A nursing home in southwestern Japan is hiring some unusual new employees: babies. The generous compensation package from the Moyai Seiyukai home in Kitakyushu city includes flexible hours, baby formula and diapers — and cups of tea at the in-house cafe for accompanying mothers. In return, the new recruits — who must be age 3 or under — are being asked to “visit whenever you want” and “walk around as much as you like.” The recruitment drive is the brainchild of Gondo Kimie, head of the facility, which is home to about 120 elderly residents. She hit upon the idea…
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Typhoon Nanmadol has killed two people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate as ferocious winds and record rainfall battered parts of Japan. As one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years, the typhoon disrupted transport and forced a myriad of people to spend the night at gymnasiums and other facilities in a precautionary evacuation. Residential streets were flooded with muddy water from rivers, and swathes of homes lost power after Japan’s 14th typhoon of the season made landfall near Kagoshima city late on Sunday. It then battered the western island of Kyushu and roared into the main island of Honshu. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed…
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he is “deeply concerned” after his son was charged with a string of assault and domestic violence offences in Australia. Ratu Meli Bainimarama, 36, has been charged with 17 offences in New South Wales including common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalking, and intentionally choking a person without consent. He is also accused of destroying or damaging property and intentionally distributing an intimate image without consent. In a statement, the Pacific Island leader said the charges brought against his son were disturbing to him and his wife and sought to distance the matter from his…
The Board of Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Director, Dr Albert Mellam as the Company’s new Board Chairman. The stewardship of outgoing Chairman, Mr. Richard Sinamoi over the last year was acknowledged by the Board, on the back of the Credit Corporation Group’s strong half year results and the recent announcement of a half-year dividend payment. The Company has been a strong performer over the past 44 years of operation, and the Board, Management and staff are looking forward to continuing this trend under the Chairmanship of Dr Mellam. Credit Corporation Group CEO, Mr.…
Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston says he will be racing the clock to be declared fit in time for Saturday night’s Preliminary Final showdown with the Panthers, after a hip flexor issue forced him from the field early in the second half of last week’s win over the Sharks. Johnston won’t resume running until later in the week, and while confident he is making good progress, isn’t certain he will be able to take the field. “It’ll be touch and go to be honest. But I feel pretty confident the way it has recovered yesterday (Sunday) to today (Monday). On that…
Air Niugini wishes to advise the travelling public that due to the deteriorating condition of the runway surface at Aropa Airport, Autonomous Region Of Bougainville (AROB), all services to Kieta have been suspended until further notice. Passengers with tickets for Kieta may reroute them to/from Buka at no additional costs, rebook for a later date, or apply for a refund. Air Niugini regrets any inconvenience caused to their customers, however the situation is outside the airline’s control. Safety is always of paramount importance in operations. The airline continues to operate six weekly Fokker jet services to Buka (daily except Sundays)
The Chairman of NCC Board and the Secretary to the NEC and Prime Minister’s Department Ambassador Ivan Pomaleu, Member of the Diplomatic Core, Distinguished Guest, ladies and Gentlemen and all the Fine Artists who are here tonight to officiate at the Second National Contemporary Arts Exhibitions. At this gesture, firstly allow me to convey to my people of Samarai-Murua my sincere appreciation, thank you for mandating me for the second term to the 11th National Parliament. I would also like to appreciate the Marape/Rosso Government for reappointing me as the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture in this current government.…
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shook southeastern Taiwan on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of damage and no power outages. The quake had a depth of 7.3 km (4.5 miles) with its epicentre in Taitung county, a sparsely populated part of the island, the Taiwan weather bureau said. Taitung county commissioner April Yao wrote on her Facebook page the quake was “extremely strong”, while the official Central News Agency showed a picture of bottles that had been shaken off their shelves in a Taitung shop. Taiwan’s fire department said it had yet to receive any reports of…
Police in Enga will bring all suspects in recent sorcery related violence and murders to justice say Enga Provincial Police Commander Acting Superintendent George Kakas. Mr Kakas said police investigators have worked tirelessly in the two recent sorcery related violence which has resulted in five deaths and are ready to make arrests. “We know the ring leaders and those involved and are working tirelessly to apprehend them. We have ample manpower with a company of 120 soldiers from the 1RPIR in Enga assisting and we will search until we locate and arrest the perpetrators. “They can run but they cannot…
Papua New Guinea Rugby League is pleased to confirm the Prime Minister’s XIII squad for the upcoming friendly match against our Australian counterpart. Twenty players have been invited to take part in the week leading into the PM’s XIII in Brisbane, with camp commencing on Wednesday, September 21. Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) Chief Executive Officer Mr Stanley Hondina, on behalf of the PNGRFL Board, congratulated the team and commended coach Stanley and his support staff for the great work done. “We have every confidence in the team and know they will do us proud on Sunday,” Mr…