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Climate Change Framework for Coastal Fisheries Management
12/03/201912/03/2019 Mi Ripot 2 Views By Audrey Garem – DWU Journalism Student A framework will soon be developed that will address issues of climate change and adaption within coastal communities of Madang. Executive Dean of UPNG Natural and Physical Sciences, Professor Chalapan Kaluwin, who conducted a week-long workshop last week said the framework will give guidelines on how Madang people can become resilient to the risks and impacts of Climate Change.
Meet Our Mr Wokap of Nondgul
Featured Highlands Mi Ripot By Teine Korokoi – Mi Ripot Everywhere in Papua New Guinea, young and old fill potholes and qualify themselves to set up barricade along any road that cars pass and demand money. If landslides cut away half of the road or a bridge is washed away by flood, it’s a divine blessing for money rain in the minds of landowners. It has started in the Highlands and now, it’s being picked up by other regions in PNG.
Contractor to be Paid After Job Completed
By Gideon Pospea, Mi Ripot What is seen in the pictures is, the upgrading and resealing of the road going through Mendi Hospital car park then into Dog Street which is the residence of the Provincial Health Authority workers. The project is funded by the Mendi-Munhiue DDA in partnership with the Southern Highlands Provincial government through PSTB to Construct Oceanic Limited. Costings and supervision are done by the Works Department.
Remote Kambia Kids to attend School in Urban area
Featured Highlands Mi Ripot 13/02/201913/02/2019 Mi Ripot 0 View Image: Assistant Secretary James Robert and Chairman Deo Mondo picking up the Kambia kids and JSAGA Inc Team upon returning from Medical and Survey Trip to Kambia. By JSAGA Inc “The Jiwaka Students and Graduates Association Inc Under-Privileged Scholarship Program (UPSP) under the leadership of Ms. Catherine Kip as the HR Coordinator was making arrangement for 4 kids from the remote Kambia area to attend school in the Banz.
Heavy drinkers and teetotalers alike may have heightened dementia risk
A glass of wine is pictured in Baulers, Belgium July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman (Reuters Health) – Middle-aged adults who avoid alcohol altogether, and those who consume the equivalent of seven glasses of wine or more a week are both more likely than light drinkers to develop dementia in their later years, a long-term study suggests.
Boxing: HBO getting out of the boxing business after 45 years
FILE PHOTO: HBO logo is on display during an Apple event in San Francisco, California, U.S., March 9, 2015. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo (Reuters) – U.S. broadcaster HBO said on Thursday it will be dropping live boxing from its programming schedule from 2019 due to dwindling ratings, ending a 45-year association with the sport.
Facebook says big breach exposed 50 million accounts to full takeover
FILE PHOTO – Figurines are seen in front of the Facebook logo in this illustration taken March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic (Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Friday that hackers stole digital login codes allowing them to take over nearly 50 million user accounts in its worst security breach ever given the unprecedented level of potential access, adding to what has been a difficult year for the company’s reputation.
EMTV News - 29 September, 2018
EMTV News – 29 September, 2018 EMTV Online EMTV Online is the premier destination for Papua New Guinea news on the internet.
U.S. to counter Chinese internet bid in Papua New Guinea - diplomat
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The United States is working on a counter-offer to stop Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from building internet infrastructure in Papua New Guinea (PNG), its top diplomat to Australia said on Friday. The bid comes two years after Huawei first agreed to build a network there, and as the United States and its allies mount a vigorous campaign to check China’s rising influence in the region by deepening their own diplomatic ties and boosting aid.
PM O’Neill: Gratitude to P2-PXE Flight Crew and Micronesian Rescuers; Caution Against Rumor and Fake News
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill has expressed his gratitude to the aircrew of P2-PXE, and local Micronesians who came to the rescue of passengers, for their quick response in the evacuation. The Prime Minister made the comments after aircraft P2-PXE ‘landed short’ yesterday in the Federated States of Micronesia, and warned people on social media to be vigilant against rumors and fake news.
