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PNG Hunters coach Michael Marum retains team for round 8 match against Burleigh Bears

April 21, 2015, 11:00 pm
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PNG Hunters coach  Michale  Marum has retained the side that snapped a two-game losing streak last Sunday, for Saturday’s Queensland Cup Round 8 clash against the Burleigh Bears in Brisbane. 
The Kumuls assistant coach is sticking with a winning formula, albeit one, that managed to scrape home 26-24 against a determined Cutters team in Kokopo.
Halfback Ate Bina Wabo keeps the No.7 jersey on the back of a solid display over the weekend, although the Eastern Highlander’s kicking game was found wanting at times.
The Hunters mentor said this weekend’s game will be “very crucial” for the South Pacific Brewery-sponsored side if they wanted to stay in touch with the top four.
At the moment, the team is languishing in eighth spot and desperately needs to find form on the road to achieve their goal of making the playoffs in 2015.
Marum said from Kokopo yesterday that training had been good and the players were responding better after getting a win under their belts for the first time in April.
The team will fly off to Brisbane tomorrow.
“It was a close game and it probably could have gone either way but we’re just happy to get the two points and move on,” Marum said of Sunday’s performance. He admitted that his side made too many errors but gave them credit for holding off a fast-finishing Mackay side.
“We just dropped too many balls and kept inviting them back into the match but I think our defence in the last 10 or so minutes was outstanding.”
On the injury front, Ase Boas will be unavailable this weekend, as he has one more week to recover from a badly bruised right forearm, while Timothy Lomai is receiving treatment for a minor shoulder injury.
Marum expects the destructive ball-runner to be cleared for the Bears match.
Marum was not giving much away on whether his former charge Gary Lo will make a return to the Hunters camp in the near future.
He said the 2014 Queensland Cup top try-scorer will not be able to play for the Hunters this weekend as he still needed to prove his fitness and spend more time in the  in the Digicel Cup. 
Hunters: Stargroth Amean, David Lapua, Noel Zeming, Thompson Teteh, Adex Wera, Israel Eliab , Ate Bina Wabo, Henry Wan,Wartovo Puara, Esau Siune, Kato Ottio, Brandy Peter 13. Timothy Lomai, Roger Laka, Lawrence Tu’u, Willie Minoga, Adam Korave, Bland Abavu, Nickson Borana, Edward Goma (three to be omitted).   PNG Today/The National
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Family and sexual violence workship held in Bougainville

April 21, 2015, 11:08 pm
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Family and sexual violence networking partners held a one day workshop  to gain an understanding of gender and the relationship to Family and sexual violence.
The workshop which is facilitated and funded by the Papua New Guinea-Australia Law and Justice Partnership was attended by representatives from the police, community development, courts. Village courts, district courts, Leitana, CIS, Education, Family Support Centre, Nazareth and the Bougainville Women’s Federation.
The aim of the workshop was to build upon and improve the proactive and reactive Family and sexual violence services in the Northern region of Bougainville.
From the workshop, the participants were able to gain an understanding of the National Strategies including Gender Equity and social inclusion, minimum standards and reporting.
They were also able to discuss the referrals pathway and the form of agreement of how this applies in the Northern region.
A committee was formed as a result of this workshop and according to participant senior constable Joyce Tseraha, this body will be responsible to report to the ABG so the government will be aware of what the networking partners are doing on the ground to address the issue of family and sexual violence in Bougainville. Dawn FM
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Police Roadshow in Bougainville features Anslom Nakikus

