NBC PNG ONLINE
Milne Bay Lass To Realize Education Dream | NBC PNG
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- Milne Bay Lass To Realize Education Dream | NBC PNG
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Bernadette Francis never imagined she would be leaving the comfort of her island home in the Samarai-Murua District.
And her first airplane experience, flying out of Milne Bay Province, could be a journey of a better future.
Bernadette is one of the nine students, sponsored by the Samarai - Murua District Development Authority to study at Adamson University in the Philippines, in the coming month.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- Jiwaka Province To Enforce Liquor Law | NBC PNG
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Jiwaka Provincial Government can now be able to enforce the provincial liquor in the province to generate revenue as well as curb alcohol-related problems.
This comes after the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs approved its liquor law.
This was announced by the Minister responsible, Soroi Eoe in Port Moresby, this afternoon.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- PNGDF TO Move Highlands HQ To Mendi | NBC PNG
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Defense Council has decided to move the P-N-G-D-F Highlands Headquarters from Mt Hagen to Mendi, to better deal with the law and order situation in SHP, Hela, and Enga.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- PNG Business Regulators Summit To Submit Report | NBC PNG
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The second PNG Business Regulators Summit underway in Port Moresby is expected to drive discussions for a report with policy recommendations to be made for the government’s consideration and appropriate actions to each of the regulatory agencies in the country.
The two-day meeting is a follow-up discussion to see how regulators can work together and forge a way forward to improve on the key findings from the first summit on how PNG can move towards automated interoperability systems.
AIred Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- PNG Bishop Condemns Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony | NBC PNG
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM of the Catholic Diocese of Lae joined Bishops and Christians within Papua New Guinea and joined people around the World in condemning the Last Supper blasphemy of the July 26th in Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
The event has stirred widespread outrage among religious communities, prompting calls for boycotts of the upcoming Olympic Games.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- East New Britain Palm Oil Investigations To Begin | NBC PNG
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Investigations into the East New Britain Palm Oil Limited will start, once the National Executive Council decides in the coming days.
This is according to International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- Livestock Development Corporation On Track | NBC PNG
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Livestock Development Corporation (LDC) is determined to meet the government's target for the industry to raise K2 billion worth of revenue for the national budget by 2030.
Managing Director Terry Koim says LDC has been rehabilitating its major farms and properties throughout the country over the last three years.
He is confident LDC will meet the government's expectations for the industry.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- Finance Department Denies Cashflow Issue | NBC PNG
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Secretary of the Finance Department Samuel Penias has denied reports of cash flow issues in the country.
He said this, in response to salary issues raised by Members of Parliament, claiming that the Government is not managing the country’s cash flow issues well.
Aired Tuesday 30th, July 2024.
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- MKRFL Enters Round 7 Of Season | NBC PNG
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Motu Koita Rugby League competition is currently in the midst of its 2024 season, with round six completed last weekend at the Kone Rugby League oval.
Fifteen teams are participating this year across two men’s divisions, U20 and A – grade, with seven rounds remaining before the finals.
This year marks the 7th edition of the season since its inception in 2017, and the competition has seen significant growth in producing a handful of players who have excelled at the semi-professional level in PNG.
AIred Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Central Dabaris On The Rise | NBC PNG
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Reigning champions Enga Mioks are back on top of the ladder after defeating Hela Wigmen 20-16.
The Central Dabaris are also climbing their way up and now sit in fifth position for the first time in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- BSP Reports Adequate Foreign Reserves | NBC PNG
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Bank South Pacific Quarterly Public Economic and Market Pulse Report shows adequate foreign reserves in the market, despite the Kina continuing to lose its value against major global currencies.
The report states that the local foreign exchange market remained stable for the third consecutive year.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Supreme Court To Rule On Opposition Reference | NBC PNG
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A five-man bench of the Supreme Court will rule on Wednesday whether orders by Justice Derek Hartshorn to have all matters relating to the Supreme Court reference by the opposition heard on August 1 or not.
The bench comprising Judges Allan David, Lawrence Kangwia, Joseph Yagi, Jacinta Murray, and Hitele Polume, heard the arguments for more than three hours today.
