Air Niugini has resumed flights to Kagamuga Airport, Mt Hagen this morning (Wednesday 13th July). The first flight departed just before 9am, this will be followed by another four flights throughout the day. Those passengers who were disrupted from yesterday will be accommodated on flights from today. The airline suspended services to Mt Hagen yesterday due to civil unrest. Air Niugini operates up to five flights to Kagamuga Airport daily.
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The Controller of the national pandemic response David Manning has approved for three additional Covid-19 Antigen Rapid test kits for Covid-19 screening in the country. The three new COVID-19 rapid tests kits are Singclean Antigen RDT, Lookspot Antigen RDT and Flow Flex Antigen RDT for SARS CoV-2 screening and diagnosis Deputy Controller Dr Daoni Esorom said. “Quality diagnosis of diseases is crucial as it ensures appropriate clinical intervention is administered but equally crucial is having the testing kit that is validated for use in PNG. This ensures the diagnosis is reflective of the true status of the patient. Validation was…
It comes after Mr Musk announced he was walking away from his proposed $44bn acquisition of Twitter on Friday. He claimed Twitter had not given information about the number of fake and spam accounts on the platform. Now Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Mr Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share. “Having mounted a public spectacle to put Twitter in play, and having proposed and then signed a seller-friendly merger agreement, [Mr] Musk apparently believes that he – unlike every other party subject to Delaware contract law – is free to change his…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) received a timely presentation of K344,000 from Trukai Industries Limited (TIL) to aid Team PNG’s participation at the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom later this month. The funds presented were raised from the sales of the 2022 Trukai Fun Run T Shirts. TIL Chief Executive Officer Alan Preston in making the presentation to the PNG Olympic Committee said that Trukai was happy with its continued partnership with PNGOC to support Team PNG in its endeavor to promote PNG’s sporting talents in international competitions. “Trukai Industries has been a…
The National Alliance Party is greatly saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of the NA Member of Parliament for North Bougainville, Hon. William Nakin. The NA Leader, Hon. Patrick Pruaitch, said: “The Hon. William Nakin was a humble leader with a heart for his people. Having been elected to Parliament in 2017, he set about improving public infrastructure such as hospitals and aid posts, schools, and community centres throughout North Bougainville. “The people of North Bougainville have improved living conditions today because of the dedicated leadership and service delivery instituted during Hon. Nakin’s term in Parliament.” Mr Pruaitch said…
Air Niugini has announced that the airline has suspended all flights to Kagamuga airport, Mt Hagen today due to civil unrest. The airline’s decision to suspend flights was made after it received a Notice to Pilots (NOTAM), consequently forcing the cancellation of all five flights today. Air Niugini will continue to closely monitor the situation and will resume operations as soon as it is safe, including withdrawal of the NOTAM. Passengers who had purchased tickets for the flights that were canceled can revalidate their travel for the next available flight. Air Niugini regrets the inconvenience caused to its passengers however…
NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu said homicide detectives are now investigating a shooting death incident which occurred at the ATS settlement yesterday in the National Capital District. A woman was reportedly killed in this election related violence. A video of the dead person purportedly killed by a stray bullet went viral on social media yesterday, with many commentators levelling blame at the police. Mr Ikumu confirmed that police reinforcements went to restore order when a rowdy and quarrelsome crowd threatened to harm election officials and disrupted polling at the ATS settlement. Rocks were hurled at police and gunshots were fired…
Maroons coach Billy Slater was adamant he wouldn’t be “playing games” in the lead-up to the series opener — but that attitude has clearly changed. Following Cameron Munster’s omission due to Covid-19, Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden has been brought into the starting 17. Slater confirmed the 21-year-old would wear the No.6 jersey, but wouldn’t reveal if he would run out alongside Daly Cherry-Evans to start. NRL360 host Braith Anasta highlighted the big shift in Slater’s mentality suggesting the pressure is on ahead of a Game III decider. “We interviewed Billy Slater before Game I and after Game I, after the…
Digicel is pleased to announce the provision of the ‘Direct Fibre to the Business’ (FTTB) product to two of Papua New Guinea’s leading hotels under Kumul Hotels Limited, Holiday Inn Express and Holiday Inn & Suites in Port Moresby. The ‘Direct Fibre to Business’ provides dedicated internet access through Digicel’s fibre network with microwave redundancy which guarantees more uptime, availability and stability of the Hotel’s internet services. With the FTTB service in place, Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby and Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby internet service is upgraded and more resilient. The hotels are now able to better serve…
PNG Netball is pleased to officially announce the final PNG National Team, Pepes. Congratulations are in order. GOAL SHOOTERS 1. Goloa Ovoa – Abau Netball Assoc. 2. Violet James – Kairuku Netball Assoc. 3. Kala Ali – Rigo Netball Assoc. 4. Allensandra Smith Ani – Australia based MIDCOURT 1. Jacklyn Lahari – POM Netball Assoc. 2. Villie Nopiri – POM Netball Assoc. 3. Alice James – Kairuku Netball Assoc. 4. Sarah Harris – Australia based GOAL DEFENCE 1. Kilala Owen – POM Netball Assoc. 2. Genevieve Ume – POM Netball Assoc. 3. Shannaz Apelis – POM Netball Assoc. 4. Lesieli…