It is a story of a couple of man of law, taking on the role of conservationists, as Policeman in Lae took it upon themselves to rescue a Leatherback Turtle and release it back into the sea at Voco Point in Lae, Morobe Province. According to Police Officer, Constable George Mugaliong, who is attached with the Sector Response Unit under the Lae Metropolitan Command, the turtle was caught by fishermen at Lababia near the Morobe Patrol Coast and transported to the Main Lae Market for sale. “Whilst on patrol duty, I noticed a big crowd surrounding a PMV truck where…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
The Wayana Tourism & Culture Center, with support from the USAID’s Lukautim Graun Program, recently hosted the Asbin Festival. Asbin is a winged bin which originated in PNG and holds a special cultural significance for the people in the Highlands Region. It has a variety of distinctive characteristics that require specific skills and knowledge to cultivate holds special cultural significance for the people in the people in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea however, this traditional knowledge is being lost. The Asbin Festival provided an opportunity to preserve this traditional knowledge, promote the conservation of native food species, and…
One man was shot and wounded but later died at the Port Moresby General Hospital on Friday, after he and his gang attempted to rob a female motorists. A long policeman happened upon the unfolding robbery and reportedly shot the gunman who was taken to the POMGEN where was pronounced dead on arrival. Details provided by the NCD Central Commander Assistant Commissioner Anthony Wagambie Jnr said that the female motorist was driving along Nikibata Road in Gerehu when several men jumped in front of her vehicle brandishing homemade guns and knives. At about the same time, a police vehicle arrived,…
Recent actions to disrupt the Kokoda Track Operations, specifically by Kokoda Adventures and the operational team, has irked and prompted a strong statement from the Hiri-Koiari MP to respect the mandated authority in place responsible for the management of this National Heritage Site. “Any operator on the Kokoda Track needs to respect the Kokoda Track Authority, as it is the legally mandated authority that acts on behalf of the state, to promote and manage the track while also improving the quality of life of communities along the Track.” He said failure to recognize the KTA is a failure to recognize…
“Most of the coconut trees were planted before the twin volcanic eruption in 1994 and have now reached their aging stage and added that coconut farmers should engage in major replanting exercise within their blocks.” This was the advice given by the Manager for Industry Capacity Building and Strengthening (ICBS) for Kokonas Indastri Koporeisen (KIK) in PNG Mr. Ephraim Tade during the closing of five days training yesterday at Nodup ward in the Kombiu Local level Government of Rabaul District, East New Britain Province. The training included three days of sustainable livelihood course and two days white copra skills funded…
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have congratulated Wayne Bennett, who will coach his 900th Premiership match when his Dolphins play Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Magic Round Brisbane on Saturday. Bennett’s premiership coaching career began with the Canberra Raiders in 1987 (28 games), with stints following at Brisbane Broncos (631 matches 1988-2008 and 2015-2018), St George Illawarra (79 matches 2009-2011), Newcastle Knights (75 matches 2012-2014) and South Sydney Rabbitohs (77 matches 2019-2021), and as inaugural coach of the Dolphins (eight matches). Bennett’s career record so far stands at 562 wins, 323 losses and 14 draws, for a winning percentage of 62.5.…
Twenty long serving employees of the National Airports Corporation (NAC), with the support of the organization, successfully concluded a week long training program on financial literacy to equipping them with financial skills in preparation for the company’s upcoming retrenchment program. Many of these employees were employed in the civil aviation industry prior to the civil aviation reforms and had transitioned to NAC and spent a significant portion of their professional lives in the aviation industry and NAC is grateful for their unwavering service and dedication. The NAC is also confident that this financial literacy training has provided them with practical…
Four Air Niugini staff have received Graduate Certificates in Leadership from the University of South Australia. Mrs. Molly Polongou Popu, Ms. Stephanie Bawo, Ms. Ritchilyn Barrios and Mr. Alex Kia graduated after successfully completing a short course program offered through an Australian Aid scholarship. It was a five month long course, which included three intensive studies and projects at work covering the Responsible Leadership, People, Leadership and Performance, Managing Organizational Change with special topics on ‘Thinking and Acting Strategically’. Recent graduate and General Manager- Procurement & Projects, Mr. Kia said the course was insightful as it raised our level of…
Papua New Guinea’s tax office will now work closely with the country’s leading superannuation provider to share data on areas of mutual interest, after the signing of a partnership agreement between the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and National Superannuation Fund (NASFUND). IRC Commissioner General Sam Koim, and nasfund Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Sharma were on hand to sign this MoU. Commissioner General Koim said , this agreement is significant, and look set to deliver benefits for both organizations. “This agreement marks the first MOU between the Commission and an Approved Superannuation Fund – nasfund.” Under the terms of the MoU,…
“The onset of new media technologies has not only changed the way we treat news but has also created a new culture of misinformation and disinformation.” Those were remarks of the President of the PNG Media Council, Mr. Neville Choi speaking at the United Nations Resident Coordinator hosted Media Freedom Day Breakfast today at Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby in honour of the importance of free and independent media in democratic societies. Choi further explained how social media platforms have interwoven individual preference algorithms into online sales and consumerism behavioural tracking, creating a new business culture. However, Mr. Choi believes that…