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…
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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…
Owning a house comes with a lot of sacrifice, commitment, and determination. NCSL is pleased to share the story of a loyal member who religiously deposited funds into his NCSL savings account for 19 years purposely to build his dream house. Continuously saving money for 19 years may seem like a long time, especially as Papua New Guineans with culturally diverse obligations. Ignatius Dongmai hails from Bunu village along the north coast of Madang province. Ignatius became a member when NCSL first commenced operations back in 2003. His commitment paid off with savings interest earned over the years resulting in…
East New Britain province in Kokopo will facilitate a two days important meeting for the Pacific Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministers forum this February 13th to the 14th 2023. The National Department of ICT, National Information Technology Authority (NICTA), National Broadcasting Operation (NBC) the three agencies under the ministry of ICT are the leading hand in this event plus other agencies in the national government are in the province to meet with the ENB provincial government. The delegates met at Rapopo Resort today to host, consult and work on resolutions with the ENB provincial government in preparation for the…
After winding back the clock to produce some of his best ever form last season, Corey Oates is hoping to be even better this year after spending more time working with his centre partner Herbie Farnworth. Speaking to media following the Broncos’ training session on Tuesday morning, as well as saying what he was doing to work on his own game, Oates was full of praise for the England star who has returned to Red Hill following a huge World Cup campaign. “(To improve, I will need to) stick with what I’ve done well, just do my job, my effort…