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 Papua New Guinea Kumuls coach Stanley Tepend has announced his team to play the  Cook Islands Kukis  in a must-win game in the Rugby League World Cup competition.  PNG rising star Jimmy Ngutlik has been added in the team who will replace Xavior Coates in the wing. Coates got injured during training that ruled him out of the competition.   The Kumuls narrowly fell to Tonga 24 – 18 in the round 1 on the competition. In Round 2, PNG faces Cook Islands in a must-win game.  The Team  Next :  Foreign businessman wearing PNG Police Uniform to be charged

 The Ok Tedi Mine will generate over PGK19 Billion in dividends for the benefit of Papua New Guinea over the next 11 years, says Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) General Manager Commercial and Chief Financial Officer Cameron Clark. Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) General Manager Commercial and Chief Financial Officer Cameron Clark. [Photo supplied] Mr Clark said this today when speaking at the PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney, Australia. He said although the mine has been impacted by high fuel cost, and the expected low grade ore transition in 2022, OTML remains profitable and is committed to delivering for its shareholders. “The outlook for Ok Tedi is a positive one. The Company has tripled its value in the last 6 years and extended mine life by 7 years. This has been made possible by a combination of technical improvements, cost improvement, accelerated mining rates and internal investment in key strategic projects,” Mr. Clark said. He put this amount into context by sayin

The tropical island paradise called Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the South Eastern ocean waters of India can be seen in many vibrant shades. It’s rich emerald waters, pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, mangroves, tribal cultures and rich diversity in terms of people, food, forests, flora, fauna and landscapes make it an archipelago of unparalleled beauty. People visit these islands to snorkel or scuba dive or just to enjoy a relaxing beach holiday in a budget tropical island paradise. I have been privileged to have explored this island at length many times in the past and am delighted to share its beauty with you through these travel photos. I hope these photographs entice you to plan your upcoming holiday to this tropical archipelago wonder. Above photo: Andaman and Nicobar islands is blessed with spectacular sunsets. This particular one was shot at Asia’s best beach – Radhanagar beach or Beach no. 7 at Havelock island in Andaman Islands. Above photo: It takes a while to r

LOOKING FOR RARE AND UNUSUAL PLANT SEEDS? THEN CLICK HERE FOR THE ‘SEEDS OF EADEN’ SEED SHOP Like many of us who holiday in tropical or Mediterranean climates it is easy to become tempted into buying bare root, plastic covered exotics at the airport as a souvenir of your travels.  Now depending on the country you are in, or from, the plant species you have purchased and the import laws relating to bring in unlicensed plants without the appropriate paperwork, you could inadvertently be breaking several laws. So it is always best check your governments relative websites for details before buying. For the UK check out the following link: https://www.gov.uk/bringing-plants-and-wood-into-great-britain How to pot on and grow bare root Bird of ParadiseHowever, assuming your paperwork is correct and you have managed to bring home a Bird of Paradise stem carefully wrapped in cellophane just what do you do with it? Well you need to act quickly as the longer the plant is without roots the risk of