The Director for Crimes Chief Inspector (CIP)Joel Simatab presented a total of six new desktop computers worth K26,000 to the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Western Highlands Superintendent John Sagom on Wednesday January 18 at the National Police Headquarters in Konedobu in the National Capital District. CIP Simatab said these computers will aid the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in the province to do their job well and update the Crimes Division on crime reports and investigations. He said the initiative of providing logistical support to CIDs in all provinces will be rolled out with this being the first to polish…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
The National Parliament passed a landmark legislation yesterday when it unanimously voted for the National Trade Bill 2023. The bill was presented by the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru who, in 2017 introduced the National Trade Policy and the SME Policy and Master Plan. Minister Maru said the National Trade Bill 2023 was one of the most important laws in terms of trade and investment because it was set out to achieving the PNG Vision 2050 which specifically notes the importance of diversifying the economy by promoting and expanding trade and investment in the country. “The…
UNFPA has delivered 850 dignity kits for women and girls affected by election-related violence in Enga and Southern Highlands. The kits contain period essentials and hygiene items such as soap and a towel. For displaced persons, or communities isolated by violence, access to these basics can be challenging. The provision of dignity kits is a small step towards ensuring the health and hygiene of women and girls is protected, providing them with dignity and preventing secondary health issues such as infections. UNFPA works with partners in the region to ensure these kits reach the affected communities most in need. 300…
The PNG Olympic Committee will be hosting a series of Youth Athlete Development workshops around the country from 21st to the 28th January, 2023. Through the support from the Olympic Solidarity and Kumul Consolidated Holdings Ltd, the PNGOC will be running workshops in Port Moresby, Goroka, Lae and Kokopo with the aim of building up the capacity of its member National Federations and the other stakeholders in sport that play an important part in identifying talent and developing them. PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC) Secretary General, Auvita Rapilla said the workshops would assist National Federations (NFs) improve their understanding around developing…
PacTrade PNG Ltd donated newborn packs consisting of Nappy time diapers and baby wipes to the Maternity Ward of Port Moresby General Hospital to welcome the new year babies. PacTrade’s Marketing Coordinator, Ms. Rosslyn Arek who was on hand to deliver the donation said, “We have been supporting Friends of Pomgen since last year with emergency appeals for the hospital and we look forward to continue this partnership moving forward in 2023. With this donation for the month of January, we now kickstart our monthly supply of new born packs for the Maternity Ward. FOPG Operations, Ms. Grace Roland who…
Jacinda Ardern says she will not be seeking re-election this year and her last day as prime minister is 7 February. Ardern said she reflected over the summer and tried to find a way to keep going for another year and another term but she could not. “After going on six years of some big challenges, I am human. Politicians are human. For me, it’s time… “So today I’m announcing that I will not be seeking re-election and my term as prime minister will conclude no later than the 7th of February. “I believe that leading a country is the…
“New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has expressed sadness at the passing of the late Sir Leonard Wilson Kamit who passed on the 9th of January 2023. “Many a great men come and go; they leave their mark where they thread on Earth and their legacy transcends through the ages. The former Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, the late Sir Leonard Wilson Kamit is such a man,” said Sir J. Sir J said Sir Leonard Wilson Kamit was a career banker for over 39 years and was one of the key pioneers within the Central Bank since…
Tropical cyclone Irene is causing flooding and power cuts in Vanuatu’s main city and closing roads. RNZ Pacific’s correspondent in Port Vila said there’s flooding in some areas of the capital and road blocks caused by fallen trees. Hilaire Bule said some parts of Port Vila were enduring power cuts, and that Irene has damaged fruit trees such as avocado and banana. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazard Department said Irene is expected to hit the Island of Tanna, in south Vanuatu at midday Thursday local time. A red alert is in place for Tafea, Shefa and Malampa provinces, while Penama…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) is the first corporate organization to throw its support behind the Motu Koita Assembly in hosting the 2023 Hiri Moale Festival. BSP commenced its partnership with the Hiri Moale Festival Committee in 2021 and is proud to support the festival for a third year running. BSP Corporate Sponsorship Manager Amelia Minnopu presented a cheque of K30, 000 to the Motu Koita Assembly (MKA) on Wednesday 18th January 2023, as silver sponsors of this annual prestigious Motuan cultural event – the 49th Hiri Moale Festival. “As you all know, culture and traditions are a big part…
New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan is back in the country again after undergoing several operations in Brisbane Australia. He stepped right back into formal duties as soon as he arrived back on Sunday the 15th of January and throughout the week to attend to parliament duties. Amidst Parliament sitting on the 17th of January, Sir J made time to meet with interim CEO for Newcrest mining Sherry Duhe and Interim Chief Operating officer Craig Jones. Ms Duhe who is most likely the first female head of any resource and energy sector company operating in the country and has extensive…