About 100 Human Resource Management Major students of the University of Papua New Guinea School of Business and Public Policy are now officially affiliated student members of the PNG Human Resource Institute. This followed the official certificate membership presentation by PNGHRI to the students at the UPNG HRM student chapter orientation on Thursday evening. These student members included a mix of both undergraduates and professional students in the BBM – HRM program. HOD Mr Raymond John said the orientation was the first of many programs planned by the UPNG HRM Chapter for the 2023 academic year. Mr John added that…
Author: Genesis KETAN
It’s back again! PNGFM Ltd, parent company of NauFM, Yumi FM and LegendFM is pleased to announce the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS 2023 with COCA-COLA is back again after a year’s break due to COVID-19. This year, the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards will celebrate the work of local artists over the last two years 2021-2022. The Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards will be hosted at the Lamana Gold Club on the 17th of June 2023. In its 18th year, this is the only event that recognizes efforts of artists in the country. We are pleased to announce nominations and…
Nuni Kulu has been appointed as the new BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) on Wednesday 26th April, 2023. This makes Ms. Kulu the first Papua New Guinean woman to have this leadership role in its history. With a career that spans over 25 years in the banking industry, Ms. Kulu entered as a graduate trainee in 1998, before moving into Retail Banking in 2019. Ms. Kulu worked across various roles at BSP and was later appointed to General Manager where she led the first Digital Strategy Business Unit for BSP. After the recent resignation of…
Today, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day or Media Freedom Day in PNG, the PNG Media Council President Neville Choi said, “While we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ratification of World Press Freedom Day, or Media Freedom Day as we like to refer to it, we must take stock of the important role of the media in our country.” “World Press Freedom Day may just be turning 30, but the role of the media in Papua New Guinea, goes back much farther.” “From preparing a country for independence, and through to the establishment of a robust mainstream…
Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGNRI) is looking at collaborating with DataCo in cybersecurity research and awareness. PNG NRI began National Security and International Relations Research Program last year, headed by Dr Olubenga Ige, to do research into cybersecurity as this is a looming issue. In a meeting with DataCo Information and Communication Technology (ICT) General Manager (Cloud and Data Centre) David Mba and Dr Immanuel Jigo – a PNG born cybersecurity expert from the US who is also a consultant to DataCo; the two institutions are looking at signing a Memorandum of Understanding for this collaboration. Dr Jigo…
Another day, more drama – this time thanks to water cuts through parts of the Port Moresby city with no advance advise. Thousands of city residents wake up to no water as they prepare for what is supposed to be a normal school and working day. So far, centres without water include 6 mile, parts of 5 mile and Hohola, Gerehu, Tokarara, Mahuru, Koki, Badili, and Badihagwa. Stay with us for more updates on this developing story and follow our website and facebook page for more.
PNG International Rugby Player, Watson Boas recently presented Jerseys to the PNG Flag bearers to show his support to them as a fellow Papua New Guinean living in England. “The presentation was to show them how proud and happy I am to see them travel all the way here to represent their families and Papua New Guinea as a whole.” Boas said that he wished team PNG all the very best when they compete in their respective events. He said on a personal note, his current aim is to work on his fitness and play good footy after coming back…
The deferral of the return of writs for the 2022 National General Elections from this Friday 29th July, to Friday 12th August, has posed a constitutional dilemma and much public debate on its legality. Former Chief Justice and statesman Sir Arnold Amet said this decision from the PNG Electoral Commissioner was wrong, pointing to the Constitutional law as reference. “The 5th anniversary of the return of the writs refers to the previous elections that are principally provided for in section 105 of the constitution, which provides for the General Elections. Section 104 provides for the normal term of office.” “The…
Observation Report between 0900-1100 In Port Moresby today PMV’s and taxis are running on the roads again and service stations are open with business as usual at the PUMA service stations at Waigani, Hohola, and Rainbow. Mobil fuel stations at 5 Mile & Waigani are open but Lahara is closed. Also open are Total service stations at 4 Mile, Badili and Gerehu. Shops open include Brian Plaza Open, RH, Vision City, TST 4 mile, SVS 2 mile, Cholai Badili, TST Hohola, Tango Tokara, Eliseo Waigani, Stop N Shop Rainbow, Jmart & all shops at Gerehu line. For fresh produce, Tokarara…
Looks like it’s a very slow start to back to business as normal this Tuesday morning for NCD. There are not many PMVs on the road this morning although buses are running. Limited private vehicles even with the roads far less congested roads at this time. There is also no sign of students on the roads heading to school if any. Some shops are open such as the Jmart in Erima. Meanwhile, refueling is a major concern as there was already a long line of vehicles lined up outside the Total service station Boroko for fuel. Stay well POM city,…