The people and residents of New Ireland not only celebrated the New Ireland Provincial Day this week, they are also celebrating the improved banking facility with the opening of the BSP Namatanai Branch today, Wednesday 28th July, 2021. BSP, the leading bank in PNG and Pacific, opened its Namatanai doors today with an upgrade from Sub-Branch to a Branch, offering more banking services for customers in Namatanai. In opening the upgraded branch, BSP Financial Group CEO Robin Fleming said, “Our bank is committed to our people in New Ireland and particularly to the people of Namatanai.” “The Namatanai Branch will…
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SP Brewery has a long history in supporting cultural events thus it comes as no surprise the Company renewed its support to the Goroka Show this year. A K10,000 cheque was presented to the Goroka Show Organising Committee today at SP Brewery’s Goroka Depot by Regional Sales Manager-Highlands, Aaron Japu. “SP Brewery is happy to be involved with the 65th Goroka Show, as one of the longest traditional sponsors of the event. We all know that the Show is a highlight for Eastern Highlands Province thus SPB is happy to continue to be associated with the event to promote PNG’s…
The work on the establishment of Papua New Guinea Defense Force’s (PNGDF) Forward Operating Base is progressing well at Piapali in Tari, Hela Province with the anticipation of it being completed in September later this year. PNGDF Commander Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo gave the update following the MoU signing of the work in June last year between the Hela Provincial Government, the Department of Defense and the PNGDF Commander. The Forward Operating Base is the beginning of the lead up work to the planned establishment of the PNGDF’s Third 1000 men Infantry Battalion in Tari. The Hela Provincial Government had committed K300, 000 for the work and K50 million for…
Nambawan Super is urging retired public servants who have exited the Fund between January 2016 and April 2021, and are still waiting to be paid their previously ‘unfunded contributions’, to contact the Fund. Chief Executive Officer, Paul Sayer, said there are 3,500 former public servant members, who have exited the Fund, that currently have their final benefit available to them. “Since 2018, Nambawan Super has received regular payments from the State to fund unpaid public sector employer contributions from prior to 2009,” Mr Sayer said. “Only former members with very specific circumstances have funds become available after they exit the…
Port Moresby Nature Park as an ecotourism destination continues to advocate to the next generation of young leaders, the importance of Ecotourism through its Education Programs. Tourism & Hospitality Students from Lasalle Technical College in Port Moresby visited the Park today to learn about Ecotourism and how to operate an Ecotourism attraction. There is so much to learn from Port Moresby Nature Park as a leading international tourist attraction in Papua New Guinea, and advocate of Ecotourism, of which students from Lasalle Technical College were privileged to have this interactive opportunity today. “Papua New Guinea is a country reach in…
Existing infrastructures in various sectors of the Motu Koita villages are being revamped under NCD Governor Powes Parkop’s modernisation program for the indigenous people. Amongst others, Hagara Primary School in Hanuabada continues to benefit under the program. In 2015, Governor Parkop donated a coaster bus to the school. Last year, NCDC partnered with Motu Koitabu Assembly in the delivery of a double-storey classroom for Motu Koita Fode Centre which is also located at the school. During the presentation of 40 desks by Theodist Limited last Thursday, Governor Parkop made a commitment to donate 60 more desks to Grade-three students who…
NCSL has welcomed a new face to its Board of Directors. An experienced Director in the Pacific Region and over 24 years’ senior executive experience in PNG, Mr Troy Stubbings, has been newly appointed as an Independent Director to the ncsl Board. Mr Stubbings was Managing Partner of the KPMG PNG practice for over 7 years. He brings to ncsl a wealth of technical and commercial experience across a wide spectrum of business including Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking and Retail sectors. Mr Stubbings is also skilled in Strategic Planning and Business transformation which fits the skill requirements sought…
Ryan Maskelyne completed a successful night (Tuesday 27 July) for Team PNG as he broke his own National Record in the 200m Breaststroke at Tokyo Aquatics Centre to finish second in his heat. Maskelyne who is based in Brisbane, Australia was ecstatic with setting a new National Record and attributed his performance to his work with his coach Shaun Crow. “It was pretty special. I didn’t have the best preparation for the last week as I have been dealing with some issues with my knee and Matthew (Team PNG physio) has been awesome with helping me sorting that issue out,”…
SP PNG Hunters head to Maryborough on Saturday determined to again push Intrust Super Cup heavyweights Wynnum Manly Seagulls to the brink after their thrilling clash to open the season. The Seagulls won their first nine matches in 2021, with their smallest winning margin a 2018 victory against the Hunters in Round 1. The Seagulls have since lost their past three games while their Brisbane Broncos-contracted players have been unavailable because of the NRL’s Covid bubble. Wynnum’s recent form, and the Hunters’ memory of striking back from a 12-point deficit against them in Round 1, will give Matt Church’s outfit…
The partnership between the POM City Markets and Moresby South MP Justin Tkatchenko will deliver another Motu-Koita Market this Saturday at the Vabukori Village. Through the Moresby South Motu-Koita (MK) Women’s Representative Anna Skate, the first two successful SME Markets and cultural showcases were held at the Pari and Kila Kila Village with local women-owned SME’s taking home at most K4000 and averaging on K500 to K600 on the day. This week, in true Motu-Koitabuan fashion, the Vabukori Market organisers are looking to make their event even bigger. Apart from the selling of arts and craft and locally made products,…