Bernadette Linn Hon-ho

Bernadette Linn Hon-ho is the Secretary for Development in Hong Kong. She is currently newsworthy due to her involvement in several initiatives aimed at improving building safety, oversight, and urban development in the city. Recent events include her announcement of a public consultation on a waterfront walkway project in Kennedy Town, plans to extend building inspection deadlines to allow homeowners to vet contractors, and potential expansion of background checks on construction firm directors following a deadly fire. She also announced enhancements to the "Smart Tender" platform to curb bid-rigging in private building maintenance projects and ordered the removal of scaffolding mesh from buildings undergoing renovations after a recent deadly blaze. Her actions demonstrate a focus on enhancing safety regulations, improving transparency in construction projects, and addressing public concerns regarding urban development and building maintenance standards in Hong Kong.