The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is happy to announce the application window is open for the 2023 cohort of USAID’s PROJECT Governance scholarships for graduate students from the Pacific Islands. Applicants from Papua New Guinea are welcome to apply online through the link: www.eastwestcenter.org/apply/project-governance-graduate-fellowship-application Applications will close on March 1, 2023. The one-year, fully funded fellowship is designed to support exceptional, rising leaders from Pacific Island countries in professional degrees at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in the fields of finance, law, and information systems. Applicants must meet the following criteria:…
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Wests Tigers is delighted to announce Apisai Koroisau has been appointed team captain for 2023. The announcement was made at Wests Tigers official season launch on the waterfront at Iron Cove, where more than 300 VIP guests had the chance to mingle with their team. The three-time NRL premiership-winner has enjoyed his first few months at his new club and is thrilled to become the team’s leader. “To be asked to lead this team in my first year at the club, means a lot,” said Koroisau. This is a terrific group of players, and I am honoured to be their…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has reopened two (2) of its branches in the country after its operations were subject to security issues last year. BSP Retail Group General Manager Daniel Faunt said these branches are among 21 locations in PNG where BSP is the only bank operating and complete withdrawal of services would have a detrimental impact on the community. “Despite the cost associated with running 42 branches and 42 sub-branches, which too often become subject to criminal activities, BSP remains committed to expand and extend its services to cater for the number of customers it has. Not only…
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG Unitech) is proudly empowering and encouraging women to pursue technical education, with a panel dialogue on 10 February 2023 to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Equal participation by women in technical careers is vital for PNG to participate in the modern workforce and global economy. This includes supporting women and girls to complete technical education, to build the skills and confidence to participate in this essential field. However, despite extensive efforts by the global community and in PNG, women and girls continue to be excluded from fully…
The SP Sports Awards is the nation’s biggest and only award ceremony that recognizes the sporting achievements of PNG’s top elite athletes. This year’s theme is “Make A Difference. Stop the Violence” which aims to raise awareness of sporting violence on the part of both participants and spectators. “Sports unites people and inspires a nation to win,” says SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare. “However, the increase in sporting violence is becoming a concern. Violence on the playing field sets a bad example for impressionable young Papua New Guineans. Unruly crowd behaviour can spoil a pleasant family outing.” He…
The Kansas City Chiefs have won their second Super Bowl in the past four seasons, downing the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes appeared to overcome re-aggravating his ankle injury in the first half, rallying the Chiefs in the second to a victory that puts the team in a “dynasty” conversation. The Chiefs also won the Super Bowl in 2020 and reached the title game in 2021. Mahomes threw three touchdown passes to three receivers, Isiah Pacheco ran for one score and linebacker Nick Bolton scored on a fumble return. Kicker Harrison…
Rihanna delivered an electrifying and hit-heavy half-time show at Sunday’s Super Bowl, but social media went into meltdown when the singer revealed an unexpected special guest. In an interview last week, Rihanna was asked in if there would be any surprises during her performance at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. “I’m thinking about bringing someone,” the Bajan singer replied. “I’m not sure, we’ll see.” Naturally, fans assumed she was talking about one of the many artists she’s collaborated with during her illustrious career. A guest spot from Jay-Z, Drake or Eminem seemed both likely and in keeping with the half-time show tradition of…
Villagers in the north-west of Vanuatu’s Santo island urgently need clean drinking water after the area was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Malpoi has been severely impacted by landslides and mud. The Santo Sunset Environment Women’s Network (SSEWN) said the village’s main water-source is contaminated and houses and gardens have been destroyed. Chairman of the network Allan Taman said the villagers need water and building materials. “The main thing they need is water because their water source is destroyed. They said because they have relocated out of the village to the new sites they need materials to build houses.” Taman also…
Huon Gulf MP and Community Development Minister Jason Peter on Thursday 9th February 2023 urged Morobe Governor Luther Akisawa Wenge to send audit and evaluation teams down toward level to check on funding released for projects. Minister Peter emphasized that every year big budgets are being passed down yet a lot is not known if work has been done, half completed or no work at all. “ Olegta yia yumi pasim Budget tasol dispela moni yumi no save em mekim wok or nogat.” Minister Peter made these strong remarks at Tutumang Assembly during the Morobe Province 2023 Budget Session yesterday…
One-time registration is now available for NCSL members to have immediate access to all NCSL’s electronic and online services including sms banking, Online Portal, and Biometric Identification System when they sign up. Members can manage their accounts and transactions securely online with these electronic services upon registration. Manager e-Banking, Vavine Iamo said the function on the online portal that enables members to self-register is now disabled and members are encouraged to visit any NCSL branch to register. “Members will go to the branch with a valid ID card so due diligence check is done over the counter before registration,” she…