Bank South Pacific has distanced itself and strongly denies any association with any online investment or scam activities and will not be liable for any transactions with any such individual, groups or associations. That is the response from BSP Group CEO, Mark Robinson in response to queries raised regarding fast money schemes and scams including pyramid schemes that are largely facilitated via Facebook or any other online platforms. BSP wants to make its stand clear that they are not associated with all the online money scams. “While there have been individuals, groups or associations portraying to be associated with BSP…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
Teachers in Rabaul District, East New Britain Province have recently completed a Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Roles and Responsibilities of school Board of Management (BOM). This training was aimed at outlining the differences in the functions of school boards and the administration and improving the standards of schools in the district. Attending the TOT were primary school head teachers and elementary school Teachers In-charge in the district. These teachers were able to also take part in discussions and presentations on the roles and responsibilities of school board of Management. Addressing the participants during the TOT opening on behalf…
A training session was conducted for Reelae’s School and Learning Management System (SLMS) recently under the rollout of the e-education pilot program. At least twenty students and staff of Flexible Open & Distance Education (FODE) from the NCD and Central campuses were taken through an interactive end-user training that focused on effectively using the system. The School and Learning Management System is an enterprise-level cloud solution that allows large learning institutions to manage, track, and store all aspects of their operations and learning activities and with this technology, FODE will be able to run its school operations and manage all…
Papua New Guinea Kick Boxing Federation returns with exciting events lined up for this year after holding off most of its events in the past two and half years due to the global Covid 19 pandemic. PNG Kickboxing President and retired World Champion Stanley Nandex stated in an interview with PNG Hausbung that kickboxing is a worldwide sport and covid pandemic has put all its national, regional and international fights on halt but this year the federation has being given clearance by the Kick Boxing Federation Head Office to commence of its events. “I urge all Regional and Provincial Presidents…
With a state of emergency being declared for areas of Vanuatu which were most impact by tropical cyclone Judy, they are now bracing themselves to face a second tropical cyclone called Kevin. While this is happening in Vanuatu, here in Papua New Guinea we are experiencing strong winds as a result of that. However National Weather Services Director Mr Jimmy Gomoga said, “There is no tropical cyclone warning for Papua New Guinea.” “There are no cyclone warnings or threat for PNG, however we have strong wind warnings as well as gale force warning for PNG Waters,” said. Gomoga. He highlighted,…
23 Community workers from all over Hela Province have acquired better skills and understanding on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support after attending a training facilitated by the United Nations Population Fund and UN Women PNG in Tari, Hela Province recently. The skills learned through the training not only better equip these individuals to provide mental health support to survivors, but also help them better manage the stress and vicarious trauma they experience in their line of work. The program aims to build the capacity of community workers to provide evidence-based counselling support. The project is part of United Nations Population…
The PNG Government through the Climate Change and Development Authority recognizes the importance of blue carbon as the next best solution for greenhouse gas emission. Blue carbon is simply the term for carbon captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems. You have probably heard that human activities emit (or give off) something called carbon dioxide, which contains atmospheric carbon. Climate Change and Development Authority is hosting a three days workshop with the purpose of understanding blue carbon activities that are taking place in PNG as well as the challenges , gaps and barriers. The Blue Carbon Workshop is facilitated by…
Police in East Sepik Province have apprehended a murder suspect who was on the run since February 12th with the help of a community leader. The suspect is now in police custody. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Christopher Tamari has extended thanks to community leader, Mr Sam Wafi of Kusambuk area who assisted police in the capture and arrest of a murder suspect. “The murder occurred on the afternoon of February 12 at Suaduogum village in Yangoru, East Sepik province.” “The apprehended suspect and another suspect attacked the deceased in his village and chopped off his hands; the deceased…
93 Yumi FM, the number one Tok Pisin Radio station in the country turned 26 years old yesterday. 93 Yumi FM, was established in 1997 on February 24th and is sister station to Legend FM 101 and 96 Nau FM. In 2019, according to an independent Tebbut Media Survey, Yumi FM broadcasting in Tok Pisin is the country’s top rated radio station by a large margin. It reached of 46% of the market over a 30 day period making it the top rated radio station. Everyday Yumi FM connects with millions of listeners and fans nationwide, playing all the hits…
The Mt Bosavi region is located bordering Gulf, Western, Southern Highlands and Hela provinces. The Mt. Bosavi Region encompasses about two million acres of virgin rainforest. where the indigenous residents of the region’s widely scattered amongst 28 villages. Usually in seclusion and away from public eye, the area has now become the centre of widespread attention; both local and international following the recent abduction of a research group days ago. Locals in the Mt Bosavi Region living around the area where the hostages were being held are also attempting to communicate with the kidnappers to release the hostages. That’s according…