Sexual harassment on the street will be made a crime with jail sentences of up to two years, the government has said. Catcalling, following someone and blocking their path will be criminalized in England under plans backed by the Home Secretary. “Every woman should feel safe to walk our streets,” Suella Braverman said. Sexual harassment is already illegal but it is hoped creating a new offence for street harassment will encourage more people to report it to police. “We are putting the needs of victims at the heart of our decision, which will mean the criminals who commit these acts…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
“See our ability and not our disability and accept us into the community, accept us into the workforce and utilise us to the best in doing things in the workforce, community and in homes.” This was the main call of the People with disabilities (PWD) from the Disable People Organisation (DPO) in East New Britain. Making this call on behalf of the PWD Commander Barracks East New Britain Inspector Edward Gigi who is an amputee. They made this call on Tuesday during the International Disability Day (IDD) celebration hosted by the provincial Division of Community Development division at Kokopo market…
The Japan Development Institute (JDI) team of experts and the local consultants led by Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru arrived in Vanimo yesterday afternoon. They were received at the airport by Governor for Sandaun, Tony Wouwou and the members of the Sandaun Provincial Administration. The team is in the province as part of their familiarization visits to identify potential Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country to help formulate Papua New Guinea’s SEZ Masterplan. Vanimo is one of the 18 identified potential SEZ location in the country. It is located at the border of Papua New Guinea…
NCDC Active City Development Program ended 2022 with our last event on Peace and Reconciliation to commemorate World Human Rights Day. The annual Whitecember Walk with the theme “Dignity, Freedom & Justice for All” took place today, Sunday, 11th December 2022, from 5:30am to 8.30am at Ela Beach. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour,…
Three previous African sides had reached the quarter-finals of the competition – but could not take that step further. This time, it was different. Marvellous Morocco have lit up this World Cup – and their fans got their reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from their continent to reach the semi-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were sent home, and the Atlas Lions go roaring on courtesy of Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half headed winner. “We are becoming a team everyone loves because we are showing what we can achieve,” said victorious boss Walid Regragui. “If you show the passion, heart…
World Cup holder France remains on course in its title defense after beating England 2-1 to reach the semifinals at Qatar 2022. Aurélien Tchouaméni gave France a first-half lead, his powerful shot setting the game ablaze at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday. England grew into the game and team captain Harry Kane emphatically converted from the penalty spot to draw the 2018 semifinalists level. The goal was his 53rd for his country, drawing him level with Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time top scorer. With just over 10 minutes remaining, Olivier Giroud’s header gave the reigning champion the lead once…
Brazil, the favorite to win this year’s World Cup, is out of Qatar 2022 after losing to Croatia on penalties 1-1 (4-2) in Friday’s dramatic quarterfinal. It had looked as though Neymar had won it for Brazil after he scored a stunning solo goal in extra-time – tying Pele’s international scoring record for the Seleção with his 77th goal – but Bruno Petković broke Brazilian hearts with a last-gasp equalizer to send the game to penalties. It was Croatia’s goalkeeper Dominik Livaković who was the hero yet again in the shootout, saving Rodrygo’s first effort before defender Marquinhos saw his attempt hit the…
PNG Air is pleased to announce the renewal and extension of our Naming Rights Sponsorship to Athletics PNG for a further three years. AS the official airline of Athletics PNG, the airline provides flights and logistical support for athletes and official local track and field competitions. Athletics as sport in PNG in recent years has seen much more activity and interest particularly from youth, especially in more regional towns around Papua New Guinea, Through Athletics PNG’s regularly scheduled competitions and meets, many new and promising talents have been identified and pushed further into elite training and representation, following in the…
As the 20 Days of Human Rights Activism campaign comes to its conclusion today, with the commemoration of Human Rights Day, the Members of the new Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) commend the Government for awarding 13 NGOs financial grants that will enable them to do more work to address gender-based violence (GBV) across the country. Governor Parkop, Chair of the GEWE Committee stated: “I am very pleased to see the Government making good on its promises to take more action to address GBV and sorcery accusation related violence as an immediate priority. Our previous GBV…
Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) is pleased to have been a part of the recent Internal Revenue Commission’s (IRC) General Tax Awareness Workshop, held in Mt Hagen. The awareness focused on educating registered taxpayers about how to complete and submit tax returns and documents to the IRC, keep proper business records, calculate their taxes and what taxes need to be paid. It also covered practical aspects of Company Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Salary and Wages Tax and the IRC’s Tax Services. The NSL Team set up an information booth and had the opportunity to talk to participants about the…