown on crime in the area over the past few weeks in our monthly police blotter.

Debby Chan

Chan is the new District Councillor for Sai Kung Islands. She embraces the town’s diversity and strives for a more sustainable community. Check out what the Council has been up to this month in our Ask Debby column.

Ally van der Pol

Van der Pol is the head coach at Dragon

Fitness and Coaching and has followed a plant-based vegan diet since 2017 after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. This month, she shares her top tips for boosting immunity through food in our dining section.

Xavier Tsang

As the founder of BeCandle, Tsang grew up in Sai Kung before heading to university in England. Since returning to the town he has caused quite the buzz with his natural candles and candle-making workshops. Read how his business started in our five

minutes with section.

Natasha Grabner

Avid diver and Sai Kung resident Grabner loves exploring the depths. Diving since the age of ten, Natasha shares her tips for new time divers and the best places to explore around the town in this month’s

outdoor section.

Dr Pauline Taylor

Dr Pauline is a senior vet at Pets Central and specialises in small animal medicine. She graduated in Scotland and spent 10 years practicing in New Zealand before moving to the city with her fourlegged family members. She answers your cat queries in our pets section this month.