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THE Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence MP Win Bakri Daki who is also responsible for Natural Disasters throughout the country visited the University of Goroka on Thursday to see first hand damages caused to it’s hall of residence following the recent 7.6  magnitude earthquake. Mr Daki acknowledged the University of Goroka Vice Chancellor Dr Teng Waninga for managing things well on the ground before relief assistance was given. He assured the UOG Management that the Marape-Rosso Government will work with them to assist where needed. Dr Teng Waninga in a meeting with the Minister for Defence said a total of K8m will be needed to secure an alternate accommodation for the 1500 students who have beeb directly displaced from their dormitories after damages to the halls of residence. Dr Waninga said the cost is for accommodation alone for the next 5 to 6 weeks before the academic year ends. UOG students grieve following the destruction on student residential halls by the 7.6 magnitude quak

The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) received an award from the Papua New Guinea Human Resource Institute (PNGHRI) as one of the Best Performing Public Sector Organizations for 2022. The Governor-General, His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, presented the Award at the Crown Hotel, Port Moresby, today. In accepting the Award, Commissioner General Sam Koim thanked the Chairman and Council of PNGHRI for recognizing the progress made by IRC so far. He said, “I dedicate this Award to all the hardworking staff and management of the IRC who know more about tax than I do. I am just a figurehead of the organization of dynamic people.” “Unfortunately, there is no benchmarking in the public sector to measure our performances; maturity model where we will measure our progress towards it, so every agency is doing its own thing. But I accept PNHRI’s assessment of us because it is a non-government organization recognizing our efforts and encouraging us to be competitive.” Mr Koim added, “at IRC

Stunning beaches, beautiful temples, cultural landmarks, and shopping trips make Bali a true paradise for travellers . Located in the Indian Ocean, this is one of the most famous islands among the 1700 islands of Indonesia. Also Read – 4 Unusual Activities to Try on Your Next Trip to Europe However, individuals planning to visit Bali for the first time might not be aware of certain particulars like which places to visit, where to stay, etc. They should also consider securing their vacation by opting for travel insurance online . This policy covers expenses resulting from unfortunate events like baggage loss, personal belongings theft, etc. Thus, first-time travellers must consider following the guide below for a perfect Bali trip. Your ultimate beginner’s guide to the perfect vacation in Bali A travel enthusiast experiences many challenges while planning a complete vacation in Bali, especially when it comes to deciding the places to visit and travel routes to take. Here is a complete

A compact SUV from Chinese carmaker BYD will be the next electric car from that country to be sold in Ireland, following a deal that appoints Motor Distributors Limited as the representative of the brand in this country, writes Brian Byrne. It will be the third Chinese company with a position in Ireland, after MG and the Ora companies — the latter which had its Funky Cat launch earlier this week. The arrival of the BYD Atto-3 compact SUV will be the first in a range of EVs from the brand, a statement from MDL says. The car will have a WLTP-rated range of 420km and an energy consumption of 15.5kWh/100km. The new franchise will mean an extra 150 jobs at MDL, bringing the total employment to around 450 at the importer, currently distributors of Mercedes-Benz here. The agreement was signed at BYD global headquarters in Shenzhen, China in the presence of MDL chief executive, Paddy Finnegan.  

The all-new, all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV will shortly be available to order in Ireland, writes Trish Whelan.  Seventh generation in a series whose history dates back to 1972, this first all-electric Maybach is a super luxurious passenger car with champagne goblets and drinks cooler.  Commenting, Ciaran Allen, sales manager for Mercedes-Benz in Ireland said: “This car redefines exclusive motoring at the highest level. It comes in a two-tone colour scheme with customers having the option to choose gold or silver as the predominant colour.”  Its many interior features include ‘cocooning effect’ rear seats and a driving mode that delivers maximum on the road comfort – with rear axle steering for an even shorter turning circle.  The seamless dash-wide glass ‘Hyperscreen’ combines the next generation MBUX to provide what Mercedes-Benz calls ‘magnificent navigation and exclusive animations’.  Armchair-like front and rear seats, discreet soft digital lighting, an air balance package