Lawyers for the Attorney General and the Speaker say they are aggrieved and dissatisfied.
They want the Supreme Court bench to have supervisory jurisdiction over the dates for matters to be heard.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- PNG And Indonesia Sign MoU | NBC PNG
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt has signed two bilateral memorandums of understanding with the Republic of Indonesia on land borders for passenger and goods transportation.
The signing of the agreements was made possible under the existing bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and PNG.
These MOUs regulate the public transportation mechanism from Jayapura to Vanimo.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- FODE Students Sit For Exams | NBC PNG
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- About 166 Hela Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) grade 12 students have started the Mid-Year National FODE Examination this week.
Ibau FODE Centre Assistant Supervisor Martina Kopari confirmed the arrival of the exam papers.
She says the students started with the Language and Literature papers this morning.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Central Provincial Government Presents Cheque To CPTA | NBC PNG
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Central Provincial Government has presented a cheque of 2 million kina to the Central Province Transport Authority for the building of its new office Complex at Gordons.
This will be the first time the Authority will go through a major facelift of the office complex after many years since its establishment during the colonial era.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Female Inmates At Beon Receive Training | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Upskilling prisoners and preparing them for their return to the community after their prison terms is a must.
Although it is part of the rehabilitation programs that Correctional Services is supposed to be implementing, not many prison camps around the country are actively engaged in such programs.
Beon Correctional Institution in Madang Province is one institution that has gone out of its way to engage outsiders, who are willing to impart knowledge to the prisoners in various life skills.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Gulf Business Development Grant Faces Second Blunder | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The much talked about K20 million Business Development Grant for Gulf Province, has ended up in a defunct account.
This was confirmed by Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta to NBC National News via telephone today.
The Governor has also notified Prime Minister James Marape on this issue.
Aired Monday 29th, July 2024.
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- Correctional Services Commissioner To Be Strick On Discipline | NBC PNG
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Papua New Guinea Correctional Services will be strict on discipline and prudent time management as of today going forward.
Incoming Acting Commissioner, Bernard Nepo echoed this reminder when addressing his officers and prisoners at the Bomana prison facility today.
A small but significant parade was hosted to officially farewell the outgoing Commissioner, Stephen Pokanis, after five years of service.
Meanwhile, a recruitment drive for the PNG Correctional Services will be conducted early, next year.
Minister responsible for Correctional Service, Joe Kuli, announced this when addressing the officers and prisoners at Bomana Correctional Institution today.
He noted that overcrowding in the prison has placed an overwhelming burden on the limited manpower at the correctional institutions nationwide.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- Minister Feo Concerned Over Slow SDG Output | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Minister, Kinoka Feo, has expressed concerns about the slow progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Papua New Guinea.
Minister Feo says critical steps and intervention must be taken to speed up this process for the country to develop.
Among key steps include a review of SDG’s and several legislation and policy frameworks.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- Goods Prices Skyrocket For Mount Koiari People | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The difficulty of accessing basic store goods in the Kagi Ward of Mount Koiari area in Central Province is significantly affecting vendors, forcing them to increase the prices of goods they sell.
Basic store goods such as rice and flour have significantly increased due to the increase in the costs of transportation.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- NDoH And DoF Sign MoU | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The National Department of Health together with the Finance Department and Provincial Health Authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Provincial Capacity Building Program.
The MOU aims to strengthen public financial management in the health sector.
This is to improve health service delivery in the provinces.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- Public Employees Association Demand For Salary Increase | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- High costs of living in the country have forced the Public Employees Association to table a log of claims to the government to improve the conditions of public servants.
One of the key agendas is the increase in the salaries of public servants and improved employment conditions.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- Alliance Of Solwara Warriors Raise Concern | NBC PNG
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A coalition of local communities, churches, and organizations have come together to express their concerns over the lack of transparency and oversight by the authorities in the country's deep sea mining project.
The Alliance of Solwara Warriors is calling on the government to revoke the mining license from the company concerned and ban seabed mining in PNG.
