Boxing New Ireland is looking to become more competitive with the recent certifying of eight trainee referees and judges that underwent a week long training in Kavieng over Independence week. The trainings were conducted at Kaplaman by two certified technical trainers from Port Moresby including Chairman of PNG referee and Judge Union Joe Efi and Chairman for referee and judge for Hiri Boxing Association John Ono. The eight certified amateur boxing referee and Judges include Simon Kusunan, Kisojau Sapak, Pethro Ismael, Shelinah Rake, Anisa Wulau, Vois Benedict, Len Meli and Steven Torima. Efi said the training now allows New Ireland…
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Governor for Eastern Highlands Province Hon Peter Numu has given his full support for the establishment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Commission. Governor Numu opened the lower Highlands Consultation workshop on the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Bill in Goroka on Monday, September 6th, 2021. He welcomed the State legal and policy officials from key government departments, Department of Petroleum and Energy, Department of Treasury, Constitutional and Law Reform Commission, National Economic and Fiscal Commission, Internal Revenue Commission, including Provincial administration key representatives from Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, and the PNGEITI staff who gathered in Goroka for the…
A high-level meeting was held This week to address security issues and challenges in the city. The meeting was a joint initiative of Minister Onglo and Governor Parkop to address petty crimes and other security challenges as a result of the impact of Covid19 pandemic on the economy and other causes. It came as a follow-up of the earlier meeting that was held last week by the Governor and NCD police Command following a workshop held for three weeks by NCD and Central Province Police to develop a strategic security plan for NCD and Central Province “Police can no longer…
Iceland briefly believed it had made history by electing Europe’s first female-majority parliament – before a recount showed it had just fallen short. Some 30 of the 63 seats (47.6%) were won by women. But earlier results had showed women winning 33 seats (52%). No European country has breached the 50% threshold, with Sweden coming closest at 47%, according to data from the Inter Parliamentary Union. The results mean a further six women have been elected to Iceland’s parliament, but men still hold a majority of seats. Unlike some other countries, Iceland does not have legal quotas on female representation…
A registered concrete company who secretly manufacture chewing gums in its premises would be under investigation after members of the Immigration spot check team found their illegal factory over the weekend. Chief Migration Officer Mr. Stanis Hulahau says the company is disrespectful of PNG Laws and established processes and procedures to register a company and to meet the taxation requirements. The Immigration led Spot Check operation targeting logging, retail and foreign companies along Hiritano Highway in Central province has made this discovery near Laloki outside Port Moresby. The Chinese company (name withheld), registered in PNG in December 2017 is specialized…
Over 160 cocoa farmers in Madang’s Raicoast now have access to superannuation services, after registering as National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) contributors. Through Nasund’s Eda Supa product, members of Poro Cocoa Cooperative Society of Astrolabe Bay Local Level Government (LLG) formally joined the Fund, with the first group of farmers receiving their membership cards. The registration of these farmers was made possible through the Fund’s partnership with Madang Cocoa Company Limited (MCCL) and Madang Cocoa Cooperative Association (MCCA). Nasfund Special Projects Executive Judah Waffi led a team from the Fund’s Madang branch to Bang village, to present the farmers with their…
The government is to suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations following recent panic buying. Officials said the move would make it easier for companies to share information and prioritise parts of the country most at need. It follows days of long queues at the pumps, after fears of disruption to the fuel supply sparked panic buying. Ministers are also considering deploying the Army to deliver fuel. The option is under discussion, and could be examined at a possible cabinet meeting on Monday. The Petrol Retailers Association has warned that as many as…
Kopkop College campuses in Port Moresby and Kavieng both celebrated the country’s 46th independence last week through its school annual cultural day, to showcase the journey taken since 1975. The cultural shows which took place on September 14th in Kavieng and September 15th in Port Moresby, saw a variety of performances amongst some of the students who came dressed in their colorful cultural costumes made up of head dresses, grass skirts, face painting, shell necklaces and kundu drums. The 2021 Kopkop College Cultural show is themed, “Commemorating PNG’s History amidst C-19.” Speaking at the Port Moresby Kopkop College Hall packed…
While it remains closed and under Care and Maintenance, the Porgera mine continues to show its commitment toward its long-standing partnerships in health support for both the district and provincial health services. With COVID-19, being the current biggest health threat, PJV on Wednesday 22 September, donated 2000 COVID-19 test kits to the Enga Provincial Health Authority (EPHA) to assist in its COVID-19 virus detection efforts. This week the National Pandemic Controller announced Enga as one of three provinces being closely monitored with increased COVID-19 virus detection rates. The 1000 antigen and 1000 antibody rapid diagnostic kits were received on behalf…
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE) successfully launched the Certificate 4 in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) programme in partnership with The Pacific Community (SPC) virtually earlier this month. Head of College for College of Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET) at Pacific TAFE, Nilesh Kumar thanked the SPC Team, Programme Manager for Pacific Resilience Programme, George Beck; Curriculum and DRM specialist, Joy Pederson; and DRM trainer USP Anthony Blake for their commitment in providing the qualification for the Pacific people to prepare them to better respond to disasters more effectively in future.…