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06/12/2024

Saturday 07th December 2024

Local News - Business

Possibility of Flights being affected during Peak Period

PNG Air has advised it's customers, and the travelling public of the possible impact of fuel rationing that could have on its flights over the Christmas period.

As it stands, there is fuel rationing in the ports which is putting strain on the airline's operation. PNG Air is working on a solution and managing with the situation with best possible contingencies to get customers to their loved ones over the Christmas break.

During this time PNG Air will not be responsible for accommodating disrupted passengers as limited fuel allocation throughout the network places safety constraints on the operation of its aircraft. Delays and or cancelled flights due to fuel restrictions and or weather are possible, these decisions, if made, will be in the best interest of passenger safety.

Under the circumstances, PNG Air has assessed that the integrity of its current schedule will be challenged. The airline company is continually reviewing schedules and fuel availability and decisions regarding flights will be driven by operational safety.

PNG Air has sincerely apologised for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciates the general publics understanding during this time.

For more information, please contact PNG Air Call Centre on 16111 (Digicel toll free) or 7411 2644 (Bmobile and Telikom).

Picture: PNG Air Media Department Filepic

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

Masiu: Shortwave to return

The National Minister for Communications and South Bougainville MP, Timothy Masiu says, his ministry and department are working to return the shortwave radio transmission service of the National Broadcaster, NBC into the country by next year.

The shortwave service of the NBC had been most effective in bridging the nation with news and information prior to independence and thereafter, however over the years the service had become obsolete.

Minister Timothy Masiu told the National Parliament sitting this week that NBC would be working to restore the shortwave service before the country celebrates its 50th independence anniversary next year.

He says, all provincial stations including the service in Bougainville will have the shortwave restored to once again hook up the nation to the national broadcaster.

Minister Masiu says, the iconic NBC had been neglected over the years by successive government, leaving many of its provincial stations starving for funds, run down and even not functioning.

Minister Masiu thanked the Marape Government for its recognition of the service providing funding over the years, which he says, has brought the NBC out of the ICU and restoring it with life.

*NBC Bougainville News.

06/12/2024

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06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

Football News | MSG Cup 2024

PNG PM's X1 team announced

Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) have announced the Prime Minister X1 team for the upcoming Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara, Solomon Islands next week.

Following the endorsement by PNG Sports Foundation Executive Director Micah James, PNGFA Head Coach Felipe Vera-Arango was pleased to name a new-look team for the upcoming Melanesian football tournament from December 9-21, 2025

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https://pngfootball.com.pg/kapuls-name-squad-for-msg-2024/

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

Sports News - Rugby league

Vidot helps USA to victory against South Africa

Former NRL star Daniel Vidot scored his first try for the United States as the Hawks over-powered South Africa 38-18 in Pretoria.

Vidot, who played 114 NRL matches for the Raiders, Dragons, Broncos and Titans, scored the opening try and performed strongly playing centre in his debut for the USA.

The 34-year-old moved to the United States in 2018 to pursue a career with the WWE and qualifies for the Hawks under International Rugby League's five-year residency rule.

He has previously played 10 Tests for Samoa, including the 2013 World Cup and 2014 Four Nations tournament, and was selected for the Hawks after playing for DC Cavalry in the USARL's north-east Rugby League United conference.

Former Toronto Wolfpack centre Ryan Burroughs, who spent a season with the Eels, and Wes Piggins, a nephew of Rabbitohs patriarch George Piggins, are other Hawks players with NRL links.

USA coach Sean Rutgerson played for Canberra and North Sydney Bears, while also representing South Africa at the 2000 World Cup.

Tries by Vidot, winger Andre Williams and second-rower Wes Piggins gave the Hawks an early 16-0 lead, but the Rhinos narrowed the deficit to 20-12 at halftime.

Williams finished with a hat-track, while ho**er Mason McCrory, five-eighth Ryan Bannerot and interchange forward Derek Lipscomb also scored as the tourists ran out 38-18 winners.

The second Test between the USA and South Africa will be played on Saturday.

Source: www.nrl.com

06/12/2024

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

Sports News - NRL

Reece Robson to join the Roosters in 2026

The Sydney Roosters have today announced that Reece Robson has agreed to terms to join the Club in 2026.

Robson will join the Tricolours on a four-year deal.

“We’re pleased to have secured Reece’s signature and look forward to welcoming him to the Roosters in 2026,” said Roosters Head of Recruitment, Daniel Anderson.

Source: www.roosters.com.au

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

Religion

Are you feeling worried? God hears your cries. Wait patiently and trust in His perfect timing.