Exclusive Update | PX Survivors return to Papua New Guinea
The passengers and crew on board the Air Niugini flight that crashed into the Lagoon at Chuuk, in the Federated States of Micronesia have arrived in Port Moresby at 2:30pm today (September 29, 2018). The passengers and crew were recused after they landed in the Lagoon, meters away from Weno airport in Chuuk. Upon their arrival, they were received by Air Niugini officials at the Jacksons International Airport.
Vocal Fusion Season 6 | Top 9 Online Voting
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Financial Inclusion Strategy Progress
The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion hosted a Working Group Workshop for stakeholders today to review the progress of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, 2016 to 2020. To date, around 1 million bank accounts have been opened nationwide as part of the strategy. In a room full of financial inclusion stakeholders, the country’s industry apex organisation, CEFI, reported on the progress of the 2nd national financial inclusion strategy.
Business PNG - Episode 6 Season 10, 2018
President of ExxonMobil Global Services Company, Linda Ducharme, joins us in this episode of Business PNG, to give a big business perspective on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Ducharme was in Port Moresby recently for the APEC Business Advisory Council’s MSME & Innovation summit where she discussed the value of MSME’s to economies and encouraged Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs to harness the power of technology in their businesses. VIDEO
Business PNG - Episode 7 Season 10, 2018
On this episode of Business PNG, Leanne Jorari interviews Executive Director of Relaxo, Ritesh Dua, about the Indian footwear company’s entrance into the Papua New Guinean markets. Dua shares insights into the company’s experience with PNG consumers and the challenges the company faces operating in country. With its headquarters in New Delhi and 8 manufacturing units, Relaxo footwear’s range boasts a combination of comfort, style and quality workmanship.
Olsem Wanem - Volcano Eruption and Inclusive Education Resource Centre | Episode 10 Season 9
In this episode of Olsem Wanem: We feature the recent Manam volcanic eruption in Madang Province which left over 5, 000 men, women and children, who were left without food and clean drinking water. Despite relief supplies being dispatched following the eruption, long term solutions involving the resettlement of the islanders is still uncertain. We also talked to Senior Volcanologist, Ima Itikarai, from the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory, who explained the role of the observatory.
Olsem Wanem - Child Friendly Safe Spaces, WaSH and Safe Spaces for Women and Children | Episode 9 Season 9
We take you to Mendi, in the Southern Highlands Province and give you an insight of the work carried out by UNICEF and UN Women in terms of Child Friendly Safe Spaces, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene with Nutrition and Safe spaces for Women and Children.
Update | Passengers and Crews Safely Evacuated; Air Niugini positions assistance to Chuuk
At 3 pm today (September 28, 2018), Air Niugini has provided the following update regarding the short landing of its Boeing 737-800 series aircraft at Chuuk International airport, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) this morning. “P2-PXE was operating scheduled flight PX 073 between Pohnpei and Chuuk Airport in FSM when the incident occurred. The incident occurred at 10:10 am FSM local time.
Rait Musik is Back on EMTV
After a number of years off-air, Rait Musik will be back with a new and improved format in October 2018. The show will be back on-air this Thursday night’s prime time at 7 pm on EMTV. The show will continue to be produced by CHM Supersound, who have produced other popular iconic music shows such as Pepsi Fizz, CHM Supersound Hits, South Pacific Music and PNG Gospel Hits over the last 30 years.
Public Prosecutor: Maprik MP has a case to answer over allegations of misconduct in office’
The Public Prosecutor has requested the Chief Justice to appoint a tribunal to enquire into misconduct allegations against Maprik MP, John Simon. In a statement late this afternoon, Public Prosecutor Pondros Kaluwin revealed there is a prima-facie case against Mr. Simon, after considering the matter brought forward by the Ombudsman Commission.
