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Sir Puka Temu joins Prime Minister Peter O'Neills PNC Party

June 4, 2015, 9:38 pm
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The Member for Abau district  and  Public Service Minister Sir Puka Temu has joined Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s ruling People’s National Congress party.

Prime Minister Peter O'Neill welcomed Sir Puka Temu saying " they had common goals, common objectives and strategies for the development of the country
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“He has been a strategic part of it, including the framing of Vision 2050 and the Alotau Accord,” he said.
“The implementation of that is very important, and to have a senior statesman in our party is most welcome.”
O’Neill said Sir Puka had a distinguished political career in the past three years and before that as a senior public servant.
Sir Puka said he looked forward to joining the ruling party and to form government again after the 2017 general election under O’Neill’s leadership. He said the Registry of Political Parties was taking steps to amend the law in respect to the number of MPs a party must have.
“In this context, my party, Our Development Party, will be affected as I’m the only MP,” Sir Puka said.
“However, I support the move by the Registrar of Political Parties because too many one-man parties cannot be conducive to political stability.”

Photo credit: parliament.gov.pg
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Pacific Angel 2015: U.S. and PNGDF Partnership

June 9, 2015, 3:35 pm
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea– U.S. Ambassador Walter North and Brigadier General William R. Burks visited Goroka yesterday to attend the Pacific Angel 2015 closing ceremony. Leading the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) in the closing ceremony was the PNGDF Commander, Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo.

The joint and humanitarian assistance Pacific Angel operation, led by the U.S. Air Force, is designed to bring humanitarian civic assistance and combined civil-military operations to various areas of the Pacific region. The exercise enhanced Papua New Guinea’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities and provided needed humanitarian and medical services to the people of Unggai-Bena district in Eastern Highlands Province. The Pacific Angel Goroka team consisted of U.S. and PNGDF medical professionals, logistics personnel, planners, and contracting specialists.

Doctors, dentists, and pharmacists from the United States, Papua New Guinea, and the Australian, New Zealand, Indonesian and Philippine militaries, along with 32 volunteers from the provincial hospital and local villages, treated more than 600 patients a day at Unggai Primary School during Pacific Angel 2015.

During his closing ceremony remarks, Ambassador North praised the U.S. Air Force personnel and PNGDF team members for their excellent work and superb humanitarian assistance to the people of Goroka and the Eastern Highlands Province.

Ambassador North said, “This effort reflects the best values of a real partnership. You are building deeper mutual trust and cooperation between our two great countries. That kind of cooperation is a foundation stone for enduring peace and security in the region: a tangible manifestation of President Obama’s desire to increase our engagement in the Pacific.” Such close partnerships and combined military cooperation were key elements for Pacific Angel 2015’s success.

Brigadier General Burks is the Adjutant General for the State of Nevada in the United States. The General visited Papua New Guinea to observe U.S. Air Force participation in the Pacific Angel 2015 military-to-military humanitarian assistance exercise in Goroka. The General will meet with key PNGDF personnel and Papua New Guinea government representatives during a stop-over in Port Moresby.
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SIR JOHN GUISE OUTDOOR STADIUM TO BE TESTED THIS SATURDAY

