Partnering with key stakeholders through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to upgrade and improve the Goroka Water Supply and Sewerage System. An MOU was signed on Friday 25th March in Port Moresby between Water PNG Limited (WPNGL), Eastern Highlands Provincial Government (EHPG), Goroka District Development Authority (GDDA), and the Goroka Urban Local Level Government (GULLG). Under the MOU, WPNGL will conduct system audit and valuation assessment of the Goroka water supply and sewerage system to identify improvements and repair works required to upgrade the assets. The EHPG will be responsible for funding arrangements and ensure smooth management, operations and maintenance…
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Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced in a statement obtained by CNN. “The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement on Friday. The decision…
A remote TVET institute located in the heart of Kutubu Local Level government graduated its first batch of 21 electrical students on Thursday 31st of March. The graduation ceremony brought guests from the Southern Highlands provincial Education board, Mineral Resources Development Corporation, Advancing PNG Women Leaders Network and communities around Pimaga and Bosavi to witness the first ever graduation ceremony. ‘’The youth will carry on our legacy, they are the next generation of leaders and we must play our part by investing in their future and providing them with a platform to express themselves to drive positive development in our…
Two brand new police vehicles were handed over to the Gulf Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Jeffery Lemb today at the Southern Divisional Command Headquarter in Port Moresby. Director Media, Chief Superintendent Dominic Kakas handed over the keys to the two vehicles on behalf of the Commissioner of Police David Manning. Mr Kakas said the vehicles were purchased under the Kina-for-Kina scheme initiated by Police Commissioner Manning to replace the aging police fleet of vehicles nationwide. He said police in Gulf province have not been given new vehicles for a long time so the Police Commissioner arranged these vehicles under…
A new shareholders’ agreement has been signed by Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) and the State of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) nominee, Kumul Mineral (Porgera) Limited. The shareholders’ agreement now only awaits the signature of Mineral Resources Enga (MRE) for the document to take effect, which would clear the way for the incorporation of a new Porgera joint venture company and the application for a new Special Mining Lease, a condition of the Porgera mine’s reopening. The new Porgera joint venture company will be owned 49% by BNL and 51% by PNG parties, including an increased equity stake for the landowners…
Police in Morobe have been assisted with a K3 million funding from the Morobe Provincial Government for security operations in the upcoming 2022 National General Elections. Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Jacob Singura in thanking the provincial government said a big portion of this money will be used to cater for the allowances of the additional manpower from PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) and the PNG Correctional Services (PNGCS) as well as logistical support for police. “Manpower and logistical support are our biggest challenge, especially for a province like Morobe with a big landmass and scattered population,” said Mr Singura. He said…
Madang Airport now has the additional nine Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) officers to boost the strength of its ARFF personnel to continue meeting the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance and requirements at the airport. The nine officers, seven males and two females, graduated recently in Madang as fully fledged ARFF officers after completing a serious of training since March 2021. “These officers coming on board will boost ARFF staff capability at Madang Airport to meet the CASA requirements, said National Airports Corporation Acting Chief Operating Officer, Alex Auga. The addition of the nine officers has boosted the strength…
As the outdoor track and field season gets into full swing in the USA Emmanuel Wanga has continued the great form he showed indoors with his, 47.43 second clocking last weekend moving him from thirteenth place to eighth on the PNG All Time Best performance list for the 400m. Only Nelson Stone, Subul Babo , Baobo Neuendorf, Geoffrey Bai , Clement Abai , Takale Tuna and Daniel Baul have recorded faster times. Competing in the same heat, Jonathan Dende posted an excellent 48.75seconds, just outside his personal best of 48.74 run at the PNG Air Grand Prix in Port Moresby…
Trukai Industries Limited has once again has demonstrated its support for sports in PNG by signing up as the naming rights sponsor of the Trukai Village Premiere League (VPL) Tournament. Trukai’s Marketing Manager Maryanne Tom said the VPL Tournament is a great platform that aligns very well with the Trukai brand. “The Village Premiere League although in its second year, is growing in popularity and has followers both domestic and international. This year through our sponsorship we have increased the first prize cash money from K10,000 to K20,000. So this will make it even more exciting for the teams participating,”…
The Lae and Goroka based distance runners along with NSI based sprinter Pais Wisil were in Port Moresby last weekend for PNG Air Sponsored trials to gauge their progress towards the Pacific Mini Games in June. The highlights were another high quality mens 1500m race with Aquila Turalom just getting the better of George Yamak to win in 4min 06.7 secs and a great effort from Wilford Baia in the steeplechase with a time of 9min 56.3 secs. Turalom finished second in 10mins 08 and the weekend also saw another solid 5000m performance from Dilu Goiye. In the girls races Ongan…