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Meet the local influencers who shape our community: read their personal stories and benefit from their insights.


Dog Star
DBer Anthony Beck advocates a cruelty-free and sustainable world and he’s spreading the word with No Dogs Left Behind. Elizabeth Kerr reports.
Mar 2, 20216 min read
Never Too Old
Eric Giles is proud to be one of DB’s – and Hong Kong’s – newest oldest permanent residents. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Feb 2, 20215 min read
May I speak to the manager?
Hospitality pro Sander Looijen is starting the year on a high note at the new Tung Chung Sheraton – he tells Elizabeth Kerr just what that entails
Jan 4, 20215 min read
A good turn every day
Discovery Bay Brownie Guides set out to make the world a better place – and have a good time doing it. Elizabeth Kerr gets inspired by three Sixers
Dec 1, 20205 min read


The Axeman Cometh
DB musician and teacher Jay Javier Apungan is ready for the spotlight again, whenever it returns. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Nov 2, 20205 min read
Photo Finish
DB designer Kevin Chu is taking his sustainable design concepts to the next level with a little help from science and the sun. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Oct 5, 20205 min read
Tricks up his sleeve
Enterprising DB student Leo Bartu-Hong is spreading a little much needed magic, two kids at a time. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Sep 2, 20205 min read


Chest thumping
Through her #Ittasteslikelove campaign, DBer Liz Thomas is on a mission to make nursing mothers’ breasts every bit as boring – and accepted – as they should be. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Aug 3, 20206 min read
Water Boys
Jonny Haines and Tim Tait sit down with Elizabeth Kerr to discuss Lantau Island Paddle’s latest adventure (and reveal that everyone can join in)
Jul 2, 20206 min read
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