According to Director Jonathan Mesulam, the government has been aware of the project for over a decade but has failed to provide adequate information to the public or conduct any meaningful consultation.
The project which is a first of its kind in the world, involves extracting mineral resources from the seafloor without any international framework regulating its activities.
Aired Thursday 25th, July 2024.
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- Central Province Governor Completes Kokoda Journey | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Central Governor Rufina Peter finished her eight-day hike on the famous Kokoda Trail, reaching Owers Corner at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, this week.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- Australian Federal Police In East New Britain | NBC PNG
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Papua New Guinea – Australia Policing Partnership or PNGAPP program was officially launched in East New Britain earlier today.
The program was officiated by the Australian High Commissioner to PNG, John Feakes, and other senior members of the PNG Police Force and the Australian Federal Police.
East New Britain Province is the third province in the country apart from Port Moresby and Lae to engage in the service of the Australian Federal Police enhancement program in the country.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- IPA Carrys Out Provincial Survey | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Investment Promotion Authority is carrying out a provincial survey on businesses around the country.
IPA Managing Director, Clarence Hoot, says this survey or data collection will guide the agency to support and grow PNG owned businesses.
He says this exercise has not been done in the past 5 years.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- China Shows Interest In Improving PNG ICT Infrastructure | NBC PNG
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- China has shown strong interest in assisting Papua New Guinea build and upgrade infrastructure in the Information and Communication Technology sector.
Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu, says the China International Development Cooperation Agency has revealed its intention to help PNG improve major ICT infrastructure in the country such as the submarine internet cable.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- PM Marape Assures Government Is Fair With Distribution | NBC PNG
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Prime Minister, James Marape, has assured all provinces and districts that the government is fair in allocating resources to everyone.
The Prime Minister gave this assurance after former Finance Minister, Rainbo Paita, called for an independent inquiry into the alleged release of Gulf province funds to the re-opening of Porgera mine.
Mr. Paita claims that the government's actions to transfer funds outside of the budgetary appropriation approved by the National Parliament are illegal.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- Police Commission Of Inquiry Kicks Off | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Commission of Inquiry into the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary continues today.
The inquiry began around 10 a.m. this morning and Commissioner of Police, David Manning was summoned as the first state witness to present his account before the commission.
The Commission is led by Justice Ellenas Batari, assisted by Senior Counsel, Pondros Kaluwin and assisted by former senior members of the Constabulary.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- Special Envoys To Indonesia Failed | NBC PNG
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The PNG and Fiji governments have failed in their duty as special envoys to engage in talks with Indonesia on the alleged human rights abuses in West Papua.
The Melanesian Spearhead Group had appointed Prime Minister James Marape and his Fiji counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka as special envoys late last year during the meeting.
However, Prime Minister Marape told reporters upon return from the PALM meeting in Japan, that they did not find the time convenient for both of them to visit Indonesia.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- Motion Filed To Set Aside Supreme Court Reference | NBC PNG
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Supreme Court Reference filed by the Opposition asking the high court to interpret proceedings of Parliament on June 5th, may face some hurdles despite an expedited approach anticipated by the opposition.
Attorney General, Pila Niningi, has filed a motion to set aside court orders issued by a single judge Derek Hartshorn at the Supreme Court earlier this month.
The orders made on July 19, essentially request all procedural matters and the substantive hearing to be heard on August 1st.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- Investigation Into Killings In East Sepik Starts | NBC PNG
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Police in Wewak, East Sepik province are working with the locals in Angoram district to round up youths involved in the mass killing of people in the three villages in the district, recently.
Acting Provincial Police Commander, James Baugen, confirms that 26 people including children were killed.
He described the killing as barbaric, terrifying, and inhuman.
The Acting PPC said the incident occurred on the 16th of July, however, due to the remoteness of the villages, authorities attended to the incident, this week.
Aired Wednesday 24th, July 2024.
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- PANGU Party Steadfast | NBC PNG
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The ruling Pangu Pati-led coalition government is standing in solidarity and remains unfazed by the recent defection of members to the opposition.
