BSP customers can now deposit cash at ATMs, eliminating the need to wait in long queues at bank counters. This service allows customers to deposit money at a location and time that is convenient for them. The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has partnered with NCR Atleos Corporation, a global leader in self-service financial solutions, to upgrade and install ATMs equipped with advanced technology to benefit its customers in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and across the South Pacific. BSP will roll out over 600 advanced ATMs with enhanced features, including the ability to make account deposit directly to ATM. This…
Author: Clayten JOB (UPNG Journalism Student)
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, recently provided an update on Petroleum Park Holdings Limited (PPHL), which is a subsidiary of the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority (KPPA). He emphasized concerns regarding the improper management and operations of the company by its key officers. PPHL was incorporated under the Companies Act 1997, in accordance with Sections 5 and 8 of the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority Act 2008 (as amended). Minister Maru stated that, under normal circumstances, KPPA would be the sole owner of PPHL, and those appointed to hold shares in PPHL would do so in trust for…
The police have arrested several street vendors following a violent incident that occurred on Monday, January 13th. This confrontation involved theft, threats, and violence directed at the Port Moresby City Watch (PCW) officers, who were performing their duties to maintain order and public safety by removing illegal street vendors. Currently, three individuals are hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the altercation, while five others have been detained and are assisting police with the investigation. Two suspects are being held at the Gordon’s police station, and three at the Hohola police station. Around 11:52 AM, PCW officers apprehended a thief who…
Elizabeth Tandoa, the headmistress of Gerehu Secondary School in Port Moresby, has stated that she will not tolerate any bribery in the registration of students for the 2025 academic year. She emphasized that the school will strictly follow established procedures to ensure transparency and accountability while providing a high standard of quality education for the students. Ms. Tandoa directed this message to the parents and guardians of the Grade Eight and Ten students who last attended Gerehu Secondary and scored low grades and are not selected to continue to Grade nine and eleven. She urged them to consider enrolling their…
Local female artist Ronilla Kosi, known by her stage name Moho’Nilla, will host her major fundraising event next month, the Moho’Nilla Charity Compilation Concert, to raise funds to support and improve maternal health in the rural areas of Eastern Highlands Province. The 34 years old, who was nominated for the Female Artist of the Year category at the Yumi FM PNG Music Awards in 2020 for her song titled “Goroka”, began singing at the age of 3 and officially entered the music industry at 17. So far, she has produced 11 songs available on all major music platforms. Ms. Kosi…
There has been a concerning trend observed on the main highways and within the cities where youths are patching potholes and extorting money from drivers, something that the police say is illegal. In the Central province and the National Capital District (NCD), police are issuing warnings to those involved in these practices to stop and urge the public to report such incidents immediately, so that law enforcement can respond quickly and address the situation. Police have made it clear that extorting money from the traveling public is an offense that should be reported; therefore, citizens are encouraged to take photos…
The SP PNG Hunters announce with both pride and heartfelt gratitude the departure of long-serving player turned coach Wartovo Puara Jnr, who has made the decision to return to the Agmark Gurias for the upcoming season. Wartovo’s decision was made with the best interests of his family at heart, reflecting his commitment to both his career and personal responsibilities. Puara, a stalwart of the PNG Hunters since their inception in 2014, has been an integral part of the team’s journey in the Queensland Cup competition to winning a premiership in 2017. Known for his exceptional skill, leadership, and sportsmanship, he…
The National Government will work with its respective national agencies, the British High Commission, and United Kingdom (UK) authorities, to have Papua New Guinean international rugby league player, Keven Appo, repatriated to the UK to answer to rape and assault charges. That is the stern word from the Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko in a press statement yesterday, stating that he had received a brief confirming the charges against the 25-year-old, and of how he fled the country after being charged by the Bradford Magistrate’s Court. “This Government will not tolerate or harbor any citizen who has been proven to…
The recent landslide at Ehi Village, bordering Okapa, Lufa, and Henganofi districts of Eastern Highlands Province, has caused significant disruptions to the economic activities and daily lives of the residents in the area. The landslide has blocked a major road that serves as an economic hub for Okapa District, cutting off essential services for the bulk of the population. Despite the urgency of the situation, the authorities have been slow to respond, leaving the residents stranded and in need of immediate assistance. The former principal of Tarabo Lutheran High School, Mr. Johnboy Rakfa has raised a grave concern of the…
The warring clans of the Purosa Community in Okapa District, Eastern Highlands Province, held a peace and reconciliation program on Monday, January 6th after a long period of conflict. This initiative aims to restore peace and harmony following two years of conflict from 2021 to 2022, which resulted in the tragic loss of 13 young lives, as well as the destruction of homes, gardens, and other properties. After two attempts to establish a ceasefire by community leaders from around the country, the Purosa community is now moving towards reconciliation in an effort to restore unity and peace among its members.…