Now that the National Airports Corporation (NAC) has fallen under the leadership of Acting Managing Director, Joseph Kintau, Minister for Civil Aviation, Walter Schnaubelt said that the NAC is looking to address the financial woes they face. Minister Schnaubelt stated that following the dismissal of Mr. Kiponge from the NAC it was discovered that the NAC was left with only K200, 000 in their accounts. “When we removed Mr. Kiponge and appointed Mr. Kintau, it was discovered that the financial status of the NAC had only K200, 000 in the accounts.” Schanubelt added the change of guard in the NAC…
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Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru visited the proposed Huon Special Economic Zone (SEZ) site in Lae on Monday where about 190 hectares of land next to the new Lae Wharf is being developed by the PNG Ports. Whilst acknowledging that the work had started, Minister Maru said that there was a lot of work that needed to be done before PNG Ports could apply for an SEZ license and even get tenants into the SEZ. The Minister said there is a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of backfilling of the land, roads,…
Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manaseh Makiba has called on Parliament to be mindful of the Bougainville peace agreement and the subsequent constitutional amendments contained in part 14 of the constitution of when looking to address the final phase of the Bougainville Peace Process. Minister Makiba made this statement in parliament on Tuesday, stressing that the thought of independence and self-determination of the people of Bougainville pre-existed the country’s independence. “Parliament must give thought of the fact that independence was stressed as one of the choices for the referendum in the BPA for reasons.” “Parliament must be mindful that the Bougainville…
Ialibu-Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill was today arrested and officially charged by police following allegations of perjury in an official enquiry into the UBS Commission of Inquiry. He was charged with 3 counts of giving false information. Subsequently, three charges were laid on Mr O’Neill today are as follows: • Mr. O’Neill did appear as a witness on the 17th of June 2021 before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Processes and Procedures Followed by the Government of Papua New Guinea into Obtaining the Off-Shore Loan from the Union Bank of Switzerland and Related Transactions and given false evidence on oath,…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary have confirmed the release of the 17 students being held hostage at the Mt. Bosavi area along the Border of both the Hela and Southern Highlands Province. Police Commissioner, David Manning told PNG HAUSBUNG that all students have been released and being medically evacuated out of the Mt. Bosavi area to receive medical treatment at Moro. “We are in the process of extracting them and providing medical attention for them.” “We’ve communicated with those at the PHA and they will be treated at the medical facilities at Moro.” The Commissioner did not specify as…
Former Prime Minister and Member for Ialibu-Pangia, Peter O’Neill has been called upon by the Royal Papua New Guinean Constabulary (RPNGC) to make himself available to police interrogation for the allegations of perjury in an official enquiry into the UBS Commission of Inquiry. Following investigations into the UBS Commission of Inquiry report, Police Commissioner David Manning has advised that police are certain that O’Neill gave false evidence whilst under oath. “I am appealing to Mr O’Neill to cooperate and make himself available by Monday (12th June) morning to Director Crimes, Chief Inspector Joel Simatab, at the National Police Headquarters in…
Wrapping up the inaugural OFC Women’s Champion League here in the capital Port Moresby on the final match day at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, it was the hosts Hekari who nailed Labasa FC to come second place to AS Academy Feminine. The Last hurrah for the home side, saw them go 2-0 over a struggling Labasa, all thanks to a Marie Kaipu double. Starting off strong, Hekari pressed the Labasa defence all afternoon, Kaipu opening the scoring in the 12th minute and later in the 28th minute from a spot on cross from Michaelyn Butubu. Labasa also had their…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) is putting together a team to attend to the recent kidnapping of 17 school girls by criminals at the Mt. Bosavi area bordering Southern Highlands and Hela provinces. Commissioner of Police, David Manning advised that the RPNGC is mobilizing officers from the capital to be deployed into the Mt. Bosavi area to assist local officers in rescuing the kidnapped school girls and apprehend the suspects involved. They will also be considering assistance from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). “Local forces have already been deployed to address the situation, at the same…
It was all smiles for the New Caledonian girls on Saturday afternoon at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium as they cruised past Koloale Women’s FC following a 1-nil deficit to come out victors of the inaugural Women’s Oceania Football Confederation Championships. Both teams looked very dangerous in the first half; however, it was Koloale that took the lead through Captain, Ileen Pegi following a beautiful through ball by Melissa Marei to open the scoring. Just when her team needed her, goal scoring machine, Christelle Whanawe levelled the scores. Finding the back of the net with a half-volley from an Alice…
The Broncos continue to enjoy an outstanding season and have now registered wins over the top four sides from last season. After taking down the Panthers in Round 1, Cowboys in Round 2 and Eels in Round 8, Kevin Walters’ men completed the sweep of last year’s heavyweights with an impressive 20-12 victory over the Sharks in Round 14. Any doubts about their ability to match it with the big guns have been well and truly dispelled and with matches against the Knights, Titans and Dolphins as well as two byes in the next five weeks, the Broncos are on…