In an interview with NBC National News, Pangu Pati General Secretary Morris Tovebae affirmed that they will not oppose the Vote of No Confidence as it is a constitutional requirement.
Aired Monday 22nd, July 2024.
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- Gulf People Plead For Service | NBC PNG
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The People of Gulf Province have pleaded for development, saying they have been neglected since independence.
Expressing their concerns over the development grants, the landowners, say, these funds are needed by the people of Gulf Province for the much needed development in the province.
Aired Monday 22nd, July 2024.
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- Papua LNG Land Owners Demand Grant | NBC PNG
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The aggrieved landowners of the Papua LNG project have called on the government to return what is rightfully their development Grant.
They made the call, following the government’s decision to release 60-million Kina from the project to the Enga Province.
The landowners say the move is illegal and will be challenged in Court.
Aired Monday 22nd, July 2024.
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- Police Commissioner Manning Raises Allegations Over Commission Of Inquiry | NBC PNG
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Police Commissioner David Manning has appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Royal PNG Constabulary and raised serious allegations over the composition of members of the inquiry.
He says three members of the inquiry, which include retired investigator detective Mathew Damaru, Thomas Eluh as Senior Investigator and Philip Rambilian have had personal issues with the constabulary.
Meanwhile, the Commission of Inquiry into the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary scheduled to commence this afternoon was further adjourned to Wednesday.
Chairman of the Inquiry, Justice Ellenas Batari adjourned the inquiry this afternoon after Senior Counsel Pondros Kaluwin representing the State, gave his view that the COI be adjourned to Wednesday considering the public holiday tomorrow, and that there has to be consistency in the witness accounts.
In attendance this afternoon were senior members of the Constabulary, including Police Com...
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- PNG Ministry Of ICT Hold High Profile Meetings In China | NBC PNG
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- China for a high profile meeting with the Chinese Ministry of Industries and Information Technologies.
The delegation is led by Minister Timothy Masiu.
They will hold talks on the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two countries' ministries.
Aired Monday 22nd, July 2024.
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- Islands Mobile Hire Cars Supports KIK | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Kokonas Indastri Kopereisen has announced Islands Mobile Hire Cars as its first private sector sponsor towards the upcoming World Coconut Day in September this year.
Although, sponsorship is slow in coming, KIK is positive that it expects more support in the remaining two months.
Meanwhile, the Kokonas Indastri Kopereisen anticipates to secure up to K2.5 million to successfully stage the upcoming World Coconut Day in September, this year.
Managing Director, Alan Aku, ssays preparations towards the World Coconut Day is progressing well.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- Stanley Hotel To Be Rebranded | NBC PNG
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Stanley Hotel and Suits in Port Moresby will now rebrand to Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel and Suits.
This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between global leading hotel company Marriott International yesterday.
This partnership is aimed at enhancing the Stanley Hotel under the globally renowned hotel brand, Marriott International which will promote tourism in PNG and potentially boost the economy.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- International Media Grant To Assist Journalists | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The International Fund for Public Interest Media or IFPIM has launched a media grant program to assist journalists in the Pacific region.
Regional Director for IFPIM, Irene Liu, says, the media grant will assist journalists and news organizations in the Pacific region who are struggling financially from after effects of COVID-19 and digital disruption.
She's says those interested in the media grant must send in their expression of interest to the regional office.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- Mosoro Looks Forward To Facilitating Changes | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The newly appointed Secretary for the National Judicial Staff Services, says, he looks forward to facilitate changes in the judiciary system of the country.
Nichodemus Mosoro made the statement following his swearing-in at the government house, today.
Mr. Mosoro and the new Chief Lands Commissioner, Molean Kilepak, were welcomed into the judiciary by Attorney General, Pila Niningi, and Acting Chief Justice, Les Gavara Nanu.
Aired Tuesday, 16th July 2024.
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- Businesses Comply With Censorship Office | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An inspection exercise carried out by the Enforcement & Compliance Division of the Censorship Office has seen more than K63,000.00 collected from business houses in Port Moresby.
