Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) in partnership with the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Law has commenced its 2021-2022 Legal Internship Program (LIP) with the 5th cohort of interns starting on Monday 29th November 2021. Through the LIP, TIPNG is able to offer 3rd and 4th Year UPNG Law School students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as part of its mission to empower people in Papua New Guinea to take action against corruption. “TIPNG values the opportunity to work with Papua New Guinea’s next generation of legal professionals through the LIP. Over the course of the…
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After a consultation by Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in October, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday 03rd of December 2021, between the West New Britain Provincial Administrator, Mr Williamson Hosea and CCDA’s Acting Managing Director, Mr William Lakain. The initial consultation between WNBPA and CCDA begun in 2016. The event was witnessed by WNB Provincial Management Team, Environment and Climate Change Unit and Officers from CCDA who travelled to Kimbe. Mr Williamson upon receiving the CCDA delegation mentioned the efforts of the provincial administration especially its structure to create a Climate Change Unit. This unit…
47 youth representatives from all 13 districts of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), now have a better understanding of the impacts of corruption and the importance of positive leadership, following a five-day training program facilitated by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) and supported through the Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership. The Active Civic Engagement Program (ACE) is one of TIPNG’s flagship youth engagement programs designed to foster positive leadership and community values among young people in PNG. The program reintroduced participants to the devastating impacts of corruption at the community level and the effectiveness of positive leadership, unity, and consultation in…
On 8 December ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG), operator of the PNG LNG Project, in partnership with the Hela Provincial Government, marked the launch of the Hela Education Program to support students across the province. Key takeaways: EMPNG launches PGK 2.5 million kina education program in Hela Province First of its kind program supports secondary school student tuition fees In collaboration with the Hela Provincial Government over 3,000 students will benefit This first of its kind program in Hela reflects a shared interest in strengthening education outcomes. With a primary focus on secondary education (years 8 through 12), EMPNG’s funding support of…
From 1st November fully vaccinated passengers have been able to fly into Sydney and travel to NSW, Victoria and ACT but presently have to home quarantine for three days. You can transit domestically to your home location after landing in Sydney, by car or air, before entering into the three days of home quarantine. From 15th December, this will also apply for those travelling to Tasmania. From Monday 13th December, international arrivals into Queensland can home quarantine for 14 days, in lieu of hotel quarantine. Presently this is based on; • That you are fully vaccinated • This being your…
Ela Murray International School has collected and wrapped over 200 gifts to give to the all the Children in theat Port Moresby General Hospital. This was an initiative of their School Parent Group TEMIS to encourage their students to share the love this Christmas especially with children at the hospital. TEMIS Parent Group Chairlady Ms. Melissa Belford said, “On behalf of the TEMIS Parent Group, we feel so blessed to be part of the Xmas Giving program for Pomgen.“ “We are also very grateful to our TEMIS families and their contribution because we could not have done it without them.“…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) today announced the appointment of three new directors by its majority shareholder the Kumul Minerals Ok Tedi Ltd (KMOTL) which owns 67% of the Company. Joining the OTML Board are Ms Nellie James who serves as Chair of Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (the parent company of KMOTL), Mr. Bonny Ninai who serves as Chair of KMOTL and Dr. John Kuwimb who is the Acting Managing Director of Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited. OTML also announced that KMOTL have appointed Dr. Roger Higgins as the new Chair of the OTML Board of Directors following the recent retirement…
Aiyura School of Excellence, formerly Aiyura National High School received a new 25-seater bus early this month from Petroleum Resources Gobe (PRG) and Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC). The donated bus will ensure the 600-plus students attending the school are transported safely to their respective provinces when the school’s academic year closes. The School of Excellence, in Eastern Highlands province, currently enrolls 40 students from Gobe, in Grades 11 and 12. Mathew Sisimolu, Chairman of PRG said PRG’s focus is on supporting education. “Investing in education has always been one of our key focus areas and while PRG continues to…
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has just finished a week of graduation ceremonies for the more than 1000 children who have attended the organisation’s Early Childhood Education program in 2021. While everyone can agree that education is a good thing, it is equally important to ensure that the children have the correct tools to support their education. Without the tools for a standard education, schools cannot keep students engaged. Literacy is indeed hands-on and students need reading books, pencils, exercise books, backpacks, rulers and pencil cases to help with their learning and overall literacy acquisition. The Nambawan Trophy Limited (NWTL) has…
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) in partnership with the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Law has commenced its 2021-2022 Legal Internship Program (LIP) with the 5th cohort of interns starting on Monday 29th November 2021. Through the LIP, TIPNG is able to offer 3rd and 4th Year UPNG Law School students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as part of its mission to empower people in Papua New Guinea to take action against corruption. “TIPNG values the opportunity to work with Papua New Guinea’s next generation of legal professionals through the LIP. Over the course of the…