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Guidence And Examination Officers Undergo Workshop | NBC PNG
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- Guidence And Examination Officers Undergo Workshop | NBC PNG
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Joint Universities Special Tertiary Admission Test Program for the University of Goroka has conducted a one-day workshop for guidance and examination officers of the Highlands Region.
The purpose of the workshop was to inform officers about various career pathways available through the University.
Vanessa Ripa reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Minister For Defense Extends Condolences To Late Member For Central Bougainville | NBC PNG
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Deputy Party Leader of the Social Democratic Party and Minister for Defense Dr. Billy Joseph has extended his condolence to the late Member for Central Bougainville.
Dr. Billy joined the Regional MP, Peter Tsiamalili Junior and travelled to Bougainville and repatriated the body of the late Fr. Simon Dumarinu to Port Moresby.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Two LLGs In Milne Bay Begin Census | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Milne Bay has reported that it should be done with the National Population and Housing Census exercise before August.
Provincial Census Coordinator, Dimiki Doula, told NBC National News today that the last two of their 16 LLGs is beginning data collection, this week.
Priscilla Waikaidi reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- 300 Patients Treated In Cataract Program | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- More than 300 people with eye sight problems had their eyes restored in a 12-days’ cataract outreach program that ended today.
Hela Provincial Health Authority Chief Executive, Dr James Kintwa told NBC National News that the program came into being through collaboration with partners.
These include Laila Foundation, Santos Foundation, the Hela P-H-A, the National Department of Health and the Pacific International Hospital.
Peter Wari reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- 8-Year-Old Girl Has Eye Sight Restored | NBC PNG
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- One of the most inspiring stories to emerge from a 12 days’ cataract outreach program in Hela Province is of Joane Simon.
A brave 8-year-old girl who had been blind for half of her life.
After undergoing cataract surgery on both eyes, Joane has regained full vision and is now dreaming of becoming an eye doctor herself, a testament to the life-changing potential of this program.
Peter Wari reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Iduhu Commends Coffee Initiative | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Meanwhile, the Member for Hiri Koiari, Keith Iduhu says the Coffee Industry has been neglected for a while and commended the Ministry of Coffee for the initiative in reviving it.
He was among the nine Members of Parliament who signed the Memorandum of Understanding today.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- MoU To Revive Coffee Industry | NBC PNG
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- There is hope now for the Coffee Industry following the signing of agreement with the District Development Authorities and the Coffee Ministry.
The MOU is aimed at reviving the green gold industry which was a big commercial crop that sustained the country back in the days.
Minister responsible, William Bando says the agreement is a resource sharing initiative aimed at assisting the growers which in turn will generate revenue for the country.
Esther Bralyn Wani reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Minister Urges Public To Honor Public Holiday | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Papua New Guineans have been urged to honor the National Prayer and Repentance Day - a public holiday celebrated on August 26 annually.
Minister for Community Development, Youth, and Religion, Jason Peter, issued the call to all leaders and general public to engage in meaningful reflection and prayer ceremonies across the country.
Minister Peter emphasized the importance of this day in fostering national unity and spiritual growth.
Donilla Debuyo reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- URLs Classified By Office Of Censorship | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A Technical Working Group from the Office of Censorship has discovered and classified over 3000 Universal Resource Locator or URL sites in the country.
From the findings, these URLs have been categorized under Pornography Content which is rated as Restricted content under the Censorship Classification Guidelines.
These URLs were then further divided into five subcategories, each representing a specific type of illegal and inappropriate content.
According to the Co-Chair of TWG, Steven Lapun, a category listing has been delivered to National Information and Communication Technology Authority or NICTA to enforce filtering of these sites through the licensed Internet Service Providers.
Quineth Wangoro reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Normalcy At Department Of Works & Highway | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Meanwhile, the Department of Works and Highways operations continues despite changes in the Secretary’s position since Monday.
Again Bathsheba Sanau reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Secretary Wereh Reassigned, Not Terminated | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former Works and Highways Secretary, David Wereh, has not been terminated or side-lined due to the changes in management of the department.
Acting Secretary Gibson Holemba clarified these following the changes in the Secretary’s position earlier this week.
Bathsheba Sanau with the details.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- Census Officials Protest Non-Payment Of Allowances | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Disgruntled Census officials in the National Capital District stormed the National Statistical Office at Waigani today in a peaceful protest over non-payment of their allowances.
The census officials demanded an audience with the accounts officers at NSO after going for 3 months without their promised allowances.
Stella Martin reports.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- PM Marape On Cost Of Living | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The National Government is sensitive on the cost of living experienced by Papua New Guineans on a daily basis.
