FUNERAL arrangements are currently underway for the two siblings that were tragically consumed by fire last Friday. Â
THE National Broadcasting Managing Director Kora Nou made this known to The PNG Bulletin regarding the fires tragedy.
He confirmed that two NBC units were burnt while the others were damaged by the water used to try to control the fire.
Mr Nou said it is very unfortunate and sad two young lives were lost in the fire.
“Our condolences and prayers to the family of NBC officer, Sonny Karubaba.
“NBC’s immediate concern and care is for the eight families affected. We provided cash to all of them to keep them going for the weekend until we assess the situation more this week.
“NBC is liaising with Mr Karubaba and his family on the funeral arrangements during this mourning period.
“NBC will meet all funeral expenses, including taking the remains of the two kids to their final resting place later this week.
“We will ask the affected families to temporarily move in with other NBC staff or relatives in NCD.
“We have also started the process of building new accommodation for the affected staff on existing NBC land. We have sourced quotations for prefabricated houses and will start clearing land this week.
“We intend to relocate them as soon as possible,” Mr Nou said.