YouTube is banning several types of advertisers from one of the most prominent spots on its homepage. The video streaming platform said Monday that it will ban ads related to gambling, alcohol and prescription drugs, as well as political and election ads, from its masthead — the banner displayed at the top of its website and apps. “We believe this update will build on changes we made last year to the masthead reservation process and will lead to a better experience for users,” a spokesperson for Google, which owns YouTube, said in a statement to CNN Business. The news was first reported…
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China has shown its disdain for the leaders of the G7 nations after the group joined together to demand transparency from Beijing and push for a fresh investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. The Global Times, a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party, promoted a cartoon which mocked the G7 leaders and depicted them as different animals. The image, titled The Last G7, was published by Chinese cartoonist “Bantonglaoatang” on social media site Weibo. The Global Times claimed the cartoon was praised across social media on Sunday for “vividly and straightforwardly revealing the evil intentions of the West that tries…
Member States at the High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS adopted a Political Declaration in order to get the world on track to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Re-committing to urgent action over the next five years, Member States agreed to: reduce annual new HIV infections to under 370 000 and annual AIDS-related deaths to under 250 000 by 2025, ending pediatric AIDS and eliminating all forms of HIV-related stigma and discrimination. achieve the 95–95–95 testing, treatment and viral suppression targets within all demographics and groups and geographic settings, including children and adolescents living with HIV, ensuring that by 2025,…
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga confirmed after Cordner announced his retirement on Monday following a series of head knocks that the forward had been poised to lead Australia to the World Cup if he had made a successful return this season. Laurie Daley, who appointed Cordner to the NSW captaincy in 2017, and Brad Fittler – the man in charge of his first game with Sydney Roosters in 2009 and final match in last year’s Origin – joined Meninga in paying tribute to a player renowned for his courage, consistency and leadership. “Everything he did was at a million miles per…
Sporting codes given approval by the Controller of the National Pandemic Response, to kick start their respective competitions must consider vaccination as a requirement for the existence of the competition. Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response, Dr. Daoni Esorom says sporting codes affiliated under the PNG Sports Foundation must consider vaccination of sportsmen and women and even the administrators of the code to safeguard the competitions. Dr. Daoni says sporting activities are high risk events where the COVID-19 virus can spread if preventive measures are not adopted at the early stages of the commencement of the competitions. “It’s important…
The Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, MP in officiating at the launch of the 2020 to 2029 National Education Plan themed ‘Achieving Quality Education for All’ pronounced that quality Education is a basic right for all children in Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister directed that all stakeholders take their role in making education for our children their business. This includes parents and citizens, teachers and the Education Department and all levels of Government. “In the next 10 years, throughout the life of this education plan, a child born today would be in grade 4, a seven year old child…
Isuzu Yellow returned to Amini Park to take on Red in the final game of round two. After a close loss on the previous day to table toppers Isuzu Black, Yellow were looking to bounce back but faced an Isuzu Red side deperate for a win. Isuzu Red batting first compiled the best innings of the tournament to date posting a highly competitive total of 6/257. The innings had consistant contributions throughout with the experienced players leading the way. Barras Tony Ura (47) CJ Amini (42) ex Barramundi Dogodo Bau (43) and Hiri Hiri a quick fire (40) completeing a…
Digicel PNGs TVWAN was awarded the exclusive naming and branding rights by the PNG Fashion & Design Week Limited to their first ever virtual runway show for 2021 recently. Upon signing the agreement, Digicel’s Vice president and Chief Sales Officer Ms. Lorna McPherson said Digicel is very excited to support this initiative and fundamentally to support Papua New Guineans talents at the community level. “In this agreement signing Digicel TV agrees to provide a 60 minute airtime to broadcast the Virtual Runway Fashion Show 2021 next month”, said McPherson. PNG Fashion & Design Week Founder and Director, Mrs Janet Sios…
The Prime Minister, James Marape, MP in officiating at the launch of the 2020 to 2029 National Education Plan themed ‘Achieving Quality Education for All’ pronounced that quality Education is a basic right for all children in Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister directed that all stakeholders take their role in making education for our children their business. This includes parents and citizens, teachers and the Education Department and all levels of Government. “In the next 10 years, throughout the life of this education plan, a child born today would be in grade 4, a seven year old child in…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 21 new COVID-19 cases on Friday June 11, increasing the country’s total cases to 16,682. The cases were reported in 8 provinces with National Capital District reporting the highest of 7 cases followed by Simbu with four, Milne Bay three, Hela and East New Britain with two cases each and Madang, Central and Jiwaka with one case each. Of the 21 cases reported, 13 are males and 8 females. Their ages range from 14 to 77 years. At the time of testing 12 were symptomatic whilst 5 had existing medical conditions. Two of the cases…