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News that matter in Papua New Guinea Image for illustration only. For image text, go to  https://reliefweb.int/map/papua-new-guinea/major-volcanoes-paua-new-guinea  (Major Volcanoes of Paua New Guinea) Twin volcanic eruptions rock PNG, no casualties, deaths reported PORT MORESBY: Two volcanic eruptions within 48 hours last week jolted Papua New Guinea (PNG) but thank God that no casualties or deaths were reported. Mt Ulawun in Bialla, West New Britain, erupoted and started spewing thick bkack volcanic ash on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of 15,000 villagers and affecting 120,000 others. On Friday, the Manam Volcano island in Madang also exploded its top, sending 3,600 villagers scurrying for covcer and safety as scoria rained on them. The Government has allocated K5 million to feed the Mt Ulawun volcanic eruption victms. Hela Governor Philip Undialu and Pomio Member of Parliamenmt Eliash Kapavore have also chipped in a total of K600,000 for the immediate relief of

News that matters in Papua New Guinea Eruption of Mt Ulawun Two volcanoes erupt in PNG in 48 hours PORT MORESBY: Two volcanoes have erupted in the Pacific island of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in 48 hours. Mt Ulawun in Bialla, West New Britain (WNB), erupted at 5am Wednesday but only started spewing thick black volcanic ash at 12.45pm, triggering PNG’s National Disaster Centre to declare a Category 2 alert. This means evacuation of villagers is mandatory with an immediate evacuation of 15,000 people in East Nakanai, the village nearest to Mt Ulawun. Another 120,000 villagers staying further away are also expected to be evacuated as Mt Ulawun continues to spew thick black volcanic ash with growing intensity by the hour. Mt Ulawun PNG Cyber Monitor has learnt that Mt Manam also erupted early this morning (Friday June 28, 2019). Details of the situation are still not available. According to VOLCANO DISCOVERY, Mt Manam located 13km off the northern coast of PN

Supermarket sales/deals for the week Visual for illustration only Be a smart consumer! PORT MORESBY:  Groceries and food are a daily necessity for everyone. It is with this in mind that  PNG Cyber Monitor  is making a weekly compilation of deals offered by supermarkets here. Be a smart consumer, get the best out of your kina by checking out the prices and planning your shopping. The list below is a service for the convenience of our readers and followers. This is it: Badili Hardware Super Big Sale promo from June 7 to July 20:  Prima - Fibro cement sheets (2,440x1,220x4.5mm (K28.99); Hardiplank 4,200x225x7.5mm (K23.99); Bostik - Ecofix tile adhesive 20kg (K23.99); Zenith - 205 Deadlock (K69.95); 255 Deadlock (K79.95); Dulux wash & wear 4L (K189.95); Sellys No More Gaps (K18.99); Liquid Nails (K18.99); Lane - entrance set (K29.95); Makita angle grinder 125mm (K279); Sika roof & gutter (K24.95); Adjuvate - Adjunaco rendering compound 20kg (K33.99); 5L Bondrite (