Facebook shares slip after Instagram founders quit
(Reuters) – Shares of Facebook Inc fell more than 2 percent in early trading on Tuesday after the two founders of photo-sharing app Instagram left the social networking giant under unexplained circumstances. Analysts said the departure of Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger may have been the result of friction with Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg over how Facebook’s fastest-growing revenue generator is run.
Facebook unveils new VR headset ‘Oculus Quest’ for $399
FILE PHOTO: A Facebook panel is seen during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, in Cannes, France, June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo (Reuters) – Facebook Inc. unveiled its new wireless virtual reality headset at a conference on Wednesday and said it plans to start shipping it in spring next year. Oculus Quest, which comes with touch controllers and does not need a PC to operate, will be priced at $399, according to the company.
Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) – La Liga champions Barcelona slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Leganes and Real Madrid were resoundingly beaten 3-0 by Sevilla on Wednesday as Spain’s two biggest clubs lost on the same day for the first time since January 2015. Philippe Coutinho gave Barca the lead against bottom-of-the-table Leganes in the 12th minute with a classy volley but the Catalans’ comfortable hold on the game dramatically fell apart shortly after the interval.
Japanese carrier drills with British warship heading to contested South China Sea
British frigate HMS Argyle (front), Japanese destroyer Inazuma (C) and Japanese helicopter carrier Kaga take part in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean, September 26, 2018. Picture taken September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ABOARD THE KAGA, Indian Ocean (Reuters) – Japan’s biggest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, joined naval drills with Britain’s HMS Argyll in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday as the frigate headed towards the contested South China Sea and East Asia.
Trump sees no time frame for North Korea deal, second summit coming
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he did not have a timeframe for North Korea to denuclearize just as his Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, plans to visit Pyongyang again next month to set up a second summit for Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “I think we’re really going to do something that’s going to be very important, but we’re not playing the time game,” Trump told reporters in New York, responding to a question at a news conference.
Orchids 5 Year Plan For 2021 World Cup
The Oil Search PNG Orchids have put together a 5-year plan of preparations toward the 2021Rugby League World Cup. The Orchids made their maiden appearance at last year’s World Cup and are hoping to improve in their performance, in the next tournament. The inaugural Oil Search Orchids team was named last year, for their trial match against the Australian Jillaroos during the PM’s XIII. They celebrated their 1st anniversary on the 15th of August this year.
26 Septemba | EMTV Nesenel Nius Long Tok Pisin
Gutnait hia nau em nius long tok pisin, Gavana bilong NCD Powes Parkop i sutim tok igo long Australia na i tok ol i wok long traim long fosim gavaman bilong Papua New Guinea long larim ol i kamapim wanpela neivel bas long Manus provins. Embeseda bilong Saina insait long PNG i tok ol arapela kantri imas wok bung wantaim long halivim PNG na ol arapela pasifik ailan kantri.
Strong China-PNG diplomatic and economic cooperation revealed
Diplomatic and economic cooperation between China and Papua New Guinea continue to grow, with trade relations surpassing the US$2 billion mark in 2017 alone. This was highlighted at an event marking the 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. Members of the Chinese community in Port Moresby gathered on Tuesday evening (September 25, 2018) to commemorate the 69th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Community Facing Health Problem Because Of Sewerage Overflow
Imagine living near the smell of sewerage and having no choice but to accept it, however horrid it is. The residents of Imaina Street, Hohola Four are living testimonies of having to live next to a blocked sewerage main which overflows and is posing a health risk. They are searching for a permanent fix to the problem, but so far have had only short-term solutions done by Eda Ranu. The sewerage flows over and splashes on the ground, the smell is just unbearable.
Small Grant recipient dreams big in Bougainville
Recipient of the United Nation’s Development Programme’s Small Grants Programm, Dr. Jeffrey Noro, is a man on a mission. He is a dreamer, a leader, and an inspiration to many. After growing up in Kainake, in the Siwai District of South Bougainville, Dr. Noro went on to study in Australia, the United States, and Canada and it was this time spent away from home that convinced him that there was a gap that needed to be bridged. “I had a feeling of responsibility that I had to do something.