June 10, 2015, 2:41 am
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This weekend will see Port Moresby’s iconic Sir John Guise Stadium open to spectators for a sneak peak of what to come at the Pacific Games in July, with the Intrust Super Cup match between the SP Hunters and the Souths Logan Magpies as the highlight.
Athletics, Beach Volleyball and Hockey are the mainstays of this venue and will be part of the event to ensure our readiness for the elite-level competitions to come.
Games Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer, Peter Stewart said, “The Test event is a perfect opportunity to fine-tune our preparations and hone our staff’s operational readiness.
From these events, we will refine our plans based on any issues that may arise, he added.
On Friday June 12, the Sir John Guise Outdoor stadium which will be referred to as BSP
Stadium will be tested by Port Moresby Schools Association, Port Moresby Athletics
Association and Team PNG with athletic events.
This event is not open to the general public.
On Saturday June 13, the newly built Beach Volleyball and Hockey Fields will be trialled with men’s and women’s round robin matches. Gates will open to the public at 9:00am and will close at 1:30pm for these events.
Entry will be from the Wardstrip Road and it will be free to the public, however GOC will
exercise ticketing system at the gates to control number of spectators entering to ensure the seating capacity is maintained.
There will be food, Games and Team PNG merchandise and Games tickets on sale during the Test Events.
In the evening, for the first time in Port Moresby, the SP Hunters will give the city residents an opportunity to watch them in action against the Souths Logan Magpies. The match will kick off at 7pm. Gates will open at 4:00pm for the spectators.
Tickets to the Hunters’ game goes on sale on Thursday June 11 at all the Stop & Shop
stores except Deloitte and Airways. Tickets will cost K25 for outer stand and K35 for the
grandstand. For every Hunters ticket bought, fans will have an opportunity to buy a Rugby 9’s ticket for the Pacific Games at half price. What was a K20 ticket now becomes K10.
Hunters Tickets will not be sold at the gate.
There will be no public parking at the Sir John Guise Stadium for all events on June 13. Park and Ride from Unagi Oval will operate from 9am – 10pm to service spectators for Hockey and Beach Volleyball events during the day and the Intrust Super Cup in the evening.
Entry to the events will be from the Wardstrip Road.
GOC will exercise full security check at the gates to ensure safety for everyone. Any
offensive items, weapons and betelnuts found will be confiscated.
Public is advised that smoking and chewing of betelnut within the venue is prohibited.
For more information call the Games Hotline 180 2015.
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NARU AGAINST NHC EVICTION IN LAE

June 10, 2015, 2:42 am
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Morobe Governor Kelly Naru has called on the National Housing Corporation Officers who are currently carrying out Eviction Exercises in Lae to consider other factors that will dramatically affect the lives of the people.
Governor Naru made these remarks following the eviction of a family residing at the Coronation Drive in Lae's Top Town area this week adding this could have a big impact on the family who have been living in the house for many years.
Meanwhile, the family has claimed that some of their Personal belongings and properties were also stolen during the time of the eviction.
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Oil Search Pacific Games Relay in Gulf Province

June 10, 2015, 2:43 am
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Today the Oil Search Pacific Games Relay got off to a spectacular start with an awe inspiring flight out to the Kumul Platform off Deception Bay, in the Gulf of Papua New Guinea.
The twenty man Oil Search loading platform is responsible for the export of million barrel oil shipments each week from the oil fields of Kutubu and Gobe and the new condensate shipments from the LNG project.
The crew are based out on the platform for a month at a time and were thrilled to have the Baton brought out to them by Managing Director Peter Botten and the Relay team.
The standby tug put on a massive waterfall display with its firefighting cannons for their arrival as the helicopter fought the strong winds to land.
The Relay then followed the oil pipeline back to Kikori where the town took on the Relay in the pouring rain, including visits to the primary and secondary schools, and the Kikori Hospital and council chambers before lunch at the local market.
Continuing up the pipeline the Relay took to boats on the majestic Kikori River.
The jungle reaching down to the fast flowing water and the low cloud made the journey magical as the Baton was carried to the two villages of Ogomabu and Irimuku where traditionally dressed villagers in bilas and gumboots met the Baton on the muddy river’s edge.
The Baton was taken onto the ‘lou’ dugout canoes used up and down the rivers of Gulf.
Upon arrival at Kopi camp the Baton was transferred to land by the dogmen and a towering crane that swung it precariously above the river and on to dry land.
From here the Kopi community and the Oil Search camp workers ran a Relay around the small township with much hilarity and dancing.
The Oil Search Pacific Games Relay will visit Baimuru and the Interoil sites across Gulf Province tomorrow.
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PNG TOUCH TEAM FINALISED FOR PACIFIC GAMES

