The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Southern Command is looking to uncover an alleged drug syndicate operating in the Southern Region and persons of high offices within the region. Southern Commander, Chief Superintendent Clement Dalla, said after the indication given by the Member for Kerema Open Mr. Thomas Opa last year during the launch of the Gulf Police Festive Operations, he and his officers have commenced planning to counter this syndicate. “There is some form of a syndicate on the ground, including in the police and other people who have networks in the province, but we have yet to…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Data is important for making informed decisions at all levels of government. However, in Papua New Guinea (PNG), several barriers restrict the availability of quality data for making informed decisions on service delivery. The National Research Institute (NRI) Spotlight Volume 16, Issue 4 titled “Barriers to the use of Data to drive Policy Decisions in Papua New Guinea” by Peter Michael Magury, Research Fellow at PNG NRI, looks at interventions that can be used to build capability and to address barriers associated with the use of data for making policy-related decisions. The barriers that restrict the use of data to…
Air Niugini Destinations members can now redeem loyalty points with PNG Office Works Limited. PNG Office Works is offering customers who are Destinations members the opportunity to redeem loyalty points on selected stationery and electronic appliances at their shop located at 6 Mile in Port Moresby. The two-year partnership arrangement provides more options for members to redeem Destinations points in addition to redemption on airline tickets. Air Niugini General Manager Commercial Services, Mr Paul Abbot welcomed PNG Office Works on board highlighting the need to partner with more organisations to add value to the program. Mr Abbot said,“We would like…
Member representatives of Nambawan Super in Wabag recently witnessed the opening of the upgraded Wabag Branch today. Formerly located within the Post PNG Office, the Wabag Branch has been relocated to the ground floor of the Bettel Building as part of NSL’s continued focus on improving Member access to superannuation services in centres around the Country. The Branch was opened by Nambawan Super Member representatives alongside Enga Provincial Administration – Director Corporate Services Mr. Raphael Taiman and Nambawan Super Limited CEO Mr. Paul Sayer. Mr. Sayer said, “the opening of our Wabag Branch today is part of Nambawan Super’s strategy…
Team PNG would like to congratulate Team PNG and Athletics PNG athlete Leeroy Kamau who broke the PNG National indoor 400m record with a time of 47.83 seconds in Kansas, USA!! What an achievement, and great to see your progress abroad in the lead up to the games this year. Leeroy is currently studying and training in the United States as he prepares to represent Team PNG at the 2023 Solomon Islands Pacific Games at the end of this year from November 19th – December 2nd. Source: Team PNG
Melbourne have confirmed they’ll be without star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen for at least the opening six rounds of the Telstra Premiership as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The Storm released an injury update on Tuesday indicating they were hopeful Papenhuyzen would make a return between Rounds 6-8 but would also not rule out his comeback potentially being longer. The club also confirmed they’ll will be without new recruit Tariq Sims for their Pre-season Challenge clash against the Warriors this weekend due to a calf injury while Marion Seve (knee) is also unavailable. Storm centre Justin Olam will miss six weeks due to a fractured forearm. Meanwhile,…
The Rabaul District Development Authority recently approved a development budget of K9.8 million for this year (2023) that will have more emphasis on road infrastructure. District Administrator, Benedict Mode said funding sources are from the ENB Provincial Budget support to the district for road infrastructure to allow more accessibility for economic and social developments. Major road infrastructure captured in the budget for the district are: · K2 million- Namanula Boisen Road upgrade and sealing · K4.2 million- Blanche street/Wharf road pavement repair · K0.6 million- Watom island road link · K3 million- Malakuna junction to UMW road maintenance (Gelegele Road)…
All women have the right to healthcare, especially when they are due to deliver. Basic interventions to prevent infection are helping save lives at Papua New Guinea’s largest public hospital. Through the corridors of Port Moresby General Hospital, hardworking midwives are committed to reducing infection as they prepare for another day bringing our newest Papua New Guineans into the world. WHO estimates neonatal infections result in over 550,000 deaths every year, globally. Almost all are entirely preventable with basic interventions. With the delivery of 40 maternal health kits to Port Moresby General Hospital, midwives report the rate of neonatal deaths…
The Rural Airstrip Agency of Papua New Guinea has appointed Kim Opiti as its next Chief Executive Officer. Mrs Opiti rejoins the RAA to succeed Hau’ofa Sailasa, who held the position in an interim capacity for 12 months. RAA chairman Stephen Charlesworth said it was an exciting appointment which followed a competitive selection process. “The board is confident that Mrs. Opiti is the right candidate to lead the RAA through its next phase of development,” Mr. Charlesworth said. “Her knowledge, qualifications, and leadership experience, particularly in corporate functions, combined with her strong capacity, innovation, and drive, will significantly strengthen the…
“BSP Financial Group Limited will migrate to the new Core Banking System – Flexcube in April 2023,” says BSP Acting Group CEO Ronesh Dayal. “This is a short delay of a few weeks compared to the earlier anticipated go-live date of late February 2023, but necessary to enable a smooth transition to the new Core Banking System, assured Dayal. The transition to the new Core Banking System is an integral part of the Group’s vision to be the leading financial services provider in our chosen markets, helping customers, staff, shareholders, and communities prosper, reiterated Dayal. Dayal said while legacy systems…