The National Superannuation Fund, Nasfund, would like to advise its membership of the closure of its Port Moresby client service centre, located at NCSL Haus, Douglas Street, next to the American Embassy. From Wednesday February 24th 2021, Nasfund services will only be at the Waigani, and Boroko client service centres respectively. In announcing this, Nasfund Chief Officer Member Services Ann Wilson is encouraging members to utilize the Fund’s Waigani, and Boroko client service centres. “The closure of our Port Moresby client service centre is temporary, as the Fund begins work on relocating to another location in the Port Moresby Central…
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The 28th SP Sports Awards (SPSA) was launched today in Port Moresby after the event was temporarily suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the annual prestigious awards will recognize sporting achievements from 2019 to 2020 and for the first time ever, the event will be staged virtually on EMTV and via social media. The theme for this year is “Excellence through Adversity.” “2020 was a tough year for many in Papua New Guinea because of COVID-19. South Pacific Brewery was no different as we had to overcome many challenges as well. It was with regret that…
Newcrest Mining recognises the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on Provincial Health Authorities and their ability to respond to the pandemic, whilst maintaining routine health service delivery. In response, Newcrest has provided the New Ireland, East New Britain, and Morobe Provinces with critical medical equipment. The delivery included items such as thermometers, stethoscopes, and wheelchairs. Acting CEO of the New Ireland Provincial Health Authority, Dr Joachim Taulo thanked Newcrest Mining for continuing to support to the province. “We are better equipped to cope with the pandemic due to the regular deliveries of equipment and medicine from Newcrest, which will benefit the…
Southern Highlands Province (SHP) is well- known for social and political related issues that are really affecting the livelihood of government workers, general public and gerund public properties at risk. Due to ineffective law & order and judiciary systems in the province, organized criminal activities has been an ongoing issue, despite provincial leaders made several attempts to superscribe. This was highlighted by the SHP Governor William Powi while presenting his 2018 and 2019 outstanding Provincial Services Improvement Program (PSIP) financial reports to the Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD) last week. Mr. Powi stressed that recently organized criminals illegally…
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister James Marape calling for Central Province to work with NCDC for mutual benefit during the launching of the Central Province’s Corporate Plan. “I have always asked for a plan so NCD can work closely with neighbouring provinces for the greater good of our capital city, the Southern Region and for Papua New Guinea.” “I am also ready to support them in any way I can for them to achieve their vision. Prime Minister is right in saying that Central Province has lot of opportunities for being close…
STOMA care sessions facilitated by the PNG Stoma Association will commence on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at the Christian Women’s Association, 3 mile (behind Paradise Private Hospital). Depending on the attendance and the need thereafter, more sessions will be held every first Wednesday of the month up to November. The PNG Stoma Association (PNGSA) is run by Janet Yaki and has been assisting Ostomates since 2011. Janet, an Ostomate herself, saw the need to assist people left with this condition after life-saving surgeries that resulted in parts of their bowels being removed due to diseases such as colon cancer and…
The National Airport Corporation’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU) continues to play a crucial role in carrying out major improvements to key high impact projects under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP) in the 21 national airports in PNG. Thanks to the Government of Papua New Guinean and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for their continued partnership in financing the implementation of key airport projects in the country. Their amalgamated support continues to serve the purpose of CADIP which is to improve the country’s aviation infrastructure to ensure operational safety and security compliance to ICAO standards and regulations as administered…
With the recent changes to on-board new members via the Employer Portal by payroll officers as part of improving the efficiency of the process, the NASFUND Savings and Loans Society (NCSL) is now urging employers not yet registered on the employer portal to do so in 2021. Chief Executive Officer Vari Lahui said there are 830 organisations currently registered to access their employee information through the portal and he looked forward to also welcoming those employers that areyet to register. Mr. Lahui said that registration to access the employer portal will allow employers to view their employees’ member details and…
New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has extended prayers of hope to his friend, fellow founding father and senior statesman Sir Michael Somare whom he learnt has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. Sir J thinking of his dear friend, said Sir Michael is a determined, brave and visionary person. He recalled back to the early days of nationhood how they ventured into the unknown taking a thousand tribes with them to form the United Nation of Papua New Guinea. “We came 45 years ago, setting the foundation for stability, Growth, Advancement and Education. We may sometimes be divided politically but…
Kina Bank customers with bemobile sim cards can now access the Kina Konnect mobile banking service on their mobile phone. The Kina Konnect mobile banking service is a simple and secure banking solution that gives customers the ability to bank on the go. Transferring funds, topping up mobile phone credits and esi pay, making payments, viewing mini bank statements and checking personal account balance is now available to customers with bemobile sim cards. Ensuring our customers can conveniently do their everyday banking with confidence is our priority, Ivan Vidovich Kina Bank’s Chief Transformation Officer said. “Having Kina Konnect on the…