ncsl has reported an increase in its fleet of EFTPOS terminals installed throughout the country and now has over 300 terminals nationwide. Pagini Clothing Ltd and CPL Group of companies remain the Society’s top merchants having terminals at most of its outlets, followed by Nonko Ltd, Papindo and SVS. Early this month ncsl installed 10 new terminals at two second hand shops owned by Pagini Clothing Ltd and another 10 at Nonko Ltd, Pagini Clothing Limited’s sister company in Lae. To date, Pagini has 18 ncsl terminals in all its 8 shops in Port Moresby, 20 in Lae with more…
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The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, on Thursday put forward a new law that would force smartphone manufacturers and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port. The proposed legislation is designed to cut waste and make life easier for consumers who would theoretically be able to use one charger for multiple devices. It could have a huge impact on Apple, as the company still uses its own Lightning connector to charge iPhones. The company has recently equipped some iPads and MacBooks with USB-C ports. A spokesperson for Apple said in response that the…
He has played professional cricket for eleven years and counting, and is nowhere close to giving up. Meet soft-spoken and determined batter, from Hula in the Central Province, and Madang Province. The Raukele Cricket Club was where he first joined a cricket team (Under 15), back in 2005. From that local club to now being part of the Kumul Petroleum PNG Barramundis participating in the World Cup is such a surreal moment for him. He says, ‘Em fes taim blong mipla long go long Wel Kap na mipla saikap long feisim ol “big dogs”.’ [This is our debut in the…
The five students sponsored by Port Moresby General Hospital to study at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka are progressing well in their training. Medical Physicist student Luwis Gabriel who is doing his second year undertaking a Master’s degree in Medical Physics has completed his coursework and is now into the second component of his program focusing on research and is expected to complete his studies by the end of this year. In an arrangement between the university and the Sri Lankan Health Ministry, Mr. Gabriel has had the opportunity to do a one-year clinical internship with the Sri Lankan…
Daniel Craig thought he had wrapped up his tenure as James Bond with Spectre, but the actor says his final fifth outing as the British secret agent in No Time To Die allowed him to complete his 007 journey. Nearly 60 years after the first Bond film Dr No premiered, cinema’s favourite spy, known for his love of fast cars and cool gadgets, returns in the highly anticipated 25th Bond movie next week after an 18-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Costing an estimated $US200 million ($NZ285m) to produce, No Time To Die sees Bond come out of retirement from an idyllic life in Jamaica to…
Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to find a way to safeguard their bitcoin and other tokens after China’s central bank published a new document Friday spelling out tougher measures in its wider crypto crackdown, including souped-up systems to monitor crypto-related transactions. Bitcoin was down as much as 6% and ether sunk as much as 10%, amid a wider sell-off early Friday, as investors digested the news. “Since the announcement less than two hours ago, I have already received over a dozen messages – email, phone and encrypted app – from Chinese crypto holders looking for solutions on how to access and…
In addition to the new measures issued today (Friday 24th September), I have drafted two specific Directions in relation to how we manage High Risk Provinces domestically and High Risk Countries internationally. If you are fully vaccinated, and coming from a country that is not deemed to be a High Risk country, you will be able to enter Papua New Guinea without quarantine. This is welcome news for Business. The only requirement for International travellers will be to undergo a Covid test upon arrival. If you return a negative result you will be able to leave the airport precinct immediately.…
A 30 minute boat ride off Kavieng town lies Nusalava Island, which is located in the Tigak group of Islands in the Tikana LLG. The Island which is home to several thousand Islanders also accommodates a primary school and a United Church mission ground. The primary school has been taking in students from the nearby islands since anyone can remember. While there is eagerness to learn this has been met with challenges because the commute mostly by canoes is an arduous journey on a daily basis for the students who’ve had to wake up as early as 3 am just…
Prime Minister James Marape has thanked international partners for providing COVID-19 vaccines to Pacific Islands Forum countries. He said this when addressing a virtual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting with UN Secretary General, H.E Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City today. “Across the region, partners have provided vaccines to Forum Island Countries, complementing those that have been secured through multilateral channels such as the COVAX facility,” PM Marape said. “These have assisted the region greatly and continue to strengthen our resilience as we begin to contemplate vaccine-powered recovery, bearing in…
‘I dedicate all my games to my mum. She passed away last year so this World Cup is for her.’ Simon fondly remembers his dear mother, as he thanks his family for their support in the lead up to the World Cup games. This is the first time he will be travelling out of the country since his mum passed away, however, he will play in her honor, with all his games dedicated to her. Growing up in Hanuabada, Simon started off in the Under 12 division, modestly revealing ‘it all started there.’ He’s been with the Barras for three…