The Mt Hagen Kamauga Airport’s main runway is now undertaking remedial works to fix defects identified by the National Airports Corporation along certain portions of the runway. National Airports Corporation Acting Managing Director/CEO Joseph Tupiri said the reworks on the runway started early October last year, but work was put on hold to cater for the busy period. He said the defects cover certain portions along the 800m stretch of the main runway. “Reworks on a total of 300 meters of the total length of the runway was completed in December 2022.” Tupiri said work resumed on the remaining 500m…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
BREAKING! This just in from Kimbe, West New Britain, 3 men, two suspects and a civilian have been killed in an attempted carjacking gone wrong today. As per the report from New West New Britain Provincial Police Commander, Peter Barkie, the two suspects were part of an armed group that attempted to hold up a vehicle presumably belonging to Able Computing Limited. While trying to make their getaway, police were able to make it in time to disrupt their plan, afterwhich they were shot and killed while the rest fled. “They are still pursuing the bad guys. The two that…
Minister for Petroleum & Energy, Kerenga Kua has knocked back claims of misappropriation, backing up the Secretary of the Department, David Manau and the Expenditure Implementation Committee [EIC], stating that as minister, he has not found anything dodgy with respect to the Secretary’s decisions. “At the moment its what people are saying that it’s misappropriation. For me as minister, I don’t see any misappropriation.” The Minister said that there are several departments involved in the decision making of the EIC, this includes other departments such as the National Planning Department and Treasury and Finance. Manau, as per Kua holds the…
A workshop will be held on Thursday this week, on the 2nd of March in the coming days to discuss version 2.0 of the proposed Draft National Media Development Policy. This will be hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology. This workshop, according to the department will provide stakeholders an opportunity to share their thoughts on the update of the policy which was released on Monday. Secretary for DICT, Steven Matainaho has also clarified the government stance on the policy. “We have made efforts to provide clarity in version 2.0 of the Draft Media Development Policy that Government…
The Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili has come out to clarify the events that occurred to secure the safe release of the hostages in the Southern Highlands. Tsiamalili stated that neither himself nor the Prime Minister were engaged directly with the Terrorists, as to the terms of the release or the ransom amount that was requested. “Negotiations were deliberately undertaken by third parties, through an agreed operational strategy, as to not compromise the State position on law enforcement”, Tsiamalili said. The Minister added that families of the hostages and other parties were involved in the negotiations and a total…
Despite not much had being done yesterday to commemorate the 2nd year since the passing of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, the people still hold a very special place in their hearts for the man who led the country to self-government then to independence. Many agree that it is only proper that we have this public holiday in honor of the late grand chief. From all walks of life, from the highlands to the islands resonate with today, and hope we continue to observe and pay homage to the man that brought more than 800 tribes, tongues and people together.…
“Work never stops.” A personification of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as portrayed by Prime Minister James Marape in his speech at the NCD Vigil that commemorated the life of the iconic founding father of the country. In honor of the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, a walk around the Paga Hill ring road was held by many attendees from communities in and around the city. The Vigil was organized by the NCD Governor Powes Parkop and was hosted at the Hubert Murray stadium to reflect on the life of a man that gave his all for God…
Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent John Sagom is urging police officers in the province to be disciplined and committed to their mandated duties at all times. Mr Sagom mentioned a decline in the conduct of officers in performing their mandated duties are concerned. He further stated that discipline in punctuality to work has dropped, affecting daily policing in the province. “Policemen and women are still chewing betel nuts whilst in police uniform and even attending complaints at the duty counter as well. This is very disgusting and immediate supervisors must take actions against those officers,” Mr Sagom said. “According…
A no show by both the Police and Electoral Commissioners respectively on the final day of the Public Hearing facilitated by the Special Parliamentary Committee Review of the 2022 National General elections is concerning. This was a reflection made by a former PNG Electoral Commissioner Reuben Kaiulo who made calls for a restructure of the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission. It’s sad to mention that while many discrepancies were found during the hearing and many great ideas shared on how the elections can be made better, the heads of the two vital constitutional bodies that are involved in the NGE…
A strong call has been put forward for a restructure of the PNG Electoral Commission. In an intense exchange with members of the Special Parliamentary Committee Review of the 2022 National General Elections today, former Electoral Commissioner, Reuben Kaiulo put forward strong recommendations. Kaiulo, who oversaw 3 successful National General Elections said to the chair of the committee Governor Allan Bird that for a long time nothing has been done to review the structure to ascertain potential flaws thus leading to people taking advantage of the system. Stay with us for more on this story on the LEGEND FM News,…