Hawaii’s Governor says over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week. Josh Green told a media conference in Honolulu search and rescue teams are combing through hundreds of buildings in Lahaina to recover bodies. The death toll is officially 96, making this the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. But Green told media it could take up to 10 days to learn the full death toll. He said the number of missing stands at about 1300, as people have been able to reconnect with one another after…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The Sharks are a step closer to sealing a finals berth following a comprehensive seven-try showing that resulted in a 36-6 win over the Titans on Friday night. With five-eighth Braydon Trindall and hooker Blayke Brailey pulling the strings, between them setting up three tries directly, the Sharks proved too much for the Titans, who lost veteran playmaker Kieran Foran to a rib injury at half-time. A first-half double to Ronaldo Mulitalo in his return from a jaw injury helped the hosts to a 20-6 lead at the break, and from there they ran in a further three tries to…
Opposition Leader and Kandrian-Gloucster MP, Joseph Lelang has made a call to the Government to re-assess the number of skilled manpower in the country, since the country’s education system is not responsive to the requirements of the country. He made this statement adding that it is not enough in terms of producing the kind of skills that are required in certain predominant fields of expertise and called for a national Manpower Assessment Report to be considered by the Government. “The last National Manpower Assessment Report [NMA] was done in 1989. That’s 34 years ago.” He said the NMA is a…
“Recognizing Data as a strategic asset, we have undertaken this journey to monetize the Data.” “In this era of rapid Technological advancement and digital transformation, data has become the life blood of progress and information.” These were the sentiments shared by the Internal Revenue Commissioner Sam Koim during the launch of the organizations Data Management strategy 2023-2027 on how much Data plays in their line of duty. Koim said that it holds the key to unlocking insights, driving decision-making, and fueling economic growth. “Recognizing the immense potential that data holds, we have embarked on a bold mission to harness its…
Prime Minister James Marape has come out boldly this afternoon on the floor of Parliament advising that those illegally in possession of firearms the penalty for this offence will be life imprisonment. Addressing the parliament, Prime Minister Marape took the opportunity to reply to concerns raised on the Gun control in many parts of the country, which has contributed to widespread law and order issues. He stated that this may not be an easy task as in some parts of the country, many may still have access to firearms, and he added that those who have been apprehended by police…
“Noken tru appointim ol wantok blo yu!” (Do NOT appoint your wantoks!) This was the advice, from East Sepik Governor Allan Bird to his counterpart Provincial Heads on the appointment of Provincial Health Authority heads, following the passing of the Provincial Health Authorities Act [Amendment] 2023. He stressed that this practice of appointing people in the will only set off a ticking time bomb which will lead to the downfall of any healthcare system in their respective provinces. “That is the best recipe for failure! You want that thing to fail you markim ol boy blo yu!” (If you want…
The Marape-Rosso Government has exemplified a substantial increase of K410 million in the 2023 Budget that stands as the most significant increase in funding injection going toward the Law and Justice Sector. The Prime Minister Marape pledged this on August 8, 2023, while welcoming the Parliamentary Statement delivered by Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Hon. Pila Niningi. He said the Government has allocated this amount of money, a remarkable 28.9 percent mark up from last year and becoming the highest ever increment. “This allocation sends a resounding message that our Government is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring community safety,…
Prime Minister James Marape has applauded the announcement of the K700 million Edevu Hydropower Project, which is set to commence operations next month. Earlier this year, having inaugurated the Project the prime minister acknowledged the government’s collaboration, facilitated by Kumul Consolidated Holdings, in partnership with the project. The government has committed K120 million towards the establishment of a 132KV transmission line connecting Edevu to Port Moresby. This contribution supplements the K650 million already invested by Chinese investor PNG Hydro Development Ltd. Considering the imminent project launch, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the significant positive impact the endeavour will bring to the…
Although they may have faced quite a number of challenges in the lead up to the Grade 12 National Written Expression Exams, just under 1200 students in Enga Province have successfully completed the first Exam paper and will be looking forward to the next round of Exams come October. Enga Provincial Examination Supervisor [PES] James Litai stated that despite all the challenges and the lockdown that is currently in place in the province, all schools in Enga reported that there were no disturbances and will be looking to transport the papers down to the Capital today. “It was a success.”…
The East Sepik Provincial Election Office have advised that they are now ready to deliver the 2023 Wewak Open By-Election and are gearing up for the nominations to come in later this week. The East Sepik Provincial Election Manager & Wewak Open Returning Officer [RO], James Piapia stated that he is ready for the elections with all preparations being done to facilitate the By-Election. With Seven Assistant Returning Officers [ARO] to assist, they have split the Wewak Electorate into 2 regions, both Zones A & B, this will be to make the job easier and more convenient. “We have two…