Communities from Brem also known as Murukunam, in the Sumgilbar LLG of Madang Province, reached a milestone by signing the Conservation Deed (CD) for their community. Over the years, the community developed their community-based Natural Resource Management (CbNRM) Plan through a participatory land-use management planning process. A total of 7,400 hectares of their customary land is now a part of an environment protection management area. About 1,700 ha of Conservation Deed Area from the total of 5,700 ha under the land use plan will be used purely for biodiversity conservation. The signing saw over two hundred participants attended the official…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Moresby South Electorate in Port Moresby continues to focus on its service delivery. This saw over 300 Small to Medium Entrepreneur (SME) empowered women groups from Moresby South gathered to submit their acquittals to their local MP, Justin Tkatchenko. Tkatchenko who received the acquittal, said it was the first time for this initiative to be undertaken in the electorate, especially monitoring and evaluation involving women’s groups and associations. He stated that it was important to acquit because what members are given are public duties so they must ensure that the funds are used properly. He said they also support individuals…
With the Ward Focus Policy now rolled out in East New Britain Province, all divisions are now aligning their programs going back to the wards reviving some of the services as well as providing accessible government services. The new division under the ENBPA Village Court and Land Mediation have visited all the wards in the province carrying out inspections, supervisions, monitoring, gathering and collection of data for the division to be up and running. The Provincial Village Court and Land Mediation officer leading the team, Neville Kunai said since the division broke away from the LLG and Ward affairs division,…
Coca-Cola PNG together with PNGFM Limited, have announced the continuation of their partnership in nurturing local music artists through the successful Coke Studio music platform and the esteemed YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards which resumed after four years since performing LIVE due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the much-anticipated event, PNGFM will provide two years’ worth of awards for 2021-2022, recognizing music artists, producers, and musicians. Coca-Cola PNG Marketing Manager, Rachel Nainggolan, expressed through the renewed partnership, that music possesses a unique power to inspire and unite people, making it resonate with Coca-Cola’s target audience’s growing engagement in music and…
The NGCB made a timely donation of a brand new 10-seater Landcruiser to the PNG Eye Care to support the transportation needs of the ophthalmologist and healthcare workers at the Port Moresby General Hospital. The new vehicle was handed over to Dr. Jambi Garap, an Ophthalmologist and President of the PNG Eye Care by the NGCB’s Chief Operating Officer Mr. Paul Ketombing. Dr Garap while receiving the keys of the new vehicle, wholeheartedly thanked the NGCB for the donation, which she said will greatly boost the administration and medical services and maximize eye care services to the people of PNG.…
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Meriba Tulo as its Communications and Public Relations Manager. President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Mr. Anthony Smaré, said the Chamber is delighted to welcome Mr. Tulo as part of its leadership team. “Mr Tulo is well known in the media space with a national profile from his background as a business journalist, and he is well known in the business sector through his recent history as a Papua New Guinean communications leader in the business sector.” “We are pleased that he…
Uniting our voices and taking action’ was the theme for Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation’s Corporate Gala Networking Event held at the Royal Papua Yacht Club in Port Moresby on Saturday evening. This is the second year that the cancer foundation has put together to show its commitment towards creating and improving its awareness activities throughout the country. Speaking at the event was Executive Manager of Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation Inc, Priscilla Napoleon, who highlighted and made mention of challenges they face when trying to break barriers in order to carry out their awareness programs effectively. She stated that…
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Tournament’s Manager, Chris Kemp has expressed great delight over the span of the inaugural Women’s Championships in Port Moresby, stating the level of competition has been top notch since it began 10 days ago. “We are delighted with the way it finished,” a satisfied Kemp said. He said that the atmosphere, along with the reception and the venues, added to the whole experience of a true international club competition. “We’ve been really encouraged by the overall level of competitiveness between the teams. It’s been a fantastic tournament, we are happy with the way it was…
Communities in the Pomio District of East New Britain (ENB) have been reminded again to protect their surrounding environment for the future generation to use and enjoy when marking World Environment Day on Monday 05th of June. For the first time in history the District celebrated the World Environment Day 2023 at Palmalmal. The celebration was facilitated by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), PNG Red Cross and the East New Britain Provincial Government. The Natural Resource Management and Development Division (NRMD) Coordinator, Florence Paisparea, with the team were in Palmalmal to celebrate the day…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has confirmed that there is no bill before Parliament to legitimize Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) rights, and that the Parliament is not likely to pass any legislation on this matter any time soon. The Prime Minister said the existing laws of the country are sufficient to protect the rights of all PNG citizens and residents including those in the LGBTQ community. “There is no bill with our government to promote gays and lesbians in the country. Neither will there be any promotion of gays and lesbians under my watch. People’s sexual preferences are…