NBC regional journalists trained to use mobile journalism

 Mobile Journalism or MOJO is now the cliche in producing news as technology advances and making production kits portable.

NBC Managing Director Kora Nou urging journalists to look after MOJO kits. Senior camera man Wari Ila videos using the MOJO kit

Regional journalists from across the country took part in a training facilitated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development (ABCID) to use MOJO kits. 

They were presented with the kits to ply their trades in respective provinces.

NBC Board Chairman Ian Tarutia apprrciated the journalists and encouraged them to continue committing to their profession.

Mr Tarutia said the most important asset is any organisation is human capital and with him at the helm since July last year, their focus would be to ensure staff are looked after.

Despite dilapidated infrastructure like buildings that are as old a 50 years, the organisation will embark on revitalizing them and ensuring NBC remains relevant for its viewers and listeners. 

Mr Tarutia has suggested town hall meetings to engage with the provincial on a regular basis to outline what the board and executive management desires and to get updates from what is happening in provinces.

Hekari United women's team focused

 The Hekari United FC women’s football team are currently in Honiara Solomon Islands gearing up for their first game tomorrow in the second edition of the OFC Women’s Champions League.

Touching down in Honiara on Thursday this week, the Hekari United FC women’s football team are focused to do well in this year’s edition of the OFC Women’s Champion League in Honiara.

Hekari United FC Coach Erickson Komeng told the media in Solomon Islands that the girls are determined this time to win the top prize after finishing as runner ups last year in the inaugural edition of the tournament in Port Moresby.

Coach Komeng said they have prepared well and are looking forward to their first game tomorrow against Tafea FC of Vanuatu.

Their other pool matches later will be against Avatu FC of Cook Islands and Henderson Eels of Solomon Islands.

PNG Hunters open season with a win

The SP PNG Hunters kicked off their season on a high note with a 36-22 victory over the visiting Wynnum Manly Seagulls side at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday.

After 12 minutes of game time, the visitors were first to put points on the scoreboard through centre Conner Broadhurst which the conversion was unsuccessful.  

The home side then fought back with Clement Lama scoring the equaliser.  

Hunters fullback Sonny Wabo earned himself a try assist, after displaying some outstanding footwork to send winger Brandon Nima over the try line, to put the SP-sponsored side in front for the first time in the game.

Despite trailing, the visitors did not give up and led by their skipper Bryce Donovan, the Seagulls bounced back to narrow the score line 12-10 as both sides headed to the sheds for their break.

Coming into the second half, the Hunters forward back displayed solidarity up front which resulted in Weiyah Koi crossing over for a four-pointer.

Interchange Jordon Pat of the Hunters was the next to score, extending the lead for the Paul Aiton coached side.    

Despite the home side leading, the Seagulls did not give up easily and fought back in the last minutes of the game to score two tries which narrowed the score line to 30-22 in favour of the Hunters.

By Solomon Sumb, NBC National Sports

Court refuses mining company's attempt to stop former employee discussing sexual harassment issues in the media

 Justice Derek Woods at the Waigani National Court on Tuesday afternoon refused Ok Tedi Mining Limiteds attempt to stop former employee  Susan Joseph from using the media to make  statements about her separation of employment with the company.

The company had gone to seeking the injunctive relief alleging Ms Jospeh's statements made in the mainstream and social media were defamatory and had tarnished its reputation.

Ok Tedi Mining Company through its lawyer told the court the allegations by Ms Joseph were made through news broadcast on NBC and published by the Sunday Bulletin weekly newspaper were false and defamatory.

Ms Joseph a former supervisor  with the assets protection department at Ok Tedi Mine had gone to the media saying she was sexually assaulted in 2022 and she continued reporting the matter internally and going as far as the Managing Director and CEO but received no attention.

She began with writing a letter to the HR Manager then seeking redress and she raised the issue four times within the company.

Ms Joseph appeared in court for the first time  representing herself.

"I had exhausted all means internally, " Ms Joseph told the court.

"I needed help and the media was there for  me."

She said she was issued a  letter to be made redundant by the same person who sexually  harassed her.

 Justice Woods has assured Ms Joseph she has the right to be heard.

The Ok Tedi Mining company has told the court Ms Joseph was made redundant because of company restructure and  not because of sexual  harassment issues she raised.

