The premier institute established for learning and research in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific launched its new upgraded official website www.pau.ac.pg on Wednesday 30th June, 2021. During the launch, PAU Vice Chancellor Professor Roal Lozano said, “while the launch of the new website maybe small but significant, it is a landmark development for the university.” Not only does the site have a modern look and feel, it is a one-stop shop for information on course programs, student life, campus activities and it now offers a new payment service for tuition and other fees – BSP Pay online payment service. BSP…
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The Prime Minister James Marape says the Government wants a partner or investor like Puma Energy that can help the Government’s vision to create a low cost fuel and energy sector in the country. And he has encouraged Puma Energy to remain and continue investing in PNG’s domestic fuel and energy market. PM Marape said this week at Puma Energy’s Napanapa oil refinery outside Port Moresby on the occasion to mark 14 million man hours of incident free operations at its sites throughout the country over the last seven (7) years. “I am happy to be here to witness and…
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) welcomes the Government’s actions to publicly advertise the position of the Electoral Commissioner this week. This action comes on the back of TIPNG raising concerns over the importance of having competent and stable leadership within the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC), if we are to have any chance of delivering a reasonable National General Election in 2022. The success of the 2022 National General Elections will greatly depend on our efforts to restore the public trust in the PNGEC, and we can start by ensuring we undertake a transparent and rigorous process to appoint a…
Stagajah Band, the awesome four-some and highly accomplished musicians of Papua New Guinea have officially released their Rumination E.P (Extended Play) this morning. The new EP features four new songs; Go Back, Sentani Cinta, Away From and Una Mauk which is a remake featuring legend Amon Serum. The songs have a mixed blend of Reggae, Electro Pop and Acoustic fused with contemporary PNG local music. Stagajah Band Song-writer and rapper Gaix said that the promo single titled ‘Go Back’ is basically about losing a loved one, explaining that the lyric is about trying to make up for your loss and…
The Children Cancer Unit and Pediatric Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital received a kind donation of electrical supplies which included air conditioners, kettles, microwaves, a 42-inch TV and a Digicel decoder. These electrical items will not only support the two wards but will also be used at the Operating Theater, ICU and Emergency Department. The donation was made this week in the presence of the Executive Manager of CHM Braden Chin, POMGEN CEO Dr. Paki Polumi, Deputy Chairlady POMGEN Kathy Johnston and other staff from CHM, Port Moresby General Hospital and Friends of Pomgen. Mr. Chin said on behalf…
Thirty-one-year-old Benjamin Bofeng is the second lawyer from Constitutional and Law Reform Commission to attain a Master of Laws and Development from the University of Melbourne, Australia. A mix-parentage of East Sepik, Morobe, and Western Highlands, Mr Bofeng is a recipient of the 2020 Australian Awards Scholarship, who successfully completed the 15 months-long program in March 2021. The Program critically considered the theory of development through Law with an emphasis that sustainable means and local PNG ways of attaining development should be prioritized instead of merely relying on introduced, foreign ideas, Mr Bofeng said. “The Program has assisted me to…
The Port Moresby Basketball Association has been granted approval by the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) and the Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation Pandemic Management Committee (PNGSF PMC) to commence competitions and events at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium but under strict Niupla Pasin guidelines. General Manager for Basketball Operations, Mr Patrick Ani said the Board and Management of Port Moresby Basketball Association are cordially inviting any interested clubs and teams to participate in the Senior and U18 Division of the ‘Super 7 Classics’ Series. “We now invite all clubs and teams that wish to participate in…
The proposal by Prime Minister James Marape to change the name of the Nadzab International Airport to PNG-Japan Friendship Airport is wrong and demeans the its historical significance. The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Belden Norman Namah said: “I mean no disrespect for our good friends, the people and Government of Japan, but they are well aware of the history of Nadzab because it is in their history books too. “If Mr Marape is unaware let me point him to some history. “After the Japanese imperial army occupied Lae and Salamaua in March 1943, allied forces led by the US…
Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Mr David Manning has assured the people of Papua New Guinea that their rights will always be respected and protected at all cost. Mr Manning made this comment following criticisms made on the new measures on international and domestic travel. “There will be no mandatory vaccination nor situations created to force people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This will always remain a personal choice for every Papua New Guinean and we respect that. “I apologise to the people of PNG for the fear and anxiety caused because of the…
In accordance with Measure 3, Schedule 1 – all intending travellers must comply with 1 of the 5 approved reasons to travel. As outlined in Schedule 1 those reasons are: 1) Students returning to their place of residence or educational institutions; 2) Persons returning to their usual residence; 3) Essential business travel; 4) Seeking medical assistance and medivac; and 5) Emergency transport, including but not limited to repatriation of deceased persons. Health Minister Hon. Jelta Wong stated that fully vaccinated persons are exempt from the five reasons to travel. He said they are free to travel as they wish because…