Today, the PNG Red Cross Society (PNGRCS) is celebrating World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the support given by Red Cross/Red Crescent staff and volunteers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. From global war zones to the most remote parts of PNG, volunteers are working to protect local communities, helping them to rebuild and recover from the destructive impact of natural disasters, conflict and violence. Specific challenges for PNG include tribal fighting in which housing, school and health facilities are frequently destroyed, and families are forced to flee their homes. This country…
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Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm on the risk of an inadvertent breach of both the election laws and the Constitutional requirements pertaining to the conduct of the 2022 National General Elections (NGE). Key information from the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has not been forthcoming inspite of several attempts made by TIPNG. Chairman Peter Aitsi said “Two weeks ago Electoral Commissioner Mr. Sinai published an announcement of the revised election schedule issued by Head of State, Governor General Sir Bob Dadai. On Friday 6th May 2022 PNGEC officials were unable to produce a gazettal notice, giving…
This is the highest rate of UK military spending on a conflict since the height of the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will include military kit like anti-battery radar systems to target Russian artillery and night vision devices. A further £1.3bn in military support will be provided by the UK to Ukrainian forces as they fight against Russia’s invasion. The escalation of British assistance for Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces is the highest rate of UK military spending on a conflict since the height of the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. The £1.3bn, drawn from the UK’s reserves, includes £300m of military kit…
The SP PNG Hunters have responded admirably to a challenging start to the season, narrowly falling to the defending premiers Norths Devils 28-24 at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba during Round 7 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. From the kickoff it was clear the Hunters had a point to prove, defending their line for consecutive sets and denying Norths on both edges before forcing them to find points with a kick to Brendan Frei in the 3rd minute. The Hunters would react convincingly, again turning Norths away on their own line before defending a second attacking kick. Hunters’ winger Terry Wapi…
Newcrest Lihir has commissioned an improved Temperature Measuring Unit (TMU) that further enhances safety for personnel working at its geothermally active mining pit. This second generation TMU comes after the christened Anako 13, commissioned on 6 March 2018; it engineers out the risk of personnel exposure to geysering events during drill hole measurement activities. Anako 13 allowed geothermal technicians to operate a mobile arm from the vehicle remotely and simultaneously lower or raise a probe safely to measure and record temperature, water level and depth. All these are done from the safety and comfort of the vehicle cabin. Newcrest teams…
Air Niugini has now rolled out a centralised Customer Service and Support solution that can automatically track and manage all customer queries from a single contact point. This solution aimed at ensuring your queries are addressed in real time went live on Monday 02nd May. Customer queries can now reach Air Niugini through your preferred communication channel such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter Direct Messaging, Web Feedback forms as well as through Air Niugini’s Customer Service email address csc@airniugini.com.pg Depending on what your issue or query is, the system will automatically categorise and correctly route your message to the right support…
Continuing their support to the Nature Park for the second consecutive year for the BSP Trash to Treasure Sculpture Festival are youth members from ATS community in Port Moresby. Now into its fourth year running, the BSP Trash to Treasure Sculpture Festival has educated and inspired more students and youth around Port Moresby and Central province about the importance of recycling and reusing waste material for better purposes in the household and community. For the youth at ATS, their involvement in the BSP Trash to Treasure Sculpture Festival is part of their community leaders’ efforts in changing youth mindsets that…
18 teams from 18 unions in 17 provinces are set to participate for the next four weeks in the Kumul Petroleum Super 7s series beginning tomorrow at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. Patron of PNG Rugby Union and NCD Governor Powes Parkop officially welcomed all the provincial teams this evening at the stadium as he urged them to take the game to a new dimension. Speaking to the players from the different provincial teams this evening, Parkop said the recent investments were made to lift the game and the onus is now on the players to give…
Although they are not in the current MoniPlus Port Moresby Australia Football League (AFL) pre-season challenge, the Alavana Swans from Hula village in Central province are building up their teams in preparation for their first ever season in the city competition. The Head Coach of the Swans Mr. Paul Dickson said they are fine tuning the boys and girls with trainings and team preparations before they kick off the proper season in a week’s time. “Last year we played three games in Port Moresby and the boys are familiar with the competition and how it goes, so this year we…
The reopening of the Panguna Mine has become inevitable following an agreement between the landowners and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to reopen the multi-billion kina defunct mine. Following the meeting of the ABG and the Panguna Mine Landowner Clan Chiefs held at Tunuru Catholic Mission, Kieta District on Wednesday 04 May 2O22 and the signing of the Post Summit Resolution between the ABG and the landowners both parties have agreed to reopen the mine. The ABG and the Panguna landowners have also agreed that the government with the landowners will jointly establish a completely new local Bougainville entity to develop…