The U.S. Army and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force concluded a three-week joint military exercise, Tamiok Strike, which began March 21 and ended April 1, 2022. The exercise built on last year’s iteration of Tamiok Strike and strengthened the bonds of friendship between the U.S. Army and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force forged in WWII. The exercise enhanced combined interoperability capabilities through training, skills sharing, and cultural exchanges. The U.S. Army shared their experiences for basic security operations and medical training, while the PNGDF shared their expertise on jungle operations. Tamiok Strike was held for the first-time in…
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The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ‘the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) on March 31, 2022. This MoU is a 12-month partnership between Nasfund and CEFI that enables both organizations to work together in providing financial literacy training to Nasfund’s more than 623,000 members. The Fund’s collaboration with CEFI is important as it empowers Nasfund employees to be champion advocates of the savings culture through financial literacy. Commenting on this development, Nasfund CEO Ian Tarutia was pleased with the partnership, which would benefit the Fund’s membership and the communities it operates…
The Broncos are investigating a fight between star prop Payne Haas and five-eighth Albert Kelly, with two reportedly facing fines and possible suspensions. Foxsports.com.au has obtained the footage of the pair fighting. It’s understood the incident occurred in Sydney after their game against the Bulldogs in Round 2. News Corp reports Haas and Kelly have been asked to explain their actions to the NRL and will be interviewed by the integrity unit. The footage Haas’ left fist making contact with Kelly. The New South Wales Origin forward can also be heard calling Kelly a “f***ing c***.” Kelly was also heard saying: “Why…
EU Funded UN Joint STREIT Programme in PNG steps up its converging support to rural communities in Papua New Guinea with setting the foundation for an overall integrated Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) strategy for Sandaun Province to strengthen enabling environment for the adoption of digital solutions for improved service provision in rural areas. In this regard, the EU Funded UN Joint STREIT Programme in PNG in close collaboration with provincial partners, including provincial divisions of Agriculture and Livestock; ICT; West Sepik Investment Limited; Commerce; Cocoa Board; Fisheries Authority; and Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority, developed and validated a tailor-made…
The SP PNG Hunters couldn’t reel in a fast starting Brisbane Tigers side in Round 3 of the Hostplus Cup, going down 22-12 to a Brisbane squad stacked with NRL experience at Bycroft Oval on Sunday. The Tigers found the scoreboard early, making the most of some early field position to score through centre Bernard Gregorius. The Hunters responded well, applying pressure with their defence and working upfield effectively through the middle. On the back of this, in the 17th minute and in his debut appearance for the Hunters, halfback Jamie Mavoko orchestrated PNG’s first points with a perfectly weighted…
A great partnership Library Learning Centre has today officially opened its doors to children in Tabubil. In this remote part of Papua New Guinea, high quality books and literacy materials are hard to come by – yet the only way for children to gain information and knowledge. Established by the LikLik Skul Foundation in partnership with StartMart, Kayop Investment Limited, the Tabubil Development Corporation, the Milum community, the Ok Tedi Mining Limited and Buk bilong Pikinini – the new centre ‘Buk bilong Pikinini Fubilan Library’ (named after Mt. Fubilan) – features an Early Childhood Education program, community library services and…
The New Ireland Provincial Election Steering Committee has endorsed one day polling for New Ireland Province and is pending approval of the Electoral Commissioner. While reading the statement during the recent New Ireland Legislative Assembly sitting, Deputy Governor Sammy Missen said one day polling is possible for New Ireland Province. “We have conducted one day polling for the 2019 LLG Elections and successfully delivered. With this experience we are ready for one day polling, pending approval from the Electoral Commissioner. “ According to the Election calender Nomination period begins on the 28th of April to the 05th of May. Campaign…
Link PNG, a subsidiary of Air Niugini has suspended all its services to Tari airport, Hela Province this week. The decision to suspend flights was made following recent law and order issues in the area. Passengers who have been ticketed to travel are advise to change your travel to the next available flight without penalties. Link PNG normally operates three weekly flights to Tari, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
A new elementary classroom has inspired Simberi island students to dream big. Early learners at Munun Elementary School on the northeast coast of Simberi in New Ireland have increased their appetite for knowledge and the desire for good careers since their new classroom was opened early this year. Co-funded by St Barbara, operator of Simberi gold mine, and the Simberi Mining Area Landowner Association (SMAA), the new classroom is perched on a picturesque hill at Munun village overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Two students, in elementary 2 are excited to complete the year and enrol at Simberi Primary School in 2023…
The 2022 Digicel Cup Franchise Managers Conference was hosted on Wednesday at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby with the theme of the Conference being “Taking the Game Higher.” A total of 11 Franchise Managers together with PNGRFL executives gathered to discuss and come up with better ways in which to manage and improve the quality and level of the country’s only semi-professional rugby league competition. The main highlights of the conference included the announcement of the Digicel Cup 5 Year Strategic Plan, the PNGRFL Banis Protocol for the Digicel Cup Competition as well as the new Organizational Structure for…