Former Secretary for Defence Trevor Meauri was arrested and charged on Monday this week with one count of abuse of office by the National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate. Detectives from NFACD arrested and charged Mr. Meauri after he was alleged to have written to L&A Construction Limited to give him estimated costing to re-construct the run down Guard House at Murray Barracks. The company provided the costing to be at K3.6 million. On 20 November 2017, Mr Meauri then wrote to L&A Construction Limited to advise the company that its offer of K3.6 million was accepted. Mr Meauri’s financial authority…
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The Patron of PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR) Sir Peter Barter has raised grave concerns over the recent statement made by Prime Minister James Marape related to IMR failing to undertake research into the COVID19 virus. “It appears that the Honorable Prime Minister has been misled which in turn reflects on the PNG institute of Medical Research credibility,” said Patron Barter. He claimed IMR had not received any funding from National COVID19 Control Centre or the National Government to undertake research into the COVID19 virus or current pandemic, “The only funding received is to support testing which is being…
The outgoing Resident High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea His Excellency Sushil Kumar Singhal has paid a farewell call on Prime Minister James Marape at the Sir Manasupe Haus recently. H.E. Singhal is leaving after the successful completion of his two years tour of duty as the Ambassador of India to PNG. In farewelling H.E. Singhal, Prime Minister Marape informed him of the excellent bilateral relations between both countries and requested that the High Commissioner also act as an advocate for PNG in India, in terms of promoting PNG as an investment destination for Indian businesses. In furthering…
The Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response, David Manning, has called on citizens to come forward and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Mr Manning called upon citizens not to be complacent against COVID-19 even as no new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday 31 July. He said so far the virus has affected 17,774 people and claimed the lives of 192 people in Papua New Guinea. Mr Manning said the vaccine can provide cover against the virus therefore citizens must voluntarily submit for vaccination. The Controller said, “We continue to record COVID-19 cases which shows…
Qantas says it will stand down 2,500 staff as a lockdown in Sydney impacts air travel across Australia. The furlough – affecting pilots, crew and airport workers – will last for at least two months, the airline said. Qantas said it would pay staff until mid-August, after which they could apply for government support payments. Since June, fresh Covid outbreaks have forced most Australian states to reimpose restrictions. The highly contagious Delta variant has forced lockdowns in several cities and some state border closures. The situation is most severe in Sydney. It is seeing about 200 new infections each day,…
PNG author Caroline Evari opened the 2021 Book week celebration at Kopkop College on August 2, 2021, where she recounted her journey as a young writer and encouraged students to read and write more books. Ms Evari says her visit to the school helps to create awareness amongst students on the importance of writing their own stories and having them published, believing that having PNG authored books displayed in school libraries inspires and promotes local literature. Kopkop College kicked off this year’s National Book Week celebration under the theme, “Lockdown, Stay Safe, Read Books,” and looks forward to a week…
Port Moresby Nature Park is a proud winner in two categories in the Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia’s (ZAA) bi-annual Gala Awards event. This official announcement was made yesterday by the Zoo and Aquarium Association after formal online presentations were done by finalists before a strict judging panel. Port Moresby Nature Park came out a winner for the “Exhibit Design – Small Scale Development” for the Park’s construction of its Reptile Haus, the first of its kind in PNG as well as the “Community Engagement Award”, for ‘Snaketastic’ a community event held over 2-months in the Park focused on…
The Gordons Youth Association is thankful to the NCDC Authorities for stepping in to seal the rugged roads and do maintenance work beside the Sigirap Market and the Gordons Flats. Norman Waka from the Gordons Youth Association said after a very thorough cleanup was done, pictures were taken and posted on the association’s facebook page which prompted the NCDC to step in and show their support by sending a backhoe to seal and fix the road. “Now the road that leads to the Daulo Crescent Street to Jade Island Supermarket is sealed and it is good to see the residence…
Kina Bank to provide Home Loans to ncsl staff ncsl staff can now obtain home loans from Kina Bank and this was made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both Chief Executive Officers of ncsl and Kina Bank on Wednesday 28th July, 2021. Under the signed agreement, Kina will take a first mortgage over the financed property and ncsl to take second mortgage. ncsl has over 80 staff with almost 50% eligible to participate under this arrangement. ncsl’s CEO Mr. Vari Lahui welcomed the partnership saying the arrangement will now allow his staff to have their own…
Prime Minister James Marape says the Royal Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the K3 billion Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan is “not a waste of time and money”. He said this in response to criticisms by the Opposition and others on the COI, which was established to look into the processes and procedures used by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill in 2014, in obtaining the UBS loan and related transactions. “This will not be another inquiry that collects dust, but will be processed to punish those involved and claim damages,” PM Marape said. “I want to tell the nation…