Psalm 40:1

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

BOROKO POLICE OPERATION CENTRE OPEN FOR POLICE COMMUNICATION OFFICERS TO USE

The Police operation Center at Boroko police station was reopened yesterday (Thursday) by the Commander of National Capital District and Central Provinces acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi and was witnessed by the and will be used again by the police officers from National Capital District and Central provinces. The police operation centre had been relocated to Konedobu for almost four years after the police management decided to do renovation.

Commander Turi, during the opening, told the speakers who will be working shifts to attend to calls from the public to disseminate information to police units must take their job seriously.

He said the operation Centre is the heart of police operations in the city because it receives information and disseminates information to both the victim and the police. He said he understands the manpower problem the section is facing, and that is a management issue that they will look into to recruit more operations.

A representative from the Papua New Guinea -Australian Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) program Detective Superintendent Conard Jensen was also pleased with the program that will not help policing in National Capital District and Central Provinces easier because the public and the police will be interacting to share information to help policing easier.

He said the setup of the office is of high standard, which will help the officers to interact with themselves and the others.

National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika also thanked the PNG-APP officers who had assisted in completing the project that would be used by the police officers. He said he will be monitoring the Operation Centre to make sure that officers must always monitor the operation Centre and attend to all who call to report a crime or disperse police officers to crime scenes.

Picture: Police Media.

06/12/2024

Friday 06th December 2024

GOVERNOR PARKOP: CITY TO HOST CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS

NCD Governor Powes Parkop has announced a series of exciting Christmas programs for residents of Amazing Port Moresby at a media conference held during the week at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

The programs include the Active City Combined Church Service, the Whitecember Walk, and the Carols by the Sea.

Governor Parkop highlighted that the Christmas season is a time to share love, kindness, unity, and peace as we celebrate the birth of Christ the Saviour.
He welcomed the collaboration of the Papua New Guinea Council of Churches (PNGCC), the Body of Christ Alliance, and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, who have partnered with his office to make Port Moresby a more livable and harmonious city.

“As Governor and host, I call for unity, reconciliation, and peace in our city as we prepare to come together on Sunday, 15th December,” Governor Parkop stated.
“When we unite and start practising good deeds, we can fully realize the potential of becoming a better and greater city. Most of us are peace-loving and decent people. By coming together, we can discourage the unethical behaviors of the minority that hinder the city’s development and progress,” he said.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2024

1. Combined Church Service
•Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
•Venue: Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.
•A light refreshment will be provided for attendees.

2. Whitecember Walk
•Start Time: 5:00 AM
•Location: From Ela Beach to Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.
•Residents are encouraged to wear white to symbolize peace in the city.

3. Carols by the Sea
•Start Time: 5:00 PM onwards
•Location: Ela Beach
•The event will feature Christmas dramas, choirs, performances, stalls, and markets, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.

Pictures: NCDC Media.

05/12/2024

Thursday 05th December 2024

15 markets to benefit from Water Security and Rural Markets Development Project

Over 3,000 local vendors across 15 markets in 6 districts of East Sepik Province will benefit from a Water Security and Rural Markets Development Project supported by Australia.

The project will include the installation of water tank facilities, small scale market infrastructure such as shelters, tables and benches and engaging communities to manage the market facilities.

East Sepik Governor Allan Bird last week presented a cheque of K420,000 to the Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor Penny Morton as counterpart funding alongside Australia's investment of K4.5million toward this project.

This initiative is part of Australia's commitment under the PNG–Australia Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership, aimed at strengthening cooperation in PNG's priority regions and economic corridors to drive growth, enhance stability, and improve service delivery.

Picture caption: East Sepik Governor Allan Bird presenting the K420,000 dummy cheque to Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor Penny Morton. Picture supplied.

30/11/2024

Saturday 30th November 2024

PEOPLE WHO MOVE TO PORT MORESBY BECAUSE OF TRIBAL FIGHTS NEED TO RETURN BACK HOME OR BEHAVE WHILE IN THE CITY

Prime Minister James Marape had warned people who left their provinces because of tribal fights to return back home or behave while living in Port Moresby because of the way they are behaving in the city.

While commending Moresby North East Member of Parliament John Kaupa for the initiative to build the new police station at Nine Mile he also strongly warned people who escaped from tribal fights and are coming into the city causing more problems that had painted a bad image to him and the country as a whole need to return back to their respective provinces.

He said the new Bill that had been passed in Parliament will now help the police to punish people who do not abide by the law of this country. PM Marape said the Counter Terrorism Bill that was passed will now help police to come hard on those who break the law.

During the Speech he also challenged the Engans, the Taris and those who moved to the city must behave like the original landowners of NCD and those who had been living in the city in the past when Port Moresby was very peaceful.

PM Marape said the Motu-Koita, the Koiari and those who lived in the city in the past consume alcohol and behave in an orderly manner but it is not the same now. He said people who misbehave must leave the city and return back to where they came from.

Pictures: NCD/Central Police Command.