Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae met with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at Government House shortly after the Princess Royal arrived in Port Moresby yesterday afternoon. HRH Princess Anne was accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and had a private audience with the Governor General and presented a joint photograph to the Governor General before departing for Airways Hotel to meet with Prime Minister. Hon. James Marape. Princess Anne is on a three day royal visit commemorating the 70th platinum jubilee anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the longest reigning monarch and…
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People from Nasuapum village in rural Wampar, Morobe province no longer need to travel long distances to access banking services, thanks to support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Through USAID’s PNG Lukautim Graun Program (LGP) partnership with MiBank, a nationwide micro bank, people living in rural and remote communities like Nasuapum are now receiving access to banking services which increases their opportunities for improved sustainable and renewable livelihood activities and brings them into the formal financial sector giving them access to a range of MiBank financial services. Increased access to financial services such as micro and…
Leroy Kamau was in sensational form yesterday at the KT Woodman Classic Track Meet at Kansas State University Wichita and appears to be on the brink of shattering Peter Pulu’s 26 year old 100m national record of 10.40 seconds. Running with the assistance of a following wind of 2.4metres per second Kamau clocked 10.42 seconds to win his heat and followed this up with a personal best 200m time of 21.10 seconds. “Any sprint race with a wind reading of more than 2.0mps is considered wind assisted which means results do not count for record purposes or personal bests, however…
The SP PNG Hunters have gone down 22-8 to the Sunshine Coast Falcons in a fierce contest on Saturday during Round 4 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. The final scoreboard appears one-sided but the game was anything but, with the Hunters threatening to narrow the lead on a few occasions as they chased a second half comeback. The Hunters started better than in weeks previous, marching upfield effectively and taking the early two points on offer when the Falcons conceded consecutive penalties to begin the match. Sunshine Coast would react by going quickly on the attack, searching down their right…
Santos have donated almost 50 important petroleum geoscience books to the Division of Earth Sciences within the School of Natural and Physical Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea, to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in the region. The books were presented to the Earth Sciences Division Associate Professor & Divisional Head, Dr Joseph Espi, on Thursday 7 April by technical leaders and former graduates now employed by Santos. Leon Buskens, Executive Vice President and Co-Head PNG said Santos values its role in building STEM careers in the oil and gas industry. “We are very proud…
People’s National Congress Party (PNC Party) has announced its candidates in East New Britain Province who will contest in the 2022 National General Elections. The announcement was made by the Party Leader and Ialibu Pangia MP Peter O’Neill yesterday in Kokopo. Mr O’Neill announced that PNC will endorse current Governor Nakikus Konga for the ENB regional seat, with current MP Elias Kapavore for Pomio open and Mr Ereman ToBaining Junior for Kokopo open. The former Prime Minister and his delegation were warmly welcomed by thousands of people who turned up to witness the announcement. Mr O’Neill also address the people…
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, has on behalf of the nation, extended a warm welcome to Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence who arrive in the country on Monday on a three day Royal Visit. The Royal Visit by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to Papua New Guinea is in commemoration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70th platinum jubilee anniversary as the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth of Nations. “On behalf of the people…
A new shareholders’ agreement has been signed by Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) and the State of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) nominee, Kumul Mineral (Porgera) Limited. The shareholders’ agreement now only awaits the signature of Mineral Resources Enga (MRE) for the document to take effect, which would clear the way for the incorporation of a new Porgera joint venture company and the application for a new Special Mining Lease, a condition of the Porgera mine’s reopening. The new Porgera joint venture company will be owned 49% by BNL and 51% by PNG parties, including an increased equity stake for the landowners…
The Enga Province has successfully validated and endorsed its Climate Resilient Green Growth (CRGG) Action Plan in a two-days’ workshop which concluded today. The Action Plan captures priority climate-resilient and green growth initiatives to be mainstreamed into the Province’s “Enga Step-up” Strategic Development Plan 2022-2030. “Climate change poses risks and challenges both at the national and international fronts,” said Acting Managing Director for Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) Mr. William Lakain. “The Government of PNG is committed to ensure that there are appropriate plans and policies in place to support PNG adapt to growing challenges induced by climate change…
Police in the Southern Highlands Province are taking stock of manpower, police issued firearms and vehicles in the province as part of its pre-election operations for the 2022 National General Elections. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen, who has recently taken over the command, said he needs these important details before he can commence pre-election and election-proper security operations. “We currently have on record 224 policemen and women in the Southern Highlands Province. However, I will have to conduct a manpower audit to confirm whether this number is actually present in the province. Parades will be conducted in…