June 10, 2015, 2:44 am
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PNG Touch Team for the Pacific Games have already been finalised with 14 for the men's division and 14 for the women's division.
According to Secretary of Touch Football PNG, Mr Sesevi Lei the team is fairly balanced and mostly made up of the players that recently competed in the World Cup in Australia.
"The main challenge for our men will come from the Cook Islands who won Gold in the last Games while for the women;s will be Samoa," says Mr Lei.
Fiji and Niu would have been the other strong contenders but have withdrawn their participation leaving the competition now open between PNG, Cook Islands and Samoa.
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Public Access to Sir John Guise Stadium For Test Events

June 10, 2015, 3:47 pm
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Spectators are advised that there will be no public parking at the Sir John Guise Stadium
during the Test Events this Saturday June 13.
This includes the Intrust Super Cup match between SP Hunters and Souths Logan Magpies.
In consultation with the National Capital District Commission, Unagi Oval has been
designated to service Park and Ride for the public during the test event.
Only people going to the event can board the NCDC Park and Ride buses. A ticket system will be issued to
people parking vehicles.
Park and Ride simply means that the public will park their vehicles at Unagi Oval in Gordon.
From the Park and Ride, the NCDC buses will transport the public to the Sir John Guise
Stadium to watch the Games. They will then be transported back to collect their cars.
There is no charge for the Park and Ride service.
Park and Ride will open at 9am, for the Hockey and Beach Volleyball matches.
It will close at 10pm after the Intrust Super Cup match ends.
Services provided at the Park and Ride will include Security and lighting.
Meanwhile the Wardstrip Road from Sir John Guise Drive to Cameron Road is closed and
will remain closed until after the 2015 Games.
It will be restricted to only NCDC Park and Ride buses and will be used as spectator entrance.
There will be no public parking along this road and around the Sir John Guise Stadium.
General public who will not be utilising the Park and Ride are encouraged to use the Public
Motor Vehicle Service.
Drop offs will only be along the Cameron Road and the Sir John Guise Drive.
For more information call the Games Hotline 180 2015.
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PNG Customs generated K2.6 billion for government in 2014

June 10, 2015, 3:50 pm
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PNG Customs last year collected K2.6 billion revenue for the national purse.
John Sam, assistant commissioner trade and revenue administration, revealed this at the conclusion of the Customs business consultation workshop in Kokopo, East New Britain, last Friday. 
He said the Government last year set a target for PNG Customs to collect K2.9 billion. But it only collected K2.6 billion.
“This year, we have another target close to that amount so we are working hard to come up with strategies to achieve this target,” Sam said.
He said the drop by K0.3 billion (K300,000,000) was due to the construction phase of the LNG stopping. 
It resulted in the drop in imports – especially GST (goods and services tax) imports decreasing.
“That is why we did not meet target last year and probably this year again,” he said.
He said Customs had many compliance issues with PNG Ports where fraudulent documents were used to take out cargo from containers coming from overseas or cargo without duty being paid.
“We are working closely with PNG Ports to close these loopholes,” Sam said.
He said Customs had a new computer systembut still without the exit note that was yet to be implemented. When stakeholders pay tax to customs, automatically they are sent the exit note at the wharf when they pick up their cargo.
“Through this, the chances of those using fraudulent means will be decreased.”
Sam said scanning was currently only done in Port Moresby and Lae.
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NPCP ready after Parliament passes Kumul bills

June 10, 2015, 3:51 pm
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 The National Petroleum Company  (NPCP) is prepared to take on its new commercial identity – Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd, managing director Wapu Sonk says.
This follows the passing of the Kumul Petroleum Bill last week in Parliament.
He said it was a reaffirmation of the role that NPCP was already performing.
“We have been working tirelessly to reach this point where Parliament clearly defined the role of the company so there is no longer any confusion over who is the nominee for all future oil and gas developments in PNG,” he said.
“When this Act finally becomes law, it will give certainty to potential investors and other stakeholders that Kumul Petroleum Holdings will be the nominee for the State’s prescribed equity. 
“PNG needs a robust institution to manage this important responsibility. NPCP has been building its capacity over the last 18 months ready to meet this challenge and fulfil our mandate to maximum value of this equity for the Government and people of Papua New Guinea.” 
Sonk praised the Government’s foresight in creating the Kumul Petroleum Holdings, Kumul Mining Holdings and Kumul Consolidated Holdings as part of the Kumul Consolidated Agenda.
He said the Kumul companies would be streamlined and aligned with their core business, stronger and consolidated balance sheets and be commercially driven.

