Graduates of Christian Leaders Training College in Banz, Jiwaka Province, yesterday were privileged to have had the country’s Prime Minister, witness and address their graduation ceremony. Prime Minister James Marape who flew into Mount Hagen yesterday morning and was ferried by Heli Solutions Chief Pilot, Captain James Pima, into Paglum Adventist Secondary School to attend his Sabbath Service. After a quiet service in his former school, the Prime Minister was taken to Banz where he attended the 54th graduation ceremony of CLTC. Witnessed by community members, families of graduates, dignitaries, members of parliament and church representatives, Prime Minister Marape, commended…
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National Capital District Commission has partnered with Unity Mall at Waigani to provide free vending space for over 200 SME owners who are now selling their products and goods. Sponsored by Unity Mall & Supermarket, SME Service Centre, National Capital District Commission, Ox & Palm, E-Products Limited, Supreme Industries Limited, Pacific International Hospital, SESAG, Paradise Foods, Fathima Limited, and Tourism Promotion Authority, the SME Fair was officially launched by Prime Minister James Marape and NCD Governor Powes Parkop on Friday (December 3, 2021) at the mall. The occasion was witnessed by state ministers, members of Parliament, business leaders, NCDC senior…
One of the biggest questions ahead of next season has been answered. There’s several players hoping to land Adam Reynolds’ vacant No.7 jersey — and Rabbitohs assistant coach Ben Hornby has revealed there’s a frontrunner in the race. Hornby has revealed young gun Lachlan Ilias will likely get the first opportunity to partner Cody Walker in the halves next season. Also chasing the halfback role is Dean Hawkins, Blake Taaffe and new recruit Anthony Milford — however Milford’s contract won’t be registered until court proceedings relating to assault charges are complete. “I think Lachie will probably get first crack with…
Donald Trump’s new social media firm says it has entered into agreements to raise $1bn (£755m) from investors ahead of a planned stock market listing. The Trump Media & Technology Group is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. It comes as Mr Trump remains banned from Twitter and Facebook following the attack on the US Capitol in January. “$1bn sends an important message to Big Tech that censorship and political discrimination must end,” he said. “As our balance sheet expands, Trump Media & Technology Group will be in a stronger position to fight…
The British royal family and the media have what some describe as an invisible contract: the palace offer access, and the press in return offer favourable coverage. But it is a relationship that has had its ups and downs, and looks set for another tumultuous period. In recent weeks, insiders have exposed the behind-the-scenes tactics used by both royals and reporters to own the narrative. A two-part BBC documentary pulled back the curtain on how the press and palace work together – and sometimes against each other. And Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, won a legal victory in her fight…
Travellers heading to the UK will now have to take a Covid test before their departure in an effort to limit spread of the virus, the government has said. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the tightened requirements would come into force from 04:00 GMT on Tuesday. Everyone aged 12 and over will be required to take a pre-departure test a maximum of 48 hours before leaving. Currently people only need to self-isolate until they test negative within two days of arriving. Nigeria will be added from Monday to the red list of countries from where people arriving must quarantine in…
PNG’s first treasurer and current Governor for New Ireland Province Sir Julius Chan, has described the 2022 National Budget as flat and high on self-aggrandizement or self-entitlement. He said the budget was extravagant on expenditure but very poor on raising revenue. He gave his view on the budget after calls from the public to shed insight into whether there was any practicality or truth in the K22 billion budget, passed by parliament last week. “Not only did I not vote to pass the budget, I have no confidence what so ever in the current treasurer because of the experience my…
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that 23 countries across the world have reported cases of the highly mutated omicron Covid-19 variant. “At least 23 countries from five of six WHO regions have now reported cases of omicron and we expect that number to grow,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters during an update Wednesday in Geneva. “WHO takes this development extremely seriously and so should every country. But it should not surprise us,” Tedros continued. “This is what viruses do. And it’s what this virus will continue to do, as we long as we allow it to continue…
In light of the recent riots in the Solomon Islands, former Prime Minister and current Governor of New Ireland Province Sir Julius Chan has reminded the country of Papua New Guinea’s leadership to set up the South Pacific Peace Keeping Force (SPPKF) long before the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands ( RAMSI ) was established. The idea was a brain child of Sir J after his government successfully executed the granting of Independence for Vanuatu in 1980. Recalling back, he said the proposal was put forward to the Pacific Island’s Forum in 1981. “ We proposed for the formation…
PNG bMobile has partnered with BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) to register as a BSP Pay Merchant – “No Card, Just Pay” online payment solution to give customers another convenient payment option to recharge their mobile service online without using a VISA Debit Card. bMobile offers Cheap Mobile Data plans and MOA Packs (integrated bundled plans which include voice, SMS & data), as well as mobile phones, MiFi devices and corporate plans. “Mobile phones have become an essential part of our lives, and to keep calls, internet access and other facilities going, we need to be able to make mobile…