The Papua New Guinea National Department of Health presented its on-going work on building capacity of the health information workforce on day 3 of the World Health Organization 73rd Regional Committee Meeting which is being held in Manila, Philippines this week. In the session on WHO’s ‘Work in Countries’, Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS Dr. Tom Lino, shared with Members States the progress PNG had made so far. “As we have moved to an electronic health information system, real-time, analysis and interpretation are possible and so our data needs and the skills required of health information officers, have evolved”, said…
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Signing of MOA between University of Papua New Guinea and Goroka Technical College at Goroka Technical College on the 26th of October 2022 at Goroka Technical College. The first initial MOA was signed in 2013 and have been renewed every 3 years since then. Through this MOA students graduating with Diploma Business Accounting at Goroka Technical College can continue their studies at UPNG to do their degree. Only the top students with good GPA can directly continue to year 3 and attain degree with in only two years. Through this arrangement have benefited alot of students over the years and…
BSP Customers in one of the most remote areas of the country – Telefomin District in West Sepik Province will have improved banking services, in mid-2023 once BSP’s upgrade of the sub-branch to a Hybrid Branch is complete. BSP Financial Group Ltd joined the Telefomin District Development Authority today, Wednesday 26th October 2022, for a ground-breaking ceremony to officially start the construction of the new Telefomin District Administration office complex. The Member for Telefomin and Minister for Works and Roads, Hon. Solan Mirisim said the modern office complex is being built by the Telefomin District Development Authority at a cost…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) launched its inaugural awareness campaign on financial abuse today (Thursday 27th October, 2022.) Financial abuse exists in home where there is Family and Sexual Violence and the campaign aims to raise awareness on the issue. It will run for 10 days, commencing today, Thursday 27th, October and will end on Sunday 6th November, 2022. BSP’s understanding of the various types of family violence stems from assisting staff who have formally sought help through its Group Family & Sexual Violence Policy since 2019 – being a key partner in the Bel isi PNG programme. BSP Group…
Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby is grappling with a youth unemployment crisis as young people come from all corners of the country in search of work. The problem is causing despair to many young adults — some of whom are now resorting to crime to get by. University graduate Bernard Kakori said he has been searching for a job for the last two-and-a-half years. “Looking for a job in Port Moresby I would say is a job in itself,” he said. Amid the crisis are accusations of nepotism and bribery committed by recruiters. But business leaders worry the education…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) recently hosted the Minister for State Enterprises William Duma during a site visit to the mine on October 20. Minister Duma was accompanied by Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd Acting Managing Director Hengene Ivan, Kumul Consolidated Holdings Ltd Managing Director Prof. David Kavanamur, State Enterprises Ministry First Secretary Junior Koipi and Second Secretary, Kennedy Poiya. Mr. Duma was taken on a tour of the mine and the processing facilities and met with the senior management team who presented the company’s Three-year Plan and the year-to-date performance and outlook for this year. In welcoming the Minister, the…
The American Chamber of Commerce Coral Sea (AmCham) hosted U.S. Congressman Ed Case of Hawaii for a roundtable on Wednesday, 19 October 2022. Based in Papua New Guinea, the AmCham was launched earlier this year to promote sustainable economic growth, foreign investment, and greater opportunities for U.S. and Pacific companies in the Coral Sea region. Following last month’s U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit hosted by the Biden Administration, the AmCham discussed with Congressman Case the challenges and opportunities for increasing private sector ties between the countries of the Coral Sea and the U.S., especially Hawaii. They explored Congress’ role in…
The New Ireland Provincial Executive Council today congratulated former works Manager Solomon Pela for his elevation as the first assistant secretary network management and funding to the National Department of Works. New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan was present to give his blessing to Mr Pela and thank him for his outstanding services to New Ireland. “There are few in the majority that make the difference and I have no hesitation on behalf of the PIC and PEC in the New Ireland Government to congratulate you on your promotion to your new job. “Your leadership as the provincial Works Manager…
On Friday 21st October, a handover ceremony for the certificates of completion for an online-training was conducted at Lamana Hotel. 10 lecturers from teacher’s colleges nationwide participated in an online-training with a Japanese University from the 10th to 21st October. Participants are expected to draft training materials and instruction books which will be utilized in teacher colleges across P.N.G. Project/Training Details This online-training provided participants with special pedagogical knowledge of Math & Science and children’s learning process by Naruto University of Education from Japan. Participants are expected to draft training materials & instruction books which will be utilized in teacher’s…
Wan Squad have won the “House of Champions” Dance competition, held in Brisbane on Saturday. The competition is in its tenth year with competitors from Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and for the first time 2 crews from the Pacific taking part. Wan Squad and Mata Dance from Fiji. In all, 42 teams and 20 schools took part across multiple divisions with Wan Squad taking winning the Adult division. “We’re really happy” Wan Squad member Joel Vene said. “We’ve been training hard and that showed in our performance.” He said it feels great to get the recognition for all the hard…