City Manager defends rangers’ actions as Mum cries for justice over injured sons
Image: One of the injured boys being treated in hospital. Port Moresby City Manager Bernard Kipit defends the City Rangers’ actions shifting the blame as the guardian of the assaulted boys seeks justice for her sons who were badly beaten and hospitalized last weekend at the new-look Ela Beach Boulevard.
Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority Raises Awareness About Polio and Hygiene Rules to Church Leaders
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority brought together Pastors from different denominations and taught them about the Polio disease. Pastors were given seminars about hygiene and were urged to go back to their churches and educate their congregation.
Enga PPC Urges Leaders to Provide Quality Leadership
Enga Provincial Police Commander, Joseph Tondop, is urging leaders in Enga Province to provide the best leadership to their people. In a Community Consultative Meeting with stakeholders recently, Tondop said he will provide police leadership to his best. PPC Tondop is trying to change the mindsets of the people in Enga to leave tribal fighting, and excel in life. The Community Consultative Meeting was the first to be held in Enga Province.
CS Headquarters Aware of Inmates’ Challenges in Lorengau Jail
Newly-appointed Acting Correctional Service Commissioner Stephan Pokanis, says CS headquarters is fully aware of the challenges inmates at the Lorengau Jail are facing. The challenges include living in a condemned facility, despite health authorities suggesting that they move to a new site or conduct maintenance work on existing facilities. Inmates at the Lorengau Correctional Centre in Manus are still living at the facility that requires maintenance work.
Statistical Office Needs Accurate Data
The People of Papua New Guinea continue to use data that is outdated. And as the 2020 National Census draws closer, the National Statistics Office is looking to collect data using a Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing technique. The office has been lacking proper support over the years and will be looking to improve census data with the new technology. Clear and accurate data in Papua New Guinea is scarce.
Government Sectors Urged to Share Data
Sharing of data between government organizations is important; the matter was highlighted in the recent Civil and Identity Registry, Bill review. Government sectors were urged to share the data available that was relevant to service delivery. With the scarcity of adequate real-time data available to Government agencies, there must be sharing of the little information available between these agencies and the provincial governments.
BSP Unveils NRL Branded Kundu Cards
Great news for NRL fans, and Bank South Pacific customers, they can now have their KunduCard branded in their favorite NRL team design when applying for a new account or a replacement of an old Kundu Card. This follows the issuing of State of Origin co-branded KunduCards to customers earlier in July.
Water Police Undergo Training To Protect Restricted Zones During APEC Leaders’ Summit
In the lead up to the APEC Leaders’ Summit, Water Police have been working hard to provide on-water security for visiting dignitaries. They received training in Vessel Arrest Rapid Deployment System through the PNG-Australian Policing Partnership and the APEC Coordination Authority. The training has been designed to stop vessels entering declared restricted zones. Specialist Trainers have been brought in from Australia and the United Kingdom, to train the Team Leaders within the Water Police.
Gimiseve is New Provincial Administrator for EHP
The Eastern Highlands Province has a new permanent Provincial Administrator who was announced yesterday(September 17) in Goroka, by Eastern Highlands Governor Peter Numu. The National Executive Council appointed John Gimiseve as the new Provincial Administrator. Gimiseve replaced Sam Akunai whose term of service expired this year. The new permanent PA was announced in front of a large crowd at the National Park by the head of the Province, Governor Peter Numu.
US Ambassador: HIV/AIDS Servicess for Key Population in PNG Project is A Success
The Strengthening of HIV\AIDS Services for Key Populations in PNG project was a success, according to US Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray. The program was aimed at reducing the incidence of HIV among key populations in the country, and to mitigate its impact on key populations, their sexual partners, and their families.
Kokopo hosts 12th APEC Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum
The 12th APEC Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum is currently held in Kokopo. The two day forum seeks to generate knowledge and share experiences on disaster resilience and its impacts on local economy in the APEC countries. The forum has open doors to Papua New Guinea to the best available practices using modern technologies to incorporate in disaster preparedness and mitigation practices. Some of the APEC member countries that attended the forum have suffered from natural disasters.