The exercise is part of the Censorship Office’s mandate in ensuring that media organizations comply with standards of classifying and ratings of films and motion pictures.
Chief Censor, Jim Abani, says the division continues to ensure that they receive and register films and publications and also review and collect fees on detained or refused exhibits among others.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- "One Health Approach" Program Launched | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The National Security Program was launched yesterday to strengthen health security in PNG through a “One-Health Approach” supported by USAID Global Health Program.
The “One-Health Approach” is a collaborative and multi-sectoral approach working at the local, regional, national and global level.
It is with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes, recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- Starlink Not Yet Licenced To Operate In PNG | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The National Information and Communication Technology or NICTA has not issued any license to Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Services to this date.
Information and Communication Technology Minister, Timothy Masiu clarified that his announcement in January 24 that Starlink was approved a 5 year license to operate in PNG, was an intent based on the decision of NICTA Board to grant an approval in principal to Starlink.
The ICT Ministers comments follows a concern raised by National Gold PNG Limited Managing Director, Lubo Todorov, who claimed his Starlink equipment brought in from Australia was confiscated by PNG Customs and NICTA, last week.
Aired Tuesday 16th, July 2024.
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- Caretaker CEO For Madang PHA Appointed | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Madang's Provincial Administrator, Frank Tonges Lau, has announced the appointment of Dr Sammy Thomas as the Caretaker Chief Executive Officer for the Madang Provincial Health Authority.
Mr. Lau made the announcement today, following demands by staff to have a caretaker CEO in place quickly.
Dr Thomas replaces the former CEO, Fidelis Waipma, whose contract ended on July 2nd.
Aired Tuesday, 16th July 2024.
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- German Colonial Land Titles To Be Acquired | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Lands Commission will be leading a team under the Department of Justice and Attorney General to travel to Germany to acquire land title documents which were recorded under the German colonial administration.
Most of the land titles are from the Niugini Islands region, which were once German colonial territory.
Chief Lands Commissioner, Molean Kilepak, made this announcement following his swearing-in at the Government house, today.
Aired Tuesday, 16th July 2024.
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- Buswara Settlement Eviction Underway | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A massive eviction is underway at the 9-Mile Buswara settlement.
This exercise follows the lapsing of the 120-days grace period granted to the settlers occupying portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 owned by Nambawan Super Limited (NSL), to voluntarily vacate the land.
Nambawan Super Limited is acting on a court order granted by the National Court on 12th March 2024, to repossess the land from settlers.
According to NSL Site Managers, the eviction will continue onto portion 2156 and 2159, and is expected to be completed within three weeks.
Aired Thursday, 11th July 2024.
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- Works Minister In Bougainville | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Works and Highways Minister, Solan Mirisim is in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, to cast government’s limelight on major road networks in the region.
The two-day visit by Minister Mirisim starts today where he will visit sections of the highway in Central and South Bougainville.
He will conclude his tour tomorrow when he inspect sections of the Ring Road on Buka Island.
Aired Thursday, 11th July 2024.
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- IPA Prepares For 2024 Regulators Summit | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Investment Promotion Authority preparing to host the second Regulators Summit at the end of this month.
IPA Managing Director, Clarence Hoot, says this is important as it aims at providing an environment where regulators and the private sector businesses come together and discuss their performances and challenges.
Meanwhile, the 2024 Regulators summit will be jointly hosted and co-funded by Investment Promotion Authority and Department of Information and Communications Technology.
IPA Managing Director, Clarence Hoot, says from the 2019 summit, I-P-A had found out that the regulators and the businesses were working in isolation and has been working to address these challenges.
Aired Thursday, 11th July 2024.
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- Censorship Youth Awareness Program | NBC PNG
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Office of Censorship has announced a new initiative to partner with youths to address the country's ongoing censorship issues.
According to Deputy Chief Censor, Ilikomau Freda Ali, the collaboration aims to tackle the root causes of the problems plaguing the country's youth population.
She says Youths are an integral part of the society, and believes that by working together, innovative solutions can be created to address the issues affecting the youth bulge.
Aired Thursday, 11th July 2024.
