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The PNG Department of Finance and Nambawan Super Ltd are working to reconcile figures for the rental arrears.  Finance Secretary Dr. Ken Ngangan in response to questons by this newsroom says NSL’s total figure of K160 million is inclusive of some costs, which shouldn’t include in rental invoices. He pointed out that this includes rent for office space, utilities and maintenance. Dr. Ngangan says the Finance Department met with NSL last week and agreed to have technical officers from both sides reconcile the figures which are currently being facilitated and ongoing. He says a partial payment of K50 million has been made last week. Meantime, Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) is adamant, that the locking out of State entities will continue until a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is signed between them and the State. NSL Chairman Reg Monagi, said that this MOA, will contain the schedule of payments, which is agreed to by both parties, to settle the remaining arrears of over K120 millio...

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology has awarded a contract of K1.385 million to Gemstroke Limited to build the country’s first dosimetry laboratory to carry out tests on all radiation used in medical and private industry. The laboratory expected to be completed in eight months’ time will be housed within the Applied Physics Department at the University. Equipment in the lab will be used to measure radiation exposure from x-rays, gamma rays and other types of radiation used in medical and industrial sectors. The laboratory jointly funded by the National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) and the National Government will act as the National Radiological Laboratory where all Government and private sectors using radioactive sources will send their materials for radiation exposure testing. It will be the country’s standardization laboratory designated to develop, maintain and improve primary standards of radiation in PNG.  The equipment in the lab will be use...

Magnolias are one of the most beautiful of early ornamental flowering trees, so to get them best show from them avoid these 5 five mistakes when it come to planting and growing Magnolias. That way you will ensure the best display each and every spring. Native to mostly East and Southeast Asia, with a secondary region of the West Indies, and central and north America, this ancient genus dates back to approximately 95 million years ago! They are surprisingly tough in their natural environments but when growing in the UK or northern Europe they just need a little help to get the best out of them. If you would like to see more content like this then check out the other videos on our YouTube channel – ‘Walking Talking Gardeners’. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe at any time. Don’t forget to click on the notification bell icon so that you ca be notified when ever we publish a new video.