PNG Ports has stepped in to help in the fight against COVID 19 in Eastern Highlands Province by donating to the Goroka Provincial Hospital life-saving equipment to assist health workers. Managing Director of PNG Ports Fego Kiniafa last week presented to the hospital two oxygen concentrators, 150 oxygen nasal cannulas, 10,000 facemasks, and eight pulse oxymeters. Mr Kiniafa said the situation at the hospital and province was indeed critical and so people must take care of themselves by making the right choices during the fight against COVID19. “It is a fight against an invisible enemy, a very difficult situation, one…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
20-year-old Sherwin Tanabi from a mixed parentage of Busamang in Morobe and West New Britain and Manus provinces says the experience of debuting in the Digicel Cup at such a young age not to mention playing for a grand-final winning club like the Lae Snax Tigers is enough to motivate and inspire him in reaching further to achieve his dreams in life. The youngster who is currently pursuing a Diploma in Business Management at the Lae Polytechnic Institute has just completed his first ever successful season with the Lae Snax Tigers and has admitted that the experience has been nothing…
THIRTY-Two (32) affiliated soccer clubs will go into poll to elect the new Manus Soccer Association executives this Friday (October 22, 2021). PNGFA Member Association manager Stanley Khanna said it would be a mammoth task for him and PNGFA Electoral Officer to conduct an AGM with big number of affiliated clubs. Unlike previous years, PNGFA does not have an independent body to vet election process but now under the leadership of John Kapi Natto as president all election process must go through vetting processes. He said only those associations with issues, the voting will be conducted by an independent body…
Warriors star Reece Walsh has escaped conviction after being arrested on the Gold Coast and charged with one count of possessing a prohibited substance last month. The 19-year-old was arrested in Surfers Paradise on September 26 for disobeying a police officer’s order to move on. He was taken back to the station and found to be in possession of cocaine. Walsh attended Southport Court on Monday morning and according to News Corp has been placed on a good behaviour bond and fined $400, however no conviction was recorded. Shortly after the news of Walsh’s arrest emerged last month he and Warriors…
The Government of Papua New Guinea and Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) have welcomed the signing of the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement with both parties noting this as a crucial step towards the restart of mining operations at the Porgera Mine. The agreement was signed in a ceremony on Friday at Government House by His Excellency the Governor General Sir Bob Dadae on behalf of the State, Barrick Gold President and CEO Mark Bristow, and representatives of Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited and Mineral Resource Enga Limited. At the ceremony, Prime Minister James Marape reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the early restart…
Photography is a vital tool in communication, education and the preservation of history and the BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) is pleased to support the University of Papua New Guinea’s Journalism & Public Relations Strand with a camera on Friday 15th October, 2021. BSP Marketing’s Public Relations & Communications Manager Lavinia Mul on behalf of the bank presented a camera to the students and said the bank was pleased to support not only UPNG today but it continues to support various education initiatives in the communities we operate in. “Upcoming journalists should be equipped with a host of skills, both…
The army general who seized power in Myanmar in February has been excluded from an annual summit of regional leaders later this month. The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed to invite a non-political representative from Myanmar instead of Gen Min Aung Hlaing. It is a unprecedented move for the 10-member bloc, which traditionally avoids interfering in its members’ affairs. Myanmar’s military junta said it was “disappointed” with the decision. Asean said the military had not done enough to end the turmoil in Myanmar. In August, Gen Min Aung Hlaing named himself prime minister and said the country’s…
Essential medical emergency equipment worth K119, 000 was donated to Gerehu General Hospital by BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) today (Friday 15th October, 2021), in Port Moresby. This equipment includes two Portable Sonsoscape Ultrasound machines, two Pulse oximeters, Disposable test kits, and combo pads. Thank you to the Pacific International Hospital (PIH) Biomedical Engineering team who assisted in procuring the specialized emergency equipment and ensuring a safe installation and tests were conducted during the handover. Gerehu General Hospital Emergency Head of Department, Dr Ware Vagoli grew emotional when receiving the equipment from BSP Group Chief Operating Officer, Frank van der…
The Board and Management of PNG Air are pleased to advise our valued customers, corporate clients and the general public of the appointment of Simon C. Pitt, as Chief Commercial Officer. In this important role, Simon will be in charge of the Commercial Division for both the passenger and cargo, supporting the business changes that the organisation is going through. Simon brings to PNG Air a wealth of knowledge and experience from leading international air carriers spanning over 3O years in management and leadership roles in Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Simon effectively takes over…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) is pleased to continue its support to Digicel Foundation’s Men of Honour 2021 awards with a sponsorship of K20, 000. The Men of Honour Campaign is in its sixth season and with the Awards scheduled for 10th December, 2021, BSP is pleased to support a campaign that highlights men coming together to influence positive changes in their communities. BSP Head of Marketing and Public Relations Gorethy Semi said Leadership and Community are core values BSP holds highly and what better way to demonstrate that through this support of K20, 000 for the New Guinea Islands…