Hong Kong is set to lift its year-long ban on the import of hamsters later this month as it unwinds some of the world’s toughest Covid restrictions. The city’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) told the BBC the rodents would be tested for the virus. Last year officials said around 2,000 animals would be culled to stop the spread of Covid. The move came after an outbreak of infections at a pet shop. A spokesperson for the AFCD said it planned to lift the import ban in mid-January. “Our staff will arrange to collect samples from hamsters and other…
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A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji. The National Disaster Management Office said its team has been out in force with the help of local youths removing debris. The Fiji Roads Authority said eight roads remain closed due to flooding caused by the heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, severe weather warnings have been updated in Samoa this morning, and Solomon Islands Police have urged caution in the bad weather. Source: Radio New Zealand
New Ireland Rugby Union (NIRU) leaps into the New Year hosting its Annual General Meeting proper today-Friday 06th January 2023. Interim NIRU President Charlie Melachon revealed today the affiliated associations of NIRU including Kavieng Urban, Kara, Nalik, Sentral, Namatanai and Matalai Rugby Union Presidents convene today to elect the NIRU President to lead the association for another term. Mehachon said Lihir, Murat and Lavonggai Associations participate as observers as they are yet to establish in house managements. Of the two districts of New Ireland province, Kavieng Urban, Kara, Nalik, Sentral, Murat and Lavonggai associations represent Kavieng district while Namatanai, Matalai…
In collaboration with the New Guinea Binatang Research Centre, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the EU-STREIT PNG Programme rolled out a series of intensive capacity development workshops targeting vanilla farmers in the Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea to tackle increasing climate-change impacts on agriculture and food security. These trainings were held in 11 locations across nine districts of East and West Sepik provinces, including Wewak, Angoram, Yangoru-Saussia, Ambunti-Dreikikir, Maprik, Wosera-Gawi, Vanimo-Green, Aitape-Lumi, and Nuku. Under the theme, “Farmers’ Training on Climate Smart Agriculture in Vanilla Production”, the workshops brought together 1233 participants, with almost…
Port Moresby & Central Province Unplanned System Outage Date: 06th January 2023 Time Off: 8:32am Expected to fully restore before 2pm PNG Power would like to inform all our valued customers that we are experiencing an unplanned system outage due to unknown fault at 8:32am. Our Operations & Support teams are currently working in progress to identify fault. We will keep you posted once fault is identified & rectified. PNG Power sincerely apologies for any inconveniences caused and appreciate your patience and understanding. Source: PNG Power Limited
Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese will visit Papua New Guinea next week for a two-day official visit, Prime Minister James Marape announced yesterday (January 5, 2022). Prime Minister Albanese will travel to PNG from January 12-13 to attend the Annual Leaders’ Dialogue alongside his counterpart Prime Minister Marape in Port Moresby. Following the Dialogue, the Prime Ministers will travel together to Wewak to visit the resting place of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. “We look forward to the visit of Australian Prime Minister Albanese to PNG,” Prime Minister Marape said. “I have spent time with my good…
Puma Energy have advised Air Niugini at 5pm today (5th January) that they have resumed normal supply of fuel. Hence Air Niugini is able to resume operating a normal schedule from tomorrow morning. Affected customers are advised to revalidate their travel to the next available flight. Air Niugini regrets the inconvenience caused, however the situation has been beyond the airline’s control. Safety is always of paramount importance in our operations.
The Fiji meteorological service has warned that heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the week in Fiji. Flash floods are expected to hit low-lying areas in the Western region of the island of Viti Levu with heavy rain in the west and interior parts as well. The Ministry of Agriculture issued a statement advising farmers to salvage crops, move livestock to higher ground and shift their farm machinery. Senior Meteorologist Sakeasa Rabit said the rain will move towards Australia, and there is a potential for a cyclone to form in the coming weeks. “We see the Australian region specifically…
Prime Minister James Marape has asked both Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and Puma Energy to find solutions to the strenuous business relationship they have that is now becoming a national security issue and a cause for concern about functioning of the economy. He said the case of Puma being unable to maintain the supply of fuel products to its customers was because of ongoing issues with BPNG, for which the country was being held to ransom. PM Marape has asked BPNG, immediately after an urgent National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) today (January 5, 2023), to find a short-term…
The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has expressed its great desire to give back to the people of PNG through its ‘Give Back Program’ with a sponsorship of K40, 000 to support Bialla Suaras Rugby Football Union Club in Nakanai District of West New Britain Province. NGCB Chief Executive Officer Imelda Agon while presenting the cheque to the Club Chairman Andrew Solomon, expressed great admiration to the newly established club for taking the bold step in setting up the club to identify, nurture and expose young local talents along the Bialla area and the surrounding communities. Mrs. Agon said it…