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Pacific Games Merchandise To Go on Sale This Weekend

June 10, 2015, 3:55 pm
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The wait is finally over, the Games and Team PNG merchandise will hit the shelves this
weekend.
Games and Team PNG merchandise comprise of fully branded polo shirts and t’shirts,
shorts, caps, gym sack, Official Mascot toys, stubbie coolers, water bottles, thongs or flip
flops, key rings and landyards.
These items will be sold at some Stop & Shop and City Pharmacy outlets in Port Moresby.
The prices reflect the quality of the merchandise and there will be something affordable for
all buyers.
Games Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Peter Stewart thanked City Pharmacy
Limited for supporting the Games by distributing the merchandise through their shops.
“We want to ensure that the public have some kind of memorabilia from the Games to take
away with them when this is all over.
They are quality items and we encourage everyone to go to the nearest Stop and Shop
stores to get yourself an item before they run out,” he added.
The merchandise will also be sold at the Sir John Guise Stadium this Saturday during the
Games Test Event for spectators to purchase.
Meanwhile the Games Organising Committee will launch the BSP Wantok Volunteer Team
and Technical Officials’ uniforms in front of the Intrust Super Cup fans this Saturday, just
before the match kicks off at 7pm.
These uniforms will be worn by 3500 volunteers and 1000 Technical Officials who will be assisting with the
delivery of the Games on July 4 – 18.
For more information call the Games Hotline 180 2015.
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Former brain-eating PNG tribe offers clues on deadly diseases

June 10, 2015, 7:05 pm
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Research involving a former brain-eating tribe from Papua New Guinea is helping scientists better understand mad cow disease and other so-called prion conditions and may also offer insights into Parkinson's and dementia.

People of the Fore tribe, studied by scientists from Britain and Papua New Guinea, have developed genetic resistance to a mad cow-like disease called kuru, which was spread mostly by the now abandoned ritual of eating relatives' brains at funerals.

Experts say the cannibalistic practice led to a major epidemic of kuru prion disease among the Fore people, which at its height in the late 1950s caused the death of up to 2 percent of the population each year.

In findings published in the scientific journal Nature, the researchers said they had identified the specific prion resistance gene -- and found that it also protects against all other forms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

“This is a striking example of Darwinian evolution in humans, the epidemic of prion disease selecting a single genetic change that provided complete protection against an invariably fatal dementia,” said John Collinge of the Institute of Neurology's prion unit at University College London, which co-led the work.

Prions are infectious agents that cause often fatal brain diseases such as CJD in humans, scrapie in sheep and BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease) in cattle.

They are also a rare but important cause of dementia, and scientists say it is now recognized that the process involved in these diseases -- in which prion proteins change shape and stick together to form polymers that damage the brain -- is also what happens in common dementias such as Alzheimer's, and in Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Collinge said his team was now conducting more studies to understand the molecular basis of this effect, hoping to find clues on the seeds of other misshapen proteins that develop in the brain and cause the common forms of dementia.

Worldwide, about 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year, according to the World Health Organization.

The total number of cases is projected to reach 75.6 million in 2030 and to almost triple by 2050 to 135.5 million.

SOURCE: REUTERS
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Come and support us, says PNG Hunters Captain Islael Eliab