April 21, 2015, 11:16 pm
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Famous Papua New Guinean artist and musician Anslom Nakikus is in Bougainville for a one week road show awareness programme upon invitation from the Bougainville Police Service.
Under the theme “Promoting a Free, Fair and Safe ABG Election 2015” the Bougainville Police Election Awareness Road show featuring Anslom Nakikus will start tomorrow in Buka at the Bel Isi Park.
As revealed by the Assistant Commissioner for Police Paul Kamuai during a press conference today, the road show will focus mainly on informing the people of Bougainville about the election.
After thanking Mr. Nakikus for accepting their invitation and coming to Bougainville, Mr. Kamuai stressed that this year’s elections is a historical event for Bougainville and its people.
Therefore the road show awareness according to the ACP is one of activities that will help to ensure the election is conducted well in a good, friendly and safe environment for all.
In response, Mr. Nakikus thanked the Bougainville Police Service and the people of Bougainville for trusting him and believing in him as an artist.
He then revealed that as an artist he loves reggae music because through reggae music the message of peace, unity and love can be brought across to the people.
Mr. Nakikus who arrived in Buka today is accompanied by band members lead guitarist Aro Badi, Drummer Oscar Tarutia and bass guitarist Benny Kanini.
According to the road show schedule, from Buka, the road show team will be staging the road show election awareness in Tinputz on Thursday, Arawa on Friday, and Buin on Saturday, Panguna primary School on Sunday and in Wakunai on Monday. Dawn FM
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Bougainville Tourism Association plans for tourism symposium

April 21, 2015, 11:24 pm
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Bougainville Tourism 
Chairman of the Bougainville Tourism Association Jeffery Magum says his association plans to stage a Tourism Symposium in Bougainville next year with the next government after it is formed.
He said he expects all tourism stakeholders such as guest house owners, the Bougainville Administration, police, village people to attend this symposium.
He added that this tourism symposium in planning will be staged after the formation of the next government.
During the symposium, Mr. Magum and his executives will be pointing out that tourism is different from arts and culture and therefore should go under one division of its own.
He went on further to say that tourism, arts and culture has a big potential in generating revenue for Bougainville because Bougainville when compared to other pacific countries has more potential for tourism activities.
He then appealed to the people of Bougainville to identify tourism sites and inform the Bougainville Tourism association so tourist coming into Bougainville will be able to visit those sites.
He added that other tourism organizations should create a network with his association so they can all be guided by the same aims and goals to move the tourism industry forward with one voice. Dawn FM
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PM O’Neill Praises the Work of YWAM to Deliver Healthcare to Remote Areas of Papua New Guinea

April 22, 2015, 3:50 pm
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The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon Peter O'Neill CMG MP, has praised the commitment of volunteers and staff of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Medical Ships Australia to deliver healthcare and training to remote communities in Papua New Guinea.

PM O'Neill made the comments when launching the first outreach visit of the MV YWAM PNG in Port Moresby on Tuesday.

"I would like thank the crew and volunteers on this ship," the Prime Minister said.

"The people in the remote areas where you are delivering medial support and training truly appreciate the work that you are undertaking.

"When I was told about this project some years ago I had no hesitation in committing Government support.

"The purchase and refurbishment of this ship will help thousands of people and their communities in the years to come."

The Prime Minister further thanked YWAM patrons and government officials for their commitment to partner with the Government for the delivery of healthcare services.

"The delivery of healthcare continues to improve in Papua New Guinea with close to two billion Kina being spent from the national budget each year.

"We are now starting to fund every hospital in the districts through the District Services Improvement Program, provide direct funding to provincial hospitals and
we are increasing funding for referral hospitals.

"We are moving beyond the underfunded and demoralized health system of the past, but more must be done and we thank YWAM for their commitment to improving healthcare in our country.

"Our Government works in partnership with churches and NGOs so we can draw on our strengths, and this commitment with YWAM is one of those strong partnerships.

"I congratulate the patrons of the project, former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu, and former Queensland Parliament Speaker and Townsville Mayor, Mike Reynolds, and YWAM Medical Ships Australia Managing Director, Ken Mulligan, for their tireless efforts.

"I also thank Minister for National Planning Charles Abel for his ongoing work to ensure the delivery of this project and the service it will provide."

PM O'Neill said he hoped the volunteers on the YWAM project will take home not only satisfaction for their work in changing lives, but would make many friends and have warm memories of Papua New Guinea.

