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13/09/2024

TVWAN Online News | 6pm | Friday 13th, September 2024

13/09/2024

For this year’s 49th pre-Independence celebrations, the Waterhouse Memorial Primary School in the Kombiu LLG of Rabaul district, East New Britain Province, is hoping to instil the values of being independent in its 700 students from grades 2-6.

The school started its program this morning with the Grade 2s dancing to the gospel song, “Joy Overflow”, then the Grade 3s with their tambourine performance.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1429

13/09/2024

A ban on the sale of alcohol has been imposed in Morobe Province from Friday, September 13 to Tuesday, September 17.

The Morobe Provincial Administration has confirmed that the ban will be lifted on Tuesday.

“This is to ensure that our people celebrate in the true spirit of independence without fear of threats or intimidation,” this newsroom was told.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1428

13/09/2024

As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate another year of independence, Police Station Commander of Vanimo, Inspector Kevin Hembehoie has issued a call for heightened awareness and responsibility during the festivities.

In his statement ahead of the national celebrations, Hembehoie emphasized that ensuring safety is a shared duty, extending beyond the Law and Justice Sector and involes every citizen.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1427

13/09/2024

The internationally acclaimed band Naked Koala, best known for their hit song "Right with Me", has arrived in Port Moresby ahead of their highly anticipated performance at the PapaGraun Annual Music Festival.

Originally formed in Norway as a DJ music production duo, Naked Koala transitioned into a full band a few years ago to pursue their dream of live performances.

Lead vocalist Kyrre shared that they decided to step away from DJ production to follow their original dream of having a proper band.

The group is excited to take the stage alongside talented local Papua New Guinean artists, promising a vibrant fusion of local rhythms and international sounds.

The festival is set for Saturday, 14th September 2024, at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, with gates to be opened from 8 AM to 5 PM.

13/09/2024

As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 49th Independence Day on September 16th, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop reflected on the nation's remarkable journey of self-determination, resilience, and unity.

Governor Parkop highlighted the significance of this milestone, noting that nearly five decades of independence have been marked by the strength and collective spirit of the people.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1425

13/09/2024

TVWAN Online News | Midday | Friday 13th, September 2024

13/09/2024

Grade Two students from the Waterhouse Memorial Primary School at Kombiu LLG, East New Britain, performing their dance during the 49th Independence Day celebrations today. The school has over 700 students.

Today's event, aside from fostering the spirit of unity within the school, also aims to raise funds to build a new school hall.

13/09/2024

In celebration of Papua New Guinea’s independence, St John Ambulance PNG has highlighted its significant role in the nation's development.

Established in 1957, when PNG was still a territory of Australia, St John began by providing first aid training and quickly grew into a critical ambulance service.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1424

13/09/2024

A week-long sports tournament is underway in Morobe’s Nawaeb district as a precursor to PNG’s Independence celebrations.

The soccer tournament, which started on Monday, September 9th, was organised by the Unity Youths Congregation from Dingsu village, in Wawin.

Twenty men’s teams and seven women’s teams have registered and are taking part in the soccer tournament.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1423

12/09/2024

Wests Tigers skipper and Fiji cult hero, Api Koroisau will miss the Pacific Championships after being banned for three matches for a Dangerous Throw during his side's loss to the Eels.

Koroisau's tackle on Clint Gutherson in the 52nd minute at Campbelltown Sports Stadium was assessed as a Grade 2 and as this was his second offence, it carried a three-game ban with an early guilty plea.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1415

12/09/2024

Former SP PNG Hunter, Tommy Moide is playing a pivotal role in his local team, Hanuabada Hawks, as the club surges in the Port Moresby Rugby League competition.

In the final elimination matches on Saturday, 7th September, Moide had his hands on the ball at most times, along with halfback, John Boge.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1414

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12/09/2024

Papa Junior High and Primary School Library in the Central Province hosted a special event to mark the donation of a new library sponsored by NiuPower Ltd.

NiuPower Ltd introduced the library project at Papa Village as part of their broader Community Investment Program aimed at uplifting communities impacted by their operations.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1422

12/09/2024

Quick response by employees of Ramu NiCo at Basamuk Refinery saved a 62-year-old man who received severe knife wounds.

The 62-year-old man had sustained multiple knife wounds and was in critical condition. The policemen swiftly transported him to the refinery clinic, where Chinese and PNG doctors worked together to provide professional and timely medical treatment for the elderly man.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1421

12/09/2024

The Commission of Inquiry into the January 10th riots which also cover the Royal PNG Constabulary was told that the air wing of RPNGC lacked specialists to occupy positions that have been left vacant since the establishment of the wing’s structure in 1998.

