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Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 5, 2021

TRUMP LAUNCHES NEW 'COMMUNICATIONS' PLATFORM

Donald Trump has launched a new "communications" website, which says it will publish content "straight from the desk" of the former US president. Mr Trump was banned by Twitter and suspended by Facebook and YouTube after the Capitol riots in January. The former president has since been releasing statements by press release - which the new website will now host. Users will be able to like posts - and also share them on Twitter and Facebook accounts. Mr Trump's senior adviser, Jason Miller, had previously said a new social media platform was to be launched. "This new platform is going to be big," he said in March. But Mr Miller tweeted on Tuesday that the new website was not the social media platform he had previously hyped. "We'll have additional information coming on that front in the very near future," he said. The website is reportedly built by Campaign Nucleus, the digital services company created by Mr Trump's former campaign manager Brad Parscale. Several posts on the site repeat debunked claims that last year's presidential election was rigged. Facebook's Oversight Board will announce its decision on whether Mr Trump is to be permanently banned from the platform on 09:00 EST (14:00 BST). If he is allowed back on to the site, Facebook will have seven days to reactivate his account. YouTube has said they will reactivate Mr Trump's account when the threat of "real-world violence" reduces. Twitter, where Mr Trump had 88 million followers, has banned him permanently. SOURCE: BBC News

Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 5, 2021

BRITNEY SPEARS SLAMS THE DOCUMENTARIES BEING MADE ABOUT HER LIFE

Britney Spears is tired of all the documentaries being made about her life, specifically when it comes to her court-ordered conservatorship. The singer posted a lengthy message to her more than 29 million Instagram followers Monday night writing in part, "So many documentaries about me this year with other people's takes on my life ... These documentaries are so hypocritical ... they criticize the media and then do the same thing ?????" Spears went on to write: "I don't know y'all but I'm thrilled to remind you all that although I've had some pretty tough times in my life ... I've had waaaayyyy more amazing times in my life and unfortunately my friends ... I think the world is more interested in the negative... ." This is not the first time that Spears has opened up about the renewed interest in her life in the wake of a court battle between her and her father, Jamie Spears, over her $60 million estate. Shortly after The New York Times released "Framing Britney Spears," the singer said that although she didn't watch it, she cried for two weeks after its release. Now, the BBC has released their own documentary titled "The Battle For Britney." The next hearing regarding her conservatorship will take place in LA on June 23, and Spears is expected to speak for the first time. SOURCE: CNN News

Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 5, 2021

BANKING SERVICES AT RISK AFTER BREAK & ENTER OF BANZ BSP BRANCH

BSP Management confirmed that in the early hours of Monday, 4th May, 2021, BSP Banz Branch was broken into by criminals, and whilst inside the branch the criminals extensively damaged one of Bank’s ATM's that will now be unavailable to the public for an indefinite period. The criminals were unable to take money or items of value after the incident triggered the branch’s alarm system, alerting security and police to the site. BSP Group CEO, Robin Fleming said, “This is not the first time criminals have targeted BSP Banz and other BSP sub branches in the country. The recent incident prior to this was another break and enter at Kerowagi Rural sub branch in nearby Simbu Province last month.” “This is extremely disappointing seeing that the branch provides essential banking services to a large population in the North Waghi, South Waghi and Jimi districts of Jiwaka Province, and the neighboring Dei District of Western Highlands and Kerowagi District of Simbu Province” said Fleming. BSP is the only bank that has any representation in Banz and Minj in Jiwaka province and BSP is also the only Bank that is represented in Kerowagi and Kundiawa in Simbu province. Despite no other bank being willing to offer services in these provinces, as well as many other provinces in PNG, BSP branches and ATM’s are increasingly frequent targets of criminal activities which not only cost money for BSP to repair the damage caused by criminals, but it also puts the provision of banking services at risk for customers who rely on BSP in their local communities. BSP has also made significant investments in Jiwaka Province with its Banz Branch, Minj Rural sub branch, several active cash agents, EFTPoS merchants, and a growing loan book indicating increased business activity in the province. BSP also added an additional ATM in Banz recently to further support its customers, following representations by the local community for additional ATM’s. “BSP has experienced ongoing issues of criminal activities in the past, which disrupted its services. The bank will only continue to operate in an environment where the community guarantees safety of bank assets and staff,” he added. BSP Banz sub branch reopened in 2018, following similar incident that year. The reopening only came about after much negotiation and pleas from the host provincial government to resume the vital service for the rural population, mostly farming communities. BSP calls on the leaders and the people of Banz and Jiwaka to take ownership of their community and create a conducive business environment in which service providers such as financial institutions are confident enough to operate in. Banz is one of the 21 locations in PNG where BSP is the only bank operating and withdrawal of services would have a detrimental impact on the community. Mr Fleming said that BSP receives frequent requests for new branches and sub branches and has already committed to a new branch at Eriku, a larger sub branch at Namatanai and has been actively looking for a new site for a branch in Mt Hagen. Whilst these larger projects will continue, criminal activity in the smaller centres may well mean that BSP is not able to maintain all its sub branches or open new sub branches. Notwithstanding the cost associated with 40 branches and 38 sub branches BSP has recently announced further fee reductions to its Kundu Standard account to lower the fee burden for its customers. In the meantime, police are investigating the incident, and the branch has resumed operations to continue providing essential banking services to the local communities. [caption id="attachment_8030" align="alignnone" width="308"] Damaged ATM at BSP Banz sub branch.[/caption]

