As part of its member engagement, the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) recently partnered with the Young Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry (YPOMCCI) to host an information session for YPOMCCI members. Through the Fund’s Know Your Super program, this online session was hosted via Zoom and Facebook Live on Wednesday May 26, 2021. YPOMCCI members were provided an overview of Nasfund, and given an insight into the Fund’s products and services. There was also a Question & Answer session for participants. According to Nasfund Chief Officer Member Services Anne Wilson, this partnership with YPOMCCI was the first for this…
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The SP PNG Hunters will focus on regaining the defensive muscle that put their Intrust Super Cup rivals on notice when they meet Redcliffe Dolphins at Moreton Daily Stadium on Saturday night. The Hunters have help on the way with some key players returning for the clash with the eighth-placed Dolphins following last weekend’s bye. The Hunters surged through a three-game winning streak in the early rounds with one of the best defensive records in the Intrust Super Cup before injuries and suspensions left them with only 17 and 18 players to select from for their last two matches. The…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has advised all league affiliates throughout the country that no games will commence until approval is sought from the Office of the Pandemic Controller. PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina in a brief statement said this advice covers all Major, minor, affiliated and schools rugby league competitions that no games are to be played pending approval from the Controller’s office. “The professional rugby league competition – Digicel Cup has been granted approval to commence it’s competition next Saturday June 5th, 2021,” Hondina said. “I have sent a letter today (Thursday) to the Controller seeking…
Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning this week removed the requirement to test for COVID-19 for domestic air travel within the country. Mr Manning issued Measure No. 13 – Amendment Measure to No 3 Domestic Travel Measure which revoked Paragraph 2.b and 2.c of Measure No. 3 on Domestic Travel. The amendment takes effect today, Thursday May 27, 2021. Mr Manning said that the effect of this measure is to remove the requirement that persons were required to have a COVID-19 test and return a negative result the day before flying domestically. He…
Ongoing Menstrual health and hygiene promotion and education is vital for everyone to break through barriers in cultural taboos, that have negative impact on women and girls well-being. UNICEF WASH Officer Issabella Warre said lack of information and education on menstrual hygiene is affecting many women and most of them need to learn how top manage this especially in rural areas and more awareness is needed. “Health care facilities and schools play a vital role carrying out awareness on menstrual hygiene so there is enough exposure so both female and male students in school can learn including men and women…
With COVID-19 affecting the academic year it’s encouraging to see schools investing a little extra more in their students. The Gordon International School has recently purchased new desks for their students to provide an even more conducive and safe learning environment for their students. “The school made this investment to create an environment that will increase motivation amongst our students to enjoy learning.” says school Principal Mrs. Lucy Kula Mrs. Kula believes that in light of the challenges that are being faced with the COVID 19 protocols, having the right school furniture contributes to the comfort, posture and support of…
Countering recent criticism in the media from the PNG Energy Workers Association (PNGEWA) over structural realignments being implemented in PNG Power through its Refocus Initiative, PNG Power managing director, Mr. Flagon Bekker, has outlined that their expressed fears were in fact groundless. Mr. Bekker stated, “I fully understand why the union might be concerned that its members will be disadvantaged by the possible changes that have been flagged in discussions held about reform and refocus of PNG Power.” Mr. Bekker advised that there is regular communication between PNG Power Management and PNGEWA through the Employee Consultative Committee (ECC). Since late…
Oil Search confirms that the Company received a letter from PNG Power Limited (PPL) that could significantly impact the PNG Biomass Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) which was signed between both companies in December 2015. The Company has analysed the implications of the letter’s unforeseen ‘notice of termination’ and is currently engaging with all key stakeholders including Markham landowners and development partners to assess the potential impact of a cancelled PPA. The PNG Biomass project is aligned with the PNG Government’s ambition to diversify the country’s energy mix and complement the drive to create jobs and long-term opportunities for the people…
The publication of the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative reports are meaningless if they do not give rise to critical policy debates for a robust mining and petroleum sector in Papua New Guinea, an official says. Head of PNGEITI National Secretariat Mr. Lucas Alkan told leaders at the 36th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum on Wednesday that EITI work in PNG is progressively helping to shape public policy discussions through EITI report recommendations, and open discussions within the PNGEITI Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG). Papua New Guinea to date has published a total of seven (7) EITI country reports since…
When I grow up – I want to be a Heavy Equipment Operator 10 lucky children, enrolled at Buk bilong Pikinini’s Library Learning Centers, will be making a field trip to Hastings Deering to inspect heavy vehicles used for construction and mining across PNG. In particular, they will be inspecting a Caterpillar D11T and other heavy-duty vehicles. The D11T is Caterpillars largest track type tractor produced in the world. The children will learn what it takes to drive such heavy vehicles and get an opportunity to get inside and see for themselves. BbP seeks to show the children where their…