Lucy Bundu Au is amongst four retirees who has served and worked at the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) since 1979; back when it was known as the PNG Administrative College. Lucy was just at the age 20 when she left her first employer the Public Service Commission and joined SILAG as a student admin clerk. She has occupied a number of senior management positions in the last 43 years whilst working with SILAG including, an officer in charge for Student Admin, an OIC for Revenue Finance section, an OIC for Registry as well as an acting building…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) officially closed its 2023 academic year last Wednesday with closing remarks made from each executive staff including the Chief Executive Officer as well as the directors and managers of the institute. The closing ceremony also saw the awarding of high performing staff as well the farewelling of their retirees. Chief Executive Officer of SILAG, Micheal Barobe in his closing remarks, thanked the staff for their commitment and commended the retirees for their contribution towards building the institution to where it is now. Barobe also expressed his gratitude for all that has been…
Air Niugini has issued an advise to valued customers that the airline has cancelled Cairns flights for Monday 18th December due to continuous rain and flooding around Cairns which has resulted in closure of the airport. A decision on flights for Tuesday onwards will be made later today. Customers who are holding tickets for the affected flights may change or refund their flights without penalties by contacting Air Niugini or your Travel Agent for further information. Air Niugini has a close affiliation to the city of Cairns and holds the people of Cairns and Far North Queensland in our thoughts…
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has declared himself fully fit and ready for Round 1 in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old played just 11 games last season after a torn pectoral in Origin II ended another NRL campaign prematurely. “A pec is about a three month injury so I’ve had plenty of time for that to recover and I’m in a really good mental space now and training really hard,” Trbojevic told media on Friday. “Coming into pre-season I was basically ready to go so it’s been a really good five or six weeks. “I’m fully fit. Contact and everything has all…
Directors of the Simberi Mining Area Association (SMAA) and Simberi Mine Service (SMS) recently completed a week-long training on the Introduction to Principles of Board Directorship, Good Governance and Corporate Risk Management conducted by the Papua New Guinea Human Resources Institute. The training is a tailored non-assessable training that gives them an understanding of the corporate management and leadership approaches to address their issues and manage their businesses and association. This training was funded by the Simberi Gold Mine Limited (SGCL) to provide capacity building to improve and promote good governance and leadership for the directors to manage their own…
Reunited with Wayne Bennett and feeling fit after niggling injuries ruled him out of England duty, Herbie Farnworth is looking forward to a big year ahead with the Dolphins. As he was put through his paces on his first official day of pre-season training under Bennett, Farnworth looked fit and right at home in his new training kit after a nine-week break since October’s grand final. “I came on the Friday did all the testing and all the boys here are really super keen for the year,” Farnworth said. “I’m just glad to be back training.” Signed by Bennett to…
With a surge in HIV/AIDS cases in the country and globally, it is imperative for individuals to undergo testing to they know their HIV status. As of last Friday, the staff and surrounding communities of Tabubil Hospital convened to commemorate World AIDS Day at Tabubil Hospital, highlighting the prevailing global health concern. Endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the 2023 World AIDS Day theme, “Let Communities Lead,” emphasizes the need for global communities to unite. The theme urges collective action to take ownership by raising awareness, eradicating stigma and discrimination, and motivating individuals within communities to undergo testing. This…
Steamships Trading Company Limited has now partnered with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to fund the redevelopment of Vula’a Elementary School in Hula, Central Province. The joint effort will support the implementation of a community-based comprehensive redevelopment plan that includes the construction of a double classroom equipped with new classroom furniture by members of the community. The project funding encompasses the procurement of building materials, freight, and cartage as well as any other project-related costs. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance education infrastructure and community empowerment, fostering a conducive learning and participation environment for all students in…
PNG Human Resource Institute (PNGHRI) recently hosted its 3-day 2023 Annual Conference at the Crowne Hotel in Port Moresby starting with a graduation event for Associate Degree in Human Resource Management and awards recognition. The presentation of awards was given to those to whom PNGHRI have recognized in terms of their dedication, passion and success. The awards given accordingly were corporate awards, top HR graduates, PNG HRI graduates as well as Fellowship Awards. PNG DataCo was among other top performing organizations who received the title for Top State-Owned Enterprise in PNG. Chief Executive Officer, Paul Komboi who received the award…
A total of six medical doctors had the privilege to learn a new set of skills as they battle to overcome isolation by setting up HF radio connections for their clinics. Doctor Cinderella Gaso was amongst the group that took part in the two-week course held at the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Technologies training center in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, to learn solar and high frequency radio installation as well as basic troubleshooting of technical issues. She has spent the last nine years working between the remote Kairiku and Goilala districts in Central Province and has faced the issues that…