"God bless each and every one of you for the work you are doing for our country and our people," Prime Minister O'Neill said

For more information about YWAM in Papua New Guinea visit: www.ywamships.org.au .
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Namah voted in as Governor of West Sepik Province

April 22, 2015, 4:05 pm
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Vanino Green and former opposition leader, Belden Namah has been elected governor of West Sepik  by the West Sepik Provincial Assembly. He was elected governor after the Supreme Court declared the position of West Sepik vacant.

About 13 Local Level Government presidents in the province elected Belden Namah who will hold the governorship position pending the outcome of the by-election currently being worked out by the PNG Electoral Commission.

It is believed that Namah will relinquish his Vanimo Green seat to contest the West Sepik Governors' post in the by-election.
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Oil Search Pacific Games Relay in Star Mountains

April 22, 2015, 5:52 pm
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The Oil Search Pacific Games Relay travelled the 145 kilometers down the Star Mountains to Kiunga.

OTML had arranged a number of stops at road side markets and schools along the way and the team also took the chance to join the daily OTML convoys that travel up and down the highway with all the cargo for Tabubil.

At Kwiloknai Primary School the headmaster, Jonathan told his students of the privilege to be part of the Relay as they got to share the Baton experience just before morning role call.

From there the team arrived at Ningerum where a very well organised Relay took place involving all people from the community, including students from the High School, mothers from the main market, the health clinic, the community pastor and even the wardens and inmates from the Ningerum Correctional Facility.

The school children all carried messages on homemade flags for members of team Papua New Guinea wishing them gold success.
A womens leader who ran in the Relay announced to the crowd “that in her 33 years living in Ningerum she had never seen anything like this Relay”.

The Relay then took a 40 minute run through the school, hospital and nurses training college at Rumnigae, as the kids were split into four coloured running teams to take the Baton.

With the road trip over, the team headed into Kiunga for the afternoon Relay around town. The Relay was started by former Papua New Guinean Olympian, Aaron Dupnai – marathon runner for team Papua New Guinea at 1988 Seoul Olympics.

The Relay finished with over 10,000 people gathered at the town oval as every bystander joined in the fun.

Tomorrow the Relay heads down the Fly River to the villages of Suki and Aimbak before reaching Daru, its last stop in Western Province.

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PNG Hunters player fined for drink and drive offence

April 22, 2015, 6:53 pm
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A Papua New Guinea SP Hunters player has been fined K400 for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without due care.
A district court in Kokopo has found Noel Zeming guilty and fined him.
According to court files, the incident occurred on March 20. He was charged by police on April 9 with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without due care and attention. He appeared in court last Wednesday.
Magistrate George Kerker fined Zeming K200 on the first two counts in default six months in prison. He ordered that bail money be converted to court fine.
He was fined K200 on the second count in default six months in prison, and that the bail be converted to fine.
Kerker suspended Zeming’s driver’s licence and gave him until July 15 to surrender it to police.
Meanwhile, Hunters coach Michael Marum yesterday said the team management had given Zeming his first and last warning not to repeat the offences. He could face expulsion from the team if found guilty again.
Marum said they had disciplined Zeming by suspending him from playing in two games.
Marum said Zeming would be solely responsible for the court fines.
He said this should serve as a warning to other players in the team not to get themselves in trouble with the law. PNG Today/The National
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Telikom PNG slashes internet rates by 50 percent

April 22, 2015, 6:57 pm
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Papua New Guinea Telecommunication company TELIKOM PNG has cut its retail costs on internet rates by more than 50 per cent for customers.
Marketing and business development division manager Xavier Victor said the reduction was to allow more bandwidths for its prepaid and post-paid plans.
For instance, postpaid plan customers will get 1GB for K49. Previously it was K110. 
With prepaid plans, the minimum purchase of K7 is for 50MB and K2 for 30MB. “Last April, we (Telikom PNG) reduced wholesale internet rate by 47 per cent, which was welcomed by most internet service providers. 
“This year is a reduction for retailing by more than 50 per cent,” Victor said
“We are reducing our internet rates as of today (yesterday). The retail internet rates reduction should come as good news for businesses and all customers in PNG. 
“We reduce internet prices responding to what the market is asking. On the eve of the Pacific Games, the new rates will no doubt be very attractive to all our customers. 
“It makes it very easier for you to exchange images and go in and check relevant websites on what PNG is doing and overall medal tally.”
Victor said Telikom had invested in new technology to improve its efficiency and increase capacity for internet to be available across the country.
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Puma Energy announces ongoing support for PNG medical ship

