The Remington Group recently conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) course at its Head Office in Port Moresby, which saw three senior members of their technical training team, together with another senior technician based in Lae (participating via video conferencing platform), achieve certification as skilled Trainers in their specific technical fields. The Training of Trainers (ToT) is a programme designed to equip professionals with essential skills enabling them to identify training needs and to develop instructional design tools for effective training delivery. This programme is a fundamental requirement for professionals aspiring to be instructors, trainers, workplace coaches and leaders in…
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Donald Trump has launched a new “communications” website, which says it will publish content “straight from the desk” of the former US president. Mr Trump was banned by Twitter and suspended by Facebook and YouTube after the Capitol riots in January. The former president has since been releasing statements by press release – which the new website will now host. Users will be able to like posts – and also share them on Twitter and Facebook accounts. Mr Trump’s senior adviser, Jason Miller, had previously said a new social media platform was to be launched. “This new platform is going to be…
Britney Spears is tired of all the documentaries being made about her life, specifically when it comes to her court-ordered conservatorship. The singer posted a lengthy message to her more than 29 million Instagram followers Monday night writing in part, “So many documentaries about me this year with other people’s takes on my life … These documentaries are so hypocritical … they criticize the media and then do the same thing ?????” Spears went on to write: “I don’t know y’all but I’m thrilled to remind you all that although I’ve had some pretty tough times in my life … I’ve had waaaayyyy…
BSP Management confirmed that in the early hours of Monday, 4th May, 2021, BSP Banz Branch was broken into by criminals, and whilst inside the branch the criminals extensively damaged one of Bank’s ATM’s that will now be unavailable to the public for an indefinite period. The criminals were unable to take money or items of value after the incident triggered the branch’s alarm system, alerting security and police to the site. BSP Group CEO, Robin Fleming said, “This is not the first time criminals have targeted BSP Banz and other BSP sub branches in the country. The recent incident…
The Ombudsman Commission has referred Hon. Johnson Tuke, MP Member for Kainantu Open, Member, Eastern Highlands Provincial Assembly and Minister for Mining to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office. The Ombudsman Commission conducted an investigation and has granted Mr Tuke a right to be heard which he responded to, and having deliberated on the matter has determined that there is a prima facie case that Hon Johnson Tuke MP has been guilty of misconduct in office. As required by Section 20(2) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, the Commission has notified Mr Tuke…
NSW and Queensland officials are awaiting details around the status of the 18th man in State of Origin before finalising preparations for their team camps ahead of the series opener at the MCG on June 9. The squads for Origin I will be named on May 31 and this year’s series is the first in which the Blues and Maroons will carry an 18th man after the ARLC recently approved teams using an extra reserve if they have a players ruled out by foul play or lose three to HIAs in a game. However, it is yet to be decided…
Prime Minister James Marape, MP, officially launched the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign ‘Sleeves Up’ today at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. He said the launching of the campaign was timely in the Government’s response to curtail the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 and to protect the people. PM Marape said the first batch of 100,000 vaccines had already been brought into the country and would be distributed throughout the country for the campaign. He encouraged frontline and essential workers to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated, or they could exercise their right under the National Constitution by deciding…
A primary school in Lae has commemorated World Water day to highlight the importance of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) and nutrition during the pandemic. Omgea primary school in Lae despite the covid-19 pandemic, is going extra miles in applying the new normal protocols in schools. The school had establishing school hygiene clubs, distributed over 100 reusable face marks for students, tippy taps and soap for hand washing. Omega primary school is also the pilot school for the Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) – Lukautim Gutpla Kai Kai through Klin pasin project. The Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) project is…
Over thirty-two thousand students and teachers including support staff in twenty nine school in Morobe will be benefiting from of an Integrating WASH in Nutrition (INWAN) – Lukautim Gutpla Kai Kai through Klin pasin project. The Australian Government through the Water for Women Fund in support of COVID-19 response and recovery is co-funding the integrated WaSH of the Morobe school garden project. The project also works hand-in-hand with high schools and primary schools in Lae to strengthen agricultural education, provide nutritious meals to students, and educate them on good nutrition. It will also address job losses and local food supply…
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in PNG and throughout the world, KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation), in its efforts to raise more awareness to stop the spread of COVID-19, has made an awareness video with the help of KTF ambassadors, partners and friends: • Amelia Kuk – Rugby player • Michael Usher – Journalist & presenter • Sharyn Ghidella -Journalist & presenter • Andrew Lepani – Former Deputy Director General PNG Olympic Committee • Dika Toua – Olympic Weightlifter • Ryan Pini – Olympic Swimmer • Abigail Havora – Doctor, KTF Archer Leader & former Miss Pacific…