Credit Corporation PNG Limited staff recently participated in a mangrove planting initiative at Gaire village in Central province. Risk Support Officer Hindira Ivahupa says the initiative is one of the company’s sustainable projects undertaken as part of its corporate social responsibility. “The goal of this initiative is to promote sustainable development by providing our staff with environment conservation activities that will benefit both the community and the environment,” said Ivahupa. “Our sustainable projects are also a great way to connect with the local communities we operate in and raise awareness on the importance of being environmentally conscious,” she further added.…
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BSP’s strong business performance across the Group was maintained in the third quarter of 2022, with Group net profit after tax of K672m, compared to K699m for corresponding 2021 period. This sound performance was achieved notwithstanding BSP having expensed the Additional Company Tax (ACT) payment of K190m, which was introduced this year. According to BSP Group CEO Robin Fleming, the company’s underlying profit growth reflects the improved economic conditions in the region, resulting in loan growth of +5.6% and increased transactional activities, which has contributed to non-lending fee income increase of +14.3%, despite BSP continuing to reduce its fees. Overall…
The vehicle used by Senior Constable Nelson Kalimda has been recovered, however the policeman is still missing, says Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Robin Bore. He said the vehicle was recovered within the premises of the residence of a prominent man in the Hela Province. The residence was left vacant as a result of a recent tribal fighting. “People from the community are coming up with some information so we are working around to locate the whereabouts of the missing policeman. “The vehicle was recovered in very good condition. Nothing was removed or tempered with. The vehicle key…
For most of the third and final year programs that are offered at the University of Papua New Guinea, practicals and internships are compulsory for students, including the Accounting Practicum, for students studying the Bachelor of Accounting. Air Niugini has, for the first time, accepted students to participate in their internship at their head office in Port Moresby. Air Niugini has accepted third year Accounting students, while others have been accepted by various organisations. The students are attached with Air Niugini’s Finance Department and will be there for the next four months as part of the requirement to complete their…
Chairman of Lae Biscuit Company and franchise owner of Lae Snax Tigers today announced the return of the Snax 9s tournament in 2022. Ian Chow confirmed the annual Lae Biscuit sponsored Snax 9s returns in December aback its cancellation last year due to Covid-19. The 2022 Lae Biscuit Snax 9s is scheduled for 8th–10th December 2022 at the Lae Rugby League oval with over K40, 000 price money up for grabs. Mr. Chow is happy to bring back the annual event for the 8th year now since its inception in 2014. The Snax 9s tournament is primarily the scouting avenue…
We can thank the “Black Panther” sequel for Rihanna finally returning to the world of music. The “Fenty” founder tweeted Wednesday about her forthcoming single, “Lift Me Up,” which is set to release on Friday. The original song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new Marvel movie, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The song will mark Rihanna’s first new music as a solo artist in six years. According to a press release, the tune was written by Rihanna, fellow artist Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler as a tribute to the late “Black Panther” star Chadwick…
Papua New Guinea’s Mackenzie Yei and Cook Islands forward Reubenn Rennie face one match bans after being charged over incidents in Tuesday night’s World Cup match at Warrington. Both players were sinbinned during the match, won 32-16 by the Kumuls. Yei, who plays for the Central Queensland Capras, has been charged with a Grade A careless high tackle and will miss PNG’s clash with Wales in Doncaster. Rennie, who plays for the Newtown Jets, has also been hit with a one-match ban and is set to miss this weekend’s must win clash with Tonga at Middlesbrough after being booked for a dangerous throw. Ireland…
The FIBA Melanesian Cup 2022 tipped off at Vodafone Area Suva in Fiji with Papua New Guinea and Fiji starting their tournaments with wins. Papua New Guinea (PNG) women held off a fast-finishing Solomon Islands in the first game of the day to start their FIBA Melanesian Cup defence, 63-51. Joycelyn Basia was prolific for the Solomon Islanders with 21 points, but that was not enough to claw their way back in the second half when PNG were in foul trouble, and their fitness was put to the test. PNG Captain, Marca Muri said it was a great fight and a good…
‘I love getting whacked and I love whacking people. That’s what we do’. With that clear mission statement, Nene MacDonald sums up what makes the PNG Kumuls tick and what makes them such a dangerous opponent in the World Cup knockout stages. After knocking off Cook Islands 32-16 to secure their first win of the tournament on Wednesday morning (AEDT), the Kumuls are on track for a quarter-final showdown with England at Wigan on November 5. It’s a mouth-watering prospect for all those who have adopted the Kumuls as their second favourite team, but perhaps not so much for the tournament hosts…
A heated argument escalated into a three-hour fight on Monday this week in the Trobriand Island of Milne Bay Province resulting in 23 deaths and several people seriously wounded, says Milne Bay Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Peter Barkie. Mr Barkie said the fight broke out after an argument between the coastal and inland villages following a soccer match that the locals took part in during the Independence celebration a month ago. The coastal villages include Kavataria, Mulosaida and Orabesi and have confirmed six deaths while the inland villages of Gumlababa, Wabutuma, Bwetalu, Luya and Yalaka confirmed 17 deaths. Losuia…