Published on May 5, 2021

KAINANTU OPEN MP REFERRED TO PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

The Ombudsman Commission has referred Hon. Johnson Tuke, MP Member for Kainantu Open, Member, Eastern Highlands Provincial Assembly and Minister for Mining to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office. The Ombudsman Commission conducted an investigation and has granted Mr Tuke a right to be heard which he responded to, and having deliberated on the matter has determined that there is a prima facie case that Hon Johnson Tuke MP has been guilty of misconduct in office. As required by Section 20(2) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, the Commission has notified Mr Tuke of its intention to refer the matter to Public Prosecutor. After being satisfied, for the purposes of Section 29(1) of the Constitution and Sections 17(d), 20(4) and 27(1) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership that there is a prima facie case that the Mr Tuke has been guilty of misconduct in office, the Commission decided to refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor for his independent deliberations under Section 177(1) (b) of the Constitution. The referral is in the hands of the Publlc Prosecutor Who has the discretion to bring or decline to bring proceedings under the Leadership Code for alleged misconduct in office in accordance with Section 177(1) (b) of the Constitution.

Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 5, 2021

18TH MAN CONUNDRUM FOR ORIGIN COACHES

NSW and Queensland officials are awaiting details around the status of the 18th man in State of Origin before finalising preparations for their team camps ahead of the series opener at the MCG on June 9. The squads for Origin I will be named on May 31 and this year's series is the first in which the Blues and Maroons will carry an 18th man after the ARLC recently approved teams using an extra reserve if they have a players ruled out by foul play or lose three to HIAs in a game. However, it is yet to be decided whether each state's nominated 18th man can remain in camp with the for the duration leading up to Origin or return to his club for their match on the weekend. The Dragons, Broncos, Wests Tigers, Panthers, Storm, Titans, Knights and Eels play the weekend before Origin I and if NSW coach Brad Fittler was to select Clint Gutherson as 18th man he would need to know whether the Parramatta skipper has to return to his club for the match. "We are seeking clarity about whether they are stood down from playing the weekend prior to the game, what their payment status is and how the whole 18th man process works," NSWRL CEO David Trodden said. New Queensland coach Paul Green said he wasn't sure of the selection process for the 18th man. Due to the uncertainty over if or when an 18th man may be called upon during each match, officials believe it is unfair to ask a player to play for his club on the weekend and potentially back up in Origin the following Wednesday night. Neither state wants to be restricted to picking a fresh 18th man from the teams with the bye before each Origin. The introduction of an 18th man in Origin will provide a unique selection decision for Green and NSW coach Brad Fittler as the player could be called upon at any time and be required to cover any position. Yet if the teams choose a utility on the interchange bench they may not want another player who can cover multiple positions and someone like Penrith's Kurt Capewell, who can play second-row or centre, may be better suited. However, Capewell is almost certain to be in Queensland's 17 man squad either at centre, second-row or on the interchange. Maroons New Queensland coach Paul Green has vowed not to speak publicly about players in contention for Maroons selection but he said Sydney Roosters forward Lindsay Collins would be a loss. Collins made his Origin debut in last year's series and played all three matches for the victorious Maroons but has been sidelined for the remainder