An investigation was initially launched by US authorities in 2019.A hacker who stole two unreleased songs from Ed Sheeran and sold them on the dark web has been jailed for 18 months. Adrian Kwiatkowski traded the music by Sheeran and 12 songs by rapper Lil Uzi Vert in exchange for cryptocurrency. The 23-year-old, from Ipswich, managed to get hold of them after hacking the performers’ digital accounts, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Kwiatkowski admitted 19 charges, including copyright infringement and possessing criminal property. He had made £131,000 from the music, City of London Police said. Ipswich Crown Court heard that…
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Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has directed RPNGC Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Anton Billie, to investigate allegations that the owner of a business in Banz, Western Highlands, was attending his public store wearing a police uniform. A video of the man has also been circulated on social media and this has prompted further questions from the public. Mr Manning said, “DCP Ops (Deputy Commissioner Operations) has reported to me that the man had no legitimate reason to be wearing a police uniform at the time he was seen in public. “The man has been identified and had the right to…
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles says his government’s foreign policy on Bougainville remains unchanged. Mr Marles’ comments follow scathing criticism from the Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, who had accused him of taking sides with Papua New Guinea over the Bougainville independence question. Toroama issued a statement saying Marles has made clear that Canberra would back whatever position the PNG Government reached on the Bougainville issue. Bougainvlle’s Government is committed to achieving independence by 2027 at the latest with progress expected in the next year. Toroama says since the end of the Bougainville Civil War Australia had…
A dazzling Test debut by Nathan Cleary and four tries to Josh Addo-Carr led the Kangaroos to an 84-0 win over Scotland in Coventry. Three weeks after leading the Panthers to back-to-back premierships, Cleary had a personal tally of 28 points, while Addo-Carr took his tournament tally to six tries in two games as Australia racked up their biggest World Cup win since 2000. Australia got the ball rolling in the sixth minute when Cleary sent a cut-out pass over the top to Addo-Carr before the halfback took the ball to the line and put centre Jack Wighton into a hole…
The Kumuls squad was forced to adapt against Tonga with unexpected injuries ruling out all three wingers prior to the match. But in true Kumuls spirit, all those who were asked to step up played the game with heart and produced some stellar performances. To have a player go down in any squad is devastating news for any Coach. Having received the results from the MRI scans, the decision has been made that it is in the best interest of the injured players that they return home to start their rehabilitation. Edene, unfortunately, succumbed to a complex injury to his…
Following an earlier delivery in April of a 20-foot container of donations for the Gulf Province the PNG Gulf Association of Queensland has now sent through a 40-foot container of donations. The 40-foot container was packed and sealed on Saturday 24th September at the Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment Compound in Brisbane. Most of the donations came from Rotary and a lot of it was also collected and donated by members of the association and friends and family in the community. The medical and school supplies to be delivered to Port Moresby and forwarded on to the Gulf Province includes wheelchairs,…
Ritz-Carlton’s highly-anticipated superyacht cruise has finally made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to begin. Evrima, the first of three custom-built yachts from the famous hotel chain’s Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, began a seven-night cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Nice, France on October 15. The 190-meter vessel, which can accommodate 298 passengers, is made up of 149 suites with a private terrace, as well as floor to ceiling windows, and features an infinity pool, a wine vault, a Ritz-Carlton Spa, a nightclub and its very own “marina.” Rates for a one-week stay start at $6,400…
Secretary for Education Dr. Uke Kombra and the Managing Director for NHC, Mr. Henry Mokono signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, October 12th on the Duran Farm Housing Project – Portion 528. The signing of the MOU paves the way for the two organizations to work collaboratively to ensure that the housing scheme is realized. A pleased, Dr. Kombra said this is the first attempt by the Department to engage in a housing scheme for its officers and the journey so far was long but worthwhile. “I am pleased to inform all our officers that the signing of the…
After an international search, The Australian National University (ANU) has appointed Dr Dave Peebles as the new Director for the Australia Pacific Security College. Dr Peebles will lead the College from February 2023, holding the title of Professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University (ANU). Professor Helen Sullivan, Dean of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, welcomed Dr Peebles’ appointment. “Dr Peebles will make a vital contribution to the life of ANU with his extensive academic background, connections across the Pacific and strategic outlook. I look forward to the Australia Pacific Security…
The Marape/Rosso government is serious in taking the Ministry for Tourism, Art and Culture to the next level by considering and including music as an integral part of it. How far have we thread the road of music as musicians and how far have we benefitted from music are the questions that I as Minister responsible have to answer. Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture Hon, Isi Henry Leonard expressed these views at the tribute concert hosted for the late PNG music icon and artist Steve Lahui at Elevala village on Wednesday 19th. The late Lahui who was a household…