“Our top priority at Air Niugini is ensuring the highest levels of safety for our passengers, crew, and the public.” “We are fully committed to this goal and will take all necessary measures to maintain safety standards.” That’s from Air Niugini’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gary Seddon, following recent flight delays and queries from the traveling public. “This includes the possibility of delaying or cancelling a flight due to factors such as bad weather, security issues, technical problems, or operational requirements.” Seddon said that the airline’s dedication to safety is unwavering and will not compromise for any reason. “While…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Air Niugini wishes to advise the travelling public that the airline has resumed its Fokker jet services to Mount Hagen city’s Kagamuga Airport, Western Highlands Province effective from Tuesday 18th April 2023. The resumption of Fokker flights follows the completion of runway maintenance and repair works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC). Since the work on the critical section of airport runway commenced on 08th March, Air Niugini has maintained air services to Mount Hagen using smaller Dash-8 aircraft, but with passenger numbers restricted to as few as 23 at times because of the shortened runway. According to Air Niugini…
Live long and prosper, Michelle Yeoh. After winning a best actress Oscar for her role in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” last month, Yeoh is preparing to step back into the Star Trek universe to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the new “Star Trek: Section 31” movie. Yeoh was first introduced as the character in 2017, when the Emmy-winning “Star Trek: Discovery” TV series debuted on Paramount+. Paramount+ and CBS Studios announced the news on Tuesday. Yeoh will also serve as an executive producer on the project. Yeoh said in a press release that she is “beyond thrilled” to reprise her role…
Court cases in the West New Britain (WNB) province will now be better dealt with now that the province has a new Court House, which was officially opened in Bialla on Friday 14th April. The Bialla Court Complex, which will house both the District and the National Courts, was built with a funding cost of K9.1million. During his keynote address, Prime Minister (PM) James Marape made a verbal commitment to build the same type of facilities for other districts right across the country. “I am aware of the Judiciary’s planned reforms for a three tiered Court system that will see…
The Pacific Institute of Leadership and Governance (PILAG) made history with a total of ten Government Departmental Head and Heads of Agencies graduate on Friday 14th April under the flagship program, Advanced Diploma of Government Leadership and Management. This included the Acting Secretary for Department of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology, Dr. Francis Hualupmomi, Secretary of Constitutional and Law Reform Commission, Dr. Mange Matui, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PNG Research, Science and Technology Secretariat, Dr. Kulala Mulung, Director General for National Youth Development Authority, Mr. Joe Itaki, Managing Director of PNG Forest Authority, Mr. John Mosoro, and…
After announcing in December that she has a rare neurological disorder that affects her singing, Celine Dion is debuting new music. On Thursday, a post on the singer’s legacy verified Instagram account shared the news that Dion’s single, “Love Again,” is now out. It’s the title track to the forthcoming film of the same name starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan. “Mark your calendars, on May 5, the movie hits theatres and on May 12, the full album, featuring 5 new Celine songs, will be available,” the caption on the video reads. The lyric video features scenes from the movie in which Dion makes…
Fantasy freaks and noble nerds unite. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday that the ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Harry Potter’ franchises will take on new life at the studio’s newly minted streaming service Max. For those who are eager to soar back into the wizarding world of ‘Harry Potter,’ buckle up because the franchise is coming to Max in the form of a scripted television series. (CNN and Max are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.) The series will be a “faithful adaptation” of the beloved “Harry Potter” books by author J.K. Rowling, who will also serve as an executive producer on…
City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Group officially opened their second City Pharmacy branch in Kimbe, West New Britain Province. The new branch, located at Hamamas Plaza now complements their existing City Pharmacy branch in the Kimbe Township, offering more availability and access for customers. The opening of Kimbe 2 further strengthens City Pharmacy’s commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare and wellbeing retail services to the people of West New Britain, and Papua New Guinea. City Phamacy Kimbe 2 was officially opened with a traditional singsing group, led by CPL Chief Executive Officer, Navin Raju, West New Britain Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel…
The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has signed a Sponsorship Agreement with the Ipatas Cup by way of exposing raw talents through the biggest off-season rugby league tournament in the country. The signing of the Sponsorship Agreement stiffens NGCB’s commitment to uphold the pledge of K500, 000 per annum for four years, made by the Minister responsible for NGCB, Manasseh Makiba. Minister Makiba made the pledge on the 05th of March of this year at the Lae Rugby League Oval in Morobe Province during the 2022/2023 grand final between the Homel and Saints of Western Highlands and Morobe Prides. During…
The Government has set aside a five day official State Funeral program for Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and East New Britain politician, Late Sir Rabbie Namaliu who passed on in March, 2023. The program begins tomorrow 13th April for the East New Britain leg and ends on Tuesday 18th of April in Port Moresby for the burial. East New Britain Province will receive the former PM’s casket tomorrow on a chartered flight from Port Moresby for a Public Funeral Service to be held at Raluana United Church. The casket will then overnight at Raluana village, the home…