of this season after rupturing his ACL in last Saturday night's defeat of Newcastle. "When people ask me about players my answer is that we haven't selected the team yet but Lindsay had a really good debut series last year and started this season well so he certainly would have been in the conversation," Green said. The 25-year-old prop is the fourth player ruled out of contention for Green, with Roosters hooker Jake Friend and North Queensland playmaker Michael Morgan forced into retirement this season and Melbourne centre Brenko Lee yet to play a match due to injuries. However, the Maroons have been bolstered by the return of Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga and Gold Coast second-rower David Fifita after both missed last year's series triumph. The loss of Morgan and Lee exposes Queensland depth in the centres and Canterbury's Corey Allan or Penrith's Kurt Capewell may be required to fill one spot with South Sydney's Dane Gagai likely to be the other. Capewell started at centre in the first two matches of last year's series before being selected in his first familiar second-row spot for the series decider, while Allan has played the last four matches in the centres for the Bulldogs Besides Ponga and Fifita, the rest of the Maroons squad is expected to be drawn from the 20 players used in last year's series who are still available for selection. "I said when I got the job that the positive was that those guys have got the Origin experience and most of them did the job in Origin level so you have confidence if you have to select them again," Green said. Possible Queensland squad: Kalyn Ponga; Xavier Coates, Dane Gagai, Kurt Capewell, Valentine Holmes; Cameron Munster, Daly Cherry-Evans; Josh Papali'i, Harry Grant, Christian Welch, David Fifita, Felise Kaufusi, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui. Interchange: Jaydn Su'a, Jai Arrow, Moeaki Fotuaika, Ben Hunt. 18th man: AJ Brimson Blues NSW coach Brad Fittler faces selection headaches over star fullbacks James Tedesco, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell and Clint Gutherson and locks Cameron Murray, Jake Trbojevic, Victor Radley, Dale Finucane, Isaah Yeo and Nathan Brown. The Blues will be without captain Boyd Cordner, who has not played since suffering a concussion in the opening match of last year's series, and Roosters teammate Luke Keary after the star five-eighth suffered a season ending knee injury in round three. However, Fittler now has Tom Trbojevic, Mitchell and Radley at his disposal, while Papenhuyzen was unavailable until last October's series decider due to an injury suffered in the grand final and missed his Origin debut. With Tedesco set to captain the team from fullback, Mitchell, Trbojevic, Gutherson and Papenhuyzen are likely to be considered for centre, wing or bench spots. Gutherson and Jack Wighton were the NSW centres in last year's series but the latter plays five-eighth for Canberra and could also come under consideration for the No.6 jersey, along with South Sydney's Cody Walker and Penrith's Jarome Luai. The Blues are spoilt for choice in the lock position and Fittler is likely to need to make a selection decision on Murray without the Rabbitohs star playing again before Origin after suffering an ankle injury in last weekend's defeat of Canberra. Radley can cover hooker if Damien Cook was unable to play the full 80 minutes so is likely to have an edge on his rivals for selection in the 17-man squad. Penrith second-rower Liam Martin may also come into consideration in the absence of Cordner. Possible NSW team: James Tedesco; Josh Addo-Carr, Jack Wighton, Latrell Mitchell, Tom Trbojevic; Cody Walker, Nathan Cleary; Payne Haas, Damien Cook, Daniel Saifiti, Tyson Frizell, Angus Crichton, Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Victor Radley, Dale Finucane, Junior Paulo. 18th man: Clint Gutherson. SOURCE: NRL News

Published on May 5, 2021

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Published on May 4, 2021