The Autonomous Region of Bougainville Catholic Education Secretary, Mrs. Joyceanne Pinoko believes leadership starts at home. For her, raising good families helps to build a good community and, in turn, a robust nation. As the Secretary for the Bougainville Catholic Education Agency, it is a belief that she holds onto at home and in her work. “To be a leader one must demonstrate that they can take care of family, and this rolls out to the community and workplace,” Joyceanne said. One of 6 children of subsistence farmers, Joyceanne comes from Porubi village in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. She…
Author: Paula David
The ongoing fuel rationing in Port Moresby is unfortunately impacting some of Air Niugini’s scheduled domestic flights. Air Niugini’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gary Seddon while responding to public queries on flight disruptions said, safety is the airline’s outmost priority and will not be compromised. “The jet fuel supply chain is critical to Air Niugini’s operations.” “It is highly regulated and we always ensure there is appropriate quantities of fuel to service our flight plan requirements before we operate any flight.” Mr. Seddon said the dedicated men and women of Air Niugini are doing their best under difficult circumstances…
The SP PNG Hunters have announced an exciting partnership with K92 Mining for the 2024 and 2025 Hostplus Cup Season. This collaboration marks an exciting development for both organizations as they join forces to enhance opportunities both on and off the field. “We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with K92 Mining,” said Hunters CEO Scott Barker. “As we embark on the business end of the 2024 Hostplus Cup season, this collaboration presents a wealth of opportunities for our team and supporters alike. K92 Mining’s commitment to excellence and community aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward…
As people of Mulitaka area of Porgera-Paiela District in Enga Province were still in a state of despair and sorrow from the natural disaster, Dr. Sam Yockopua, one of their own sons returned back home as a beacon of hope and source of strength as he donated medical supplies and spent time with them from 12th-14th June 2024. Dr. Yockopua donated 23 cartons of medical supplies weighing 260kg, estimated nearly K60,000 consisting of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers, ointments and povidone-iodine, bandages and plasters, and other supplies. The donation was presented at Mulitaka Health Centre (MHC) witnessed by representatives of…
In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day on the 14th June, the Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion Medicine marked 20 years of blood donations as well as honour and appreciate donors who make blood transfusion possible. The event saw the presentation of certificates and merchandises to individual donors, to the Don Bosco Technical School and Port Moresby National School of Excellence and partners like Goodman Fielder and many more. Port Moresby General Hospital Director Medical Services Dr Kone Sobi, highlighted the importance of blood donation, the statistics overview in terms of blood donors over the years, the aims and…
An official PNG delegation responsible for combating corruption has updated the United Nations in Vienna, Austria on the country’s progress along with exchanging best practices with international partners. With support from UNODC and UNDP under the PNG Anti-Corruption Project, a major project funded by the European Union, PNG made strong contributions to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG), Working Group on Asset Recovery and Expert meeting to enhance international cooperation, at the United Nations in Vienna last week. Secretary of the Department for Justice and Attorney General and PNG delegation leader to the IRG Dr. Erick…
Maroons coach Billy Slater said the decision to leave Game One ‘super sub’ Selwyn Cobbo out of the side for Game Two came down to the fact the Broncos flyer is ‘not quite 100 per cent at the moment.’ Cobbo played 73 minutes in the backline after coming off the bench in Sydney but will miss the clash in Melbourne with Kurt Capewell returning to the side instead as a bench utility. “Selwyn has been playing with injections and I thought it was best thing for him personally and best for the team for him to have a rest,” Slater…
The newly elected Member for Maprik Open Electorate, Liberth Kapris and re- elected Member for Sohe Open Electorate Henry Amuli, were officially sworn into the National Parliament this morning by the Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat. The new Maprik MP contested under the People’s First Party led by Member for Yangoru-Saussia Richard Maru, while Amuli was re-elected after a by- election where he contested under the PANGU Pati banner. Amuli thanked all who have been supporting him since he got elected in 2017, up to 2022 and in this by-election. “This is important for me and the people of Sohe.…
The Opposition has expressed grave concerns regarding serious criminal allegations levelled against Police Commissioner David Manning, who has been accused by the alleged rape victim in a video that has been widely circulated. In light of the victim coming forward, the Opposition feels it is necessary for Commissioner Manning to voluntarily step aside while allowing an independent and competent organ of law to clear him. The Opposition noted that now is not the time to express skepticism toward the victim, but sympathy, that a heinous crime has allegedly been committed by the head of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC)…
Highlighting their commitment to bolstering sports and communities nationwide, Vodafone PNG officially announced yesterday, Tuesday 11th June, its naming rights platinum sponsorship of K250, 000 of the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) 2024 season- as the Vodafone Champion Match between the traditional rival competition in Lae and Port Moresby respectively. Vodafone PNG Head of Marketing Ben George said the sponsorship encompasses both the male and female rep teams, live rep game broadcast, comprehensive analysis, player insights and behind the scenes content directly accessible from Vodafone’s social platforms. George said, “This partnership signifies Vodafone’s pivotal role in advancing the sport, from grassroots…