Acting Director of the unit, Inspector Sharma Kwarahasi said about 12 positions were created and out of those positions, only four are occupied.

To read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1419

12/09/2024

TVWAN Online News | 6pm News | Thursday 12th, September 2024

12/09/2024

Police Station Commander for Banz in Jiwaka Province, Inspector James Rumi has been suspended for 21 days from performing his official duties effective September 02, 2024, over allegations of misconduct and attacking PMV passengers.

Provincial Police Commander (PPPC), Chief Inspector Albert Korin said the PSC was suspended from office for the police internal investigation unit to conduct investigations into his alleged misconduct and to ascertain factual information.

Read More: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1420

12/09/2024

Police Commissioner, David Manning has disbanded the NCD Sector Response Units, citing the main reason as the “deterioration of its functions’.

Manning issued this notice through a notice paper circulated to the members of the Constabulary.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1418

12/09/2024

Trukai Industries has once again thrown its support behind the 67th Goroka Show, contributing K20,000 to the iconic cultural festival. This ongoing commitment, which spans over a decade, positions Trukai as another Bronze Sponsor for this year’s event.

As part of the sponsorship, Trukai will donate 150 bags of 10kg medium grain rice to the traditional singsing groups and provide 80 branded shirts and caps for the show marshalls, underscoring its dedication to community engagement and cultural preservation.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1417

12/09/2024

Ton villagers of Masahet Island in New Ireland Province recently celebrated the completion of the highly anticipated seawall project that commenced last year.

The seawall worth more than K400,000, was fully funded through the Mark Soipang Foundation.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1416

12/09/2024

Police officers colluding with perpetrators of violence against women and girls is becoming a norm in Papua New Guinea, says the Family and Sexual Violence Unit Director, Superintendent Delilah Sandeka.

Sandeka said this during the Commission of Inquiry into the RPNGC January 10th civil unrest on Tuesday, September 10th in Port Moresby.

To read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1413

12/09/2024

TVWAN Online News | Mdday News | Thursday 12th, September 2024

12/09/2024

Jamad Primary School in the Astrolabe Bay in Rai Coast District, Madang Province recently received keys to a new staff house, funded and built by the Ramu Nico Management Limited.

RNML officially handed over the keys to the Jamad Primary on 02nd September.

The house was built under RNML’s Community Development Fund (CDF) program.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1412

12/09/2024

A marriage counselling course called ‘Time Out for Marriage’ concluded on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with 15 couples legalising their customary marriages at Tokarara Christian Fellowship (TCF) on Koura Way.

The initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Julian R. Kivori, Lead Pastor of TCF and Centre Director for Ellel Ministries PNG, after a couple expressed interest in legalising their marriage.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1411

12/09/2024

Member for Tari Pori and Prime Minister, James Marape has retained his seat as the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea after a motion of vote of no confidence against him was defeated in parliament this morning.

A total of 75 MPs showed confidence in James Marape, voting against the motion while 32 from the Opposition voted for it.

Prior to the Speaker entertaining the motion, the Opposition MPs argued about him not entertaining a debate before the vote.

However, Speaker Job Pomat as advised from the clerks explained that the motion when first submitted had a seconder who seconded it and there is no need for a new seconder and didn’t allow for a mover of the motion.

Pomat then called for a vote and entertained the motion which saw 75 MPs showing confidence in the current Prime Minister, voting him to continue as Prime Minister of the country.

12/09/2024

TVWAN Online News | Parliament Sitting, VONC | Thursday 12th, September 2024

12/09/2024

70 MPs in government already in the chamber, awaiting members of the Opposition.

11/09/2024

Government MPs have entered the Chamber with confidence to vote against the Vote of No confidence motion.

11/09/2024

Parliament will resume this morning to deliberate on the motion of the Vote of No confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.

The motion was filed last week by the Opposition. After getting a green light from the Private Business Committee, the motion was listed in the Notice Paper then adjourned for seven days. At a press conference yesterday afternoon, coalition partners showed their support to the Prime Minister and pledged to vote against the motion.

Also last night, the Prime Minister released a statement confirming the number of MPs in the Government as 77 while the Opposition claims to have 35.

More to come.....

11/09/2024

Judah Rimbu has earned back-to-back Hostplus Strong Performer honours, after the PNG Hunters ho**er played a pivotal role in his side's semi-final victory on Sunday.

