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…
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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…
Former Secretary for Defence Trevor Meauri was arrested and charged on Monday this week with one count of abuse of office by the National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate. Detectives from NFACD arrested and charged Mr. Meauri after he was alleged to have written to L&A Construction Limited to give him estimated costing to re-construct the run down Guard House at Murray Barracks. The company provided the costing to be at K3.6 million. On 20 November 2017, Mr Meauri then wrote to L&A Construction Limited to advise the company that its offer of K3.6 million was accepted. Mr Meauri’s financial authority…
The Patron of PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR) Sir Peter Barter has raised grave concerns over the recent statement made by Prime Minister James Marape related to IMR failing to undertake research into the COVID19 virus. “It appears that the Honorable Prime Minister has been misled which in turn reflects on the PNG institute of Medical Research credibility,” said Patron Barter. He claimed IMR had not received any funding from National COVID19 Control Centre or the National Government to undertake research into the COVID19 virus or current pandemic, “The only funding received is to support testing which is being…
The outgoing Resident High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea His Excellency Sushil Kumar Singhal has paid a farewell call on Prime Minister James Marape at the Sir Manasupe Haus recently. H.E. Singhal is leaving after the successful completion of his two years tour of duty as the Ambassador of India to PNG. In farewelling H.E. Singhal, Prime Minister Marape informed him of the excellent bilateral relations between both countries and requested that the High Commissioner also act as an advocate for PNG in India, in terms of promoting PNG as an investment destination for Indian businesses. In furthering…
The Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response, David Manning, has called on citizens to come forward and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Mr Manning called upon citizens not to be complacent against COVID-19 even as no new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday 31 July. He said so far the virus has affected 17,774 people and claimed the lives of 192 people in Papua New Guinea. Mr Manning said the vaccine can provide cover against the virus therefore citizens must voluntarily submit for vaccination. The Controller said, “We continue to record COVID-19 cases which shows…
Qantas says it will stand down 2,500 staff as a lockdown in Sydney impacts air travel across Australia. The furlough – affecting pilots, crew and airport workers – will last for at least two months, the airline said. Qantas said it would pay staff until mid-August, after which they could apply for government support payments. Since June, fresh Covid outbreaks have forced most Australian states to reimpose restrictions. The highly contagious Delta variant has forced lockdowns in several cities and some state border closures. The situation is most severe in Sydney. It is seeing about 200 new infections each day,…
PNG author Caroline Evari opened the 2021 Book week celebration at Kopkop College on August 2, 2021, where she recounted her journey as a young writer and encouraged students to read and write more books. Ms Evari says her visit to the school helps to create awareness amongst students on the importance of writing their own stories and having them published, believing that having PNG authored books displayed in school libraries inspires and promotes local literature. Kopkop College kicked off this year’s National Book Week celebration under the theme, “Lockdown, Stay Safe, Read Books,” and looks forward to a week…
Port Moresby Nature Park is a proud winner in two categories in the Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia’s (ZAA) bi-annual Gala Awards event. This official announcement was made yesterday by the Zoo and Aquarium Association after formal online presentations were done by finalists before a strict judging panel. Port Moresby Nature Park came out a winner for the “Exhibit Design – Small Scale Development” for the Park’s construction of its Reptile Haus, the first of its kind in PNG as well as the “Community Engagement Award”, for ‘Snaketastic’ a community event held over 2-months in the Park focused on…