Parliament Sitting resumed today, Tuesday the 26th of November, with Member for Karamui Nomane district, Francis Alua as the first member who opened the floor during question time. His question was directed to the Minister for Administrative Services and member for Popondetta, Richard Masere on the on-going National Census. He stated in parliament today that there have been a few mixed reports from the media as to some provinces completing this exercise, some halfway through and some who have not yet started. Being that he then asked that the minister be able to inform the people of this country on…
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The weeklong Teaching Service Commission (TSC) Consultation meeting in Eastern Highlands Province is currently underway after commencing on Monday 25th November. TSC Chairman, Samson Wangihomie during the opening ceremony, said the rational of the workshop is to get views of the Provincial TSC officers on matters to do with the three (3) core functions of TSC which are Appointment, Industrial and Legal/Discipline. He stated that those are the activities that the TSC Provincial Officers experience every day in the provinces. As for Appointment, it is a core function of TSC that deals with appointment of all the teachers by confirming…
Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has brought the Oceania Sports Education Program (OSEP) to the remote Tufi Local Level Government (LLG) in Oro province, marking the program’s debut in the region. The initiative, conducted in Sinei village, drew 57 participants from nearby communities, including Lefume, Gavide, Baga, Sefoa, Gangiga, Tumari, and Moghana, highlighting the overwhelming interest and commitment to sports and education in these rural areas. The program kicked off on the 16th of November with a Sport in Communities Administrators’ Course aimed at equipping participants with the skills to manage and sustain sports programs effectively. Attendees overcame significant…
The Provincial Education Division under the East New Britain Provincial Administration (ENBPA) recently conducted a training on the ENB Teachers Online Services program in Pomio District. Pomio was the last of the four districts in the province to undergo the training for its head teachers this week, with the last Local Level Government (LLG), East Pomio, to be covered next week. Pomio District Education Coordinator, Casper Ruga said that the participants are from the LLGs, except for East Pomio and Sinivit LLGs. The training that took place was targeted for head teachers of three Secondary schools, one High school, two…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape expressed gratitude towards the German Government and people for the continued relations that Germany has with Papua New Guinea (PNG), based on historic significance. During a recent bilateral meeting that was held at the APEC Terminal in Port Moresby city, PM Marape’s discussions with Beate Grzeski; Ambassador of Germany to Australia, Nauru, PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, were centered on strengthening ties between the two nations. As part of fostering stronger bilateral relations with Germany going forward, Marape extended a warm invitation for Germany to establish a full-time embassy in PNG, in which it can…
The economic sector in East New Britain province has been challenged to use this year’s annual economic sector conference to find solutions towards impediments in economic development. This was the stern message issued by the member of Pomio and National Health Minister, Elias Kapavore, when opening the 2024 ENB Economic Sector Annual Conference, held in Pomio District recently. He said that this weeklong meeting should not be another avenue to talk about the same things, but rather it should be used by the sector stakeholders to come up with resolutions and innovations to address issues faced by farmers, fisherfolks and…
Over 762 students across four schools in Kokopo participated in the Olympic Values Education Program (OVEP) recently from November 14th-16th, 2024. Led by Team PNG HERO athletes, the initiative emphasized the Olympic values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship, encouraging young people to incorporate these principles into their lives. HERO athletes, Rellie Kaputin, Kele Lessy and Gantianna Joseph shared personal stories about their journey in sports and how the values guided them to inspire the students of Rabaul International School, Kalamanagunan Primary School, Kokopo Primary and Technical Secondary Schools. Olympian Rellie Kaputin, a track and field athlete who holds the national…
Ms. May Torowi Hasola, age 21, from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, is now Miss Paradise Boutique for 2024, following the sponsorship of Paradise Boutique; a new business retail arm of Paradise Tailoring which is part of Huram Group of Companies. Hasola is among ten other finalists contesting for this year’s Miss Bird of Paradise (MBoP) pageant that will take place on the 3rd of December 2024. Hasola who is currently in her 2nd year of studies in Law School, shared sentiments of being someone who strives to live with the values that govern her decisions, that being kindness, responsibility…
Paradise Boutique under the Huram Group of Companies has now come onboard as one of the sponsors for the Miss Bird of Paradise (MBoP) pageant. This announcement was made on Monday 19th of November 2024 with one of the contestants, Ms. May Torowi Hasola who is now contesting as Miss Paradise Boutique 2024. Huram Group of Companies General Manager, Joseph Tupiri, stated that Paradise Boutique, a new business retail arm of Paradise Tailoring which is part of the Huram Group of Companies, is proud to be a sponsor in this year’s MBoP contest. He said that Paradise Boutique has so…
In its 2nd year, Miss Bird of Paradise (MBoP) looks forward in enhancing the young women, moulding them as future leaders through such platform. MBoP took over from Miss PNG last year, rebranding but with the same purpose and for this year, the committee had chosen the top ten finalists out of all other applicants to contest in this year’s pageant. Each finalist represents a diverse set of background and skills with outstanding applications that led them to their successful selections as contestants. Chairlady of MBoP, Anna Bais, stated that this is a pageant with a purpose and that they…