Church leader says casino will increase social problems

/ June 9, 2021 / No Comments
June 8, 2021The NationalNational CASINOS have economic advantages and disadvantages but they have more negative socio-economic impacts, Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG (ELCPNG) head bishop Rev Dr Jack Urame says.“I disagree with approval to build a casino in the nation’s capital as the country has had enough of social problems. “Family... more →
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Air Niugini Resumes Services Between Port Moresby and Hong Kong as a Transit Point to the World

/ October 27, 2020 / No Comments
MEDIA RELEASE Air Niugini is pleased to announce that it will resume services between Port Moresby and Hong Kong, commencing Wednesday 28th October 2020. Services will be operated by Air Niugini’s Boeing 767 aircraft, in partnership with Cathay Pacific Airways under a code share arrangement. Flights will initially operate... more →
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Only two betel nut wholesale points, city manager says

/ August 9, 2019 / No Comments
CITY manager Bernard Kipit says the NCDC betel nut control centre at Duran farm, Eight-Mile and the Edics Holdings betel nut wholesale operator at Tete, Gerehu remains the only approved locations for the wholesale trading of the nut. “Both locations were established to regulate and control the supply and movement of betel nut... more →
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KTT APEC PNG 2018: KTT Amburadul dan Pinjam Sana-Sini

/ November 27, 2018 / 1 Comment
Oelh Dahlan Iskan, diposkan di FB Marinus Yaung Baru sekali ini terjadi. Sebagian peserta KTT APEC tidak tinggal di negara penyelenggara: Papua New Guinea. Sampai jadi bahan guyonan. Wakil Presiden Amerika Serikat misalnya, tinggal di Australia. Demikian juga Sultan Bolkiah dari Brunai. Pagi-pagi mereka terbang dari Australia. Menghadiri... more →
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Malaysian PM defends developing countries

/ November 19, 2018 / 1 Comment
Malaysian PM defends developing countries DEVELOPING nations should not be blamed when in their efforts to catch up with developed nations, they end up losing, says Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. He said previous models in trade, economy, governance and politics could no longer be followed. Some nations were still trying... more →
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Governor of Indonesia’s Papua seeks connection with PNG

/ September 20, 2018 / No Comments
Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific Journalist johnny.blades@radionz.co.nz As Port Moresby’s Governor Powes Parkop (middle) welcomed his counterpart from Indonesia’s Papua province Lukas Enembe (left) in Papua New Guinea’s capital, the Indonesian ambassador to PNG, Ronald Manik (right), also made an appearance.... more →
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Australian troops in PNG for APEC

/ September 13, 2018 / No Comments
Australian Special Forces soldiers have quietly been deployed to Papua New Guinea before the APEC meeting of world leaders. The ABC reported the elite Australian Army personnel were “on the ground”, amid concerns PNG’s military was not adequately equipped to control the large event in November. Among world leaders... more →
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Former PM Says APEC Isn’t What It Seems

/ July 16, 2018 / No Comments
Sir Mekere Morauta Papua New Guineans Should Not Allow Themselves To Be Fooled To Believing That The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting In November This Year Will Transform The Economy Of The Country. Papua New Guineans should not allow themselves to be fooled to believing that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation... more →
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Former ANZ bank officer facing K1mil fraud charge

/ July 16, 2018 / No Comments
The National PNG – A former ANZ bank officer has been arrested and charged with misappropriating more than K1 million. Konia Lohia, 33, of Porebada village in Central, was charged with three counts of misappropriation of funds totalling K1,019,468.90 and three counts of money laundering. ANZ Bank Papua New Guinea The money... more →
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Coconut oil producer sees Apec as road to new markets

/ March 1, 2018 / No Comments
HANAMOA Organics, the producer of local virgin coconut oil from Abau, Central, hopes to expand its market opportunities during the Apec meetings. Hanomoa Organics representative Karo Martin said the company was excited about the opportunity to expose its products through its small and medium-sized enterprise stall at the meeting... more →
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