Police have begun investigations into allegations of fraud and official corruption at the PNG Ports; allegations that were widely reported on through local and international media platforms. This according to the Commissioner of Police David Manning, who provided that apart from the PNG Ports case, Police formally commenced criminal investigations last month into several transnational economic crimes allegations involving Papua New Guineans and foreigners. “ABC News and OCCRP allege that former Chief Executive Officers of PNG Ports Corporation, Late Fego Kiniafa and Stanley Alphonse, were bribed by International Container Terminal Services Inc through an Australian, Don Matheson, to win the…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
Several women were celebrated in the inaugural Power Play Awards Papua New Guinea at a reception in Port Moresby recently. They were: · Valentina Kaman, MRDC, named the inaugural Ambassador · Dr. Jane Mogina, TotalEnergies, named the inaugural Pioneer · Jasmine Harrison, Placements (PNG), named the inaugural Rising Star · Best of the Best progress to international judging The awards reception was attended by guest of Honor, Minister for Petroleum and Energy Kerenga Kua, government, business leaders and industry players. The awards were presented by ExxonMobil, the Power Play Awards Papua New Guinea is an external initiative that acknowledges women…
Lindsay Kiang, Secretary of Mate Fish Farming Group from Burui-Kunai LLG, Wosera-Gawi District, East Sepik Province, expressed her satisfaction with a weeklong workshop themed “Group Enterprise Development. This workshop was part of the implementation of the European Union-funded STREIT PNG Programme and organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at to equip participants with essential management skills and promote gender equality in leadership roles in agri-business groups. Ms. Kiang, who was among 48 other participants, expressed that this training, has equipped them with lifelong skills. “What I have learned is more important than the…
Accessibility of maternal and newborn health care to communities is expected to be addressed in East New Britain with the rollout of the Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIA). The immunization program, which started in May, is being wrapped up this week by the 10 teams of health workers under the Rabaul Provincial Hospital, Gelagela Health Center and Rabaul Town Urban Clinic. District Health Coordinator Garry Mano said they are running according to their schedule, which will include a cover a mop-up verification of data that was collected during the first two weeks of the SIA rollout. “In the first two weeks,…
PNG Air flights into Wapenamanda, Enga Province have been suspended as of today (13062023) due to the current civil unrest currently being experienced in the area. The suspension of flights will remain in place until such time PNG Air can determine the safe operations of services back in the province. PNG Air call center team will contact customers who have purchased tickets for inbound and outbound Wapenamanda travel for further advisories. PNG Air further apologized to their customers for any inconvenience that may have been caused and have appealed for understanding during this time.
“This sick criminal behaviour must be stopped and stamped out at all costs and we will not rest until we have done so.” These were the words of Police Commissioner David following the release of hostages who were held by armed criminals. “All government resources will be employed to end the reign of terror of these armed criminals in the isolated border areas of the Southern Highlands, Hela & Western Province.” The Police Commissioner provided details of the release of the hostages, who were all females, saying they were released over the weekend around 2pm and that the extent of…
Reports of the kidnapping and assault of 17 school girls along the corridors leading from the Mt. Bosavi area in Hela province, has irked Human Rights Defenders in the country. Ms. Ruth Kissam, staunch Human Rights Defender, said kidnapping and hurting of women and girls in this region, has been an ongoing issue. “The only reason why this issue has come to light, is because of the kidnapping of an international national lecturer and his fellow researchers early this year.” She said the leaders from these areas, are well aware of what has been going on, but have turned a…
Leaders who fail to submit their annual statements may face stricter penalties including a five year dismissal from office. This after a proposed amendment to the Organic Law on Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership by the Prime Minister James Marape; something that is been called a landmark legislation as it has never been done by past governments. The proposed amendment also includes substantial penalties for individuals who obstruct the Ombudsman Commission (OC) or intimidate and interfere with witnesses, where an initial vote saw it received unanimous support from MPs with a vote of 86-0. A second vote will take place…
Three very lucky people from across the country woke up to good news this morning as their names were drawn for the winners of the YUMIFM PNG Musik Awards Ultimate Invite Competition at PNGFM Limited’s Head Office in Port Moresby. The Ultimate Invite Package/Prize includes return tickets, three nights’ accommodation and a VIP Pass to watch the YUMIFM PNG Musik Awards this Saturday, the 17th of June at the Lamana Gold Club’s Main Arena in Port Moresby. PNGFM Limited’s Senior Content Director, Ms. Michelle Lai was in a celebratory mood after the announcement of the winners this morning, first extending…
Nasfund Savings and Loan (ncsl) announced today the appointment of Chief Financial Officer, Keith Raimo as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). These changes come as ncsl begins an exciting restructuring exercise, designed to develop a more efficient and customer centric organisation. The Board has approved a wholistic Plan for Change. The Board looks forward to working with Mr Raimo and the ncsl management and staff to deliver this important transformation agenda. The Board acknowledges the dedicated service of outgoing CEO, Vari Lahui. Mr Lahui was appointed ncsl General Manager in 2013 and went on to be appointed Chief Executive Officer…