Air Niugini (ANG) has now transitioned into the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Terminal in Lae, Morobe Province. The National Airports Corporation Limited (NAC) welcomed the National Air Carrier and congratulated them on their successful transition from the old to the new Airport Terminal. This marks the beginning of the NAC working closely with ANG and other airline operators to provide an improved service for passengers. All Air Niugini passengers as well as passengers from other airlines, will now be processed at the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Terminal. The old terminal will remain open; however, it will only be processing cargo…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
The Lae City Authority is set to upgrade more roads this year, with priority on suburban streets and major arterial roads. This was made known by the Lae MP John Rosso via a post on his social media. He explained that this continuing road works are from the previous year years through the partnership with Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and funding from the National Government. Rosso explained that so far, they have completed Eriku streets right up to Taun street, 2mile to 4mile, Kamkumung and Tent City (in progress). Marterial roads upgraded includes the Unitech-Tent City, Bumbu Road…
Ms. Flare Namaliu signed on recently to City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Board of Directors as a Trainee Director. She is an information technology (I.T) professional with an expanse of wealth and experience is being tasked to help CP navigate the evolving digital landscape of the industry. In making this announcement, Chairman of the CPL Group Stan Joy also highlighted the significance of their Trainee Director Program. “This program identifies and nurtures aspiring directors, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in boardroom roles.” He emphasized the critical need for skilled directors in both the private sector and the…
The 8th 2024 Public Service Dedication Service under the theme “Building the Nation in Unity through Service Delivery” took place this morning at the Sir John Guise Stadium in the Nation’s Capital. The Prime Minister, along with members of Government, all joint Heads of Agencies and public servants from all Government Departments, in attending the Dedication Service. The Minister for Public Service and Nuku MP, Joe Sungi, during his Ministerial Message, laid out the cost of the public service from last year 2023. He said it cost the government an estimated K4.22 billion in personal emolument to ensure the smooth…
The acquisition of additional equity increases PNG shareholding in the LNG Project, according to the State-Owned Enterprise Minister William Duma, in response to the finalization of the finance arrangements for the purchase of an additional 2.6% equity in the PNG LNG Project. A please Minister Duma said this acquisition will have a long-term benefit for the country. “I am glad that Kumul Petroleum has been able to raise sufficient funds for the purchase of an additional 2.6% interest in the PNG LNG Project from Santos.” The Minister went onto outline that the longevity of the PNG LNG Project, saying that…
Young Miss Colita Hakena is flying off to New Zealand today, to take up her up a 1-year Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF)/International Tennis Federation (ITF) scholarship at the esteemed Lavie Academy in Auckland; a first for the Oceania Region & for Papua New Guinea. Her departure from her home here in Port Moresby will be the start of Colita’s participation in the OTF/ITF Touring Team Programme 2024; an intensive training programme that aims to provide crucial financial, competitive, and educational support to propel OTF players towards success at the Junior Grand Slam Championship, secure a US National Collegiate Athletic Association…
Prime Minister James Marape has ordered a Task Force, to be assembled to look into the continuing rise in prices of goods and services, as well as minimum wages for low-income earners. He made this known is his New Year’s message to the people of the country. “I would like to discuss several measures your Government is taking to ease the burden on daily living, and to provide you some hope in the meantime, while we continue to seek ways to fix our country.” He said inflation is a challenged that is faced by the people on a daily basis,…
The world market price for cocoa is always good but it tends to double towards the end of the year. This creates more of an incentive for local farmers, as Bukawa Cocoa Farmer, Mr. Jeffrey Bomson explained. Speaking from his small cocoa block in Bukawa Village, Nawaeb District in the Morobe Province, Mr. Bomson said at this time of the year, he bags almost K900 for 63.5kg of cocoa. “This time of the year is not a high yield season, so farmers fetch a higher price for their produce.” This favorable condition is such a great motivator that Mr. Bomson…
Mr. Claudius Tally from Eriku in Lae, Morobe Province, is the 2nd Winner of three Isuzu DMax Double Cab Utes, in CPL’s Scratch and Win Nationwide Christmas Promotion. He spent just K200 for household items at City Pharmacy Eriku and was given four Scratch Cards, and much to his surprise and excitement, the last of the scratch cards revealed he had won. “I was shocked to see that the fourth card I scratched had the word vehicle written on it. I had heard about CPL’s Scratch and Win promotion on social media, but I did not believe I’d be a…
Alotau has seen a boom in Tourism this year, particularly since there have been a multitude of international cruise ships calling to port in the Milne Bay Provincial Capital. This positive outlook was provided by the main man behind the Alotau Tourism Bureau (ATB), Acting Manager Mr. Modakula Kunuyobu. He said this year alone, they saw 52 registrations of SME Tour Operators; more than they have seen in the past years. “People that run PMVs and Taxis are also getting involved in tourism, by providing their services to the cruise ship tourists.” Mr. Kunuyobu explained that the current state of…