June 10, 2015, 7:34 pm
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PAPUA New Guinea Hunters captain Israel Eliab is ready to lead his side into battle against the Souths Logan Magpies on Saturday at the Sir John Guise Stadium.
Eliab called on Hunters fans and league fans in the capital to come and support the side and he was sure the team would rise to the occasion.
“I just want to say to our fans that it is going to be an exciting showdown as we are keen and excited to get on that field and make a little history as it will be our first match in Port Moresby,” he said
The 24-year old said the vibe in the team was good as the players were preparing for their biggest home match.
With a packed stadium expected for the 7pm match, Eliab said the players were excited and raring to go not just to get their seventh win on the trot but to soak in the atmosphere at a Pacific Games test event.
 “The boys have been looking forward to the game ever since we were told, but we always just put it aside to take on the games that were ahead of us,” Eliab said from Kokopo yesterday.
“But this weekend, we are all psyched up, and words can’t express how excited we are,” the five-eighth said.
After last weekend’s involvement in a dangerous contact against the Ipswich Jets which got him on report, Eliab was cleared yesterday and said he was ready to lead.
He said he would expect no less than 100 per cent from his teammates.
Knowing that this weekend’s game is unique and a big occasion, Eliab said the bottom line would be to earn the Queensland Cup points and entertain the fans at the same time.
“We’re confident in ourselves that we can win this match but we know we still have to earn it by competing for the whole 80 minutes.
“I’ve got faith in the guys. They’ve been outstanding over the last few games.”
Supporting his captain’s vision, Hunters coach Michael Marum said beating the Magpies, who are third-last on the ladder, would be great for them and the fans at the new stadium but he agreed that they needed to focus on the getting the result above all else.
Eliab thanked the Government, the Pacific Games Organising Committee, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and all involved in making the weekend’s match possible. The National/ONE PNG
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to meet Queen, attend trade forum

June 11, 2015, 8:04 pm
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Papua New Guinea Prime  Minister Peter O’Neill is leading  a business and government delegation to London, Brussels and Paris to expand investment and stimulate increased business engagement.
He will meet the Queen to thank her for sending Prince Andrew to open the Pacific Games next month.
He will meet British Prime Minister David Cameron before viewing the Trooping the Colour with the Royal Family tomorrow.
The inaugural United Kingdom–PNG trade and investment forum will be held in London next Tuesday.
“Around 250 business people and investors from Europe and North America will attend the UK-PNG trade and investment forum, with many hearing about the potential of PNG for the first time,” O’Neill said.
“Sources for investment in PNG continue to expand beyond our traditional markets, particularly with LNG production and mining opportunities.”
O’Neill and his delegation will meet the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and French Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development, Laurent Fabius, before meetings with business representatives in Paris.
“There are ongoing trade issues that we will further advance during meetings with the European Union and we anticipate progress will be made. Europe is an expanding market for Papua New Guinea that offers increasing business potential.”
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High Exchange rate affects tourism in PNG

June 11, 2015, 8:14 pm
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THE high foreign exchange rate in the country is making it an expensive tourist destination, a researcher says.
Professor Stephen Howes of the Australian National University said the number of tourists coming to PNG had dropped recently 
because of the high costs of goods and service brought about by the high exchange rate in the country.
“There are foreign exchange shortages in PNG which means that the Kina is over-valued,” Howes said.
“The mining boom has certainly contributed to real exchange rate appreciation, due to a stronger Kina and inflation, and this has made it more difficult for tourism.
“We see that in Australia as well as in PNG. 
“But now that commodity prices have fallen, PNG needs to look to other sources of growth.
“A lower exchange rate would make tourism cheaper for foreigners.”
According to research fellow Carmen Voigt-Graft, PNG’s real exchange rate appreciated by 43 per cent between 2005 and 2013, according to an International Monetary Fund article in 2014.
It meant that the country was much more expensive for tourists.
Voigt said holidaymakers from countries other than Australia to PNG had fallen by 30 per cent since 2008.
He attributed the drop to a number of factors, including a fall in tourism numbers because of the global financial crisis, negative publicity about the country and the Dutch Disease that PNG experienced as a result of the mining boom.
But he noted that PNG was making an effort to resurrect the tourism industry with a boost expected to come from the Pacific Games. The National/One PNG

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Papua New Guinea government in UK for most significant outreach to Northern Hemisphere investors

