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…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
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.…
ncsl has reported an increase in its fleet of EFTPOS terminals installed throughout the country and now has over 300 terminals nationwide. Pagini Clothing Ltd and CPL Group of companies remain the Society’s top merchants having terminals at most of its outlets, followed by Nonko Ltd, Papindo and SVS. Early this month ncsl installed 10 new terminals at two second hand shops owned by Pagini Clothing Ltd and another 10 at Nonko Ltd, Pagini Clothing Limited’s sister company in Lae. To date, Pagini has 18 ncsl terminals in all its 8 shops in Port Moresby, 20 in Lae with more…
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, on Thursday put forward a new law that would force smartphone manufacturers and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port. The proposed legislation is designed to cut waste and make life easier for consumers who would theoretically be able to use one charger for multiple devices. It could have a huge impact on Apple, as the company still uses its own Lightning connector to charge iPhones. The company has recently equipped some iPads and MacBooks with USB-C ports. A spokesperson for Apple said in response that the…
He has played professional cricket for eleven years and counting, and is nowhere close to giving up. Meet soft-spoken and determined batter, from Hula in the Central Province, and Madang Province. The Raukele Cricket Club was where he first joined a cricket team (Under 15), back in 2005. From that local club to now being part of the Kumul Petroleum PNG Barramundis participating in the World Cup is such a surreal moment for him. He says, ‘Em fes taim blong mipla long go long Wel Kap na mipla saikap long feisim ol “big dogs”.’ [This is our debut in the…