‘Lukim PNG Nau’ Expo into Second Day in Kokopo
The Lukim PNG Nau Tourism expo has continued into its second day in Kokopo, East New Britain province. The expo scheduled to commence on Sunday begun yesterday (24 September, 2018) following torrential rain in Kokopo that disrupted its launch on Sunday. The expo is an annual tourism-led event that brings together various stakeholder within PNG’s tourism industry. The tourism, arts and culture minister Emil Tamur officiated at the launching.
US Navy Undersecretary: PNG Remains Strategic Partner For the US in Indo-Pacific Region
Papua New Guinea still remains a strategic partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific Region. This was reaffirmed by US Navy Undersecretary, Thomas Modly, during his visit to the country. He concluded his two-day visit this afternoon (September 25, 2018), with a tour of the PNG Defense Force Lancron Naval Base. Undersecretary Modly concluded his two-day tour in Papua New Guinea, with a visit to the PNG Defense Force Lancron Naval Base.
Secret to Scrabble beatdown: 300 words added to game’s dictionary
Image: FILE PHOTO; Letters from a scrabble game are seen in this illustration picture in Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 15, 2012. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ew. Just when you’ve mastered enough legitimate Scrabble words to beat your bestie on the game board and twerk in victory, Merriam-Webster has released a sixth edition of The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary.
Climate Diplomacy Week to Encourage More Dialogue and Collaboration To Combat Climate Change
The European Union is looking to encourage more dialogue and collaboration to combat Climate Change this Climate Diplomacy Week. The Climate Diplomacy week will be held from the 24 to the 29th of this month and is a global event for EU delegations and members states. Discussions were held today (24 September 2018) amongst media houses on the challenges of Climate Change faced by PNG and on a global scale.
Illegal Foreigners’ Case Adjourned Again
The Lae District Court has adjourned the trial of the four Chinese men who entered the country illegally for the third time in two months. This time their Lawyer was not prepared to proceed with the case. She said the still needed time to understand the case. The men are from Fujian Province in China and were arrested by Police in Lae two months ago for breaching Immigration Laws. They are still out on bail and will appear in court on the 17th of October.
Parkop: Australia’s announcement for troop deployment are premature
A PNG member of parliament has lashed out at Australia over its intentions to deploy troops to Papua New Guinea to ‘counter China’s influence’ in the Pacific. The Governor of the National Capital District, Powes Parkop, said Australia’s intentions were selfish and that the apparent leak to the media was meant to influence a PNG government decision. “The manner in which this information has been released is meant to preempt a policy decision which is still under consideration,” Parkop said.
DWU Successfully hosts Tourism and Hospitality Expo
Image: Coral Sea Hotels Group Manger Marc Ehler speaking to organizers of the Expo during the exhibition. The Divine Word University’s Tourism and Hospitality Management Department has successfully hosted its 11th Liklik Diwai Tourism Expo on Friday (21 September, 2018). With the theme “Protecting Culture and Heritage with Core Values for the Digital Age”, the Expo was aimed at preparing students for the workforce and to challenge them to participate actively.
Three Shops destroyed in fire
A quiet night at the Gerehu Suburban erupted with noise when opportunists tried to loot the surrounding shops. The Papindo Supermarket and Department stores in Port Moresby’s Gerehu suburb went up in flames after firefighters were not able to contain the fire which started in the nearby Bismillah Wholesale, just two meters away. The initial fire started at 12midnight and by 3 am this morning (September 24, 2018), all three shops were up in flames.
A call to the boss: Indonesia contends with aggressive Chinese online lenders
A man sleeps near next to a closed warehouse at Tanah Abang market in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/Files JAKARTA/BEIJING (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities have generally opened their arms to fintech companies offering online loans in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, viewing them as a way of getting credit to tens of millions of people often unable to access bank lending.
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