Family members of the victims of the 11 September 2001 terror attacks have called on President Joe Biden to stay away from memorial events unless he declassifies files about the attacks. Nearly 1,800 people signed a letter calling on him to release documents that they believe implicate officials from Saudi Arabia in the plot. They say that if he refuses, he should not attend ceremonies next month to commemorate the 20th anniversary. Nearly 3,000 people died on 9/11. The attacks were committed by the Al Qaeda terror group, investigators say, and triggered the US invasion of Afghanistan. Fifteen of the…
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Harmony Gold and Hidden Valley Mine (HVM) have established a Scholarship Program that will offer full-time financial support for students undertaking diploma-level studies and university degrees in several mining-related fields. The program targets two representatives each from Nauti, Kuembu, and Winima which are the mine’s three landowner villages, but there are also opportunities for high-performing young women and men in Morobe Province. “We’re keen to work with our provincial stakeholders, particularly in education, to create a pool of high calibre university or Polytech students who will fill future positions as Graduates with Harmony.” “At the same time, we’re making it…
Immigration officials have confirmed Google co-founder Larry Page applied for New Zealand residency under a category for wealthy investors. This week it was revealed the American billionaire travelled here from Fiji earlier this year because his child needed medical treatment. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said Page submitted his application under the investor plus category in November 2020. It could not be processed until he entered the country, so it was approved in February. The investor plus category requires applicants to invest at least $10 million in New Zealand over three years. INZ said the application included the necessary documentation and was assessed…
Growing up in a settlement in Sabama, Port Moresby, Sebastian Pandia always had a dream that one day he would play international rugby. This dream held on to him throughout his childhood and although the ride was tough sometimes, Sebastian never at any one time let go of this dream. His rugby league career dates far back as 2005 when he was but a naïve young high school boy attending De La Salle Secondary School. At just 15 years of age, he made the under 19 team for Gulf West in the PRL competition and in the same year got…
As the Barramundis prepare to leave our shores for their historic ICC T20 World Cup debut on the 17th of October their assistant coach John Ovia, a former Barra from Hanuabada is close to realising a boyhood dream. John remembers watching the World Cup semi final in 1996 with his father “ we were watching the game between Australia and West Indies, Dad was cheering for the West Indies, I wanted Australia to win. The final was very tense, but Australia fought back to win the game, my Dad didn’t talk to me for a while after the match but…
Eight additional COVID-19 positive infections in the country have been identified as being the highly infectious Delta strain. Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning made the announcement of the new detections after the first Delta positive case three weeks ago. When releasing the information, the Controller highlighted the risk of the onset of a potential third wave of COVID-19 infections, and called on people to adhere to COVID-safe measures and to get vaccinated. “We have seen how devastating the delta strain can be in developing countries, with nearly half a million people dead…
This just in, 8 new COVID-19 Delta Variant cases have been reported today. Total cases of the Covid-19 Delta Variant is now 9.This is after the first case of the highly infectious Delta Variant was reported 3 weeks ago. The cases reported include a Papua New Guinean female nurse and the remaining are expatriates. Continue to practice COVID-19 safety protocols and keep listening to the news on this station & follow our news website: pnghausbung.com
Olo Max Komarake a.k.a OMK on his Facebook page and TikTok account is a 22 year old from Unggai-Bena District in Eastern Highlands Province who is sketching his way to pursue his dreams. With a following of over 8K on TikTok, Olo Max started drawing different types of pencil and colored pencil drawings and the type of drawing he loves sketching the most are modified drawing or mostly known as ‘Realistic Drawings’. “I love drawing the human figure or portraits only but there are also other types of drawings I can also draw,” said Olo Max. “Drawing is my hobby.…
SP Brewery proudly launched its ‘Hunt for Credit’ promotion on Monday 2nd August 2021, under its’ flagship brand, SP Lager, and in partnership with the SP Hunters and Digicel PNG. “The campaign aims to give SP Lager consumers the opportunity to win a share of K500,000 in instant Digicel credits,” said Senior Brand Manager, Christiaan Bonga. “Winning Digicel phone credits means individuals save cash in their pockets. The mechanics are simple: ▪ The consumers check under cap of a SP Lager brown bottle, to see if there is a six-digit code. ▪ If there is, they then text the code…
All valued Electricity Consumers and the general public are advised that PNG Power has begun blocking off Easipay Meters which are detected on our Easipay system to be not in operation. This includes meters which are installed to active customers but may not be buying power and are deemed as illegal connections. This also includes meters which have been connected without verification by PNG Power. Customers who experience issues with their Easipay Meters are therefore asked to report in person to your nearest PNG Power office and see our Customer Service team to further assist so that your Easipay Meters…