Prime Minister James Marape says the government has already made many interventions to alleviate the burden on ordinary people.
He highlighted Free Education and Tax Threshold for minimum wage earners as some of the interventions to ease pain of inflation on ordinary people.
The Prime Minister was responding to questions from NBC's Senior Journalist Rose Amos during a Press Briefing this afternoon.
Aired Thursday 15th, August 2024.
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- POM AFL Grand Finals This Weekend | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Bisini AFL ground is expected to come alive this weekend when Port Moresby AFL hosts its grand final games.
Again, Isaac Liri with the details.
Aired Teusday 13th, August 2024.
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- Hunters Happy To Be In Camp | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- After coming off a 42-30 win over the Tweed Head Seagulls over the weekend, the Hunters camp is full of energy as they set their eyes into the finals coming up soon.
Isaac Liri with this report.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Wellness Clinic Launched In Mt Hagen | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority has set up a wellness clinic at the Mt Hagen Hospital Campus.
Vanessa Ripa with this report from Mt Hagen.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Financial Literacy Integrated With SME Development Initiatives | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Center for Excellence in Financial Inclusion or CEFI has partnered with Small Medium Enterprises Corporation to integrate financial literacy into SME development initiatives.
Both organizations share common goal of fostering sustainable growth for SMEs, which are crucial to the economy of the country.
Donilla Debuyo with the details.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Bougainville Launches Youth Policy | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Today was a special day for youths across Bougainville as they joined the world in commemorating International Youth Day for the first time.
Apart from the commemoration, the region also launched its first-ever Youth Policy.
The event was held at Belisi Park in Buka town.
The event was hosted by the Bougainville Youth Federation under the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s Department of Community Development, supported by the Bougainville Partnership Office under the Australian Aid.
The day began with a march around Buka town.
Lousieanne Peits reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Policing Rural PNG A Daunting Task | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Policing in rural PNG communities is a daunting task, especially for female officers, who are sent to serve alone.
Such is the case of Senior Constable Rose Lapan, the Commander of Ileg Rural police post in the Raikos District of Madang Province.
Senior Constable Lapan is a career policewoman who has been serving the Royal PNG Constabulary for over 30 years.
From Madang, Anisah Issimel reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Education System Undergoes Overhaul | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The National Education Curriculum has undergone major overhaul to ensure it is built and designed for Papua New Guinea.
Prime Minister, James Marape, said this at the NCD Youth Summit in Port Moresby, yesterday.
He says all early-childhood, Primary, high and secondary schools will be overhauled with an intention to create productive citizens.
Stella Martin reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- K60 Million For By-Elections | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The by-elections in the country is costing the Government through the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission.
It is expected that the four by-elections completed so far, together with the eight outstanding will cost a massive K60 million.
This is after Prime Minister, James Marape and Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai both confirmed with NBC National News that K5 million is spent for each by-election.
Esther Bralyn Wani reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Angoram Massacre Suspect Surrenders | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- One of the prime suspects of the recent Tambari massacre in Angoram, East Sepik province has surrendered to police, yesterday.
According to East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent, Christopher Tamari, the gang leader Jerome Malaki surrendered to Angoram Police and Wewak C-I-D yesterday afternoon at 5-pm.
The widespread police manhunt continues as more pressure is put on those suspects at large to surrender to police.
Tamari says Malaki from Tambari village gave himself up to police at Wiangara hamlet in Pinang village.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- 171 Convicted For Maprik Riots | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Business activities in Maprik town have returned to normal after riots a week ago.
Police have arrested 171 suspects and charged them for rioting and causing damages.
This was confirmed by East Sepik Provincial Police Commander, Christopher Tamari.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Strict Employment Conditions For Disciplinary Forces | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister, James Marape, says employment conditions of disciplinary forces will be tightened to instill discipline in the force.
He made this known at the NCD Youth Summit in Port Moresby, yesterday.
The Prime Minister says Police, Correctional Service and Defense Force will see increase in manpower but with strict conditions.
Stella Martin reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Insurance A Priority For Businesses | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Businesses are now considering insurance as a priority when it comes to investment options in Papua New Guinea.
This, after businesses especially in Port Moresby succumb to significant losses from the January 10th civil unrest.
NASFUND Chief Executive Officer, Rajeev Sharma, told Business Advantage PNG Investment conference in Brisbane yesterday that that was one of the major changes following this unexpected event this year.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- Business Advantage Conference Ends Successfully | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The two-day Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference held in Brisbane ended successfully.
