Nasfund Talkback Show - FM100

01/07/2024

OPPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNTRY

THE Opposition Team today raised grievous concerns regarding issues affecting the nation in terms of increasing Law and Order problems, the issue with fuel crisis and cash flow crisis, shortage of medical drugs and funding to procure drugs, amongst others.

In addressing this issue, the Alternative Prime Minister Reinbo Paita highlighted that there is a major break down in law and order in the country, and calls on the government to Appoint a strong Police Minister to make drastic decision and tougher penalties to be imposed to address the law-and-order issues.

Mr Paita also reiterated, that the government is not dealing with law and order, and it needs to start taking action.

There is an increase in illegal trade of drugs by syndicates that are growing in numbers.

"The issue of drug trade is so untouched and protected, our country is becoming a point for transnational crime and what is the government doing about it.

"We have reports of such, setting up crime factories here, and we can not continue to see this and not do anything about it. The government should have a very hard stance on this or else we will be spectators in our own land," Mr Paita emphasized.

He also added the country is flooded with illegal immigrants that are taking over reserve business from local citizens and he calls on the Prime Minister James Marape to appoint a strong Immigration Minister as well to make strong decision in addressing this issues that is continuing to cripple this nation to its knees.

Meantime, the Opposition is ready to rescue the country from the plight it is in, having mentioned they have drafted their policies to change the course of the country.

20/06/2024

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20/06/2024

FM100 Community Corner Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Community Corner Host Josu Kim.
This afternoon's guest are Ms Janet Thomas, Digital Marketing Executive with United Finance Limited and Ronald S Simon, Human Resource Manager, United Finance Limited.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on United Finance Limited, a 100% Locally Owned Finance Company providing services to employees in the government departments that have direct pay deductions through ALESCO payroll system.

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20/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show
Co-host Josu Kim.
This morning's guest is Minol Pongap, Telikom Products Manager
Panel discussion during this segment will be on Telikom Limited a 100% PNG Owned Telecommunications Company. Telikom Mobile Products which are Telikom Fixed services products, Post Paid Services, Telikom VAS Services, and Different Modes of Top up.

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19/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
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Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guest is NCD Governor Hon. Powes Parkop
Panel discussion during this segment will be on, making aware citizens of Port Moresby to be counted in the 2024 National Census under the theme: “No One Left Behind”. The NCD population sits at an estimated a million people, starting on Monday 17th June, and ending on Sunday 30th June. National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop will also highlight what to expect from mid-year till the end of 2024. And big events like the 1st Pacific Wellness Festival, NCD Youth Expo, and NCD Women Summit.
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18/06/2024

17/06/2024

Live from the FM100 Studio, 4 Mile, Port Moresby.

Open forum on the Nasfund Talkback Show with Host, Cullighan Tanda

14/06/2024

KALANG Advertising Limited to donate Trukai Fun Run 'T' shirts to four NCD schools.

KALANG Advertising Limited Managers preparing to deliver 2024 Trukai Fun Run 'T' Shirts to selected schools in the National Capital District.

A total of 750 Trukai Fun Run 'T' Shirts to be donated to 4 selected schools; Buk Bilong Pikinini, Korobosea International School, Bavaroko and Tokarara Primary School.

KALANG Advertising Limited CEO Mr Bill Wartovo says this is part of Kalang's social obligation to the students to give them the opportunity to be part of the Trukai Fun Run event as well as a contribution to support PNG Sports man and women who will be representing PNG in Paris.

All donations will be done today ahead of the Trukai Fun Run event on July 7th this year.

14/06/2024

14/06/2024

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14/06/2024

MINISTER MARU CALLS FOR RECOGNITION OF SIR PITA LUS

Minister for International Trade and Investment and Senior East Sepik MP, Hon. Richard Maru today called on the Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape and the Pangu Party to deliver a special memorial for Late Sir Pita Lus in the form of Sir Pita Lus School of Excellence at his home district of Maprik.

Minister Maru made this call today as Pangu Party celebrates its 57th anniversary.

“Sir Pita Lus was a founding member of pre-independence Pangu Party and also a firebrand MP who represented Maprik District for three decades after political independence. He was a Pangu Party strongman who helped usher Papua New Guinea (PNG) to independence and he was there from the start of its political history. He served PNG with distinction in a career in elected office that started in June 1964. He had a hand in the key moments of PNG’s history from attaining self-government in 1973 to contributing to the drafting of the Constitution in 1974. Sir Peter persuaded Sir Michael Somare to enter politics when he was a young radio broadcaster, and the rest is PNG history,” said Minister Maru.

