On Tuesday, 5 October 2022, Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) resorted to locking out tenants occupying the Revenue Haus (Internal Revenue Commission) and Vulupindi Haus (Department of Finance) after the State failed to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the settlement of its outstanding rental arrears. Overnight, NSL has extended the lockout to Eda Tano Haus (Department of Lands & Physical Planning) and Treasury Haus (Department of Treasury). Over the past 12 months, NSL has been consulting with all levels of the State on the issue of outstanding rentals which date back three (3) years to 2019 and had grown…
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Priscilla Tangu’s dream of becoming a construction site engineer became reality due to her dedication to complete her studies, and the support and encouragement of her family and her employer. Originally from East Sepik but raised in Lae, Morobe Province, Priscilla had strong family support to pursue her dream. Priscilla’s father – a builder – encouraged her to be qualified and work in a professional role. He motivated her to attend university and complete her degree. “After my third year, I withdrew from studies to take care of my son and pursue a different career. Seeing my former school mates…
The Lae Biscuit Company Morobe Hammerheads are participating in the Kumul Petroluem PNG Rugby Union Mens 15s Championship, the week-long tournament is being hosted at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. Kina Bank supported the LBC Hammerheads with training gear (tshirts and caps) and a financial contribution of K3000.00 to go towards materials for ice baths and recovery, straps, electrolytes and hydration packs. Lae based Business Development Manager, Livingstone Nenjipa, presented the gear and dummy cheque to the team in Port Moresby last week Friday. This is the first time Kina Bank has supported the team and the…
Whistleblower protection is an important action and is integral in safeguarding public interest and increasing accountability in the public sector. This was highlighted at the opening of a three-day training event on Whistleblower Protection for Public Officials on Monday October 3rd in Port Moresby. The United Nations Development Programme, through the European Union funded Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea Project delivered the event in partnership with National Government’s Department of Justice and Attorney General. Having finished on Wednesday October 5th, it saw over 45 public officials from various Government departments participate, all of whom have a mandate…
In the face of declining coastal resources, the Singaut Blo Solwara campaign is launched today in the New Ireland Province to marry traditional and modern ways of managing the sea to improve food security and livelihoods. Coastal resources in Papua New Guinea, as for the other islands in the Pacific, have been declining due to overfishing, climate change impacts and habitat degradation. Yet, coastal fisheries are critical for food security, livelihoods and cultural wellbeing. “Our communities continue to face increased challenges meeting their needs from the sea, but somehow the message to better manage our resources is lost due to…
The 2022 Annual Takuru 4’s tourney is set to kick off this weekend. The tournament will run on the 8-9 October, 2022 at the Defence Bowling Club at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby. Seven clubs from Lae, Bulolo, Mt Hagen, Goroka, Madang and Port Moresby will participate in this annual Lawn Bowls event. Goroka will be on its toes to defend its title as the champions from the 46th Takuru 4’s last year. “Each club is required to field three teams but the host, Defence Bowling Club, has the privilege of fielding more than three teams,” President of Defence Bowling…
October is women’s health awareness month under the Pinktober global health campaign and BSP Financial Group Limited as a responsible corporate organisation also joins others to champion this worthy cause in the community. In kicking off Pinktober and in support of Breast Cancer awareness month, BSP Staff from Corporate Banking, Treasury, Credit, BSP Capital, BSP First and the Executive Management team took part in the Pinktober walk-a thon on Saturday 1st October, 2022, from Ravalian Haus at Harbour City to Ela Beach. BSP Corporate Banking Senior Relationship Manager Natasha Bernadette said the bank is pleased to be driving Pinktober awareness…
The National Examinations for grades 10, 12 & 8 students in the general education system, including private permitted schools will begin in the second week and end in the 4th week of October. The published dates for the 2022 examinations are; Grade 10 (LSSCE) Exam Dates: 10 – 14 October (One Week), Grade 12 (USSCE) Exam, 17 – 21 October (One Week) and Grade 8 (COBE) Exam 24-27 October (4 days). A total of 31,155 students from 212 Grade 12 schools including 6 National Schools of Excellence, 71,300 Grade10 students from 213 High/Secondary Schools, and 125,000 Grade 8 students from…
Personal Account opening, registrations for Mobile and Internet Banking and Cash Agent awareness will be among services offered this weekend at the BSP Stall during the 59th Morobe Show. The Morobe Show is back after two (2) years of absence, and BSP is pleased to support its return with a Red Ribbon Sponsorship of K20, 000 towards the show at the Lae Showgrounds. BSP as a bank that promotes people, small businesses and culture sees the Morobe Agricultural Show as an opportunity for participants in these industries to display and promote agriculture, livestock, horticulture, floriculture, livestock, Singsings as well as…
Seventeen personnel from the PNG Correctional Services (CS) and the Royal PNG Constabulary (RPNGC) participated in a three-day workshop on child protection at the Bomana Correctional Services Training College facilitated by Save the Children’s Child Protection Team. The 17 officers consisting of seven females and 10 males are currently based at PNG CS Bomana Training College and Bomana Police Training College. Topics covered during the training included; what is child protection, effects and impacts of abuse and violence on children, the UN Convention on the rights of the Child, as well as the responsibilities of parents and professionals working with…