Prospects of Popondetta in Northern Province establishing a recognized football association is on track following a visit by the PNG Football Association heads to the province over the weekend. PNG Football Association President John Kapi Natto and his Member Association Manager Stanley Khanna deliberated on the matter in a meeting with representatives from Northern Provincial Sports Office, Sohe and Ijivitari Districts as well as representatives of various football associations in the province. Mr Kapi Natto told the representatives that PNGFA is fully aware of various associations running competitions in the province but wants them all to enjoy the benefits of…
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A fatal accident along the road between Lorengau and Momote in Manus Province recently this month has resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and her husband critically injured. Manus Provincial Police Commander David Yapu said the pregnant woman was walking along the road with her husband heading back to their home while a vehicle swung off the road and hit them. “The vehicle hit them and threw them to the bushes at the side of the road upon impact,” Mr Yapu said. “The woman died upon arrival at Lorengau General Hospital while her husband was admitted with serious…
TWM Group, a local SME business in the waste and environmental services sector operating in PNG, was recently presented with a Level 3 Environment Permit (EPL-485) by the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA). This is the first of its kind to be issued to a Waste Management company in PNG and of this scale. L3 environment permits are applied where the greatest level of environment and social protection are necessary – generally granted to the large corporates within the Oil, Gas and Mining industries. TWM’s environment permit has more than 127 conditions, reflective of the highest levels of scrutiny…
As part of its ongoing membership engagement, the National Superannuation Fund Limited (Nasfund) will be hosting its Annual Employer Conferences. The first conference is scheduled for Wednesday March 16, 2022 in Port Moresby. The Annual Employer Conference is a regular event and provides an opportunity for the Fund to report to its membership on the performance of the Fund and what the Fund is doing to safeguard, grow savings and add value to members. In announcing the 2022 Employer Conferences, Nasfund CEO Ian Tarutia said this year will see a slightly different approach, with the first conference in Port Moresby…
PNG Kapuls lethal winger Stahl Gubag saved the day for the PNG men’s side with a hat trick of goals to help NGCB PNG Kapuls win their second friendly match 5-3 against Al Matar FC in Doha, Qatar this morning. Other goals came from Godfrey Haro who scored his first international goal along with Ati Kepo. Team Manager Joseph Ealedona said Al Matar is a young side who currently lead the second tier competition in Doha. “Its two out of two which is a positive result for the team as it keep the boys mind in focus ahead of their…
Prime Minister and Pangu Pati leader James Marape announced today that Pangu will be fielding a good team of candidates for the 2022 General Election which starts next month. He said Pangu would soon be announcing its team for the elections and is confident of winning a good number of seats and forming government. “Pangu will be fielding quality candidates, including women, for the elections,” PM Marape said. “Our Pangu team is going through the list of possible candidates now, with the Party Council taking carriage of this. “We will be announcing our candidates very soon after the final selection…
Twenty-four (24) new apprentices have begun their training with Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) after signing their Indenture Contracts on 23rd February. The trainees comprising of 12 males and 12 females, signed their contracts with OTML’s Training and Development Department and the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB). Acting Manager Learning and Development Morris Nandun highlighted to the apprentices the importance of safety, discipline, and professional conduct at OTML. “They were informed of the rules and standards of behaviour set out by the company including the Golden Rules, Safe Work Procedures, and OTML Values,” he said. Catherine Elemi, who…
This World Consumer Rights Day, 15th March 2022, Independent Consumer & Competition Commission (‘ICCC’) and other consumer organisations around the world are joining together to call for fair digital finance. Each March 15 — World Consumer Rights Day — consumer rights groups come together to highlight a pressing issue facing consumers globally. This year, the membership organisation for consumer groups around the world, Consumers International, has selected the theme of Fair Digital Finance. The ICCC joins Consumers International and its 200-member organisations across the globe to raise awareness of fair digital finance for consumers everywhere. The global consumer movement will…
MELBOURNE-based PNG Kapul striker Tommy Semmy will arrive early this morning (Wednesday Qatar time) to join the rest of the team in Qatar in time for their first match at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against New Zealand. While the team is also waiting for David Browne clearance from the PNG Immigration Authority. Team Manager Joseph Ealedona says the team is training well and staying well and are all geared up for the first game against New Zealand on Friday. Ealedona said while there is no major injury, our medical team is managing muscle and fatigue concerns because of the…
Morobe Provincial Government urged high schools to complete their infrastructure project before the writs are issued for the 2022 National General Elections. Provincial Administrator for Social Sector Services Mr. Robin Bazzenu said schools who have received the infrastructure development grants are urged to make it their business by completing all their projects and submit reports before the national general election commences. He said total funding of K12 Million was disbursed to 45 schools in 2021. Bazzenu said the Provincial Government expected schools to complete 95 percent of the infrastructure developments. He said said the funding was allocated to 29 secondary…