April 22, 2015, 8:58 pm
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 Port Moresby, April 22, 2015– Puma Energy, Papua New Guinea’s major fuel supplier, has today pledged ongoing sponsorship of the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) medical ship MV YWAM PNG which arrived in Port Moresby for the first time this week.

The global fuel operator will supply fuel to the training and medical ship to a value in excess of K1m per annum, totalling more than K3m as part of a two-year sponsorship agreement signed this morning.

Fuelled by Puma Energy, the ship will travel to remote communities in PNG to address isolation and medical infrastructure challenges and deliver primary health care, optometry, dentistry and training services to vulnerable communities.

The contract represents a continuation of the agreement held by YWAM and InterOil prior to Puma Energy's acquisition of the downstream and refining business in July 2014.

Puma Energy's Papua New Guinea General Manager, Hulala Tokome, said it was an agreement Puma Energy was proud to continue.

"Today we are thrilled to be able to mark Puma Energy's commitment to the Youth With A Mission cause in PNG and to continue on with the good work started by InterOil in 2013," Mr Tokome said.

“The MV YWAM PNG represents access to better health care and a better future for many remote and vulnerable communities across PNG and is a cause we are very passionate about supporting.

“Puma Energy is proud to be fuelling a ship that works towards such a fantastic cause and we are honoured to be able to contribute to its life saving work.

"Puma Energy is committed to supporting the PNG community and this agreement with Youth With A Mission is just one of the ways we are doing this."

YWAM Medical Ships Australia's Managing Director, Ken Mulligan, expressed his gratefulness to Puma Energy for their generous contribution.

"Puma Energy's support enables us to reach thousands of people in rural and isolated areas – and we are very thankful," Mr Mulligan said.

The ship was officially commissioned in Port Moresby on Tuesday night and will now travel to the Gulf and Western provinces.

The MV YWAM PNG is a training and medical ship purchased by YWAM in October 2014. It actively develops coastal communities in Papua New Guinea in the interest of major sustainable health improvement.
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Oil Search Pacific Games Relay in Kiunga, Western Province

April 22, 2015, 9:02 pm
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The Oil Search Pacific Games Relay travelled145 kilometres down the Star Mountains to Kiunga.
OTML had arranged a number of stops at road side markets and schools along the way and the team also took the chance to join the daily OTML convoys that travel up and down the highway with all the cargo for Tabubil.
At Kwiloknai Primary School the headmaster, Jonathan told his students of the privilege to be part of the Relay as they got to share the Baton experience just before morning roll call.
From there the team arrived at Ningerum where a very well organised Relay took place involving all people from the community, including students from the High School, mothers from the main market, the health clinic, the community pastor and even the wardens and inmates from the Ningerum Correctional Facility.
The school children all carried messages on homemade flags for members of team Papua New Guinea wishing them gold success.
A womens leader who ran in the Relay announced to the crowd “that in her 33 years living in Ningerum she had never seen anything like this Relay”.
The Relay then took a 40 minute run through the school, hospital and nurses training college at Rumnigae, as the kids were split into four coloured running teams to take the Baton.
With the road trip over, the team headed into Kiunga for the afternoon Relay around town. The Relay was started by former Papua New Guinean Olympian, Aaron Dupnai – marathon runner for team Papua New Guinea at 1988 Seoul Olympics.
The Relay finished with over 10,000 people gathered at the town oval as every bystander joined in the fun.
Tomorrow the Relay heads down the Fly River to the villages of Suki and Aimbak before reaching Daru, its last stop in Western Province.
 
