People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka has been elected as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji. He received 28 votes in a secret ballot in parliament. Rabuka was nominated for the post of Prime Minister by SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka. FijiFirst Leader, Voreqe Bainimarama was nominated for the PM’s post by FijiFirst MP, Alvick Maharaj. He received 27 votes. The People’s Alliance/NFP/SODELPA coalition has 29 seats in total in parliament while the FijiFirst Party 26 seats. This means one coalition member voted for the FijiFirst Party nominee. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is now at State House to get sworn-in by…
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Metal forceps were left inside a patient in a so-called never event at a Worcestershire hospital. The error occurred during a complex seven-hour abdominal operation at Alexandra Hospital on 23 November. The patient spent the night in intensive care at the site in Redditch when the six-inch (15 cm) object could not be retrieved the same day. The hospital trust has apologized unreservedly and said it would share the findings of an investigation. The instrument was an arterial clamp resembling a large pair of scissors. Under normal circumstances, all instruments should be counted and checked twice before the patient is…
Six male suspects were arrested in a dawn raid and police recovered a factory made shot gun, two home-made rifles, some bullets and several knives at Port Moresby’s Talai and Gorobe settlements this week in their festive operation. A police team comprising members of Sector Patrol Fox 100 units and Badili Police stormed into several homes at Talai and Gorobe settlements this week, nabbing the suspects and confiscating the weapons. The raid was conducted early morning on Friday 23rd December after some settlers from Hela Province reported a case of shooting, in which some suspects allegedly fired gunshots into a…
The Investment Promotion Authority has assured the business community and its clientele that the Organization is putting all efforts behind the scenes in ensuring that the transition from the old system to the new one goes well and with minimal disruption to services. Managing Director of the IPA Mr. Clarence Hoot gave the assurance following the switch to an upgraded online registry system. “Given the magnitude of data in the previous registry, coupled with the fact that the data is being migrated to a totally new system, the migration process is taking a while,” Mr. Hoot said. “It is advisable…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary received a cheer of Christmas Spirit in the form of refreshing K-One Raspberry flavored soft drinks from Oceania Beverage Limited this week at the Boroko Police Station. Oceania Beverage Limited Finance Manager Mr. Mark Joseph Bautista presented twenty cartons of their new K-One Raspberry flavored soft drinks to Chief Inspector David Terry who received the token of appreciation on behalf of Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika in the presence of media houses who gathered to witness the presentation. Mr. Bautista and his team wanted to show their appreciation to Police Personnel for their hard work…
In time for the new year, PNG Air wishes to advise our customers and the travelling public of the introduction of a second mid- week service to Moro, Southern Highlands Province and Vanimo, Sandaun Province. Flight CG8540 will depart Port Moresby for Moro on Wednesdays, and return via Mount Hagen as CG8541. Flights are operated using the ATR72-600 aircraft. Flight CG1628 will depart Port Moresby for Vanimo via Madang and Wewak on Wednesdays, and returned as CG1629. Flights are operated using the Dash 8-100 aircraft. These additional service increase the availability of accessible and affordable air and cargo services for…
PNG Air is pleased to announce the renewal and extension of our Sponsorship the the Central Dabaris for further three years. As the official airline partner of Central Dabaris Rugby Club, the airline provides flights and logistical support for the team to their games outside of Port Moresby. PNG Air recognizes that sport plays a key role in development, and are proud to support the Central Dabaris rugby club in their endeavors to promote the sport throughout the nation. The agreement was signed yesterday with representation from both organization. PNG Air Chief Commercial Officer, Simoon C. Pitt said, “We are…
A photo gallery by Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has become the most-liked Instagram post ever. The images, which show Messi and other Argentina players celebrating their 2022 World Cup win, have racked up over 67 million likes on the social media platform within hours of being posted. In a sensational final on Sunday, Argentina won the World Cup after beating France in Qatar. It was the crowning achievement for team captain Messi, who said this would be the last World Cup game of his remarkable career. He scored two goals in the final and was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player in…
Eight teenage girls were charged with murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old Toronto man in what police are calling a “swarming” attack. The man was found stabbed Sunday shortly after 12 a.m., following a report of an assault in the area of York Street and University Avenue. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, police said. Authorities did not release the man’s name pending family notification. The eight girls were found shortly after the attack and taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder, Detective Sgt. Terry Browne of the Toronto Police Service…
Walking back through the doors at Red Hill, Walsh is among his childhood friends – in many ways it’s like he never left. But there is no doubt the 20-year-old has returned with much more confidence and experience. “I’m really excited to be back. I spent two years away and it was a really big learning curve for myself,” Walsh said. “I really took a lot out of those two years away, I think I’m better off for it, now I’m back, I’m bit more experienced and can bring a lot more back to the team. “It feels good to…