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Douglas Tomuriesa, Pope Francis and James Marape

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  Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many other wo
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Mead scores on return

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  May 24, 2021 Sports By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea Kumul David Mead scored a hat-trick in Brisbane’s 34-16 upset win over the Roosters in round 11 of the National Rugby League at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Demoted by coach Kevin Walters last month, the Central native made his first-grade return and finished with 231 run meters, two tackle busts, a line break and a hat-trick to help his side register their third win of the season. “It was good to win and be part of the 17 again,” the 33-year-old told The National. “Tries are always bonus when you win. “I thought we defended well. “Our forwards, led by Tevita Pangai Jr and Matt Lodge, played tough and smart which helped us a lot.” Mead scored his first try in the 26th minute when club debutant Albert Kelly combined with fullback Jamayne Isaako and centre Dale Copley to set up the PNG international on the left edge. His second try came via an intercept off Roosters playmaker Sam Walker’s pass which saw him run 95 meters t
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K230mil for roll verification

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  May 24, 2021 Main Stories THE cost of implementing a roll verification system in Papua New Guinea is around K230 million, according to acting Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai. “This is a lot of money. But given past election records, it is (an) affordable cost,” Sinai said. He said the 2012 general election cost close to K800 million. He said the 2017 one cost around K400 million. The cost covered the process from enrolment to polling. “If we establish this system with a photo roll, we will spend less to maintain the roll in 2027,” Sinai said. “This exercise can be rolled out in less than 12 months. But time is against us. “If the funds are timely appropriated, I am sure and confident that we are technically ready to take it. “We have had enough of the hijacking of elections and its results by bullying citizens. “We start blaming the Electoral Commission, not knowing the truth involved when managing these activities. “I wish to see people change for the better and take ownership in
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Czuba fights suspension

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  May 24, 2021 Main Stories By KARO JESSE A COURT has rejected an application by Fr Jan Czuba to stay a Cabinet decision to suspend him as secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi rejected Fr Jan’s urgent application in the National Court to stay the decision and to restrain the State from taking any disciplinary action against him, intimidate or harass him, pending the ruling on his application for a judicial review of his suspension. Police charged Fr Jan with one count of official corruption and nine counts of abuse of office on Dec 18, 2020. He will return to court on May 31 when his application for leave to review the Cabinet decision will be heard. Fr Jan was suspended on May 12 following a Cabinet decision that was gazetted on May 18. DHERST Minister Wesley Raminai said Fr Jan was under criminal investigations and would return when he cleared his name. He is suspended with pay. Dr Francis Hualupmomi
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Kaiwi faces murder trial

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  May 24, 2021 Main Stories BHOSIP Kaiwi is to stand trial in the National Court for torturing his wife, Jenelyn Kennedy, to death last July. Waigani committal court magistrate Tracy Ganaii on Friday told Kaiwi that he could appeal her ruling if he was not satisfied with his committal to trial on the murder charge. Ganaii ordered Kaiwi to appear for listings on June 7 because his defence statement did not affect her ruling. She said the issues Kaiwi raised in his Section 96 statement were already dealt with but if he was still not satisfied, he can appeal in an appropriate court. “The issues raised on unlawful detention due to withdrawal of the unlawful murder charge and tendering of additional evidence had been addressed by this court in separate rulings already,” she said. “I adopt those reasons and rulings and the charges were substituted and murder charge was presented. “In brief, the additional statement tendered on sufficiency of evidence had been dealt with previously in separat
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3 charged with murder

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  May 17, 2021 Main Stories A 40-YEAR-OLD doctor and two others are charged with the murder of Imelda Tubi Tiamanda appeared in the Mt Hagen committal court on Friday. Magistrate Leonard Mesmin read out the charges to Imelda’s husband Dr Simon Temo, Paul Ken 27, and Nombe Kasu, 42, all from Mopa village in the Karinz local gevel government of Mendi-Munihu, Southern Highlands. They were remanded at Baisu Prison in Mt Hagen. The case will be called again on May 28. Magistrate Mesmin said the nature of crime was serious and he had no power to grant bail. “Police also need time to complete their files,” he said. “Police said you killed Imelda, meaning all three of you have contributed to the death. “Therefore your innocence or guilt will be decided once we get all the reports (on) this case.” Temo requested the court that the case be transferred to Mendi for security reasons. Police alleged that Imelda, a University of Goroka student, was picked up by Temo on May 8 at the university and ta
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NCD vaccinations progressing well: Officials

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  May 17, 2021 Main Stories Graphics: The Covid-19 figures around Papua New Guinea. – Nationalpic by JOEL HAMARI THE Covid-19 vaccination programme in the National Capital District (NCD) is progressing well as more people in the essential workforce category are coming forward for the jabs, officials say. NCD Health Authority chief executive officer Ken Wai said according to NCD Covid-19 provincial coordinator Dr Steven Yennie, 1,481 people had been vaccinated. The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination for NCD is conducted at the Rita Flynn Court where the vaccination began last Wednesday. Wai said on Saturday that 297 people received their first dose of the vaccine which included 15 staff from Curtain Bros Ltd, 25 from CHM Group and 257 from smaller companies and walk-ins. He said 4,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine was allocated to the NCD health authority from the 132,000 doses that came from the Covax-Facility at the Serum institute of India last month. Wai said 2,519 doses remained a
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Korave rules out Hunters return

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  May 17, 2021 Sports By PATRICIA KEAMO CENTRAL Dabaris co-captain Adam Korave has ruled out a return to the SP Hunters as he looks forward to mentoring upcoming players in the Digicel Cup. The former Hunters lock has over a decade of experience in rugby league, including three seasons with the South Pacific Brewery-sponsored Queensland Intrust Super Cup side. Using his experience and knowledge, the 31-year-old said he wanted to help develop young players and help the Dabaris reach the finals of the 2021 season. “Right now, I’m not looking forward for a return to the Hunters squad,” the former Papua New Guinea Kumul told The National on Wednesday. “I’m just trying to help the new players (in the Dabaris) with whatever skills I’ve gained from my previous teams and games that I’ve played. “I really want to help the younger players in the team because most of them are inexperienced at the semi-professional level. “They have a long way to go and I don’t want keep those things which I’ve le
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  Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many other wo
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