Author: PNG Haus Bung

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in New Jersey for allegedly posing as a high school student. The woman, identified by police as Hyejeong Shin, has been charged with using a fake identification document to enroll in New Brunswick High School. Ms Shin attended the school for four days before staff found out her age. School officials said police are investigating the matter, and a review of the district’s enrolment process will be conducted. The issue came to light at a local education board meeting on Tuesday, where New Brunswick Public School District Superintendent Aubrey Johnson told attendees that Ms…

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Archaeologists say they have found a gold leaf-covered mummy sealed inside a sarcophagus that had not been opened for 4,300 years. The mummy, the remains of a man named Hekashepes, is thought to be one of the oldest and most complete non-royal corpses ever found in Egypt. It was discovered down a 15m (50ft) shaft at a burial site south of Cairo, Saqqara, where three other tombs were found. One tomb belonged to a “secret keeper”. The largest of the mummies that were unearthed at the ancient necropolis is said to belong to a man called Khnumdjedef – a priest,…

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Donald Trump will be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram, after Meta announced it would be ending its two-year suspension of his accounts. The ban will end “in the coming weeks”, the social media giant said. In a statement, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, said the public “should be able to hear what their politicians are saying”. The then-US president was indefinitely suspended from Facebook and Instagram after the Capitol riots in 2021. “The suspension was an extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances,” he added. He said a review had now found that Mr Trump’s accounts no…

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More than 1000 teachers in East New Britain gathered together in a dedication service today (Friday Jan 27) to mark the opening of the academic year 2023 in the province. This year is the 12th year for the province to celebrate the opening of the academic year. This year the occasion with the theme: “Focuses on quality and inclusive education” was hosted by the Gazelle District at George Brown Secondary School. Acting Provincial Administrator Levi Mano when giving his keynote speech reminded teachers to uphold integrity and be serious about providing quality education to children. Mr Mano who is also…

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Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal is now open for arrivals and departures, but international flights will not be able to land until Sunday. The domestic terminal re-opened at 12pm. But the international terminal will not reopen for departing flights until 5pm – apart from the three aircraft already at the gates – and there will be no arriving flights until Sunday 4.30am. Two international aircraft remain with their passengers in the gate lounge or onboard waiting to depart. More than 2000 people stayed overnight at Auckland Airport terminals after the flooding left them cut off. Most of the international travellers who…

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Walter Schnaubelt, MP, Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation today announced the commencement of a special enterprise review into the affairs of the National Airports Corporation. This review is in line with the Marape – Rosso Government’s drive to restoring stability and enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability at the NAC. As Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation and one of the trustee shareholders of the NAC, I am pleased that this important review has commenced. It is being carried out by a top globally reputable professional services firm and will run for a month. Its findings and…

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“Historical sites throughout East New Britain must be maintained. And today’s generation must value their history.” East New Britain Governor Michael Marum said this on Monday January 23, 2023 at the 81st anniversary of one of the most infamous and profoundly sorrowful tragedies to befall Rabaul and Australia during World War 11. “It was indeed Australia’s largest single maritime disaster ever,” Marum said. “On this day, 81 years ago, the prison ship Montevideo Maru (MVM) bound for Japan, and carrying over 1,000 Australian prisoners of war and civilians departed Rabaul port.” He said those on board were rounded by the…

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Save the Children thanks the disciplinary forces for intervening and rescuing 11 kidnapped children. The payback killings this week in Ambun Valley, Enga province as reported in the media is atrocious especially when innocent children and women are being affected. Save the Children urges the National, Provincial and Local Level Governments, including all elected member of Parliament to put all necessary measures in place to end violence against children and ensure that children are provided with an unhindered opportunity to grow in a peaceful and protective environment. Save the Children’s Country Director Fiu Williame-Igara in thanking the PNGDF and Police…

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NRL

Preston Campbell has been hailed as a unifying voice for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, an inspiration for players to make a difference off the field and a trailblazer on it after being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Campbell, who was the driving force behind the All Stars concept in 2010, was recognised in the 2023 Australia Day honours with an OAM for service to Indigenous youth and rugby league. The 2001 Dally M Medallist and 2003 premiership winner overcame concerns about his size from some within the game, while working tirelessly in the community since his playing…

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Police Commissioner David Manning said the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary recruitment process has been privatized and middlemen, nepotism and bribery will be the thing of the past. Mr Manning said, “The Police force is on a mission to restore the public trust and confidence and to achieve a professional and trusted community-oriented police service by 2030. “So far 20,000 online applications have been received as of Friday 20th of January, and the number is expected to increase when applications from other centres are brought in. “We successfully tried the recruitment process during the 2022 national general election reservist training…

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