To all my brothers and sons who are fathers, “Happy Fathers Day”, and I request you all to serve our families today instead of them serving us. Papua New Guinea can be a better place if all fathers lead a life of service in all our homes. If you are a Christian father going to church today or have gone to church on Sabbath yesterday, here are some pointers for you on fatherhood and leadership. Leadership starts at home: the first person to commit sin was Eve but when God came looking for our first parents, it was Adam. He…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management of National Airports Corporation Limited, Managing Director & CEO Rex Kiponge wish to apologise to the travelling passengers, stakeholders, business communities and the general public for the NO FLIGHTS INTO NADZAB AND KIUNGA AIRPORTS yesterday 3rd September 2022. NAC embraces and values the safety and security of the traveling public, the business community and the stakeholders of the civil aviation industry as it’s a paramount consideration for the efficient and sustainable operation of NAC. As the regulator of the civil aviation industry CASA PNG without according NAC, the right to…
If you can read, you can learn anything! Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) will be celebrating Literacy Week from the 5-9th of September to promote the importance of literacy in PNG. The program will include cultural learning, pre-STEM eco exploration, financial literacy activities at events celebrated with the organisation’s donor partners, volunteers, and parents. Literacy, Numeracy, STEM, and digital skills alongside cultural knowledge are all equally important aspects children need, to prepare for their future careers and life in Papua New Guinea. As the country lags behind its neighbours in the Pacific with regards to literacy rates and access to education…
The decision by the PNG Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai, to declare the Southern Highlands Provincial seat appears to contradict the democratic principles enshrined within the National Constitution, says Transparency International PNG (TIPNG). As a constitutional office, the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) is tasked with upholding the integrity of the electoral process and this decision appears to go against one of the fundamental principles of the democratic election system, that is universal suffrage. The loss of the right of eligible voters to have their vote counted is at direct odds with this principle and further weakens public trust in the PNGEC…
The University of Papua New Guinea has appointed Ms. Patricia Angopa as the new head of the Banking and Finance Division in the School of Business and Public Policy. Ms. Angopa has been a lecturer in the School’s Banking and Finance Division for the past eleven years, during which time she has completed her Masters in Business Administration and a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate in the UPNG/JCU Twinning Project. She is also a member of the Certified Practicing Accounting of Papua New Guinea (CPAPNG). Ms. Angopa has been responsible for teaching five of the core courses that are offered in the…
The Papua New Guinea Pacific Games Association (PNGPGA) has announced the appointment of Faye-Zina Lalo as Team PNG’s Chef de Mission to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands where Team PNG is expected to send a large contingent of over 400 athletes and officials. A lawyer by profession with strong leadership and management experience, including membership various on corporate boards, Lalo presently serves as the legal advisor to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee board after being elected to that role in 2018. Lalo also sits on the board of AFL Development PNG Ltd that promotes the code…
The University of Papua New Guinea recently took delivery of a large donation of technical publications from the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. The publications covered areas such as geology, environmental studies, exploration, petroleum and gas, and many reports that covered a range of private company and government discussions and activities concerning the extractive industries. The donation was facilitated by the former University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Albert Mellam, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum and James Robins, Director of Public Relations at the University. “I am familiar with the areas of study…
The Broncos have made two late changes to their team for Saturday’s Round 25 clash with the Dragons in Sydney. Backrower Jordan Riki has been ruled out with an eye issue and replaced in the starting team by Zac Hosking, with emerging edge forward Brendan Piakura coming into the 17 onto the interchange in jersey No.23. Prop Corey Jensen has tested positive for Covid and has also been ruled out, replaced on the interchange by Rhys Kennedy in jersey No.22. Earlier in the week, lock Pat Carrigan – winner of the Wally Lewis Medal for Player of The Origin Series…
The University of Papua New Guinea recently received a substantial, generous donation of Covid medical masks from engineering room, Sun Engineering, to cater for the needs of the University’s many students and staff. “Sun Eng has a vested interest in Papua New Guinea and acknowledges the University’s role in developing the academic and technical work force and manpower for the nation. The company selected the University in recognition of this important contribution to the people of Papua New Guinea,” said Mr. Mark Mac Monagle, the Chief Executive Officer of Sun Eng. “The company also acknowledges the need for funding for…
The insurance business arm of BSP has been operating in the country since 2018, offering various Life Insurance products since its inception. BSP Life Mt Hagen Sales Office expansion will be its third sales office opened in the country since launch of the Port Moresby sales office in January 2020. BSP Life PNG Country Manager Nilson Singh thanked the BSP Life PNG Board for supporting the setup in Mt Hagen, and said this new office located on Level 1 of Hagen Plaza will give access to both Corporate and Individual Customers in Mt Hagen to access its products and services.…