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…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
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…
A total of K100, 000 from the East New Britain Provincial Government (ENBPG) annual budget will now be allocated to Organizational for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) starting next year 2024. This is one of ENBPG’s obligations after a signed tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) took place between ENBPG, OISCA Japan and OISCA PNG Association Incorporation. The MOA signed last month at the OISCA training center was witnessed by OISCA BOD Chairman Sinai Brown, Acting Provincial Administrator Levi Mano, OISCA international Representatives and the three stakeholder’s senior management team and members. In this revised agreement the parties agree to…
PNGFM Limited team members today commemorated the World Aids Day that falls on the 1st of December every year marking this year’s theme, ‘Let Communities Lead’. In commemoration of the day itself, the staff had a session led by member of PNGFM’s Occupational Health & Safety Committee (OHSC) and Lead TB Warden, George Kavil who presented the awareness session on HIV/Aids in Papua New Guinea. Both Mr Kavil and his fellow awareness session coordinator on the topic, Mr Jack Manu compiled their presentation after training with the Business 4 Health. The session included discussions based on the difference between HIV…
With World AIDS day being marked on 1 December, UNAIDS says the role of communities in combatting the virus is critical. In a new report called Let Communities Lead, the agency said underfunding and harmful barriers are holding back the lifesaving work of communities and obstructing the end of AIDS. The report shows that the proportion of HIV funding channeled through community-led organizations has declined by at least 35 percent over the last decade. It report said to accelerate progress, the work of communities on the frontline must be better integrated into all aspects of the HIV response and properly…