Mrs Rachel Marape has assisted 19 female detainees and inmates of the Bihute Correctional Service Institution open their passbook accounts with the Women’s Microbank. Mrs Marape first met the inmates and detainees when she was invited to have lunch with them while on a private visit last month. She got to talk with them and found that they were interested in acquiring sewing machines and fabric to sew Meri Blouse for marketing. Mrs Marape then made a commitment to them that she would contribute the fabric to them when she visited this week. However, seeing the need for training in…
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Papua New Guinea today launched a new initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea to support critical peace building interventions in the Southern Highlands and Hela provinces of Papua New Guinea. The initiative is embedded in the larger peace and development efforts of the United Nations through its Joint Highlands Programme. The project marks the first partnership in Papua New Guinea between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNDP, with a US$ 3,000,000 investment to fund the ‘Addressing Conflict & Fragility in the Highlands in Papua New Guinea’ Project. A ceremony…
The Correctional Service (CS) is closely working with the Education Department’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Branch to have TVET training being run at the CS facilities throughout the country. CS Commissioner Stephen Pokanis says in order for that to happen, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has to be signed. “The TVET training is part of the prisoners’ rehabilitation programs that is catered for under CS Prison Industry Policy.” “We plan to run the TVET training in consultation with technical colleges that are registered under the Education Department,” said Pokanis. Pokanis says they are anticipating for the MoU…
Barbie maker Mattel has created a doll of the scientist who designed the Oxford coronavirus vaccine, Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert. Dame Sarah said she found the creation “very strange” at first – but she hoped it would inspire children. “My wish is that my doll will show children careers they may not be aware of, like a vaccinologist,” she said. Her Barbie is one of five to honour women working in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem). The others include an Australian medic who helped create a reusable gown for health workers, and a Brazilian biomedical researcher. Who is the…
Prime Minister James Marape expressed satisfaction at the progress of confirmation of clan agents for the Porgera Landowners Association. Prime Minister Marape recognized that the confirmation of the clan agents is the first step towards reorganising the PLOA, an important party to the Mining Development Forum. He noted that as of this afternoon, eighteen (18) clan agents out of the required 25 agents have been confirmed or reconfirmed. It is anticipated that this process will be concluded today or Thursday. Prime Minister Marape expressed satisfaction that the multi-agency State Team on the ground and led by the Mineral Resources Authority…
St. John Ambulance, in partnership with Be Pacific Digital Agency, is delighted to commence a new chapter in its story by unveiling a new website dedicated to their continuous commitment to Papua New Guinea’s ambulance services and the introduction of e-commerce, where its customers can carry out payments online. St. John’s is heavily dependent on funding from the community and availing online payment will help generate much needed funds, due to the fact that St. John’s social enterprise helps them raise funds to subsidies any funding they get from the PNG Government, hence, the answer in the form of a…
Nambawan Super is offering members massive savings in 2021 at over 160+ Discount Partner Program providers across Papua New Guinea. The Discount Partners include retail and wholesale product and service providers ranging from health, haircare, homeware and hardware, to a whole heap more. Nambawan Super CEO Paul Sayer said that he was pleased that more than 200,000 members could lower their shopping costs at more locations this year, during especially tough times, with the addition of more new Discount Partners. “Members love it when the Brian Bell Double Discount comes around – and for the month of August our members…
The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Kimbe office. Located on Level 1 of Hamamas Plaza in the heart of Kimbe Town, the Kimbe branch was officially open to members on Monday (August 2, 2021). This location now offers members a more spacious, secure and convenient access to services offered by the Fund. Nasfund CEO Ian Tarutia was present to meet members for the first day of operations, and spoke of the work being done by the Fund to ensure member services continue to improve. “The opening of our new Kimbe Office is…
SESAGO Health Care Limited and Kimberly-Clark, the manufacturer of Huggies products, through its local supplier Brandforce Limited have joined forces to launch the Huggies/Kotex Sampling Program at Port Moresby General Hospital. Sesago Pharmacist Duri Herry said the program is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and as of today, sampling kits will be given to mothers who have given birth at the PMGH Labour Ward. “Every mother knows that every pregnancy is a challenging journey. But behind every successful delivery is a team of midwives who work tirelessly and effortlessly to make sure that mothers deliver successfully and babies…
Secondary school teachers of the Butuka Academy School in the nation’s capital were given a boost in donations of Mintt brand laptops worth K21, 000 from Fone Haus, a technology company under the PNG Namba Wan Trophy Ltd. The PNG Namba Wan Trophy Ltd Group Managing Director, Mr. Jim Gui when making the presentation of 20 laptops said that Education is a priority for their company and under their community service program, they were pleased to make the donation to improve the quality of education in whatever way they can. He says this is the first time they have helped…