Photo credit: madNess Photography
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Rugby clinic in Solomon Islands addresses unemployment and nutrition

April 22, 2015, 9:47 pm
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Our Rugby Plus clinics have started and we have already developed a great network of young people in the country.

The focus areas for our media component are unemployment and nutrition or healthy eating, important issues for young people in the Pacific.  Working closely with the participants, we are helping them appreciate how sports and media can help address these issues.

The school visits have been very interesting as we train and teach rugby and life skills to players and school coaches so that they can continue to enhance their players’ talents.

Our coaches have also learned so much from these young participants.  One thing that stands out is how youth grace life – their joy is so contagious!  It was so evident at the St Josephs Tenaru boarding school.  From the time we started to when we finished their smile and joy never dimed.

The youngest, a boy of 10 years old had the biggest heart.  I watched as he absorbed all the information we were sharing, and how he took on the biggest players with smiles and laughs on the field.

We are now looking forward to seeing the finished media products from the participants.

Source: Pacmas

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NBC Boss cracks whip on staff over malicious comments on social media

April 23, 2015, 2:29 am
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The graphics here shows a photo posted on social media with
malicious comments about NBC boss Memafu Kapera.
Management of the National Broadcasting Corporation is taking drastic action on both the current and former staff of the organization who have taken advantage of Social media in making malicious claims against the management.
Managing Director Memafu Kapera in a media conference yesterday (Wednesday, 22, April) said people involved have been identified and arrests will start as early as today Thursday, 23 April.
The management since last month conducted an investigation into the true identity of the faceless people who have made serious allegations against them on Facebook.
The same people have also gone to the extent of creating a FaceBook account with the name Memafu Kapera without his consent and have posted derogatory remarks on the time line.
The account contains the picture of Kapera with words such as Devils advocate, thief and triple- 6 written on his forehead.
Kapera and his management believe its the work of the disgruntled staff who were displaced with the recent restructure exercise the organization has carried out.
The restructure is a normal government sanction reforms that are carried out not only in NBC but other government organizations also do restructures, and those people should be open minded about it.
He said some current staff are also involved in tarnishing the name and good work of the current management and they will be dealt with accordingly.
The managing Director also claim, former staff who made malicious comments against him have no material attachment with the organization as their entitlements were paid out and they should move on.
Memafu Kapera confidently said these people are known to the management, and they will be arrested under the Information and Communication Technology Act.
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill launches ANZ Bank MoneyMinded SME Workshops

April 23, 2015, 4:47 am
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP, has welcomed the ANZ Bank’s MoneyMinded SME Business Basics Workshops in Papua New Guinea.
In launching the program today with senior Executives from the ANZ Bank, the Prime Minister said he hoped thousands of Papua New Guineans would benefit form the skills and knowledge they would gain from the workshops.
“Small business plays an essential role in our economy, and in our communities as both an employer and provider of services that big businesses often cannot deliver,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said.
“However, across the region it is reported that only 20 percent of new small businesses survive for more than five years. “Government and business must work together to ensure small businesses thrive and prosper. “When small businesses are successful they employ more people and increase the prosperity of their local areas.
“Papua New Guineans are great entrepreneurs. Our people are ingenious and develop with creative business ideas, but often do not have access to the financial and business skills training they need. “Programs like the MoneyMinded SME Business Basics Workshops will help our entrepreneurs better understand financial issues that are vital for their success.
“I urge aspiring small business owners to become involved in this ANZ program to better learn how to develop a business plan, manage cash flow and meet your tax and legal obligations. “I congratulate the ANZ Bank for this initiative and making a positive contribution to small business in Papua New Guinea. “We look forward to this program expanding and helping to increase the number of successful SMEs in our country.”
The ANZ Bank’s MoneyMinded financial literacy program has been helping people build their financial skills, knowledge and confidence across the Pacific since 2010. Attending the launch today with the Prime Minister was Mr Andrew Géczy ANZ CEO International & Institutional Banking, Mr Farhan Faruqui, ANZ CEO for International Banking, Mr Mark Baker ANZ PNG Managing Director, and Mr Vishnu Mohan ANZ CEO Pacific and CEO Fiji.
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PM O’Neill Receives Update on General Electric Plans to Expand Business Operations in Papua New Guinea

