October 5th is observed around the world as World Teacher’s Day. To most, teachers have been our second parents and our comfort when we’re away from home. A teacher is formally an educator – any person that helps another person acquire knowledge and learn new things. Here at Port Moresby Nature Park, we have a group of amazing educators who over the years have played a massive role in educating thousands of school children about the environment, our culture and its people through various educational topics under their weekly curriculum-based lesson plans. The Park takes this time to thank its…
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Extended lockdowns are crushing news for businesses as many battle for survival, and more government support is needed, industry figures say. Northland plunged back into alert level 3 restrictions overnight, parts of Waikato remain in level 3, and Auckland is entering its ninth week in either level 3 or 4 restrictions. On Monday, the government released its plan to ease restrictions, but critics slammed it as confusing and lacking a timeframe. Retail New Zealand chief executive Greg Harford said the moves to Level 3 lockdowns were devastating news for retailers in Northland and Waikato. This time last year the agency said more…
Six villages along the Ok Tedi River will now access Tabubil safely for health, education and other services after Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) completed the construction of the Lower Ok Tedi footbridge. The bridge, which was funded under the Ok Tedi Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme program was constructed after the old one was damaged in 2006. The bridge was officially opened by OTML Managing Director and CEO, Musje Werror last month and was witnessed by community leaders from the six villages of Kumgit, Ankit, Okteditau, Nioksikwi, Derongo, and Boungkim including other community members and staff of OTML. The project…
The general public will now be given the opportunity to be informed on the roles of key stakeholders in the upcoming 2022 National General Elections. PNG National Research Institute (PNGNRI) Acting Director Dr Osborne Sanida said the Institute is aware of the importance of the 2022 National General Elections therefore it has approved a program focusing on issues relating to election preparation, election observation and post-election governance matters. “Considering this, I have invited key agencies that have a key role to play in the effective and efficient preparation for a successful 2022 PNG National General Elections,” Dr Sanida said. “We…
PNG Air wishes to advise our customers and the travelling public that due to the recent surge of Covia-19 cases in Eastern Highlands Province, all scheduled PNG Air flights into Goroka are now suspended, effective 9th October 2021 This suspension will be in place for one week, while PNG Air works closely with the Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authorities, National Control Centre and all stakeholders for safe resumption of services. Our Call Centre team will be in contact with customers who nave purchased tickets for inbound and outbound Goroka travel for further advisories. Flights to all other ports remain schedules;…
The U.S. Embassy hosted its first ever virtual workshop for ten aspiring and established professional women in the information communication technology (ICT) space. The four-day virtual ‘Empowering Women in ICT’ workshop began on September 27-30, 2021, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Port Moresby. The workshop is in line with the U.S. Embassy’s mission goal priorities in terms of overall economic prosperity for all through its women empowerment initiatives, with funding from the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB)– through their Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) program. The Embassy’s long-standing partnership with ExxonMobil PNG made it possible…
A total of 27 students will be severely affected by the discontinuation of the New Ireland Government’s Governor’s School of Excellence Program. This comes after Lihir Royalties that is the major source of funding have been transferred to the Namatanai and Kavieng District Authorities. The implications for the students include their parents not being able to afford the International Standard Education School fees, Securing spaces in other NIP schools will be difficult as they are already full, safe and timely transfer of students academic record remains a risk, unless it is managed well by higher Authorities such as the head…
On Thursday 7th of October, 2021, the Ambassador of Japan to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr. Kuniyuki Nakahara, was the guest of honour at the Napapar Primary School in East New Britain province, for the opening ceremony of new classrooms funded by the Japanese Government. In March, this year, the Embassy of Japan, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), made available to Napapar Primary School a grant worth up to K271, 616.00 (approximately US$ 79,447) for the construction of 1 x double classroom building aimed at addressing the serious shortage of classrooms due to an…
Newly retired Australian cricketer, Kath Hempenstall has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the women’s national cricket team, the Kumul Petroleum PNG Lewas. Kath, who has over a decade of experience, played for the Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) before her retirement. She was awarded by the Australian Cricketers Association, the Legacy Award in Western Australia 2019-2020. The 33-year-old is an experienced coach having coached and assistant coached at clubs in Victoria and Perth, Australia and is looking forward to working more closely with the Cricket PNG coaching staff and the Lewas. Currently based…
Trukai Industries Limited has announced its sponsorship worth K60,000 for the Hiri Moale Festival’s Vanagi Heau Helulu (canoe race). This year Trukai will be the naming rights sponsor of the one-day canoe race event. The agreement signed is a three-year agreement between the Hiri Moale Festival Committee and Trukai Industries Ltd. This K60,000 will go towards the prize money and the preparation of the race. Trukai Industries Chief Executive Officer, Alan Preston said Trukai has once again proved its support for events that foster and promote cultural preservation. “Trukai is inspired by communities that work to…