BSP CEO Robin Fleming on Friday 18th June, 2021, presented two fully-kitted state of the art conference equipment and interactive LED ‘65 inch multi-functional screens to Chairman of the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services, Cardinal Sir John Ribat and Acting Director of the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services Dr Uma Ambi. “This is one Community Project that we know, in keeping up with technology – will help the directorate to effectively discharge its duty,” Mr Fleming said during the handover that was witnessed by BSP Human Resource team through a Zoom session. Dr Uma…
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33 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday June 19, has now increased the total number of confirmed cases to 17,013. The 33 new cases were reported in four provinces. Eastern Highlands recorded the largest number with 12 cases followed by Southern Highlands with eight, Simbu with seven and East New Britain Province with six cases. Of the 33 cases reported 20 are males and 13 females. Their ages range from 18 to 68 years. Twenty-three of the cases had symptoms when tested whilst nine had existing medical conditions and three had to be hospitalized. To date a total of 130,467…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary made history today when two females were appointed to the three-member Police Promotion Board. In a small but significant event attended by Police Minister William Onglo, Police Commissioner David Manning and senior police officers, former diplomat and senior public servant Dame Jean Lucilla Kekedo was appointed Chairperson of the Police Promotions and Appointment Board 2021. Ms Kekedo is Minister Onglo’s nominee. The other board member is acting Deputy Police Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson representing the Police Commissioner. Assistant Commissioner of Police Highlands Eastern-End Anton Billie was also sworn in today as a member of…
The third round of the Isuzu National One day Cup wrapped up on Monday with Isuzu Black defeating Red by 48 runs to remain undefeated after six games and sit comfortably on top of the table. In a low scoring affair young Barra Gaudi Toka was the star top scoring with 36 runs including six boundaries and then incredibly taking 7/37 with the ball. Fittingly, the player of the match grabbed the last wicket of Damien Ravu in his ninth over to seal the victory for Isuzu Black. Toka was supported in the first innings by S Atia (25) and…
Leader of Government Business in the New Ireland Legislative Assembly Hon. Edwin Maingen is urging Treasurer and Kavieng Open MP Ian Ling Stuckey not to fear the newly established Provincial Assembly Inquiry Committee. He said in every Democracy a Watch dog is needed to ensure checks and balances and the Provincial Inquiry Committee is no different to those of the National Parliament’s. Maingen clarified that the decision to set up the Committee was not a rushed one, nor was it intended to be a one sided membership. “The opportunity for the National Alliance President’s to be part of the committee…
Department of Personnel Management in conjunction with the Department of Treasury are conducting a 2 day Information session for all line government agencies. The 2 day workshop which attracted over three hundred participants was opened yesterday (22nd June) by the Secretary for Department of Personnel Management Ms Taies Sansan. The 2021 Whole of Government Retirement Briefing session commenced yesterday attracting over three hundred participants from national agencies and from provincial administrations and other agencies from throughout the country. There were various speakers from DPM, Treasury and Nambawan Super who made presentations on the various topics relating to retirement. DPM working…
Rellie Kaputin took a huge leap towards securing the single place available for PNG in the Athletic competition in the Tokyo Olympics with a seasons best long jump of 6.42 metres in her second attempt at the Festival of Athletics in Townsville on Saturday. Townsville was the scene of her greatest triumph in June 2019 where, in her sixth and final jump at the Oceania Championships, Kaputin leapt 6.50m to snatch the gold medal from Brooke Stratton of Australia . Coach Phillip Newton reported that things looked good on Saturday for Kaputin to improve on her mark of 6.42m as…
The Milne Bay Community Association Inc. (MBCA) would like to thank the support of Consort Express Lines with shipping of donations collected from the Kapole Jam Session-Alotau Appeal hosted on Saturday 15th May 2021 at the Vision City Mall (Outdoor) Amphitheatre. Donations from the first of its kind Kapole Jam Session – Alotau Appeal hosted by the Milne Bay Community Association Inc. (MBCA) and wONEm Direction arrived in Alotau on Monday the 7th of June 2021, from Port Moresby with the help of Consort Express Lines. Upon receiving positive response from the General Manager for Consort Express Lines, Mr Thomas…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) wishes to advise the travelling public into and out of Tokua Airport in the East New Britain Province, that reconstruction works on the final 400m section of the airport’s runway pavement is currently underway. This has resulted in a shortened, runway length which at present can only accommodate Dash 8 aircrafts. The reconstruction works are being carried out due to pavement failures of previous works which were carried under unsuitable weather conditions. In addition, sourcing of suitable aircraft pavement construction material has also been a challenge and a contributing factor to the delay. NAC and…
Registrations are now open for the RSPCA PNG inaugural Charity Golf Day scheduled for the 24th September, 2021. This four-person Ambrose event will be hosted at the Port Moresby Golf Club and team registration is K3, 000. RSPCA PNG Executive Assistant & Public Relations Karen Swale said business houses and individuals have been given the opportunity to sponsor a hole for K1, 000.00. “The fundraising drive is to raise money to cover the operational costs of the RSPCA’s Education and Adoption Programs”, said Karen. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals PNG Education program started in 2010…