The people of Derim in Deyamos rural LLG, Kabwum District of Morobe Province travel two hours on a PMV to the nearest BSP Sub-Branch at Kabwum station to access basic banking services. BSP Lae Top Town Branch recently commissioned Modu Trading as a BSP Cash Agent in Derim village, a service that will save the people a K100 roundtrip to Kabwum station for banking transactions. Owner of J Mondu Trading, Mr George Honeta said; “As an Agent for BSP, I wanted to assist the communities by providing banking services here to minimize their cost of travel to nearest BSP Sub-Branch…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
At the National Football Stadium today in Port Moresby, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) announced its agreement with the PNG Rugby Football League for platinum level sponsorship of the national team, the PNGLNG Kumuls. Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Managing Director Wapu Sonk explained, “We are more than happy to support the development of the national rugby league side in its future endeavors to progress the code in the region and internationally.” “Kumul Petroleum will be supporting the PNGLNG Kumuls to the tune of K1 million a year from 2022 to 2024, a total of just over K3 million. I hope…
Members of the National Capital District Dog unit combed through a settlement beneath the Kookaburra Flyover at Erima today and recovered three high powered rifle magazines loaded with bullets, a military webbing and a large quantity of cannabis. Several suspects at this location fled when they saw the policemen arriving. The drugs, military webbing and magazines will be handed over to the criminal investigation unit for further investigations. Members of the NCD K9 unit staged this covert police operation today as part of the Constabulary’s preparation for tomorrow’s one day polling in NCD. Police investigations are continuing.
Nasfund Contributors Savings & Loan Society (NCSL) has come on board as a new sponsor to support Cheshire disAbility Services’ Annual Red Feather Fundraiser with a sponsorship of K5,000.00. NCSL CEO, Vari Lahui presented the dummy cheque to Program Support and Operations Support Officer, Tom Sarwon at NCSL Head Office in Port Moresby on Thursday 24 June, 2022. CEO Vari Lahui said NCSL is pleased to support a worthy cause that will aid community-based programs for people with disability and special needs. “We are pleased the donation will support community-based primary health care services, which Includes Education, Early Childhood Care,…
As the country goes into its second day of polling for the 2022 National General Election, Police Commissioner David Manning has once again appealed to the people of Papua New Guinea for their cooperation in making this election free, fair, safe and corruption free. “It is the mission of the members of the security forces to ensure we have a free, fair, safe and corruption free National General Elections 2022. But this responsibility is not solely ours alone but for every citizen of Papua New Guinea,” Mr Manning said. Mr Manning made this comment when he launched the 2022 National…
A platoon plus (42) of PNG Defence Force Personnel arrived in Kavieng, for the Election Operations in New Ireland. This brings the total manpower of New Ireland NATEL 2022 Joint Security Force, up to 400 comprising of 300 plus Local Police, plus 20 Personnel (2 sections) from Tomaringa Mobile Squad. New Ireland PPC, Chief Inspector Felix Nebanat said the arrival of the military brings to fruition what has been reiterating for the last couple of weeks about New Ireland having an equipped force for the 2022 National General Election. “It gives me peace of mind and great reassurance that the…
Polling for Kavieng Open Electorate pushes through after claims of ballot papers discrepancies were denied by New Ireland Returning Officer, Mr. Benjamin Kliawi. Despite aired grievances by candidates due to word of having inconsistency in ballot paper numbers claimed to have been found during quality check over the weekend. New Ireland Provincial Returning Officer Mr. Benjamin Kliawi has denied this claim and allowed for polling to continue after confirming with the candidate scrutineers that the physical number of ballot papers counted in the quality check, corresponds with the numbers on the dispatched listing. He said any claims of discrepancies on…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) Geology and Exploration Department celebrated a milestone of 11 Years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) on the 21st of June. The last recorded LTI for the team was in March 2011. Manager Geology and Exploration, Oala Rarua, said they are grateful to their staff and business partners on the milestone achievement. “Our gratitude goes out to our team in the bush who are exposed to harsh weather conditions, all the helicopter risks with loading and unloading, and also our Resource team back in the mine pit, working in close vicinity to haul trucks and…
Deputy Controller, National COVID Control Centre Dr Daoni Esorom is calling for more tests to be done to determine the extent of the Coronavirus disease in the country. During this 2022 National General Election, Papua New Guineans are not following COVID-19 Niupela Pasin Measures, and the risk of possible surge is highly likely. Dr Daoni says test alone will determine the extent of the outbreak and also one’s health status. “I call on every citizen to voluntarily visit your nearest established health facilities to get tested. “Don’t wait until you are sick with symptoms of the diseases before submitting for…
Deputy Commander for Highlands East Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop told the people of Simbu not to sell their votes as it is worth millions. Mr Tondop said this during the Joint Security Task Force (JSTF) awareness on violence free, fair, and peaceful 2022 national general election in Kundiawa, Simbu province last week. Mr Tondop told the people not to think about today only and sell their votes. He said think about their future, their children and the future generation coming after them. He said pray and seek good leaders from God because he would show them the best leaders. He…