29 Electrical professionals sat for their 2 day Electrical examinations starting today in Kavieng, at the Niu Lodge. New Ireland was chosen as the first province to host a regional examination for the Electrical Licensing examination under the recently established National Energy Authority. The subjects examined are “Theory of Applied Electricity” and “PNG Wiring Rules.” The Electrical professionals work in the resource sector including at Lihir, Simberi, Poliamba and other private contractors. 2 working with PNG Power flew in from Port Moresby. Out of the 29 sitting for the exams 3 are females. “ We will continue to conduct these…
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England and Samoa will face off for the second time this World Cup on Sunday (AEDT), but there’s much more at stake for the winner of the semi-final showdown than there was when the two sides met back in the opening fixture of the tournament last month. On that day, it was England who ran riot against an injury-hit and out-of-form Samoa, emerging with a stunning 60-6 over the Pacific powerhouse in Newcastle. Since then, Shaun Wane’s side have staked their credentials as one of the teams to beat at the World Cup, brushing aside their group stage games before…
Following the official opening of the UN Climate Change, Conference of Parties (COP27) this week in Egypt, Papua New Guinea presented a resounding statement on behalf of the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CFRN) at the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) session of the COP. Also being the chair of the CFRN, PNG has called for the need for Parties, both developing and developed countries to align their commitments in their current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). NDCs are climate action plans by parties to the Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate impacts. PNG’s Climate Special…
We are going to be strict on Digicel Cup players taking part in the Lae Biscuit sponsored Snax 9s rugby League tournament. And only six current Digicel Cup players are allowed per team with only two to take the field at anyone time. Snax 9s Tournament Director Steven Malum stressed today to teams participating as the required number of teams to participate in the 2022 tournament reaches the ceiling. Malum said within just two weeks of officially announcing the return of the Snax 9s, they have been bombarded with overwhelming interest and can now confirm that as planned to stage…
Officers from Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) commemorated the World Mangrove Day by taking part in planting 5000 Mangrove seedlings at Dogura Beach in Port Moresby on Wednesday, (Nov 9th, 2022). The Mangrove planting event was hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and supported by key partners. Jacinta Kull from CCDA during the event acknowledged TNC for the initiative in organizing such event. “We are happy to be here to represent Government in terms of Climate Change and what we are doing here in PNG. Basically, one of our areas of support is in the REDD+, that is reducing…
Australia’s 10-8 win over New Zealand in the final Women’s Rugby League World Cup pool match means Australia top their pool and will play us in the semi-final on Monday 14 November at 5pm UK time (Tuesday 15 November at 3am PNG time) in York. Let’s do this! Credit: Santos PNG Orchids
Some Florida airports and theme parks were halting operations Wednesday and about 2,000 flights were canceled as Tropical Storm Nicole advanced toward the eastern coast of Florida. Orlando International Airport (MCO) said on Twitter that it would halt commercial operations at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday. The airport said it was tying down jet bridges and covering equipment at ticket counters in preparation for the storm and communicating with emergency management officials. Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) planned to close by 2 p.m. Wednesday, the airport tweeted. And Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) posted that it would close at 4 p.m. Wednesday. “Please do not come…
The Pan Pacific Masters Games will be trialed as an annual event on the Gold Coast after being a biennial event since 1998, the city’s mayor has announced. The 10-day event got underway on Friday for the first time since 2018 due to COVID-19, with 13,000 competitors registered across 42 sports. The trial is in place until 2024. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate made the announcement to the athletes at the opening night celebrations at the Games Village alongside the beach at Kurrawa. “Pan Pacific will be here every year,” he said. “Sport really excites and unites. On the Gold Coast, we are exciting…
In accordance with recent updated covid-19 travel measures in Papua New Guinea, PNG Air wishes to advise our customers and the travelling public of updates to travel in our operations. The wearing of face masks are no longer mandatory at all domestic airports, and are optional on PNG Air flights. Passengers are also not required to fill out Health Declaration Forms on arrival at your destination. There are also no restrictions on International Travel into PNG. The amendments to the covid-19 travel measures are placed by the Office of The Controller under the National Pandemic Act 2020. PNG Air asks…
The Port Moresby based West Eagles Australian Football League (AFL) club has secured grand final spots in both the Reserve and A Grade division after a tough 2022 season. President of the Port Moresby AFL Association Mr. Douglas Lai confirmed that in the Reserve the Eagles will meet the Gordons Kokofas, while in the A Grade the Eagles will meet Concept Koboni. “ The club has performed very well this season through some good management of the teams,” said the president. Meanwhile, this grand final showdown will be the first time after two years since the last proper grand final…