June 12, 2015, 2:38 pm
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London, UK - On Tuesday 16th June, DMA will host the inaugural UK-Papua New Guinea Trade &
Investment Forum - led by HE Prime Minister Peter O’Neill - in central London.
The Economist recently cited Papua New Guinea (PNG) as the world’s fastest-growing economy in
2015, with a projected GDP growth rate of 14.8%. Natural gas exports from the country’s $19 billion
LNG project - the largest private investment in the nation's history - commenced earlier this year
whilst the country also boasts significant deep-sea copper and gold reserves and an agricultural
sector ripe for investment.
With this in mind, DMA’s prestigious forum has been specifically designed to initiate vigorous,
constructive dialogue between would-be investors and government, and is by invitation only.
Who: HE Peter O’Neill, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, accompanied by Loi Bakani, Governor of
the Bank of Papua New Guinea, and a senior delegation of ministers & officials.
UK parliamentarians and key supporters of the Forum (FCO, British Expertise & UKTI) will also be in
attendance.
What: The event will comprise of both plenary and more targeted sessions including 4 sessions:
Session 1 - Economic Outlook & Financial Sector Development
Session 2 - Investing in Extractives
Session 3 - Investing in Energy
Session 4 - Key Sectors; Agribusiness and Infrastructure
In addition, DMA is also arranging 1-2-1 meetings to take place in the margins. The event will also
feature a networking lunch and networking evening reception.
Where: venue in central London. Full details will be available a week prior to the forum
When: Tuesday 16th June 2015: 9am - 5pm, followed by networking reception: 5.15pm - 7pm
Why: to highlight investment opportunities in PNG, including details on key sectors, partnership
opportunities and regulations. The forum will also feature local successes within the private sector
and initiate vigorous, constructive dialogue between would-be investors and government.
Photos available upon request.
About DMA:
DMA is a multi-service development consultancy. Incorporated in 2007, the company was established
to 'help money flow into the world’s emerging economies' through investment summits for sovereign
governments and through reducing the costs of international remittance payments to emerging
market economies.
For more information, please visit: http://www.programme-png.developingmarkets.com
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Ghosts run away with K50 million of Tuition free fees

June 16, 2015, 6:48 pm
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Well over  K50 million allocated for the Government’s tuition fee-free policy is unaccounted for because of “ghost teachers”, Education Minister Nick Kuman says.
Kuman also blames the Education Department’s “unreliable and outdated data baseline” for the mistakes. He revealed this yesterday in Lae when opening a senior education officers’ conference.
“There is more than K50 million wasted and unaccounted for, all paid out to ghost enrolment figures,” Kuman said.
“This is unethical and as senior administrators, your responsibility is to monitor and scrutinise this at your levels,” Kuman said.
“There is a possible collusion at the provincial level where standard officers and provincial officers do not apply any rule of validation, but simply sign (them) off as accurate.
“I challenge you to get your baseline data correct and be accountable in dispensing your responsibilities.”
He said a national school survey showed that only 11 districts out of the 89 had submitted their data.
“We must have a database system in all schools in all provinces as we have a 40-year data which is still not reliable,” he said.
“We’ve not yet got a baseline data for each school in the provinces. The TFF has allowed the mushrooming of new schools, particularly elementary schools and secondary schools being built without following due process and procedures. 
“Hence, it has compromised standards and quality. The system must not be managed on an ad-hoc basis. It must be based on sustainable plans and proactive leadership.”
Kuman said the ban on school project fees was still in effect but the Government was now encouraging agency schools to liaise with the department in order to impose “agency fees”.

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Sir Peter Ipatas humbled by award

June 16, 2015, 6:52 pm
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ENGA Governor Sir Peter Ipatas says he is humbled by being awarded the Order of the British Empire.
He was recognised for his “distinguished service to the community through his significant contribution to the economic and social development, particularly in health, education and vocational training, of Enga”.
Sir Peter worked his way up from a councillor getting paid K6 a month, to a fulltime politician for Enga.
He entered politics in 1996 and is the country’s longest serving governor. Many call him the “Action Governor” because of the many development initiatives in all sectors of the economy, in particular education.
“I regret not completing my studies at UPNG, but it is my people’s calling to serve them,” he said.
“Being recognised makes you feel good for what you are doing in society. For me, it is a challenge to change the mindset of my people, to respect the law.
“I am humbled by the recognition. Last year, I received the Logohu award. 
“When you get more awards like these, you feel you need to give more to serve the people and society.”
Sir Peter is among three others who received knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday honours. The others are Sir Andrew Trawen (Electoral Commissioner), Sir Warwick Andrew (retired judge) and Sir Kostas Constantinou. The National
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Girl, 21, killed, burnt with house in Enga