The crafty No.9 has been in career best form in 2024 and his effort against the Sunshine Coast Falcons on Sunday was no different.

Singled out by Sunshine Coast Falcons as the danger man, everything Rimbu touched turned to gold, with the PNG international lethal in attack and strong in what was an impressive overall defensive effort from the Hunters.

Read more: https://tvwan.com.pg/news/1410

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TVWAN Online News | 6pm | Friday 13th, September 2024

#Entertainment The internationally acclaimed band Naked Koala, best known for their hit song "Right with Me", has arrived in Port Moresby ahead of their highly anticipated performance at the PapaGraun Annual Music Festival. Originally formed in Norway as a DJ music production duo, Naked Koala transitioned into a full band a few years ago to pursue their dream of live performances. Lead vocalist Kyrre shared that they decided to step away from DJ production to follow their original dream of having a proper band. The group is excited to take the stage alongside talented local Papua New Guinean artists, promising a vibrant fusion of local rhythms and international sounds. The festival is set for Saturday, 14th September 2024, at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, with gates to be opened from 8 AM to 5 PM. #NakedKoala #PapaGraunAnnualMusicFestival #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

#LocalNews Grade Two students from the Waterhouse Memorial Primary School at Kombiu LLG, East New Britain, performing their dance during the 49th Independence Day celebrations today. The school has over 700 students. Today's event, aside from fostering the spirit of unity within the school, also aims to raise funds to build a new school hall. #WaterhouseMemorialPrimarySchool #IndependenceCelebrations #EastNewBritainProvince #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

TVWAN Online News | Midday | Friday 13th, September 2024

TVWAN Online News | 6pm News | Thursday 12th, September 2024

TVWAN Online News | Mdday News | Thursday 12th, September 2024

#Politics 70 MPs in government already in the chamber, awaiting members of the Opposition. #ParliamentSitting #VoteOfNoConfidence #VONC #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

TVWAN Online News | Parliament Sitting, VONC | Thursday 12th, September 2024

#Politics The Social Democratic Party has pledged their support to the Marape-Rosso Government come the Vote of No confidence session. Deputy Party Leader and Minister for Defence Dr Billy Joseph pledged their support in a media conference at Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby yesterday #SocialDemocraticParty #VONC #DrBillyJoseph #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

6pm TVWAN Online News | Wednesday, 11th September 2024

#LocalNews The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (PNGTUC) is calling on the government not to pass the Kumul Consolidated Holdings Authorization Bill that was tabled in parliament last week by the Minister for State Owned Enterprise, William Duma. Acting TUC Secretary, Anton Sekum said the amendment to the legislation is viewed as an attack on the rights to strike by the trade union fraternity in general. #PNGTradeUnionCongress #KumulConsolidatedHoldings #AuthorizationBill #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

Tvwan News | Live 6pm | Tuesday 10th, September 2024

#LocalNews It has been nine years since the Huonville Primary School in Lae, Morobe Province, had hosted a school carnival. The three-day carnival, with the theme 'Unity in sports', has started today with teachers kicking off the event with a game of rugby touch. Excited students are cheering their homeroom teachers on, including the head teacher, Dairi Baru, and sports mistress, Elizabeth Miria. The road from 7th St to Chinatown - within school boundaries - has been blocked off. #SchoolCarnival #HuonvillePrimarySchool #Lae #Morobe #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

Tvwan News | Live 12pm | Tuesday 10th, September 2024

#Life Highlights of Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea. #PopeVisitsPNG #PopeFrancisApostolicJourney #CatholicChurch #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

Tvwan News | Live 6pm | Monday 9th September 2024

Day 3 of Papal Visit - Meeting with young people (Youth Festival) - Live stream #PopeFrancis #Youthfestival #PapuaNewGuineans #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

Departure of Pope Francis from Papua New Guinea's Jackson's International Airport to Timor Leste

#Life Pope to meet youth at Sir John Guise Stadium Pope Francis will be meeting with young people this morning at the Sir John Guise Stadium. The Youth Festival has commenced with prayers, and praise and worship led by leaders of the young people. Present are faithfuls from various Catholic Dioceses from across the country and students from schools such as Marianville Secondary, De La Salle, St Joseph's, and Caritas. #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisInPNG #CatholicChurch #YouthFestival #PNGYouths #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

Youth Meet with Pope Francis

#Life Day 03 of the Popes visit. The Youth of PNG preparing to receive Pope Francis in today’s Youth meet. #PapalVisit #PopeFrancis #PNGVisit #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews

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