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 H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, has executed on behalf of the State, multi-million Kina contracts for roads and bridges construction for Morobe, Eastern and Western Highlands provinces. The contract agreements fall under the Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program Tranche 2 and are for the following: 1. Upgrading and Sealing of road from Yaware to 6km mark along Tambul Kotol Road in Western Highlands and Southern Highlands provinces. The contract is valued at K17, 707, 078. 29, including GST and contingency component and will be funded by the national Government. The National Executive Council has approved the awarding of the contract to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (PNG) Limited.  2. Detailed Design Rehabilitation and Construction of Bridges Between Nadzab, Lae and Henganofi. The contract is valued at K315, 395, 676. 88, inclusive of GST, provisional sums and contingencies and will be wholly funded by the Asian...

 Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has described the actions of a diplomat who assaulted his wife in public whilst drunk overseas, as disgraceful and deplorable.   Speaking to the media in Port Moresby yesterday, the Minister said the diplomat, based in Taiwan, has been recalled and will be removed permanently from the diplomatic corp.  Mr. Tkatchenko said they will not tolerate such behaviour, especially when PNG is clearly making inroads when it comes to Gender Based Violence. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko  The Foreign Affairs Minister said the diplomat with the Taiwan Trade mission did an unspeakable act where he assaulted his wife in a drunken rage four weeks ago. Local media in Taiwan reported that the 44-year old man, who worked as a Secretary with the PNG representative office in Taiwan, had assaulted his wife and a Taiwanese restaurant employee at a Taipei City restaurant.  Taiwan media say the wife suffered trauma to the back of her head....

The Papua New Guinea Kumuls take on Wales in round 3 of the Rugby League World Cup  this morning at 5:30 am Tuesday local time. A win will put the Kumuls in the quarter final playoffs against host nation England.  Full-Time : PNG Kumuls 36  Wales 00  Half-Time : PNG Kumuls 24  Wales 00  This Livestream Ended  !  Next :  PNG Kumuls Team Lineup for Rugby League World Cup match against Wales

UNESCO calls it ‘A remarkable example of viability and transmission of human being’s collective thoughts from different generations to the present one’. I am talking about the historical desert city of Maybod in the Yazd province of Iran. This ancient city that goes back to the pre-Islamic era is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site tentative list. It is known for its traditional architecture that can be seen through its ancient roads, old castles and other remnants of the historical city. Maybod was once the capital of Iran during the Mozaffarid period and is home to Narin castle, one of the oldest castles in Iran dating back to the Sassanid era. This mud-brick fort castle standing 130 feet high from its base incorporates mud bricks of the Medes, Archaemenid and Sassanid periods. Although built some 6000 years ago, it seems to have some kind of a plumbing system built into its massive walls. One can see more examples of such water works through other buildings housing underground wa...

Are you planning a trip to Iceland and wondering when the best time to rent a car is? Many travellers visiting the “ land of fire and ice ” have the same question, so we decided to answer it. In this blog post, we’ll explore all the factors to consider when choosing the best time to rent a car in Iceland, so you can make an informed decision. Summer or winter? When it comes to renting a car in Iceland , one of the biggest questions people have is whether summer or winter is the best time to do so. Generally speaking, summer is the most popular time for visiting Iceland, and as such, rental cars tend to be more expensive during that season. However, if you are looking for a unique and memorable experience , winter can also be a great time to visit Iceland. Weekday or weekend? When it comes to renting a car in Iceland, it is important to consider when you plan to take your vehicle out on the roads. While weekends tend to be busier and more expensive, weekdays may be quieter and less ex...