BSP Management confirmed that in the early hours of Monday, 4th May, 2021, BSP Banz Branch was broken into by criminals, and whilst inside the branch the criminals extensively damaged one of Bank’s ATM’s that will now be unavailable to the public for an indefinite period. The criminals were unable to take money or items of value after the incident triggered the branch’s alarm system, alerting security and police to the site. BSP Group CEO, Robin Fleming said, “This is not the first time criminals have targeted BSP Banz and other BSP sub branches in the country. The recent incident…
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The Ombudsman Commission has referred Hon. Johnson Tuke, MP Member for Kainantu Open, Member, Eastern Highlands Provincial Assembly and Minister for Mining to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office. The Ombudsman Commission conducted an investigation and has granted Mr Tuke a right to be heard which he responded to, and having deliberated on the matter has determined that there is a prima facie case that Hon Johnson Tuke MP has been guilty of misconduct in office. As required by Section 20(2) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, the Commission has notified Mr Tuke…
NSW and Queensland officials are awaiting details around the status of the 18th man in State of Origin before finalising preparations for their team camps ahead of the series opener at the MCG on June 9. The squads for Origin I will be named on May 31 and this year’s series is the first in which the Blues and Maroons will carry an 18th man after the ARLC recently approved teams using an extra reserve if they have a players ruled out by foul play or lose three to HIAs in a game. However, it is yet to be decided…
Prime Minister James Marape, MP, officially launched the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign ‘Sleeves Up’ today at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. He said the launching of the campaign was timely in the Government’s response to curtail the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 and to protect the people. PM Marape said the first batch of 100,000 vaccines had already been brought into the country and would be distributed throughout the country for the campaign. He encouraged frontline and essential workers to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated, or they could exercise their right under the National Constitution by deciding…
A primary school in Lae has commemorated World Water day to highlight the importance of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) and nutrition during the pandemic. Omgea primary school in Lae despite the covid-19 pandemic, is going extra miles in applying the new normal protocols in schools. The school had establishing school hygiene clubs, distributed over 100 reusable face marks for students, tippy taps and soap for hand washing. Omega primary school is also the pilot school for the Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) – Lukautim Gutpla Kai Kai through Klin pasin project. The Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) project is…
Over thirty-two thousand students and teachers including support staff in twenty nine school in Morobe will be benefiting from of an Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) – Lukautim Gutpla Kai Kai through Klin pasin project. The Australian Government through the Water for Women Fund in support of COVID-19 response and recovery is co-funding the integrated WaSH of the Morobe school garden project. The project also works hand-in-hand with high schools and primary schools in Lae to strengthen agricultural education, provide nutritious meals to students, and educate them on good nutrition. It will also address job losses and local food supply…
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in PNG and throughout the world, KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation), in its efforts to raise more awareness to stop the spread of COVID-19, has made an awareness video with the help of KTF ambassadors, partners and friends: • Amelia Kuk – Rugby player • Michael Usher – Journalist & presenter • Sharyn Ghidella -Journalist & presenter • Andrew Lepani – Former Deputy Director General PNG Olympic Committee • Dika Toua – Olympic Weightlifter • Ryan Pini – Olympic Swimmer • Abigail Havora – Doctor, KTF Archer Leader & former Miss Pacific…
New Broncos boss Dave Donaghy wants the NRL to find a way to stop “vultures” from poaching players that clubs invest years into developing as they move to stave off the threat of Melbourne snatching their only Queensland representative, Xavier Coates. Donaghy is only three days into starting his long-awaited new role as CEO of the Broncos, he’s having to deal with the threat of his former club Melbourne ramping up their a bid to sign the 20-year-old Maroons winger. Coates is edging ever closer to joining the likes of David Fifita, Sam Walker and Reece Walsh on the growing…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife of 27 years Melinda Gates said in a statement on Monday that they intended to end their marriage. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” the pair said in a statement. “We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life.” The pair have run the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation together for more than 20 years and have three children together They said they intended to continue to work together on the…
The Duke of Sussex has called for vaccines to be “distributed to everyone everywhere” at a star-studded charity concert in Los Angeles. Prince Harry appeared alongside dozens of celebrities at the Vax Live event, a charity performance in aid of the international Covid vaccination effort. Hosted by the singer Selena Gomez, the concert – to be aired on Saturday – featured performances from artists Jennifer Lopez and Foo Fighters. US President Joe Biden also spoke. Addressing thousands of fully vaccinated guests at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Prince Harry praised the efforts of front line workers during the pandemic.…