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PETER NUPIRI Arrested and Charged as the first of 15 persons of interest to police relating to post national election violence in the Southern Highlands Province (SHP). Police allege that Nupiri, 46-years-old from Olea village, Mendi, Southern Highlands, communicated with individuals to destroy about 200 ballot boxes that were stored at the Mendi police station. Police allege his communication via mobile phone to several men led to the six days of destruction of Mendi town. The ballot boxes were stored at the police station after supporters had disputed the counting of the 200 plus ballot boxes. On August 18, several armed men entered the premises and fired several gun shots and threatened the duty officers, they then took control of the premises and opened the two containers where the boxes were kept and took the boxes out and destroyed the ballot boxes by setting them on fire. The result of the actions taken by the men led to the burning down of properties, killing of 15 people and d

POSITION VACANT with ANITUA! 1. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR 2. ELECTRICAL PROJECTS MANAGER. APPLY NOW! KEY REQUIREMENTS for these positions: • Must possess the relevant trade qualification • Facilitate knowledge transfer and training of national staff • Minimum of ten years experience in a mining or construction environment, with supervisory or management capacity • Thorough understanding and enforcing Safety • Ability to maintain mutual working relationships with business partners • Ability to work rotational rosters on and off work sites • Understanding of the PNG culture and its context in the business environment, is an advantage Other Criteria Required: • Must be flexible to work a fly-in-fly-out roster (42/14) or even longer if required • Possess a current driver’s license and be willing to obtain a PNG license • Prior experience working in a culturally diverse and remote site environment preferred. • Possess valid Police clearance • Be willing to undergo a medical fitness examinatio

 PM MARAPE SAYS FODE OFFERS A SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Marape - Rosso Government 2022 APPROVED FOR RELEASE: OCTOBER 17, 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) offers a second chance in life for thousands of school leavers throughout Papua New Guinea and is a major achievement of his Government. He said this today (October 17, 2022) when commending FODE Grade 8, 10 and 12 students who are sitting for their final examinations this week and next week. The grades 8 and 10 sit for their final exams this week while the 12s do theirs next week. PM Marape said the students had role models in Education Minister Hon. Jimmy Uguro, Community Development Minister Hon. Jason Peter, Defence Secretary John Akipe – all school leavers – who were offered a second chance in life through FODE. He cited the success story of Hope Institute in his Tari-Pori District where many school leavers who completed Grade 12 last year were now in universities a

PM MARAPE CALLS ON TARI-PORI PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT  Marape - Rosso Government 2022 APPROVED FOR RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2022 Prime Minister and Tari-Pori MP Hon. James Marape has called on the people of Tari-Pori living in towns and cities in the country to return home and help to develop their district. He also called on Hela leaders and public servants to be in the province at all times. PM Marape made the call in Tari today (October 20, 2022) after the swearing-in of the Tari-Pori District Development Authority (DDA) members, followed by the swearing-in of the Hela Provincial Assembly members. The Tari-Pori DDA is composed of Chairman Marape, Tari Town Mayor Andaija ‘AJ’ Jeli, Women’s Representative Theresa Punga, Business Representative Dorothy Waigima and Local Level Government (LLG) Presidents Arnold Angai (Tagali), Thomas Tari (Tebi), Zerox Oberia (Hayabuga) and Patrick Pipe (Pori). “Tari-Pori has returned me as MP for four consecutive terms since 2007 –

 MINISTER POLYE USES SPORTS TO PROMOTE PNG PRODUCTS OVERSEAS The PNG Kumuls are not only worthy ambassador of the country in the rugby league space but also in trade and promoting PNG products overseas, says Sports Minister Don Pomb Polye. Taking a cue from Prime Minister, James Marape's recent four-nation tour, Minister Polye is integrating sports, higher education, trade and economic development for the country's progress in his ministerial engagement overseas.  Using sports as a platform, PNG Coffee has been promoted in the UK market, he said. He is in the United Kingdom with the Kumuls team. Polye clarified that he was not duplicating duties of other fellow ministries, saying sports and trade are related. He said PNG's acting High Commissioner to UK, Mr Joseph Varo and him were treated to a PNG coffee tasting program. "Our PNG coffee promoter and CIC overseas Representative, Mr Mick Wheeler sponsored by International Trade Centre (ITC) - UN and UKAID had arranged U

FOURTEEN (14) DEAD IN TRAGIC ROAD ACCIDENT NBC News PNG Fourteen (14) people are dead in a tragic road accident along the Highlands Highway at Tomba in the Western Highlands Province, last Friday. Five others survived and are being treated in hospital. Its alleged a Toyota land cruiser occupied by three people - a male driver and two females - was travelling from Wabag to Mt. Hagen when it collided with a 25 seater PMV bus which was heading towards Wabag from Mt. Hagen. Police say the PMV bus was overloaded with cargo and passengers. Police are yet to establish the cause of the accident but according to eye-witnesses, both vehicles were travelling at high speed and failed to avoid each other. Police say 14 people - 7 males and 7 females - died at the accident scene while locals rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped inside the vehicles. A child was among the five that were rushed to the Mt. Hagen General Hospital. The horrific road accident was witnessed by a long convoy of vehicl

 RLWC2021 | England vs Samoa Match Highlights ENGLAND 60 SAMOA 6 🏉 If you missed it earlier, where were you?! Here are the highlights of all 11 tries from the sensational opener between England and Samoa at St. James' Park. #RLWC2021 | BBC Sport | EnglandRL | TOA SAMOA | #ENGSAM Video source; RLWC2021.com

Warrington Community Gives Grand Welcome To Each Player of PNG KUMULS RLWC TEAM 2022 Video credited to Warrington Wolves Visit Warrington Wolves here: warringtonwolves.com

Selina admires her team and manager for inspiring the younger generation while acknowledging the amount of teamwork they put in, the humility each member possess, respect and the attitude of looking out for one another’s safety. “They are basically my family away from home.” Her advice to young women of Western province is “If I can come this far from a rural area, you can do even better. Do not make excuses, work smart and be determined to achieve your goals. Put God first and never forget the people who contributed meaningfully to your life and helped you to get to where you are,” she concluded. SELINA MAKES HAT-TRICK WITH APPOINTMENT - APPOINTED AS THE FIRST TRADESWOMEN SUPERVISOR by OK-Tedi Mining Media Centre, 13 October 2022. Selina Haoda was a small-town girl who grew up dreaming of fixing and operating machinery and equipment. Who knew that one day she would lead a team of Instrument Technicians in the longest running open-pit copper, gold and silver mine in Papua New Guinea. N

PNG KUMULS RUGBY LEAGUE WOLRD CUP 2022 UPDATE "PNG BOYS ARE LIKE BRICKS & ROCKS" Jason Taumalolo and Tongans Wanted To Know What PNG Kumuls Eat and what makes them tackle so hard. WATCH Tiktok video interview below and listen to what Tongan boys are talking about PNG boys. link Following the success of the maiden World Cup three years later another tournament was held in Australia, marking 50 years of rugby league in the country. Unlike the previous tournament, teams played each other in a league format. It was then decided that the team that finished first in the league would be declared the winner. Australia proved victorious on their home ground. " />