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…
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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…
The Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning and two members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation. Mr Manning said that his COVID-19 results including those of the two members of his family were confirmed on Saturday 20 February. Mr Manning said, “Given the nature of my job as the Controller and the high level of exposure this was bound to happen sooner or later. “As per COVID-19 protocols we are now in isolation. The only people who will have access to us will be the medical teams from the…
Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning and two members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation. Mr Manning said that his COVID-19 results including those of the two members of his family were confirmed on Saturday 20 February. Mr Manning said, “Given the nature of my job as the Controller and the high level of exposure this was bound to happen sooner or later. Contiune to practise Covid19 safety measures and keep listening to the news on this station and follow out news website: pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
The Somare family has announced with sadness that their father and PNG’s Founding Father Sir Michael Somare had befallen a serious illness of pancreatic cancer which is at a critical stage. The family along with his medical teams are giving him the utmost care that he deserves in Port Moresby. “After comprehensive consultation to ensure all clinical opportunities were exhausted in every jurisdiction with the competencies able to treat the critical stage of this form of cancer, the family in consultation with the Grand chief and Lady Veronica have settled with offering the best palliative care and nutritional and dietary…
Papua New Guinea reported 59 new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday 19th increasing the country’s total cases to 1,029. The latest cases were reported in Western Province, West Sepik and in the National Capital District. Of the 47 total cases reported in Western Province, 37 are male, nine female and one unknown. The youngest of the 47 cases was 11-year-old whilst the oldest was 53. Forty-three of the 47 cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 virus whilst four did not show symptoms at the time of testing. They were all detected by the Ok Tedi Mine through testing at…
This just in, 59 new COVID-19 cases have just been confirmed! The cases reported are in 47 cases in Western, 9 in West Sepik & 3 cases in NCD. This now brings the total number of COVID-19 cases for PNG to 1029. Of this, 164 are active cases, 10 known deaths & 846 have recovered. Continue to practice COVID-19 safety protocols and keep listening to the news on this station & follow our news website: pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
Prime Minister James Marape signed a sports partnership agreement on rugby league with Australia. He signed it with Australian High Commissioner to PNG, Jonathan Philp, after they farewelled the PNG Hunters team to Queensland. The agreement will pave way for two technical officials, paid for by Australia, to help the Hunters in the areas of marketing, and professional sports and career development. PM Marape said the level of relationship and cooperation between the two governments, at people-to-people level and now in sports, was getting stronger. “On the back of PNG Hunters leaving for a long-term residential stay in Australia, we…
The SP PNG HUNTERS traveled to Australia on Sunday in preparation for the Intrust Super Cup 2021 season in Queensland Australia. Their farewell was witnessed by Prime Minster James Marape, Australian High Commissioner, Jon Philp, Minister for Sports, and Higher Education, Science, Research and Technology, Wesley Raminai and Chairman of the PNG Rugby League, Mr Sandis Tsaka and other prominent figures. “I represent the entire country and the family of sponsors, Kumul Petroleum, National Gaming Board, SP Brewery, we are all right behind you, the entire Hunters team, players and coach, safe travels, represent your country very well “, said…