Poahom Bridge and then the Bualu Bridge that run over the Situm River in the Nawaeb District in the Morobe Province Situm River will undergo major repair works with recommendations done from site reports. This was the advice from the Local MP Theo Pelgen, after he visited the flooded Situm River and bridges leading into the area. The riverbanks had flooded during the last past days due to the heavy rainfall experienced all throughout Lae City and Morobe Province. He was accompanied by Nawaeb District technical team (Engineering Team from Allied Group Limited). Project Engineer Hamuel Gena explained that the…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
The Lae Tennis Club (LTC) has sent an 11 strong Junior Team to represent Lae in the Port Moresby Racquets Club (POMRC) Tennis & Squash Open 2023, held at the POMRC Courts this weekend. President of the Lae Tennis Club Mr. Glenn Cabasug, said the LTC continues to invest in the development of the juniors, not only through local coaching, training and tournaments in Lae, but also through much needed participation in Port Moresby. “This will allow more exposure for our juniors to develop their skills and build their confidence.” He said winning will always be a bonus for the…
Bumayong in the Morobe Province, recently opened its new Police Station, New Police Staff Houses and a Mini BSP Agent. The new police station was opened by the Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr in the presence of the Morobe Governor Luther Wenge, Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen, alongside the ACP Northern Command Peter Guinness, among other dignitaries. In his opening remarks, Minister Tsiamalili likened the new facility to a lighthouse, saying the people can now oversee their own affairs and he thanked the local landowners for allowing the facility to be built on their land. “The new infrastructures built here…
Cheshire Disability Services (CDS) received a substantial donation from a fundraising swim. The Fundraising Event saw the General Manager of Pacific Towing, a Mr. Neil Papenfus, swimming the English Channel, attracting over K300, 000 in support, which was more than three times the original fundraising target. General Manager of the CDS Mr. Benson Hahambu, when giving a rundown of this fundraising, said he was thrilled when Neil first told him of his plans to swim the English Channel as a fundraiser. “I remember wondering if Neil’s goal of K100, 000 was even possible so you can imagine how surprised and…
Operational plans are being adapted to focus on the root manipulators of bloodshed and there will be an increase of security force personnel in hotspots to minimize killing and property of damage. This is the advice from the Commissioner of Police David Manning, who explained the tough approach by security forces to address the increasingly horrific and senseless killings in parts of the Highlands and especially in the Enga Province. He said security forces will continue to neutralize combatants and search warrants are being taken out against people instigating fighting for their own personal and political gain. “Through their respective…
Clans in the Gembolg District in the Chimbu Province are taking necessary steps to protect their natural environment and resources. This was marked by the signing of a Conservation Deed (CD) by five Clans from the Inaugl Tribe Gembolg District. This CD will now protect 12 000+ hectares of high biodiversity forests. This CD also signifies the five clans joining their neighbours in the Bismarck Corridor to legally protect their pristine forests while allowing sustainable use of natural resources within certain marked zones. USAID PNG LGP Chief of Party, Tom Pringel was present to witness the signing of this milestone…
Mega Foods & Beverages Corporations, a large customer based in Port Moresby was prosecuted for Power Theft. This after PNG Power Limited (PPL) launched a campaign to identify and prosecute those participating in power theft; a campaign that saw the heightened monitoring and surveillance efforts to uncover unauthorized connections and tampering with electricity meters. PNG Power Ltd (PPL) Chairman, McRonald Nale explained that after a thorough investigation, they uncovered evidence of power theft activity and a back back-bill charge of K697, 350.61 was issued to this company. It is understood that due to compliance, PPL had lodged a formal complaint…
National Superannuation Fund Limited (nasfund) will now be providing On-site ID Card Printing as part of its Super Saturday Roadshow. The commencement of nasfund’s Super Saturday Roadshow is an initiative to provide convenient access to its valued members and will continue throughout this month of August 2023. Nasfund is running the Brian Bell Discount and to complement this promotion, their Team will be set up at the Brian Bell Home Center at the Gordons Plaza on Saturdays, from 9am to 3pm, to assist members access this discount by acquiring their nasfund ID cards on-site. Nasfund’s Chief Executive Officer, Rajeev Sharma…
The 64th Mt. Hagen Show is coming up this weekend, kicking starting on Saturday 19th through to Sunday the 20th of August 2023, at the Queens Park Oval, Western Highlands Province. BSP Financial Group Limited has come out to lend their support to the Mt. Hagen Show with K20 000 sponsorship and they will be on the grounds, offering banking services to the attendees of the Mt. Hagen Show. BSP Mt Hagen Branch Manager Theresa Pilamp said people and culture plays an integral part in strengthening community and business relationships. “BSP has been a long-time partner of the historical Mt…
Manus Island will come alive with the Island Vibes Manus Stringband Festival under the theme ‘Our Culture, Our Identity’. The Stringband Music Festival will kick off on Friday the 25th to Saturday the 26th of August 2023 at the Prince William Oval, in Lorengau Town. Organizer of this first of its kind event for Manus Province, Mr. Livingstone Pagat, said this is an initiative of Barefoot Productions and the Manus Provincial Government. “This Stringband Festival is an effort to keep our Manus Stringband Music alive and thriving.” Mr. Pagat explained that with the introduction of technology into music today, they…