BSP as naming rights sponsors of the event was pleased to lead the initiative supported by other corporate bodies and sponsors. NCD Governor and Patron of Port Moresby Nature Park Hon. Powes Parkop, thanked BSP for being a genuine partner in the program since it’s inception in 2019 and continue to take responsibilities to help create awareness and conducting annual GO Green Clean-up program. “I am impressed to see many corporate bodies taking a stand in this awareness in contributing financially, socially and responsibly – partnering with the Nature Park to create a more sustainable environment,” said Governor Parkop. “The…
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This four-week project was delivered on Friday 11th June, 2021, by the BSP Arawa Branch Team as part of its community project initiative. “Being the only bank in the area, BSP is happy to give back to one of the oldest schools in the area – Arawa Primary School, through our BSP Community Project initiative valued at K30,000,” said BSP Branch Manager Rose Seeto. Ms Seeto acknowledged the BSP Arawa Branch team led by Project Coordinator Trevor Ruga and the Arawa SDA youths who volunteered on the weekends to paint and refurbish the school. BSP also engaged a local contractor…
Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Donald Yamasombi has expressed gratitude for a good turnout for the second meeting for the 2022 National Election Security Committee. Yamasombi said that the meeting held at the Police Operational Centre (POC) at Konedobu in Port Moresby last Thursday 10th of June 2021 was a positive indication that the Stake Holders like Police, PNG Defence Force, PNG Correctional Services and PNG Electoral Commissioner (PNGEC) were serious and concern for a free and fair 2022 national elections. “And for the first time since 1975, we have the Health experts like the St John Ambulances Services joining us…
Prime Minister James Marape has refuted statements in the Australian Media purportedly by the PNG Defence Force Commander Major General Gilbert Toropo that the growing Chinese presence was a challenge to Papua New Guinea’s security. This was supposedly made in the context of welcoming the rehabilitation of the naval base in Lombrum. “Firstly, I would like to place on record the excellent relations that PNG continues to enjoy with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as a major development partner. This relationship remains strong since it was first entered into in 1975.” Papua New Guinea’s foreign policy of being “friends…
High-toned DeeBee46 Rugby League Club from 9 mile in Port Moresby proved their class grabbing the top price of K2, 000 at the first-of-its-kind Korearu Cup Rugby Tournament hosted over the long weekend at kukipi in Gulf Province. They were crowned the overall winners after going undefeated in all their four rugby matches, followed by the TK Dogs from Konedobu with 12 points taking out K1, 000 cash price. The third placing went to KFaris Saukuru of 9 Mile with scored 11 points and the fourth place went to Black Brother’s picking up 8 points. The Korearu Cup Rugby 9’s…
SP PNG Hunters player Jokadi Bire is recovering in a Gold Coast Hospital after undergoing a serious surgical procedure overnight. Jokadi was unwell at training at the Hunters’ Runaway Bay base. Medical assistance was sought immediately and Jokadi was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment. Jokadi is receiving the best care possible in one of Queensland’s best hospitals. The Hunters are awaiting further news of his condition. His family has been notified of his condition and the Hunters management are in constant contact with them. When doctors advise later today, members of the Hunters squad and management will be…
MOROBE Governor Hon. Ginson Saonu says he welcomes his referral by the Ombudsman Commission to the Public Prosecutor and looks forward to clearing his name. The commission has referred Mr Saonu to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office. Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen and Ombudsman Kevin Kepore said last week the referral was in the hands of Public Prosecutor Pondros Kaluwin who had the discretion to bring or decline proceedings against Mr Saonu under the Leadership Code. Mr Saonu said: “The Ombudsman Commission served upon me notice in writing that it has referred me to the Public Prosecutor for…
The Executive Board’s decision was based on a report by the Future Host Commission, which has made a detailed analysis of the Brisbane 2032 project in recent months. This unanimous decision by the Executive Board is a credit to the years of work carried out by Brisbane 2032, the Australian Olympic Committee, and their partners, to test every aspect of the project. The viability of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic project is demonstrated by its core strengths: A passion-driven offer from a sports-loving nation that has sent athletes to every edition of the modern Olympic Games and nearly every edition…
The capital city ranks 138 out of 140 cities across the world, unfortunately in the same league as Damascus, Karachi and Dhaka. Governor Parkop said: “Port Moresby has been ranked as one of the least liveable cities in the world, along with war-torn cities. This is a harsh verdict on our city, which we have worked so hard to build. We are constantly striving to transform Port Moresby into a world-class city, with modern infrastructure, conducive business environment, cultural development through music, arts and creative industry. To be ranked alongside Damascus is ridiculous and irresponsible, and we want to know…
CPL Group is collaborating with Post PNG to deliver its online store orders for its luxury brand, Prouds PNG. “ You will find quality products at CPL Group’s Prouds PNG stores. And we are bringing that quality to customers nationwide,” said CPL Group General Manager for Finance, Mr Nazzar Shaffee. The partnership will see the online store customers receiving goods at 25 Post PNG post offices nationwide except in NCD, Jiwaka and Hela provinces. “ We are proud to partner with PNG’s leading retailer to deliver and distribute quality goods for its Prouds PNG online store, and offer services that…