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Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers Set to Energize Their Rosters with Justin Olam and Shaun Blore Swap! In recent discussions, there has been talk of a potential swap between the Melbourne Storm and the Wests Tigers involving Justin Olam and Shaun Blore. It's been reported that Blore had previously agreed to join the Storm from 2025, and it's anticipated that the Tigers will allow him to make the move immediately in exchange for Olam. This move is seen as an opportunity for Olam to start afresh at a new club. Despite his intermittent appearances for the Storm last season and his time in the Queensland Cup, it's believed that, at his peak performance, the 30-year-old Olam could bring significant impact to the Tigers' backline, which is currently lacking dynamism in attack.

StarLink Granted 5-Year Operator License by NICTA, Set to Bridge Digital Divide in Papua New Guinea by  PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology Masiu Announces NICTA's Grant of a 5-Year Operator License to StarLink Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hon. Timothy Masiu officially announced the issuance of a five-year operator license to StarLink Incorporated for its satellite services by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). The announcement took place at Kokopo, East New Britain Province, and marked a significant progress towards bridging the digital divide and providing much-needed internet access to remote areas. "This is a positive impact to our sector, and our New Year's gift to Papua New Guinea," declared Minister Masiu. He emphasized the license's significance in enabling StarLink to establish, maintain, and operate its satellite network, bringing broadband telecommunication ser

Tommy Lee, Vin Diesel and other celebs were sued under California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act By  Lauryn Overhultz   Fox News Published January 7, 2024 4:00am EST Several high-profile individuals, including Vin Diesel, Tommy Lee, Jermaine Jackson, and others, have been hit with sexual abuse lawsuits under California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act. This law allows victims to pursue claims that would otherwise be time-barred, aiming to address the underreporting of sexual assault. Allegations include Vin Diesel being accused of sexual assault by his former assistant, Tommy Lee facing claims of sexual assault during a helicopter ride, and Jermaine Jackson being sued for sexual assault with allegations of a cover-up by Berry Gordy. Additionally, Paula Abdul has accused "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault. The accused individuals have denied the claims, emphasizing their innocence and expressing shock at the allegatio

Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea | Australia is working with PNG to improve access to reliable renewable energy solutions to help PNG meet its electrification needs. Through repairs to the Ramu 1 hydropower station in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province, up to 17 megawatts of generation capacity has been made available for the Ramu grid, enabling more reliable power in major centres in Madang, Morobe and the Highlands region. On the Port Moresby grid, Australia is providing new capacitor banks and transformers at major substations to help stabilise power supply and reduce power outages. Refurbishment works to the Rouna hydropower stations in Sogeri, Central Province have been completed to improve reliability and generation capacity on the grid, with further improvements expected in early 2024.

HOUSING MINISTER HON.DR KOBBY BOMAREO'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE  My people's welfare remain my priority and it will continue into the New Year and in the years to come. New year resolutions can be broken and others may fail to keep but you must be determined to know your worth at the end of the day. My people of the Tewae Siassi Open Electorate in Morobe Province have given their mandate to me to represent them on the floor of Parliament twice because you all believe that I can bring the change you all rightfully deserve. In this New Year going forward, I would like to encourage my people to work hard on the land as I will continue to assist rural farmers and fishermen to sell their fresh produce accordingly.  I will continue to support integral human development as we need more local educated elites to propel our district towards prosperity.  Tewae Siassi being a challenging district in terms of its physical geographical location, I will continue to support the Health, Education and

Back in mid 2014 in Gogosi Street Gerehu 6, NCD I was sitting near my uncle's trade store where I used to live. Graduated from University in 2011 but couldn't get a full time job so went back to village but 2014 was the year I decided to come to POM to look for jobs. And mid 2014 was the time when I was approached by a sepik lad named Carlos Nayau.  He was renting in the next house in the same street. Little did I know that he was the Finance Manager of Marie Stopes International (PNG).  He approached me and asked boldly as if I had been to a school. I told him I finished from UPNG 3 years ago. He said he will talk to the then Operations and Finance Director named Raheel Sheik, a Pakistan national.  A month later Carlos brought me to the Pakistani for a interview for a admin Clerk job. Well obviously I answered his questions well but only one question he asked remains a Q&A for a lifetime. He asked' "where will you be in the 10 year years?"  I gave a very shor

"WE ARE OUR OWN BIGGEST HURDLE TO OUR DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS" We've taken them for granted. Let me give some examples: 1) Our own people scheme and scam and sell all our land to foreigners; 2) We chew and spit betel nut spittle on the roads and pavements without even a second thought; 3) We litter everywhere; 4) We ask our own people for tips to do things we are paid to do as public servants; 5) The police have become MEDIATORS and protectors of upper class citizens instead of LAW ENFORCERS and protectors of state and public property; 6) We come to work very late and yet spend only a hour at work and wonder off early for buai and smoke breaks-our productivity is way too low, we're cheating our government (us) of productive hours; 7) The first thing our graduates are doing is learning how to scheme and scam-our education system has created a system of ELITE scammers; honesty and hard work are values quite rare amongst our young populace; 8) We aid and abet foreigners

By PNG Sun (Online) Prime Minister, James Marape has commended the success of the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP), a flagship initiative introduced by his government in 2020, during an update received from Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) Minister Hon. Don Polye and Secretary Fr. Jan Czuba on Thursday, January 4, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, over 35,000 students have benefitted from HELP, with a total expenditure exceeding K177 million. The detailed report presented on Thursday revealed that a cumulative amount of K177,371,936 in student HELP loans has been disbursed from 2020 to 2023. Out of this total, 35,615 approved student loans were disbursed by December 31, 2023. The annual breakdown is as follows: • 2020: K28,588,354 (5,204 students benefitting) • 2021: K27,688,365 (6,743 students benefitting) • 2022: K47,093,604 (9,840 students benefitting) • 2023: K74,001,613 (13,828 students benefitting) Additionally: • A total of 17,440 undergraduate studen

The people of Kumbuhun 1, 2 and 3 in the Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik Province celebrated the opening of a new road on Tuesday after 48 years of walking through the bushes to access basic services. PRESS STATEMENT Hon. Richard Maru, MP Kumbuhun Welcomes New Road The people of Kumbuhun 1, 2 and 3 in the Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik Province celebrated the opening of a new road on Tuesday after 48 years of walking through the bushes to access basic services. The local MP and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru officially opened this new 35km road which cost the Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) almost K400, 000 to complete.  “The last time I came to Kumbuhun 2, I arrived in a helicopter because there was no road. I promised the people of Kumbun 2 and 3 that day that I would return in a vehicle. I kept that promise and came by vehicle to Kumbuhun on a brand-new road,” said Minister Maru while giving his speech. “We reco