April 23, 2015, 4:58 am
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The Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP, has received an update on the expansion plans by the General Electric (GE) Corporation in Papua New Guinea across areas that include electricity generation, healthcare and sanitation.
Following the meeting with GE executives on Wednesday this week, the Prime Minister said he was impressed with GE’s plans to expand their engagement in sectors where there is increasing demand.
“GE is a company with global reach, a well-earned positive reputation, and is a company that recognizes opportunity in Papua New Guinea’s growing economy,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said. “Our meeting provided the opportunity to gain a better perspective on GE's progress in different sectors since opening a dedicated office in Port Moresby in July last year.
“As our economy and population grows, more advanced solutions are needed to generate sufficient electricity to meet demand into the future. “GE has been active in this sector supplying generators that have boosted power generation in Port Moresby and Lae, and there is great potential for further engagement in this area.
“The delivery of healthcare continues to improve in Papua New Guinea, we need better access to healthcare technology that includes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). “As part of their ongoing operations, GE is also training a number of Papua New Guineans to operate new equipment and technologies.”
Geoff Culbert, GE’s President and Chief Executive for Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, assured the Prime Minister that GE plans to be a long-term partner with the Papua New Guinea Government and local businesses. "Over the last year, we have expanded our local presence and delivered additional electricity generation units for Port Moresby and Lae as well as critical healthcare equipment," Mr Culbert said.
"We want play a key role in delivering the critical infrastructure needed to address Papua New Guinea’s biggest challenges in terms of access to electricity, quality healthcare, clean water and sanitation, as well help to convert resource opportunities like LNG into long term prosperity.” General Electric is incorporated in New York with global operations in areas that include infrastructure development, healthcare technology, energy production, sanitation and aviation.
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Westpac looks to Consolidate Business in Papua New Guinea and Support Economic Infrastructure Growth

April 23, 2015, 5:02 am
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The Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill , said Westpac Bank will play an increasingly important role in Papua New Guinea’s ongoing economic growth and infrastructure expansion.
Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill made the comments after meeting with Westpac’s Institutional Bank Chief Executive, Rob Whitfield, on Wednesday this week to discuss Papua New Guinea’s economy, infrastructure development projects and financial inclusion programs.
“Westpac was the first bank to operate in Papua New Guinea and through the ongoing consolidation of its operations here, will continue to be an important financial sector partner for the government,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said.
“We discussed Papua New Guinea’s recent and ongoing economic growth, and the ways Westpac can further participate in this development. “Westpac is interested in working with the government in developing major infrastructure, and partnering in programs such as the construction of housing for public service employees.”
The Prime Minister said the government fully appreciates Westpac’s engagement in development programs, as well as its commitment to educational initiatives and business facilitation throughout the country over the past 105 years.
“At a grassroots level, Westpac PNG has provided ongoing financial education to tens of thousands of Papua New Guineans over the years.“Westpac knows that community engagement is of immense value and intends to continue this work to educate people who do not have a bank account and experience challenges managing their finances.
“Westpac also has an active mentoring role that is encouraging local businesses to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Asian century. “I further acknowledge the various initiatives carried by Westpac PNG’s to promote gender equality in Papua New Guinea.”
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PNG Customs register 28 fraudulent cases

