Remington Group today announced the names of the five candidates who were selected out of over 700 applicants nationwide for their 2022 Apprenticeship Program. At the same time, two employees were acknowledged for successfully completing the Graduate Development Program with the Group, and were presented with Certificates of Achievement. The 2022 Remington Group Apprenticeship Program saw five individuals selected based on their academic merits, including other factors, such as character and discipline. The induction and onboarding ceremony occurred this morning, formally welcoming the five individuals to the Group. The apprentices will be placed in the Group’s respective Business Units; Remington…
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Newcrest and Business Partner employees at the Newcrest Lihir operation, New Ireland province, are participating in several activities this week to observe the 2022 National Mining Safety Week (NMSW). The NMSW is an annual event sanctioned by the PNG Mineral Resources Authority and observed by mining projects across the country. With the national theme ‘Fitness for work’, the 2022 NMSW activities in Lihir focus on sub themes Fatigue Management, Mental Health, Physical Health and Managing Social Issues. These activities include group therapy counselling on substance abuse, awareness sessions on social issues, mental health and fatigue management, ‘Fitness for Work’ word…
Police Commissioner David Manning today sent his condolences to the families of Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil and his Close Protection Office, First Constable Neil Maino, who died in the car accident early last night. First Constable Maino was the Close Protection Officer to the late Deputy Prime Minister. Both died in the same car accident last night. “This was a tragic road accident. Police investigations are now underway to establish what happened. The country will be informed of the outcome of the investigations. Until then I want to call upon people to be responsible and not speculate as to…
Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province remain operational and is secured despite the cancellation of flights into the airport yesterday afternoon. National Airports Corporation Managing Director Rex Kiponge gave this assurance to the travelling public after yesterday’s turn of events where the public protested in front of the terminal over election related grievances. Mr Kiponge said NAC did not closed the airport operation as speculated and the decision to air return flights yesterday were done by respective airline operation, something of which NAC has no jurisdiction to decide on. “The civil unrest at the terminal was controlled by…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League today confirmed the appointment of Mr Stanley Tepend as the PNG LNG Kumuls Coach replacing long-time coach Michael Marum, who resigned last month. Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League Chief Executive Officer Mr Stanley Hondina made the announcement today and said that PNGRFL wanted to build on the success of the Kumuls over the last few years, and Coach Stanley Tepend who has served as assistant coach to Michael Marum over the last six years has the experience and qualifications to provide that continued growth and stability for the team. “We congratulate Stanley…
On 06 May 2022, 16 St John Trainee Ambulance Officers (TAO) completed the intensive 16-week ambulance officer induction program. The course involves the trainees becoming competent in basic life support, defibrillation, resuscitation, emergency child birthing, and providing life support for other common medical emergencies including allergy, asthma, snakebite, bleeding, heart attack and stroke. Having completed the induction course, the students now start their internship, having completed the 16-week program. During the internship, the students work on ambulances under the supervision of a senior ambulance officer. They are mentored and will complete further studies and examination over the next 12 months.…
An agreement has been signed to promote superannuation retirement savings for participants in Papua New Guinea’s fisheries sector. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and National Superannuation Fund Limited (Nasfund) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signaling the start of this partnership. Signed by NFA Acting Managing Director Justin Ilakini, and Nasfund Chief Executive Officer Ian Tarutia, this MoU now enables the country’s fisheries regulator, and leading superannuation provider, to work together to allow more people in fisheries to save for retirement. Commenting on this strategic partnership, NFA Acting MD Justin Ilakini said this MoU is a historic step in…
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, has expressed profound sadness and shock at the news of the passing of Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wau/Bulolo, Hon. Sam Basil. The late Hon. Sam Basil died following a car crash along the Bulolo- Lae road last night (11.05.22). “I was greatly shocked and saddened to receive news that our Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wau/Bulolo Hon. Sam Basil passed away last night.” “It is such a tragedy to have befallen our nation the loss of one of our country’s outstanding…
The Issue of Writs for the 2022 National General Elections has been further deferred for a week from today to Thursday May 19, 2022. This also means all nominations will be made after 4pm on May 19, 2022. Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai made the announcement today saying this is being done to accord the respect to the passing of Deputy Prime Minister and United Labor Party Leader late Sam Basil. He said late Basil’s political party is part of the election process and to begin elections at the time when the party is coming to terms with the death of…
This news just in! PNG Electoral Commission has just deferred the Issue of Writs that was to have happened today at 4pm. This has now been delayed to Thursday the 19th of May 2022 at 4pm. PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said this out of respect for the mourning period of the late Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Basil. More details to follow soon. Keep listening to the news on this station or follow our news website pnghausbung.com for more.