June 16, 2015, 6:56 pm
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A 21-year old girl was killed and her body  burnt along with her house in a payback killing at Aipus village near Wabag in Enga.
This brough the  number of people killed on Saturday in payback killing to five - all from the Sikir tribe.
The young girl’s body was discovered yesterday, acting provincial police Commander Chief Inspector Epenes Nili said.
He said the girl was sleeping in her house when hired gunmen and suspects allegedly led by a councillor from the Sikir tribe, his policeman son, his  public servant brother and a reserve policeman brother killed her and burnt her.
He said the suspects on the same night killed a pastor, his brother a policeman, a primary school teacher and late pastor’s six-year-old son.
Nili said that late pastor’s two-year old son had a leg chopped and was at the Wabag Hospital’s intensive care unit along with his mother, who was seriously wounded together with two other women.
“The killings were payback for the killing of a policeman from the same tribe two years ago,” he said.
He said the prime suspects had gone into hiding and police was monitoring the situation.
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Tweed eye win over PNG Hunters

June 16, 2015, 7:14 pm
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THE Tweed Head Seagulls are aiming to break the Papua New Guinea Hunters’ winning streak when they face off at the Piggabeen Sports Complex, Gold Coast, on Sunday.
Having seven straight wins since round seven in the Queensland Cup, the question floating around the Hunters camp in Kokopo is whether they will maintain their winning formula.
Remaining fourth on the Queensland Cup ladder with 22 points, the SP-sponsored team has been mentioned in the Queensland media as a physical team to be wary of. The ninth-placed Tweeds had a very strong game against the Easts Tigers over the weekend, coming up with a 24-all draw, and word on the grapevine was that they were aiming to break the Hunters winning streak.
Hunters coach Michael Marum said yesterday the boys had recovered well after an exclusive game against the Souths Logan Magpies and are focused for this weekend’s round 15 clash.  
Both sides met in Kalabond in round 4, where the Hunters won 38-10.  
With the PNG boys going away from home to play the Tweeds, who have a good home ground record, Marum has cued his men to be on alert, as they aim to maintain their class of the past weeks. 
“The last time we played at the Piggabeen, we lost 60-28 to the Tweeds. Now we want to win because we have never won there. I am sure we will be prepared for the encounter,” Marum said.
Hunters: Stargoth Amean, Adex Wera, Thompson Teteh, Noel Zeming, Oti Bland Tony, Israel Eliab, Ase Boas, Henry Noki, Wartovo Puara, Esau Siune, Brandy Peter, Lawrence Tu’u, Adam Korave, Willie Minoga, Timothy Lomai, Sebastian Pandia, Edward Goma.  Changes likely.  The National
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PNG LNG ACHIEVES 100th LNG CARGO

June 17, 2015, 7:23 pm
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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – The 100th cargo of liquefied natural gas from the PNG LNG Project, operated by ExxonMobil PNG Limited, set sail this weekend, just over one year on from the start of export operations.

The LNG carrier Methane Spirit, will be transporting the cargo bound for Japan for Tokyo Electric Power Company Inc.(Tepco), the same customer who received the first cargo in May 2014.

More than 7 million tonnes of LNG have been exported since the Project commenced production in April 2014.

ExxonMobil PNG Limited Managing Director, Andrew Barry, said this milestone further underpinned PNG LNG’s reputation as a reliable producer of gas.

“Since export operations began an LNG carrier has been loaded on average every 3-4 days with continuous operational excellence.

“This achievement is the result of an excellent performance delivered by world class facilities and an exceptional workforce,” said Mr Barry.
The Project is expected to produce more than 9 trillion cubic feet of gas over the estimated 30 years of operations.
Built in 2008, the Methane Spirit is 286 metres long, 43 metres wide and can carry approximately 163,000m3 of LNG.

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