April 23, 2015, 5:29 am
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Papua New Guinea Customs, has registered a total of 28 fraudulent cases related to its operations in the country.
These cases related to the unlawful removal of imports from Customs control, through forgery and altering of Customs system-generated documents, like declaration and receipts.
Chief Commissioner, Ray Paul, spoke of this in Port Moresby, today.
Since February this year, Customs have carried out investigations with the help from police and have registered 28 cases related to unlawful removal of cargoes.
Out of that 10 people have been either detained or arrested, with five already behind bars awaiting trial.
Chief Commissioner Ray Paul said growing number of cases is a concern.
The unlawfully removed imports includes cooking oil, graders, backhoes, vehicles and other items.
The Chief Commissioner said, despite facing a serious men power shortage and resources, PNG Customs, with the assiatnce of Police, remain committed to ensuring those involved in these illegal activities be brought to justice under Customs Act.
So far customs have lost more then 1 million kina through this fraudulent cases.
Meantime, PNG Customs is appealing to the business houses and individuals to be wary of whom they deal with to remove their cargoes from the wharfs.
Ray Paul said importers must be careful when engaging Customs brokers, as there is a syndicate involving Customs Officials, Ports workers, shipping agents and others. PNG Facts/NBC
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PNG Students in the United States meet PNG delegation

April 23, 2015, 6:52 am
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Two Papua New Guinea students studying in the United States  have met up with the PNG delegation  who are in the United States to receive the 400 year old King James Bible.  Students Max Sale and Samson Paul drove six hours from Ohio to Indiana to meet up with the PNG delegation.  Both students are from the Nipa Kutubu electorate in the Southern Highlands Province.  It was a proud moment for the two students to meet up with the higher profile delegation led by Speaker Theo Zurenuoc. They also met  up with their governor Honorable William Powi.

The delegates are coming back to PNG on Monday  with the KJV Bible and will be given a guard of honor to welcome them.  The historical old Bible will  replace the  traditional parliament carvings that the speak destroyed in a controversial stance  claiming that the carvings depicted evil spirit.

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Australian Defence Force signs Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement with PNG Defence Force

April 23, 2015, 7:00 am
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Commander Joint Logistics, Rear Admiral Clint Thomas, has signed a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement with his PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) counterpart, Chief of Logistics Colonel Ben Siria.
The Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement will facilitate reciprocal logistics support between the ADF and the PNGDF.
Rear Admiral Thomas and Colonel Siria discussed how the arrangement could be put into practice for the benefit of the PNGDF. They discussed the significant existing cooperation between the two militaries, with logistics experts already conducting exchanges between Port Moresby and Townsville, along with infrastructure, supply, maintenance and equipment support provided through the Defence Cooperation Program. They also discussed how the PNG-Australia Defence Cooperation Program can be further tailored to support the PNGDF’s logistics capabilities.
Rear Admiral Thomas said: “I look forward to the arrangement being an important means of building the PNGDF’s logistics capability, which will support the PNGDF’s development as a more capable, sustainable and professional regional security partner.
“The Defence Cooperation Program with PNG is our largest with any country, with approximately approximately K53 million allocated in the 2014-15 financial year and this is set to increase in 2015-16.”
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PNG Government refuses to accept Namah’s election as governor

April 23, 2015, 3:51 pm
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PNG government rejects Namah's election as Governor 
The Papua New Guinea Government has refused to recognise the election of Vanimo-Green MP former opposition leader Belden Namah as West Sepik (Sandaun) Governor this week.

Deputy Prime Minister Leo Dion, the minister responsible for Inter Government Relations, said he was studying documents alleging that Namah "hijacked and abused the legitimate and democratic process of the election of a provincial governor."

Deputy Governor and acting Governor Paul Nengai had complained in a letter to Dion that there was a total disregard of the legal and proper process of parliamentary election by Namah, who did not have respect and regards for rule and process of law and parliamentary processes. “… I appeal to you not to recognize the event at hand as legitimate and legal. I further request your intervention and investigation of the whole process employed by Namah to have himself purportedly elected Governor of Sandaun Province.

“I very much appreciate your immediate act in this respect for protection of the legal and proper parliamentary process,” Nengai said in his letter.

According to document of facts, there was a notice issued for a provincial assembly meeting to take place last Monday, April 20, but realising that the former Assembly Clerk, who was now in his substantive position as director assembly services, abused the process in allowing the meeting under dubious means..


SOURCE: POST COURIER/PACNEWS

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