Minister Maru stated: “As a founding member of the Pangu Party, the party needs to honor their great man. He spent over 40 years in the parliament and he deserves to be given a recognition which is well and truly overdue. Other founding fathers have been given their recognitions and Sir Pita Lus deserves one too by building a school of excellence in his honor at his home district to be a perpetual reminder to the people of Maprik of the great leader they produced in the pre-independence era.”

Minister Maru further stated: “Sir Pita Lus is an icon of PNG politics but there is nothing to remember him for. I want to ask the Prime Minister and the Pangu Party on behalf of the people of Maprik for the Government to fund the Sir Lus School of Excellence at Kwari in Bumbita-Muhian LLG of Maprik District so his legacy will live forever. I not only speak for my People First Party (PFP), but I also speak for the people of Maprik, the people of East Sepik Province as their senior MP in the parliament and a Senior Minister in the Cabinet, and also as a coalition partner of the Pangu Party.”

Minister Maru made this call this morning at the swearing-in ceremony of two new MPs, including his PFP candidate for Maprik Open, Hon. Libert Kapris.

“In our election campaign, we made a commitment to the people of Maprik that we will honor Sir Pita Lus and we would like our coalition partner- the Pangu Party to help us deliver that,” said Minister Maru.

Minister Maru and Hon. Kapris met with the Secretary for Department of Education, Dr. Uke Kombra and they have agreed to work closely together to deliver this project. Minister Maru will be taking a submission to the NEC for the funding for this project to be included in next year’s budget.

14/06/2024

12/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Dr Jacob Kisomb Acting Program Manager National Malaria Program, National Department of Health, and Dr. Pe**al Boas, National Department of Health.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on the Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination 2024 which was held here in Port Moresby last week from Thursday 6th to Friday 7th June 2024. Hosted by the Government of Papua New Guinea in partnership with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), the Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination is a convening of Ministers, Senior Government Officials, local, national, and global leaders united under the theme ‘invest to achieve zero malaria’.The theme is to “invest to achieve zero malaria,” with a focus on sustaining financing, engaging communities, and committing to the 2030 elimination goal. The summit aims to address both policy and technical aspects of malaria elimination, emphasizing leadership, dialogue, and advancements in control and elimination strategies
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has made significant strides in its efforts to eliminate malaria.

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12/06/2024

CENSUS PROJECT READY TO KICK OFF

Papua New Guinea is preparing for its upcoming national census, scheduled from June 17 to June 30, 2024, with the aim of obtaining accurate population data to support national planning and development.

In a press conference earlier today, Minister for Administrative Services and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Constitutional Matters Hon. Richard Masere emphasized the critical need for reliable data to inform infrastructure development, such as schools and roads, to meet the demands of the growing population.

“The last census in 2011 estimated the population at approximately 7.4 million, but the accuracy of this figure was questioned,” he said.

Minister Masere acknowledged the challenges posed by the country’s rugged terrain and climate change but assured that contingency plans are in place to address issues like floods and landslides.

He stated that the government is collaborating with the Australian High Commission to utilize satellite imagery from the Australian Defence Force for data collection in inaccessible areas.

“This census will employ digital tablets for data collection, enabling real-time upload to cloud storage, a significant improvement over previous manual methods that produced less reliable information,” he added.

Census Director Mrs. Hajily Kele explained the use of the 'reference night' methodology, which records the location of individuals on the night of June 16, 2024, to prevent miscounting.

UNFPA representative and Census Technical Advisor Mercedita Tia highlighted that UNFPA is providing technical assistance to ensure the census meets international standards.

The project, with a budget of K17.5 million, has already begun groundwork, aiming to collect comprehensive and accurate data critical for the nation’s future planning and development.

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Picture: From left to right- Census Director Mrs. Hajily Kele, Hon. Minister Richard Masere and Deputy Census Director, Mr. Josiah Joseph during the press conference today in Port Moresby.

Words and Picture by Census Media and Publicity Team

12/06/2024

The 2024 National Population Census is on track and ready to kick-off the event as off next week Monday, June 17, 2024.

