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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

Mini-Miche

Paving the way for other kids to say “Yes” to fine dining, nine-year-old DB food blogger Catrin Price is busy eating her way ‘around the...

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Meet Philip Jay

The new publisher of Bay Media sits down with Rachel Ainsley to discuss the value of community news, the power of advertising and his...

May 7, 20206 min read