Alec Baldwin was the tough screen face of blue-collar America in the 1990s. And it suited him. His best early roles were gritty ones in brutal films such as Miami Blues, or the screen adaptation of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, where he gave a showstopping performance that won him many fans. Baldwin had the manner and look of an ordinary man who wanted to survive at all costs. Now, in the saddest of media storms, following the accidental shooting of a colleague on the set of his latest movie, the actor will need every ounce of the self-preserving grit he once accessed…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Legal services provided to more than 15,000 people living in Daru have been improved following village court information sessions and inspections held in the area recently. A team of officials from Western Province accompanied by an officer from PNG’s Village Court and Land Mediation Secretariat met with village court officials and community members from the Tamate, Iaru, Cawo’o, Darowaro, and Central Kiwai Village Courts. The meetings were an opportunity to share information and ideas about court and mediation services and how they can best support the community. The officials inspected village court records, reviewed the conduct of court officials, observed…
The PNG Council of Churches (PNGCC) has launched a handbook to promote health and theological messages supporting the safety, effectiveness and importance of COVID-19 vaccination. The PNGCC COVID-19 Vaccine Handbook was launched in Port Moresby on Monday 18th October by PNGCC Chairman Cardinal Sir John Ribat along with Health Minister Hon. Jelta Wong, Heads of Churches and Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp. Cardinal Sir John Ribat said the handbook gives all churches a starting point for informed discussions with their congregations and broader communities about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Our great God in his wisdom has blessed the…
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to fund a science scholarship programme in 2022 for Year 11 students of Nauru Secondary School. The signing ceremony was held at the USP Nauru Campus on 18 October 2021 between the USP Vice Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia and NORI in-country Manager Peter Jacob. VCP Ahluwalia thanked NORI for its generous support towards the initiative and further acknowledged USP Nauru Campus Director Sarina Tamakin for their work. “This partnership is an important one for the campus as it…
The Bomana Correctional Service maximum security detainees, staff and family of staff will no longer have to look far for clean water, thanks to BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP)’s subsidiary – BSP Finance who came to their aid with a new backup water system and other related support to the value of K30, 000. BSP Finance installed a backup water system that comprises of two water tanks (9,500 and 9,000 Liters), a pump and hand-washing basin at the facility. The BSP subsidiary and its contractor also carried out minor renovation to the prison clinic under its 2021 Community Project Initiative…
Aviation operator HEVILIFT will again declare strong dividends for shareholders in coming months, underpinned by the soaring success of its investment in community initiatives. HEVILIFT Director John Tuaim said the company had created a long-term talent pipeline through its pilot and engineering cadetship program, delivering significant social and financial returns. “We are proud to support the communities in Papua New Guinea through our pilot training and engineering apprenticeship programs,” Mr Tuaim said. “Our training program gives local people the opportunity to access world-class industry training and secure a career with a leading aviation company. “HEVILIFT also supports the community by…
A Super League club has its eye on Mitchell Pearce and have even tabled a huge offer, however the Knights aren’t going to let the veteran halfback go that easy. French Super League club, Catalans Dragons, have identified their replacement for James Maloney and it’s Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce. According to a News Corp report, Catalans are set to table a three-year deal to the 32-year-old worth $1.8 million. Catalans signed Maloney for the 2020 and 2021 Super League seasons on a $600,000 salary. With Maloney officially retiring from professional footy, this year’s grand finalists are on the hunt for…
Trukai Industries recently donated rice towards a relief support for a village in Gulf Province. The one tonne rice donation will go towards providing food for the Kukipi villagers whose food gardens, water supplies and cash crops have been destroyed by the effects of the king tides. This impact of global warming has caused village homes to be destroyed while some were completely flooded. Trukai’s Public Relations and Communications Manager Andrea Tagamasau reaffirmed the significance of this donation stating that this act of kindness was part of Trukai’s corporate social responsibility. “At Trukai we believe in giving back to the community…
We’re now into fourth term of the academic year and with it comes recognition of students’ efforts throughout the year. For our Education team here at Port Moresby Nature Park, our team took to several schools, presenting the Top Explorer and Champion Explorer Awards for schools who repeatedly visited the Park for its school excursion programs. One such school was La Salle Technical College’s Year 10 students, also undertaking Tourism & Hospitality studies who had visited the Park for practical lessons in July and August this year. On hand to receive the class certificate award was teacher Dorothy Edipau who…
Legal services provided to more than 15,000 people living in Daru have been improved following village court information sessions and inspections held in the area recently. A team of officials from Western Province accompanied by an officer from PNG’s Village Court and Land Mediation Secretariat met with village court officials and community members from the Tamate, Iaru, Cawo’o, Darowaro, and Central Kiwai Village Courts. The meetings were an opportunity to share information and ideas about court and mediation services and how they can best support the community. The officials inspected village court records, reviewed the conduct of court officials, observed court…