Theme – Forgiveness and Kindness Blessed Easter to you, my people. Easter is a time for all of us, Papua New Guineans, to come in fellowship to remember our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross of Calvary to forgive us from our sins over 2000 years ago. Jesus Christ became the redeemer to forgive us of our sins. This season is a time we remember this great sacrifice our Lord made and translate the acts of forgiveness and healing into our own lives in the way we treat each other. As the nation of Christians, we must…
Author: Rolland BANABA
“Government must be sensitive to Mainstream Media roles and responsibilities before drafting a National Media Development Policy.” These were the comments made by Deputy Governor of New Ireland Province Sammy Missen after sighting a draft copy of the National Media Development Policy which has been circulating for the public to see. Speaking on behalf of the New Ireland Government, he noted that the Department of Digital Transformation, Media and Communication would be overseeing monitoring and evaluation of the media industry through regular data collection and monitoring media content. He said, “While it was important for the Media is to be…
Parents boycotted the first day of classes for the 2023 academic year at Gerehu Primary School in Port Moresby this morning after learning that the school had its main water supply disconnected over the holidays. Teachers were adamant to get down to business sending their students to their respective classrooms but the protesting parents overruled the decision and students were sent home. Head Teacher Philip Tiki revealed to students and parents during the schools assembly that Water PNG had to shut down the school’s water supply over non-payment of bills in excess of over K200, 000. 00. “The school owes…
National Airports Corporation (NAC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director Mr. Rex Kiponge, was re-arrested yesterday and brought in to the Boroko Police Station in Port Moresby for questioning. Police questioned Mr. Kiponge a little over 4 hours without laying any formal charges. He was later locked up in the holding cell with a charge for abuse of office and released last night on a K2,000 court bail. NAC staff in a show of unity and solidarity protested over the arrest of their Managing Director in front of the Police station while Mr. Kiponge was being questioned. They came…
Teachers and students of Kwikila Secondary School in the Central Province witnessed a new era after 63 years in the life of the school – the launching of a new Information Communication and Technology Learning Centre facilitated by NICTA. Kwikila Secondary has over a thousand students, and is the first school in the Central Province that is now well equipped with ICT services after the launch last week. The secondary school was graced with the presence of the Information Communications & Technology Minister Timothy Masiu who was on ground for the grand launch of the ICT lab in front of…
The official opening of the New Kavieng Airport Terminal has been confirmed and fixed for 03rd November, 2022 after having to go through two postponements at the request of the Prime Minister. The controversial opening ceremony, first scheduled for 20th October was deferred tentatively to 27th October while awaiting a confirmed schedule from the Prime Minister has angered the New Ireland Provincial Government. New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan made a decision after the numerous deferrals not to attend the opening and had pulled out from organizing the event towards the opening. Prime Minister James Marape will be Guest of…
It was a day of mixed feelings within the perimeters of the church-run St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Port Moresby as the school farewelled its 6th batch of Grade 12 students at a graduation ceremony witnessed by parents and guardians. Keynote speaker and Deputy Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa reminded the graduands that it was the start of a long journey for them and not the end of their career as students. He challenged them to remain committed in what they were good at doing and to turn their weaknesses into strengths. “Be wise as you enter the world. One…
“Work begins now.” Those were the stern words from the newly appointed Works and Highways Minister Solan Mirisim at the handover- takeover ceremony in Port Moresby last night. Minister Mirisim wasted no time in thanking Prime Minister James Marape for his trust and confidence in appointing him as minister to head the Department taking over the leadership from the outgoing and former Minister Michael Nali. He told the gathering it was encouraging that he was appointed by the CEO of the country to lead the department and he would give his utmost best to provide the leadership needed in the…
Several candidates vying for the Moresby North-East Electorate and the NCD Regional seat yesterday signed and served a petition for the Electoral Commission demanding something to be done for the illegal ballot boxes. The gathering took place in the evening with many candidates expressing distaste to the commission’s decision to not inform the candidates of the movement of the sensitive material until moments before their confinement at the Sir John Guise Stadium. “None of the candidates for Moresby-North East were informed of when the boxes of ballot papers will be released,” said Moresby North-East Candidate, Ms. Tania Bale. She added…
Hekari United FC’s attempt to represent the country at the OFC Champions League challenge in New Zealand fell short on the weekend after a classy Lae City FC sent the red outfits home with a narrow 2-1 victory. The David-Muta-coached Hekari side looked lethal and more organized in the first part of the match dominating possession and rewarding themselves to an early lead with a goal right on the half time whistle off the boots of Obert Simon. The visitors from Lae held on in the early part of the second half at PNG Football Stadium denying any more attempts…