Prime Minister, James Marape, acknowledged Business Advantage for ensuring the continuity of this vital platform to engage more business engagements and dialogue between P-N-G and long standing partners and closest neighbor - Australia.
Susan Kania reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- PNG Weather Conditions Changed To Normal | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Meanwhile, the predicted El Nino weather condition has changed to normal condition.
National Weather Service Director, Jimmy Gomoga, says this is due to changes in the climate conditions.
Bathsheba Sanau reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- PNG To Experience Rainfall Until 2025 | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The National Weather Service has warned that average rainfall will be experienced during this time through to January 2025.
Director Weather Service, Jimmy Gomoga, says the New Guinea Islands region will receive more rainfall than other provinces.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- 3 Major Digital Services To Be Launched | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Papua New Guinea Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in partnership with the Ministry of Public Enterprises will be launching three major digital services in PNG on the 12th of September this year.
ICT Minister Timothy Masiu made this announcement in Port Villa, Vanuatu today.
Cashmir Waken reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- ICT Minister Masiu In Vanuatu | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Information and Communication Technology Minister, Timothy Masiu, will hold bilateral meeting with Vanuatu’s Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Charlot Salwi Tabimasmas in Port Vila, tomorrow.
Both Leaders will discuss opportunities for cooperation between the I-C-T sectors of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
Cashmir Waken reports.
Aired Tuesday 13th, August 2024.
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- PNG Youths Are Underrepresented | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The under representation of young people in decision making processes have limited their ability to share policies.
This was highlighted by the United National Population Fund, National Youth Advocate, Edwin Ningal.
He was sharing his insights on youth issues during the NCD Youth Summit today.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- PNG Trade Union Says Paska Deserves State Recognition | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- PNG Trade Union Congress Acting General Secretary Anton Sekum says Late president John Paska deserves state recognition.
Mr Sekum says late Paska was a public figure with immense contributions in shaping our political landscape, economy social wellbeing and improved workforce of PNG needs to be farewell well.
Sekum was speaking in a press conference in Port Moresby, today.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- Kutubu PDL 2 Landowners Request Grants | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Landowners from the Kutubu Petroleum Development License 2 or (PDL) 2 are calling on the Southern Highlands provincial government to release payments of Infrastructure Development Grants (IDG) to start work on high impact projects in the area.
Representatives from the three landowner associations, representing more than 300 Incorporated Land Groups issued the call today following non-payment of outstanding IDG grants over the last four years.
Mark Kayok reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- AROB Constituency Boundaries Reach Buka Town | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Consultation into creating new regional and constituency boundaries in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville reached Buka Town today and will continue to Nissan Island to wrap up the public process.
Bougainville is reviewing its electoral boundaries for the first time since gaining the autonomy status, and with months away from the 2025 regional elections.
The consultation by the Bougainville Boundaries Commission, centers around creating five new constituencies and an additional regional boundary.
Kelvin Kaspar reports.
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- Traffic Police Undergo Motorcade Training | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A motorcade training for Traffic Police in preparation for the Pope’s visit is currently underway in Port Moresby.
The week-long training commenced today with traffic officers practicing at the Boulevard freeway.
The training is conducted by two Australian Federal Police motorcycle trainers.
Henrietta Yama reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- Wereh Dismisses Rumors Of His Replacement | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Incumbent Secretary for Works and Highways David Wereh says he is still the Secretary, dismissing rumors of his successor.
Secretary Wereh told NBC National news today that he still as two more years to go before his term expires and there is no vacancy.
Since last Friday there are reports floating on Social Media that the NEC has replaced David Wereh.
Wereh who is the longest serving Works Secretary says those who spread rumours are desperate people.
Mr Wereh states that he had not sighted or received any formal instruments for his replacement.
He says there is a formal process to follow and people must respect those set process and procedures to get appointed.
He adds, Works department is reporting to Parliament on an annual basis and its administration of the Connect PNG program is on track, and his team are working and he has no time for such petty politics.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- Yama Goes To Trial | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- People in Madang have been urged to remain calm as the election petition challenging the win by Provincial Member Ramsey Pariwa progresses
Today a supreme court bench granted leave to petitioner and former MP Peter Yama to progress his petition to trial
The court has dismissed an objection to competency filed by the current provincial member
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- STEM Students Farewelled | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twenty-two female students from the 76 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students will be travelling to the United State for undergraduate program in the State Universities.
The students will be taking up courses in the files of aerospace, science data, bioengineering among others while studying in the Nicholls State University, South Dakota State University and the North Dakota State University, which has come on board this year.
