Driven by a passion to steer change through the investment of ‘Human Capital Development’ in the Samarai-Murua District in Milne Bay province, MP Isi Henry Leonard is happy to see off nine (9) students from his district to study at the Adamson University in the Philippines. “My District Office (DDA) signed an MOA with Papua New Guinea Affiliation International Agency (PNGAIA) by tasking the Agency to bring my students to study in Adamson University.” Of the nine (9) students who will study at the Adamson University, seven (7) will take up academic studies from the Adamson University while the other…
Author: Paula David
Kina Bank staff members, who recently participated in the PNG Cancer Foundation’s Futsal Championship, demonstrated their commitment to community welfare by making a generous donation of cash and kind to Life PNG Care on Friday, July 19, 2024. The cash donation totalled K3, 284. 00 and comprised contributions of K500 from KORP8 Futsal Championship win, K1, 500 from PNG Cancer Foundation Futsal Tournament grand final win, K1, 284.00 and clothing items from staff members of the team. Desmond Alesana, Kina Bank’s Employee Wellbeing & OHS Advisor presented the donation on behalf of the team to Colin Pake, Head Teacher at…
Papua New Guinea is one of five tendering nations that have been confirmed for the International Rugby League (IRL) Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2028. Initially eleven countries, in total, confirmed expressions of interest in hosting the 2028-30 Women’s, Wheelchair and Men’s tournaments. For the 2028 Women’s World Cup, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and South Africa have now moved onto the next stage of bidding. The interest reflects the growth of a tournament that was first staged in 2000 as the Women’s World Series in England -one of three occasions on which they have hosted, along with…
Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard is calling on other Papuan members of Parliament to step down and move-out from the Government and join the Opposition. He said the denial of the people of the Gulf Province on their allocated Business Development Grant is an example of the day light robbery and corruption that is so rampant in the Government today. The unilateral transfer of the Business Development Grant approved by Parliament from the people of Gulf to another Province is day light corruption and the denial of the Papuan people of the Gulf Province the right to develop their…
The Ministry of Education recently announced the launch of its Regional Public Consultations for the PNG Education Transformation Vision 2025-2075 (PNGETV 2075). These public meetings will provide a unique opportunity for stakeholders and community members to actively participate in shaping the future of education in their provinces and the country for the next 50 years. Over the next two months, the PNGETV 2075 will be hosting a series of regional consultations in multiple provinces, inviting educators, parents, students, community leaders, and other stakeholders to join in the discussions and share their valuable insights. These consultations aim to gather diverse perspectives…
Kina Bank customers residing in the Nation’s capital and Lae don’t need to waste time queuing up. The Kina Bank staff will conduct another Loan Drive this weekend in the 2 provinces on Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th July, to assist customers with their loan eligibility checks and loan applications. Kina Bank General Manager Branch Distribution, Judith Ugava Taunao said, “At Kina Bank, we prioritize understanding our customers’ needs and delivering exceptional service.” “Acknowledging that weekdays can be busy, we have introduced the Weekend Loan Drive, providing customers with a convenient time to visit our branches for their Motor Vehicle…
Rugby League in Papua New Guinea is described as the sport that unites the country. A giant step has been taken to strengthen that role with the launch of the Santos Cup. The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Santos today announced the formation of the first ever National Women’s Rugby League Competition, to be known as the Santos Cup. The PNGRFL, in partnership with Santos, PacificAus Sports and Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited, will support the women’s competition which will see talented female players compete in a six-team competition across seven weeks. The competition will empower our female…
The International Rugby League has announced that Australia will host the most competitive and culturally rich IRL Rugby League World Cup in 2026, featuring Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments. RLWC2026, which has been awarded to the Australian Rugby League Commission by the IRL Board, will be contested by a total of 26 teams – comprising of ten men’s, eight women’s and eight wheelchair teams – in October and November 2026. The tournament will include matches in Papua New Guinea, and will showcase the cultures of the Pacific, where the majority of men’s and women’s teams hail from. Matches will be…
The United Nations in Papua New Guinea strongly condemns the recent brutal rapes and killings of women and children in the Angoram district of East Sepik province, calling on local authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice without delay. At least 26 people were reportedly slaughtered in an outburst of violence following an alleged land dispute in the Sepik River villages of Tamara, Tambari, and Agrumara. Expressing deep shock and grief, United Nations Resident Coordinator Mr. Richard Howard said the latest atrocities were “a profound violation of human rights and dignity.” “This heinous crime is an affront to our shared…
With the announcement of several impact projects to be implemented in the Samarai- Murua district of Milne Bay Province, MP Isi Henry Leonard announced that one of them will be Alluvial and Hard Rock Mining. Blessed with an abundant of mineral resources, MP Leonard stated that they have registered a company under the name Eastern Star Mineral Resources that will work in partnership with a 100% nationally owned company, Wilhelm Holding Limited along with the landowners. This partnership through the District Development Authority’s (DDA) decision to have these mineralization opportunities to be owned and mined by the resource owners through…