Ms Joseph was made redundant on January 15, 2024.

Justice Woods ruled that the balance of convenience does not favour Ok Tedi Mining Limited to stop Ms Joseph from using the media.

An important point Woods noted was the pleading for damages by the company's executive about the damage the company has suffered was not sealed.

He said he was not  satisfied.

The lawyer did admit it was an oversight.

However the company is at liberty to file for a new relief for damages.

Justice Woods has refused Ok Tedi Mining Company's injunctive  relief  but referred the matter for mediation through the alternate dispute resolution.

Meanwhile Ms  Joseph has been  instructed to find a  lawyer to represent her.

Justice  Woods has just cautioned her to slow down on using the social media which ultimately attracts various comments. 

PNG Air takes PUMA Energy to court over fuel supply issues

 PNG Air and PUMA Energy are in court over aviation  fuel supply issues.

The case did not proceed for further hearing as PUMA Energy has responded to providing fuel supply to the airline company.

However the case will return to court in a months time after both parties discuss way forward.

Justice Derek Woods who heard the case has accepted both parties request to adjourn for a month as there has been some notable efforts by PUMA Energy supplying aviation fuel to PNG Air.

PUMA Energy lawyer told the court there is already 12000 barrels of JetA1 fuel tested and are now available.

PUMA Energy and PNG Air have agreed there is no urgency for supply to resume.

PNG Air essentially wants a fair distribution of aviation fuel that is based on the existing fuel supply levels and location agreements.

Justice Woods has made orders that PUMA Energy should supply PNG Air aviation fuel based on the agreement on location, price and supply level.

All parties are to meet in a conference within 10 working days to resolve issues  and there should be adequate fuel supplied till May 15.

PUMA Energy must provide 21 days notice to PNG Air of its efforts to procure and supply fuel until May 15.

PNG Air can refile a notice of motion again in court if  fuel supply issues reoccur.

Justice Woods said the issue can be referred to mediation.

Prostate cancer awareness

 A commentary by John Sowei about prostate cancer.

It's four months since I defeated the problems associated with enlarged prostate using my very own Wellness 12-40 product I developed after two years of research while going through three types of Prostate Supplements. 

Yes, for men over 40 years of age can manage prostate early if we do something about personal health..including the choices we make in life.

 Our lifestyle, our diet, the amount of sugar we take in the form of fizzy drinks, the amount of beer we drink, the amount of carbohydrate rich foods  we eat, a sedentary lifestyle, the pressures of work and family commitments. 

The mix nuts I am having with my six pack SP green beer are expensive, but are good for prostate health, boosting the levels of Nitric Oxide and Testosterone, the level of energy, heart health, liver health, high blood pressure, managing blood sugar levels etc.

 These nuts are expensive, a packet retailing between 20 to 50 Kina. If you think these nuts are expensive, let remind you that your health is your wealth.

 The money you're earning now is only useful for you while you are still  alive. 

You will not take this money with you when your journey is done on planet Earth. 

Spend money on your wellness while you are still alive. 

Taim yu pasim ai, mani em bai stap, yu nonap karim go!

PNG gas corporation executives in the United States

WICHITA, KANSAS: || This week along 1155 North River Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas, the flags of the United States of America and that of Papua New Guinea (PNG) fly side by side, reaffirming the goodwill and long-term friendship between the two peoples and the two countries. 

The historic Campbell Castle Inn Riverside plays host – thanks to owners Terry and Paula Lowry, on this occasion as it houses the Executive Chairman of the National Gas Corporation Limited (NGCL) of PNG, Mr. Alfred Kaiabe, LLB OL who leads a three-men delegation to the US chasing its dreams for “business opportunities” for his company and PNG.

So far, the PNG delegation has visited aerospace (aircraft) manufacturing site at Wichita dubbed as the “air capital of the world”, held a meeting with coffee buyers and processors, and visited a ‘Clinic in the Can’ (mobile clinic) factory. 

Mr. Kaiabe is also set to meet with the executive of Koch Industries before flying to Washington DC where he is set to meet with officials of the World Bank. 

Yesterday, Mr. Kaiabe and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Mayor of Wichita, Lily Wu at the City Hall and later visited the Sunrise Christian Academy where he was received by Assistant Administrator, Mr. Jeremy Smith who extended “invitation” for PNG students to enroll here.