In the days before he was found dead in a Spanish prison cell, antivirus software pioneer John McAfee posted a series of deep and tragic posts on social media. Overnight, a prison official confirmed his death shortly after a court approved his extradition to the United States where he was wanted for tax evasion. The 75-year-old was found dead in his cell in the Brians 2 penitentiary near Barcelona “apparently from suicide”, a spokeswoman for the prison system in the northeastern Catalonia region said, confirming media reports. She gave no further details. McAfee is one of the most well-known names…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
On this day, Mal Meninga carried the Kangaroos to victory over the Kiwis and Jimmy Maloney capped a magical week by sinking the Warriors. 1993 Two inspired pieces of brilliance from Australian captain Mal Meninga help Australia retain their world champion status with a convincing 16-4 third Test win over the Kiwis at Lang Park. Bob Lindner plays his last Test for Australia. 1990 One of the biggest stories in years breaks when it is revealed 10 South Sydney players have tested positive to drugs. Fullback Scott Wilson is immediately sacked from the club. Wilson initiates court action, but the…
A special handover ceremony was held today at Governor Sir Julius Chan’s former office at Mogol in Kavieng town. Keys were handed over to New Ireland’s Division of Education represented by CEO of Education Apelis Benson, Chairlady of the New Ireland Education Board Dr Kappa Malpo in the Prescence of education division staff.. The change in office is a much needed boost for the Education Division after operating out of a small office at N4C for the past years. “This office will allow for smoother processing of queries of our teachers. They will not have to stay long periods of…
Taffie Tamba, a young Zimbabwean with the YWAM Ships, is enjoying every minute of her time spent in Papua New Guinea, as she eagerly looks forward to connecting with youths in rural Papua New Guinea. Her love for Papua New Guinea has grown over the last five years, reminding her so much of her own country and all she wants now, is to give the best she can to serve youths. “At the beginning when I first came (to PNG), it reminded me of home but my heart cry, a lot of times go to the villages, and when we…
The construction of the new Digine High School in Gumine district, Simbu province is taking shape and upon completion would take in students enrollment in 2022. The school infrastructure construction taking place at Karamaril sub-district is expected to compete this month. Medina Building & Construction that currently works on the construction of the new double classroom building said by 10th July the building would be completed. The contractor started work on the building early June this year with 30 skilled workers. Already two new classrooms with a staff office were completed. Karamaril community leader Peter Gonare said there are already…
“We need to refine the way we think by taking a step back and examining ourselves, by really reflecting on our weaknesses and finding ways of strengthening our Education system.” These were the words of CEO for Education Apelis Benson during the opening of a week-long in-service program for teachers at the New Hanover High School on Konamatalik in the Lavongai LLG on Monday the 28th of June. The event was attended by New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan, Provincial Education Board Chairlady Dr Kappa Malpo, members of the Provincial Executive Council, Commissioner of operations to the National Teachers Commission…
Campsite and guesthouse owners in Kokoda Track region have turned the tourism freeze as a result of COVID-19 into an opportunity to complete business management training to improve their financial literacy and accommodation operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make a major contribution to national output, but many face obstacles to sustainability with high levels of attrition among small businesses. The Start Your Business – Micro Enterprises training was recently held in Sogeri, Buna and Efogi for communities along the Kokoda Track in Central and Northern Provinces. More than 70 campsite and guesthouse owners attended the weeklong programs to learn…
Air Niugini wishes to advise the traveling public that the airline has now resumed its Fokker jet services to Tokua airport, Rabaul effective today, Tuesday 29th June 2021. The resumption of Fokker flights follows the completion of runway repairs by the National Airports Corporation(NAC). Since the works on the airport runway commenced in February last year, Air Niugini has been operating to Tokua airport using the 76 seat Q402 and 50 seat DHC-8-315 aircraft, but with passenger numbers restricted to as few as 20 at times because of the shortened runway. Air Niugini General Manager Commercial Services, Mr Dominic Kaumu…
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry says that the playing of the national anthem while she was on the podium at the US Olympic track and field trials was “set up.” Berry turned away from the flag to face the stands while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played during the medal ceremony on Saturday. She then draped a T-shirt bearing the words “activist athlete” over her head. Having placed third in the hammer event at the trials in Eugene, Oregon, Berry earned a spot on the US team for the Tokyo Olympics, which get underway next month. “I feel like it was set up. I feel…
WARSAW, Poland — In its latest report released Monday on the sexual abuse of minors, Poland’s Catholic Churchb lists 292 clergymen who are alleged to have abused over 300 boys and girls from 1958 though 2020. The cases were reported to church authorities from mid-2018 until the end of 2020. The reports came from the victims, their families, other clergymen, the media and from other sources. At an online conference in Warsaw, the head of Poland’s Catholic Church, Archbishop Wojciech Polak, apologized to the victims and asked their forgiveness, echoing apologies he has made before. According to church statistics gathered…