12/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Dr Mangu Kendino, Chief Medical Officer, and Lulu Mark, Director Public Affairs officer of the National St John Ambulance Service.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on the over 40 years of the National St John Ambulance Service in Papua New Guinea. The National St John Ambulance Service of Papua New Guinea (NStJA) is a statutory body and auxiliary service of the PNG Government. It operates PNG’s emergency ambulance service through the 111 Emergency Operations Center. The National St Ambulance Service (NStJA) is governed by the St John Council Act 1976. It reports to the National Department of Health and works in partnership with Provincial Health Authorities in the delivery of vital emergency services.

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12/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show with host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Andrea Tagamasau – Public Relations and Communications Manager for Trukai Industries, Denzil Agi – PNG Olympic Committee Corporate Manager, and Leeah Jackson, PNGOC Media & Communication Officers.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on the annual Trukai Fun Run event, a Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee initiative that commenced 41 years ago in 1983. Trukai Industries Ltd is the naming rights sponsor, marking 24 years of sponsorship this year. The Fun Run is Team PNG’s biggest fundraising event and the largest social and sporting event in PNG.

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05/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
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Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guest is John Igitoi, the National Statistician, National Statistics Office (NSO PNG).
Panel discussion during this segment will be on Papua New Guinea 2024 National Population Census - Updates with National Statistics Office (NSO PNG).

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04/06/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, for Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi one of the three most senior ecclesiastical leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Area (Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Melanesia & Micronesia Islands).
Panel discussion during this segment will be on Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi is one of the three most senior ecclesiastical leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific Area is currently visiting PNG and would be available to talk on air to a presenter about the new temple which is being built in Badili Port Moresby; how the Church is working with Government and NGOs to bless lives in PNG and throughout the region; and to answer any questions the presenter may have.

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03/06/2024

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FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Pansy Taueni Sialis, Chief Operating Officer, and Meriba Tulo, Manager of Communications & Public Relations.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE); panel discussions will be on PNG CORE Announces Inaugural PNG Resources Week 1 – 4 July 2024. The resources and energy industry sustains the PNG economy, providing economic opportunities and social benefits for Papua New Guinea Stakeholders, in addition to contributing over 80% of PNG exports and over 25% of PNG GDP. More annual events will bring all stakeholders together to celebrate the gains, share the learnings, and discuss how to maximize the benefits of the development for all stakeholders. Accordingly, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) is staging the inaugural PNG Resources Week on the first of July in 2024.PNG Resources Week will bring all stakeholders together in PNG in a series of events from 1 to 4 July 2024;
• the second PNG National Community Affairs and National Content Conference & Expo (CANCONEX) to be held over 3 days 1 - 3 July,
• a PNG Resources Career Fair on 3 - 4 July,
• the inaugural PNG Resources Summit on 4 July, and
• the Resources Summit Dinner 4 July The University of PNG will be the venue for CANCONEX and the PNG Resources Summit from 1 to 4 July 2024.
The PNG Resources Summit Dinner will be held at the Hilton Hotel on the evening of 4 July 2024.

31/05/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Wilson Thompson, PNGNRI Council Chairman, Dr. Osborne Sanida, Director, PNGNRI, and Jeremy Goro, PNGNRI Research fellow with the Education Research Program.
Panel discussion during this segment will be on PNGNRI Chairman’s Seminar Series conference which will be held in DWU Madang from 5th – 6th June; Theme: Building Community Employment and Resilience Society.
The Chairman’s Seminar Series is part of informing and influencing. The PNGNRI’s 10-year Strategic Plan, the PNGNRI Council agreed to convene a series of seminars under the PNGNRI Council Chairman’s Seminar Series. The Council believes that it is only through collaboration with key stakeholders that research information can be utilized to shape better policy outcomes and informed decision-making. Hence, in 2023, the PNGNRI commenced the Chairman’s Seminar Series that will deal with specific industry or sector issues and opportunities by bringing in policy implementers analysts, academics, and researchers to present to the industry, society, and government.
Community empowerment and development have been approached in many ways over the years with
different motivations and interests, be they from the perspective of the government, the private
sector, international donor agencies, civil society organizations, or other interest groups.
Research done by PNGNRI identified six approaches. These are the knowledge-centered approach,
project-based approach, minimum basic needs approach, people-centered approach, best model
approach, and integrated approach. These six approaches are options.
Considering the research focus of the PNG NRI through the Culture and Society Research Program,
and the need to encourage discussion and fruitful engagement among key stakeholders on existing
programs and identified threats and essential reform agenda for a desirable outcome, the seminar is
proposed. The main objectives of the seminar are as follows:
• To bring together the Department of Community Development, Family and Youth and its
Boards and Agencies to connect between development partners – churches, NGOs,
international organizations, community groups, etc;
• To be updated on the MTDP 4 and PNGSDP 2030 objectives of the government;
• Update on the key initiatives of the Ministry and Department; and
• Update from selected development partners.

