Eight communities in Torokina District, located in a remote part of South Bougainville – without road access to major centres – have benefitted from small community projects valued at over K270,000 funded through the Australian government’s Bougainville Community Grants Scheme. The people of Ukoto ward built two poultry sheds, fully equipped with drinkers, feeders, lamps and stock feed which has increased economic activity in the area and will provide opportunities for investment in other income generation activities. Torokina district’s six wards had their sports facilities improved including upgrades to six soccer fields, purchase of sports equipment and training courses in…
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Minister for Education Jimmy Uguro, MP has thanked the staff of the Ministry of Education for a successful 2022 academic year despite many challenges and difficulties. The Ministry of Education is made up of the Teaching Service Commission, the Office of Libraries and Archives and the Department of Education. “Despite the many challenges and difficulties experienced, including being locked out of your office due to rental issues, you all have performed well our core functions, roles and responsibilities as expected.” “Because of your commitment, hard work and perseverance, we have successfully implemented a number of our policies and programs and…
Fake News! The New Ireland Government and its people have slammed the constant fake news and rumors of the passing of its leader and Governor Sir Julius Chan. Acting Governor Sammy Missen said this time the New Ireland Government will take action against individuals who have without restraint or any moral compass gone out of their way to spread rumors through social media. “We will collect all numbers and Facebook profiles that have contributed to the unwarranted anxiety to the general public and Sir J’s family, and they will face thefull force of the law under the cyber-crimes act,” said…
Morocco continued its stunning run at Qatar 2022, beating Spain on penalties to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Spain missed all three of its spot kicks as Moroccan goalkeeper Bono made himself the hero of the shootout, saving efforts from Sergio Busquets and Carlos Soler, while Pablo Sarabia hit the post. Achraf Hakimi, who was born in Spain, buried the winning penalty with the cheekiest of Panenkas, chipping the ball gently into the middle of the goal to send the thousands of Moroccan fans inside Education Stadium into dreamland. Defeat for Spain continues its wretched World Cup record…
The outgoing Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) Musje Werror boarded the OTML Charter one last time on the 5th December 2022 as he was farewelled at the Tabubil Airport. It was an emotional atmosphere at the Tabubil airport as employees, business partners and Tabubil residents turned up to farewell Mr. Werror. Mr. Werror embraced and said goodbye to everyone in a guard of honour which lined from the terminal to the aircraft, followed by a water cannon salute as the aircraft taxied to the runway. A dinner was held last weekend where OTML…
Dika Toua, whose appearance in Tokyo last year made her first female weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games five times, has started her attempt for Olympics number six. No athlete, male or female, has ever done that. Dika Toua, whose appearance in Tokyo last year made her first female weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games five times, has started her attempt for Olympics number six. No athlete, male or female, has ever done that. Toua, who has a 16-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter, lifted on the opening day of the 2022 IWF World Championships in Bogotá, Colombia, the…
Actress Kirstie Alley, a star in both television and film, has died after a short battle with cancer at age 71. Alley shot to fame in the TV comedy Cheers, set in a Boston bar, going on to have starring film roles in Look Who’s Talking and Star Trek II. Alley’s death was confirmed by her two children, True Stevenson, 30, and Lillie Parker Stevenson, 28, who posted the sad news on her Instagram page today. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered. Following the news of…
An independent environmental and human rights legacy impact assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna mine in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region Bougainville is due to begin this week. Last year, Rio Tinto publicly committed to fund the independent assessment in response to a human rights complaint brought by 156 local community members, represented by Australia’s Human Rights Law Centre. The mine was forced to stop operating in 1989 by what became a ten-year long civil war. The Bougainville government is very keen to see a resumption of mining there as it strives to develop its economy in its quest…
A delegation of staff consisting of senior officers visited the two widows of the late former provincial administrator for Central, Raphael Yibmaramba in Wewak over the weekend. The two widows and their family members met with the officers at the Village Inn hotel to do the formalities of the presentation of foodstuff and cash contributions. Acting Deputy Provincial Administrator for Social Services, Michael Uaiz when presenting the cash contributions to the families of the deceased, said “we are here to represent the Central Provincial Government and Administration and the people of Central Province to convey our deepest condolences to the…
Brazil danced its way past South Korea and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, sweeping aside its opponent 4-1 in a dazzling performance at Qatar 2022. This was a real statement of intent from Brazil, as Tite’s side showed why it was considered the favorite to lift the trophy coming into the tournament. Four first-half goals from Vinicius Jr., Neymar Jr. , Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta ended this match as a contest soon after it had begun, with a combination of shambolic Korean defending and brilliant Brazilian attacking play leading to the most one-sided game of this World Cup so far. However…