Japan says it will release more than a million tonnes of water into the sea from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant this year. After treatment the levels of most radioactive particles meet the national standard, the operator said. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the proposal is safe, but neighboring countries have voiced concern. The 2011 Fukushima disaster was the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Decommissioning has already started but could take four decades. “We expect the timing of the release would be sometime during this spring or summer,” said chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno on Friday, adding…
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Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited today announced that it is hosting its annual charity golf challenge in Lae, this year specifically in order to acquire very necessary chemotherapy drugs and other consumables used in cancer treatment. Luke Liria, EGM Corporate Services at Kumul Petroleum said, “KPHL has for many years had a focus on assisting the health sector in PNG, and in particular facilitating the construction of infrastructure and acquisition of services in relation to the treatment of cancer and heart disease.” “In 2020, Kumul Petroleum made a K15 million commitment over 3 years to support the Cancer Services unit of…
The Fraud and Anti-Corruption section of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) in Kokopo East New Britain have been equipped with new desktops and laptops to do their work. The assistance came from the East New Britain provincial administration under the law and order sector. The items were presented to the OIC Fraud Senior Constable Brian Kundi and witnessed by the Acting Divisional Commander chief inspector Gordon Magun, Provincial police commander chief inspector Januarius Vosivai and other police officers in the headquarter. Presenting the items on behalf of the provincial government deputy administrator Social Services Marakan Uvano said that…
The people of Ratubu in West Coast Namatanai of New Ireland province uprooted a total of 680 marijuana plants in the past week. This follows a 7 days operation which ended on Friday 13, Jan. This was a grace period to allow those involved to uproot plants with the support of community leaders. After the grace period, police will be involved and any plants found not uprooted, then arrests will be made. From the 680 marijuana plants, 34 were matured enough and ready for sale while the rest were young and medium plants. Ratubu ward elder Tomuga Malagen said youths…
Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, died Thursday, hours after being hospitalized following an apparent cardiac arrest, her mother said. She was 54. “Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” Priscilla Presley said in the statement, provided to CNN by a representative. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.” Lisa Marie Presley had been rushed to the hospital earlier in the day, her mother said on Instagram.…
Entering his ninth season in the NRL this year, Kodi Nikorima is excited for what lies ahead and is looking to make history with the Dolphins. Signed in July last year from the Rabbitohs to be a foundation player with the club, the move sees him reunite with head coach Wayne Bennett, who he played under when at the Brisbane Broncos. Nikorima is another of the Dolphins players who has embraced the opportunity to return “home”, with the utility hooker / halfback having spent his formative years growing up in Queensland. “(It’s) history; being back with Wayne and then, it’s sort of…
It’s not all the time you get to meet up with prominent Papua New Guineans especially medical professionals who are very busy people. NCSL was pleased to have a visit from Professor Sir Isi Kevau at its Head Office at Harbor City, calling on the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Vari Lahui, for some financial advice. Having passed the retirement age and still working, our first national medical and renowned cardiologist decided to call in and seek advice on the options available to him as he prepares to finally retire. He has reached retirement age however still provides consultancy services given…
Papua New Guinea’s biggest rugby league off-season competition, the Coca Cola Ipatas Cup (CICC) has received a huge funding support from the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The sponsorship of K300, 000.00 to the largest off-season national competition stiffens NGCB’s progressive support towards the competition since 2012. Minister Responsible for NGCB, Manasseh Makiba while presenting the cheque to the CICC Patron and Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas, said rugby league in PNG has evolved over the years and this competition has contributed significantly to the growth of this sporting code since its inception. “This year marks NGCB’s eleventh year of…
Farmers from all over PNG enrolled in a rice farming training conducted and funded by Trukai Industries in partnership with the University of Technology. Trukai Industries’ Smart Farmer Program is a two-week certificate course that is currently taking place at the University of Technology’s Taraka Campus. A total of 100 participants from Morobe, Madang, Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Simbu, Easten Highlands and Central Province will undergo both practical and theory aspects of this program with the underlying aim to help farmers start their rice farming business. Rice Development Manager for Trukai Industries Aina Davis said participants will be taught using four…
The SP PNG Hunters currently have four players undergoing fulltime preseason training with the Dolphins NRL squad in preparation for the 2023 season. This arrangement is part of a strategic partnership between the SP PNG Hunters and the Dolphins NRL club which aims to get more local players of Papua New Guinean heritage into the NRL competition. The four Hunters players – Judah Rimbu, Rodrick Tai, Sherwin Tanabi and Emmanuel Waine – began training with the Wayne Bennett-coached Dolphins this week and will be working towards earning a fulltime NRL contract over the next eight weeks of preseason. SP PNG…