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27/05/2024

Alternative Government Announces Its Alternative Prime Minister Nominee.

26/05/2024

OPPOSITION UPDATE AT THE SANCTUARY HOTEL.

By: Naomi Takoma and Josu Kim

Just an update here at the opposition camp side at the Sanctuary Hotel at Waigani Port Moresby.

Opposition MPs and defected Pangu Party MPs this morning had their first meeting at the Sanctuary Hotel as the momentum for the upcoming Vote of No Confidence picks up.

Several Ministers in the current government coalition were noticed in the group including Finance Minister Rainbo Paita, Housing Minister and Member for Tewai Siassi Dr. Kobby Bomareo, North Bougainville Francesca Semoso, Minister for DHERST Don Polye, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Isi Henry Leonard, Member for Moresby North West Lohia Boe Samuel, Member for Moresby North East John Kaupa among others.

Security has beefed up with cars blocking the street leading into the hotel.

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26/05/2024

RACE TO VONC TAKES ANOTHER TWIST

By Nigel Mado

Just days out from the next rise of parliament and the wheels are set in motion for a Vote of No-Confidence are being ramped up to the 28th of this month. Yesterday the Opposition set up camp at the Sanctuary Hotel to bolster their numbers come time for parliament.

In yet another twist to the story, a purported 18 members of parliament and 5 cabinet ministers have shifted seats to the opposition. Prime Minister James Marape in a media release yesterday evening informed the country of the departure of the members from Government.

The Prime Minister thanked those who left, thanking them for their service to the Government and the people. He still maintains that Pangu Pati Members still remain intact with 41 members and welcomed the challenge from the opposition.
PM Marape says, this is a play for vote of no confidence, and as such they are joining the opposition that has Allan Bird as their nominee.
He says, Leaders are elected by their people and they have their rights to associate with leaders of like minds, and wishes them well to assemble an alternative team and policy series that hopefully can do better for PNG then the Pangu and coalition team.

The Prime Minister now urge all Papua New Guineans to respect leaders as they make their choice and ply their trade and also ask all people to treat all the leaders kindly as they process their thoughts on national leadership and national interests.

Meanwhile, in the Opposition camp, the number of members that crossed the floor of parliament has not been confirmed, but it can be ascertained that senior members of the Government. Earlier this morning, another Minister of Parliament was confirmed to have left. Bringing their number to 6 ministers to date.

At the moment the Opposition numbers have swelled to almost that of the Government from the original 16 members they had prior to this month.

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17/05/2024

Live from FM100 studio, Community Corner guests this afternoon are executives from the Central Music Association.
Mr Tau Tola, Secretary, Mr Dokona Manoka, Deputy President, Mr Aroa Soge, senior member of CMA and Mr Ephata Samuel, media officer of CMA.
Discussions this afternoon are on the upcoming Central Music Festival scheduled for May 24th, 25th and 26th 2024 at Kwikila Station in Central Province.

16/05/2024

FM100 Talkback Show
Show Guests
Live from the FM100 Studio, 4Mile, Port Moresby with Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show Host Cullighan Tanda.
This morning's guests are Esrom Toligur Jr, Group CEO of PNG Project, NIHT Inc., Steve Strauss, Chairman NIHT Inc., and Jordan Bulo, CEO of NIHT USA via phone connect
Panel discussion during this segment will be on NIHT TOPAIYO REDD+ PROJECT on carbon trade mechanisms. NIHT Topaiyo is a company involved in pioneering carbon trading in Papua New Guinea. They are spearheading the Carbon Trade initiative in partnership with REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). NIHT TOPAIYO REDD+ PROJECT is currently the only verified and validated project spearheading a carbon trade initiative in Papua New Guinea. They encourage more players to partner and develop carbon-related project activities for the National Government to achieve its 2030 - 2050 development and SDG goals. The NIHT Topaiyo REDD+ Project focuses on conserving forests and promoting sustainable land use, and the project aims to mitigate climate change by preventing deforestation and promoting reforestation. And, the project generates carbon credits, which can be sold to organizations or individuals to offset their carbon emissions. And as evidence that the NIHT TOPAIYO project activities are in accordance with the national frameworks, policies, and guidelines of the Climate Change Management Act under the Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA).

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