Prime Minister James Marape hosted a farewell reception for them at a Hotel in Port Moresby yesterday.
Esther Bralyn Wani reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- DJAG Staff Receive Asset Management Training | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Department of Justice and Attorney General will now better manage its assets across the country with KumulSoft Fixed Asset Management System.
The software will enable DJAG to efficiently manage its assets from procurement to disposal and reporting.
Four officers from the department attended a week-long training with KumulSoft on the software, and are confident that the software will greatly enable them to manage their assets with ease.
Henrietta Yama reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- PNGUC Gives Statement On Paska's Passing | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Late–PNG Trade Union Congress President John Paska has been described as a beacon of hope for the hopeless for the workers of PNG and his passing leaves a big shoe to fill in the trade union fraternity.
PNGTUC Acting General Secretary Anton Sekum says Paska was a gem in terms of national leadership in the country.
Mr. Sekum said this when giving a statement on the passing of Mr Paska, a distinguished figure in PNG Trade Union Movement.
Bathsheba Sanau reports
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- STEM Budget Increment Expected | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The budget for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics scholarships is expected to increase next year.
Prime Minister James Marape highlighted this during the farewell reception and called on the Department of Education to put in the submission to cater for the increase of students receiving this scholarship.
Esther Bralyn Wani reports.
AIred Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- Inaugural NCD Youth Summit Held | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The first ever National Capital District Youth Summit got underway in Port Moresby today.
Coinciding with the International Youth Day on August 12, this summit provides a platform for the youths to discuss issues affecting them and discuss way forward.
It was officially opened by Prime Minister James Marape and NCD Governor Powes Parkop.
Denyse Kalau reports
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- PNG Kina Overvalued | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Papua New Guinea's Kina is overvalued against the United States Dollars.
This is according to the International Monetary Fund's PNG Country Manager Sohrab Rafiq.
Susan Kania reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- KPH Gives Assurance On Fuel Security | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The country's ongoing fuel challenge is expected to be addressed soon.
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd Managing Director Wapu Sonk has given assurance on this, advising participants of the two days Business Advantage Papua New Guinea conference in Brisbane that KPHL has recently found a solution to the issue.
Susan Kania reports.
Aired Monday 12th, August 2024.
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- Nahavio Youths Commended | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Nahavio youths in Ward six of Mosa Local Level Government in West New Britain province have been commended for upholding law and order in the province.
Bag snatching and stealing is non-existent in Nahavio and is safer for the public to go to the market and do shopping.
Acting Nakanai District Administrator, Jeffery Osa made this remarks over the weekend at Nahavio to officiate the volley ball tournament finals.
The tournament was organized by the youths of Ward six with the theme "Play for Change".
Alex Umari reports from Kimbe.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
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- PNG Hunters Must Win | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The PNG Hunters must win all their three remaining home games in the Hostplus Cup in order to play finals football this season.
This was highlighted by Hunters Coach, Paul Aiton.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
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- PNG Hunters To Face Tweed Heads Seagulls | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- After suffering from loss to the Redcliffe Dolphins last weekend, the PNG Hunters will be looking to bounce back this weekend at home when they face the Tweed Head Seagulls.
Isaac Liri was at the NFS today and brings us this update.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
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- Dr Michael Mai Challenges People | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A doctor at the Hela Provincial Hospital has challenged people from the Kupari community to embrace Peace through Jesus.
Dr Michael Mai says for real peace to prevail, people must attend church services and take part in church oriented activities.
He made these remarks yesterday during a peace ceremony and signing of an agreement to refrain from causing lawlessness in Tari town.
Peter Wari reports.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
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- K1 Million Commitment For Education And Law & Order | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Talasea District Development Authority Board in West New Britain province has committed funds totaling K1 million to improve education and law and order infrastructure in the Bulu area of the Talasea Local Level Government area.
Member for Talasea, Freddie Kumai made this commitment, yesterday during the opening of a double classroom funded by the DDA Board at the Kintakiu Primary School.
The classroom was built at a total cost of K150,000 and constructed by locals.
Patrick Makis reports from Kimbe.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
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- Central Provincial Health Authority Board Convenes | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Central Provincial Health Authority Board has convened its meeting outside Port Moresby at Kwikila in Rigo District.
The visit included a tour of Kwikila Interim Provincial Hospital where the hospital staff updated the Board on the current projects and facility conditions.
During the visit, ExxonMobil PNG and Swan Investment Limited donated vehicles to the hospital.
Hane Vada reports.
Aired Tuesday 6th, August 2024.
