The National St John Ambulance (NStJA) service today presented certificates to a total of 109 participants who successful took part in the Community First Aid Training organized and hosted by NStJA. The training took place from the 11th to the 17th of December 2024 with a total of seven sessions each that the participants took part in. This is the first of its kind training that NStJA had initiated purposely for both taxi and PMV bus drivers, however, members of the community also showed interest in taking part in training. Manager for Communities Programs of NStJA, Zoe Saulep, said that…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
This December 2024 marks the midway point between the 2022 and the 2027 National General Election and Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm over the lack of any real action to address the failings of the 2022 National General Election and the many problems experienced in past elections. TIPNG has observed the election process over two decades and the verdict is the management and conduct of the elections is severely flawed and has witnessed significant failures in all stages of the election process from preparation, conduct, delivery, and declaration. Key issues identified by TIPNG in 2022 included glaring…
ANZ Bank has urged all customers to be aware of scams, as cyber criminals find ways to take advantage of the festive season. ANZ Country Head, Papua New Guinea, Lachlan Halstead stated that the Banks work around the clock to help protect customers from fraud, but scammers don’t take a break over Christmas, so PNG communities should remain vigilant. “Scammers will target and prey on people’s generosity and vulnerabilities during the festive season.” “They may use a range of tactics to trick people into providing their personal or banking details including digital e-cards from someone you don’t know, phishing emails…
Rabaul District in East New Britain (ENB) province, recently launched an SME website and an Economic Empowerment Program which is an initiative aimed at supporting local SMEs in the district to market and reach their target customers. Member for Rabaul, Dr. Allan Marat launched the website recently at the District Headquarters, Kurakakaul during the opening of the District Education Resource Centre. The Empowerment program aims to support small businesses in the four Local Level Governments (LLGs) in the district itself by supporting them financially with a portion of fund upon presentation of certain requirements such as IPA registration, legitimate ID…
The Rabaul District Administration officially commissioned and opened the ‘Trinity Centre of Excellence’; a District Education Resource Centre aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students. Approved in 2022 by the District Procurement Committee, the project was awarded to contractor Bela Investment Limited under the District Services Improvement Program (DSIP) Funds and was successfully completed this year. This significant occasion recently took place at the Rabaul District Administration’s Headquarter, Kurakakaul, along the North Coast Rd, which was officiated by member for Rabaul, Dr. Allan Marat, along with his Board members from the District Development Authority (DDA) and the Provincial Education Division.…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and IBS University (IBSU) have strengthened their shared commitment to community development through an initiative that bridges education and sports. Last week saw the two organizations celebrate this collaboration by announcing the winners of the 2024 IBSU Scholarships, drawn from indemnity forms submitted by participants of the Trukai Fun Run which was held in July. A total of five individuals were awarded scholarships including Rickilah Wura, Everlyn Gumabugo, Veivei John, Essie Vartom from Port Moresby and Delailah Dilyndiwi from Lae. These scholarships will fund six-month programs at IBSU, offering certificate-level courses in accounting,…
As the 2024 academic years officially ended as of last week and the festive season kicking in, Minster of Education, Lucas Dekena, highlighted some of the achievements that were made during this year in the education sector as well as the commitment, vision and challenges that were faced throughout the year. Minister Dekena extended his warmest wishes to the students, teachers, parents, education administrators and all stakeholders in the education sector and especially the general education sub-sector. In terms of the vision and commitment, the education sector has been guided by the ‘National Education Plan 2020-2029.’ “Our vision espoused in…
The National St John Ambulance (SJA) Service is now offering FREE community first aid training for taxis and bus drivers in Port Moresby city. There are a total of seven sessions in which SJA service will be provided starting from the 11th to the 17th of December 2024 and for each session will have a total of thirty (30) to forty (40) that will be able to take part. This first aid training is divided into a number of guidelines aimed at ensuring that each taxi and bus driver is equipped with the much-needed information that they must acquire: DRIVERS…
Secretary for Education, Dr Uke Kombra, thanked the Education Minster and the government for the continuous support given to education especially with funding given this year towards tuition fees and project fees. The Secretary made these remarks during the official launching of the National Examination results for grade 10, 12 and STEM students this week in Port Moresby city. “Last year we got about 14.6% and this year has gone up to 15%, so there has been an increase in the overall total budget for the education sector. That demonstrates the commitment of the Marape-Rosso government towards education.” In addition,…
Renowned Tolai rock singing sensation, Sailas Kania also known as ‘Saii Kay’, recently released his Volume 4 album titled “Mama” under the Minigulai Studios and Krazy Sounds Production. The “Mama” album features tracks in the English, Pidgin, Motu and Kuanua languages. “I wanted to make this album a bit different, so I called it Mama. I mean, what would we do without our mothers? Ol stap na yumi stap (We’re here because of our mothers).” Saii celebrates his 15th year in the music industry this year and says the release of this album is the mark of a significant milestone…