The fuel crisis continues, and it’s bound to affect power supply and flights, both international and domestic. Some of the main organizations to be affected by this issue are PNG Power Limited and the national flag carrier, Air Niugini. Both organizations are expected to make a response on this today as we await updates from outer centres on the fuel situation at hand. For more information on the fuel situation, listen to Legend FM PNG, NAUFM and 93FM Yumi FM news or read more on pnghausbung .
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
VERY LONG QEUES AND EXTRA FUEL CONTAINERS The mad rush for fuel in the nations capital, Port Moresby, is reaching new heights with motor vehicle owners especially public transport qeueing up with extra drums and containers at service stations. Taxis and PMV buses were seen filling up their fuel tanks as well as two or more containers to avoid the risk of running out of fuel to continue providing transportation services to the people of NCD. A local bus crew that runs the Gordon’s to 9 mile route confirmed that his bus refilled two extra 20 litre containers of fuel…
The planned meeting today between the police and its stakeholders with the public transport service providers in Port Moresby city did not eventuate as expected due to the poor turnout of the transport owners and operators. The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Mr. Silva Sika said it was unfortunate because he wanted the taxi and Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) operators to know what the police and its stakeholders have in store to ensure the safety of the pedestrians, commuters and transport operators. “My priority is to make sure safety is number one, we want to make sure safety…
The Government is now in serious discussions with Kumul Petroleum Limited (KPL) and three multi-national petroleum companies to find solutions for the fuel shortage in the country, with a major announcement expected soon, Prime Minister James Marape has said. The Prime Minister said the Government has been holding talks with ExxonMobil, Total Energies and Santos, together with Mineral Resources Development Authority and State-owned company KPL, to look into the immediate import of fuel and a long-term solution in the construction of a locally-based refinery for downstream processing to secure the domestic market. Prime Minister Marape said today (19.02.23) Papua New…
The government ratification of three International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions will pave way for the improvement of labour laws and all matters relating to the workforce in the country, both in the private and public sectors. The three conventions are the Labour Inspection Convention No. 81, Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention No. 144, and Violence and Harassment Convention No. 190. Secretary of the Department of Labour and Industry Mr. George Taunakeke, explained that the governance of priority conventions are the Labour Inspection Convention and Tripartite Consultation Convention. “They are categorised as priority of governance under…
The Australian Football League (AFL) International Cup (IC) is marked for 2024 and AFL Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not wasting any time to make preparation for the selection of the national teams to participate in the challenge. Following the success of the 2022 season for most of the centers where ALF was played in, the country’s main AFL body is now looking forward to hosting the national championships once again after the COVID pandemic disrupted things from 2020 to 2021. AFL PNG Senior Football Operations Manager Mr. Rex Leka said the national championships is one avenue from which the…
The Port Moresby Australian Football League (AFL) Association is currently in the process of seeking sponsorship before the start of the 2023 season. Association President Mr. Douglas Lai, said they will be requesting sponsorship from Moni Plus once again for the 2023 season, which is seen as appropriate because the financial institution has been sponsoring the nations capital AFL competitions for some time. We are looking at requesting about K30, 000, sponsorship for this years competition for all the divisions. The official request letter has been signed already by the AFL Commissioner Mr. Loi Bakani and once I get it…
The Headquarters of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) at Murray Barracks for 50 years through its administration, has greatly delivered and supported government and civic programs in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since its establishment in 1973. Speaking at the recent 50th Anniversary celebration at the Headquarters in Port Moresby city, Commander of Defence Force (CDF) Major General Mark Goina, highlighted the major achievements and operations that were executed by the PNGDF Headquarters. They included the success of the Vanuatu campaign in 1980 to restore stability and peace on Vanuatu, the restoration of peace and stability on Bougainville, contributing to…
The Headquarters of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) at Murray Barracks for 50 years through its administration, has greatly delivered and supported government and civic programs in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since its establishment in 1973. Speaking at the recent 50th Anniversary celebration at the Headquarters in Port Moresby city, Commander of Defence Force (CDF) Major General Mark Goina, highlighted the major achievements and operations that were executed by the PNGDF Headquarters. They include the success of the Vanuatu campaign in 1980 to restore stability and peace on Vanuatu, the restoration of peace and stability on Bougainville, contributing…
The Headquarters of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) at the Murray Barracks in Port Moresby marked its 50th Anniversary today where the Commander of Defense Force (CDF)stressed to his troops that it’s time for implementation of defence plans going forward into the next 50 years. CDF Major General Mark Goina told his troops at the 50th Anniversary parade this morning that 2023 is the year where the Headquarters carryout implementations of objectives to ensure personnel and their welfare and infrastructure are improved going forward under the CDF five-year plan from 2022 to 2026. “This year 2023 is the year of…