Telikom urged to meet challenges

The Government as the 100 percent shareholder of Telikom PNG will stand behind the entity until such time a decision is made on its future.

Chairman of Independent Public Business Commission, Sumasi Singin highlighted this at the opening of Telikom's One-Stop-Shop in Port Moresby this week.

Mr. Singin however urged Telikom PNG to meet the challenges from its competitors and the demands for its community service obligations.

NSU farwells pioneer officers

The little known National Security Unit of Royal PNG Constabulary today bid farewell to three of its pioneer officers.

The ceremony saw ex-servicemen receiving their souvenir uniforms and pensions from the Police Commissioner.

The National Security Unit within the Constabulary’s Special Service Division is responsible for protection of Prime Ministers and Opposition Leaders, the Governor General and Foreign Dignitaries in the country.

New Ireland Summit

New Ireland Governor, Sir Julius Chan says the province has survived the worst forms of political manipulations and must undergo transformation.

Sir Julius highlighted this when announcing plans to stage a high powered summit aimed to revitalize the public service work force in the province.

The week long summit is planned to take place next week and will bring together international speakers from the United Nations, foreign governments, churches and New Irelanders in PNG.

With the theme ‘New Ireland 100 Days Summit on Reformation, Good Governance and New Focus’, the summit hopes to expose the province to new trade and economic innovations in the world.

Alotau to develop waterfront

The Milne Bay Provincial Government has announced its commitment to developing the waterfront of Alotau town, as Governor Jon Luc committed 10 million kina for the projects.

He made this commitment at the launch of the province’s 5 year Tourism plan in Alotau on Monday.

Graduating students challenged

The Principal of Sogeri National High School has challenged his students to practice honesty and sincerity at all times.

Principal, Benny Rayapann said this yesterday when officiating the school’s 39th graduation ceremony.

Mr. Rayapann took time to reflect on the school’s achievements and down falls and called on students to put their knowledge to good use.

Lucky Dube dead

South African reggae musician, who visited Papua New Guinea in the late 1990’s, has been shot dead in his home country.

Lucky Dube who had a large following in Papua New Guinea sang of social issues and took on South Africa’s apartied regime though his music.

He performed at the Port Moresby Rugby league over in a concert that drew people from all over the country.

According to the BBC he was shot by robbers while dropping off his son in a suburb in Johannesburg.

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The NCD Governor, Powes Parkop has appealed to the National Government to take a proactive approach toward addressing the concerns of the landowners of the Sirinumu dam.

He said this after he held a meeting with Koiari landowners yesterday over grievances relating to the use of the water by Eda Ranu and PNG Power.

Governor Parkop said the Government should stop issuing prerequisites and start giving some serious attention to the landowner grievances.

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The NCD Governor, Powes Parkop has appealed to the National Government to take a proactive approach toward addressing the concerns of the landowners of the Sirinumu dam.

He said this after he held a meeting with Koiari landowners yesterday over grievances relating to the use of the water by Eda Ranu and PNG Power.

Governor Parkop said the Government should stop issuing prerequisites and start giving some serious attention to the landowner grievances.

News Headline 9

The NCD Governor, Powes Parkop has appealed to the National Government to take a proactive approach toward addressing the concerns of the landowners of the Sirinumu dam.

He said this after he held a meeting with Koiari landowners yesterday over grievances relating to the use of the water by Eda Ranu and PNG Power.

Governor Parkop said the Government should stop issuing prerequisites and start giving some serious attention to the landowner grievances.

PNG residents 13 ready to rumble

The Papua New Guinea residents’ side will carry the hopes and dreams of the countless number of home grown rugby league players when they tackle the PNG internationals tomorrow afternoon

SP Cup heroes Nixon Kolo, Joseph Omai and Nigel Hukula will come up against stiff opposition from the likes of Steve Fransiscus and UK trio Marcus Bai, Stanley Gene and Makali Aizue.

BPNG joins coperate 9s

Bank of PNG has signed up for the inaugural season of the Corporate 9s rugby League competition

BPNG Acting Governor Benny Popoitai said they always try to help and give back to their employees any way they can…whether it be charity work or competitions like the corporate 9s.

When handing over a cheque for K1250 which covers the team’s registration and insurance… Popoitai said BPNG are the current champions in the Bankers cup and this is their opportunity to take on the rest of the corporate world

He said the corporate 9s will be an opportunity to strengthen the bond between employees at BPNG…and this can only help in productivity at the work place.

Lam anticipates origin showdown

Kumuls head coach Adrian Lam is beaming with enthusiasm as he eagerly awaits the kick off of the highly anticipated Telikom PNG origin this weekend….

Both teams have been training together with Lam for the past 3 days but have now broken up into their respective squads.

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The NCD Governor, Powes Parkop has appealed to the National Government to take a proactive approach toward addressing the concerns of the landowners of the Sirinumu dam.

He said this after he held a meeting with Koiari landowners yesterday over grievances relating to the use of the water by Eda Ranu and PNG Power.

Governor Parkop said the Government should stop issuing prerequisites and start giving some serious attention to the landowner grievances.

Sports News 6

The NCD Governor, Powes Parkop has appealed to the National Government to take a proactive approach toward addressing the concerns of the landowners of the Sirinumu dam.

He said this after he held a meeting with Koiari landowners yesterday over grievances relating to the use of the water by Eda Ranu and PNG Power.

Governor Parkop said the Government should stop issuing prerequisites and start giving some serious attention to the landowner grievances.