Air Niugini continues to promote gender equality in the workplace by encouraging more female staff to further their knowledge in their respective fields. This has seen a female staff from the Information Technology (IT) Department, Marisa Kuypers who is the IT Projects and Strategy Manager for the airline, recently attain her Masters in IT. Ms Kuypers achievement demonstrates Air Niugini Management’s commitment in promoting gender equality, based on merit, where more women are being encouraged and supported to further their education and also take on managerial positions within the airline. She successfully completed her Masters in IT majoring in Enterprise…
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After serving cricket in PNG for the past six years Mr McGann, General Manager of Curtain Brothers, tendered his resignation due to changing circumstances depriving him of his time he wished to commit to his CPNG Board activities. CPNG CEO, Greg Campbell thanked Mr McGann “Justin has been an exceptional board member over a long period, he has been instrumental in driving cricket success and development in PNG particularly in areas of infrastructure. He and Curtain Bros have been fantastic supporters of our sport and will continue to do so despite his resignation from the formal Board position”. Helen Macindoe,…
The death, which was recorded in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Tuesday April 6, increases the total number of COVID-19 deaths in PNG to 68. A 40-year-old female from New Ireland province died from COVID-19 bringing the total number of deaths in New Ireland to two. To date, the National Capital District has recorded 52 deaths whilst Morobe and West Sepik recorded three deaths. New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands and Western province recorded two deaths each whilst Enga and Jiwaka reported a death each bringing the total number of deaths from COVID-19 to 68. PNG…
FairPrice Furniture celebrates this Easter with their “Great Easter Giveaway”. Customers who spend K100 or more go into the draw to win the Super Easter Hamper, consisting of a 10 Kg Trukai Jasmine rice, a 10kg Flame Flour, a carton of Pepsi, Noodles, Sugar and much more. “From our great value deals to our regular prize draws, everyone’s a winner at FairPrice!” commented Diana Laho of FairPrice. The Easter giveaway started in March and will end on the 11th of April, with a total of 12 winners. The draw is held live on their Facebook page at the end of…
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic PNG’s leading proptech company, Hausples.com.pg, isinnovating to help property seekers and the real estate industry via the launch of the Hausples OnlineFlash Sale.The Hausples Online Flash Sale will showcase the best deals on property for sale and rent acrossPNG, giving property hunters and owners the chance to transact quickly and easily despite thepandemic.What is the Hausples Online Flash Sale?The Hausples Online Flash Sale is a three day online event giving property hunters the chance tosecure a home for rent or sale at the lowest possible price. PNG’s leading agencies and developerswill be offering…
Since February the EU has already channelled through WHO 3 million EUR (12 M Kina) and in late March, at the request of PNG Authorities, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (an EU solidarity tool for emergency situations) has been activated. After the timely support deployed by France last week, on 2nd of April Germany offered a 7-person Emergency Medical Team (2 doctors, 2 nurses and 3 light medical staff) who are expected to arrive in PNG around mid-April, with the length of deployment planned for at least 28 days. The German team will integrate with St Johns Ambulance. Furthermore, the…
SP PNG Hunters have been forced to make one change to their winning outfit for their Intrust Super Cup clash with the Cutters in Mackay on Saturday night. Second-rower and vice-captain Keven Appo will miss the game after he was suspended for two matches following the Hunters’ win over Ipswich Jets before the competition was paused over the Easter weekend. The Hunters defended Appo against a shoulder charge notice and felt they presented a good case of claiming it was a tackle gone wrong with no intent to make contact with the shoulder. However, they were unsuccessful and he will…
THE Port Moresby General Hospital Labour Ward has been quite busy as staff worked around the clock todeliver 182 babies during the long Easter weekend. Shift team leader and midwife Sr. Dephney H. Hevelawa yesterday said that the ward has been very busyduring Easter and with a shortage of manpower, some staff have had to take on double shifts. “Within this Easter period, it was quite busy. The beds were all full so we had to assist mothers to deliveron the floor. When we have our medical students are around, they give us a helping hand but otherwise,we have one…
PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Joint Agency Task Force Media Statement Tuesday 6th April 2021 Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning said people in isolation are not required to take the prescribed COVID-19 test to be discharged. Mr Manning said Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing is not a requirement for discharge from isolation and citizens must be made aware of these facts to avoid being misinformed especially at this time when the country is battling to contain the surge in COVID-19 cases. Mr Manning said, “Let me remind individuals, business houses, government departments…
The Minister for Forests, Walter D Schnaubelt MP has warned Timber Operating Companies in Papua New Guinea to immediately pay up their outstanding levies and royalty payments to both the landowners and the government. Minister Schnaubelt sounded the warning following failure by most companies and operations to meet their obligations under various agreements. “They are fully aware of the legal ramifications associated with non-compliance of their legal obligations as stipulated under the agreements and the underlying laws of the country governing the forestry sector,” Mr Schnaubelt said. He said the companies were engaged to pay up on time in compliance…