The Investment Promotion Authority is calling on business houses, corporate Organisations, small and medium enterprises and the general public, to look out for new changes in the display and content of its newly launched online registry service as it undergoes transition. In addressing participants at the PNG Mining and Petroleum Conference in Sydney Australia, Managing Director of the IPA Mr. Clarence Hoot alerted companies of the need to re-register their companies to avoid them being struck off the new upgraded online registry system. Mr. Hoot said. “Re-registration is free and a window of one year period from 1 December 2022,…
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PNG singer and songwriter Danielle has been crowned Pacific Break’s 2022 winner, the first female artist to take out the top prize in the competition’s history. This year’s judges unanimously awarded the prize to her song Fight which tells the story of West Papuans’ fight for freedom. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Danielle said when she found out she won. “It means so much to me because it’s been a really hard road.” Source: ABC Pacific
Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) welcomes the appropriation of K50 million to commence work at Central Provincial Hospital. PMGH is currently overburdened by patients from the National Capital District (NCD), Central and Gulf Provinces as well as referrals from outside Port Moresby. Patients lining up in cues to receive healthcare services are always a concern at PMGH. Once the Central Hospital is completed, PMGH will be able to offload 300 of its current 1, 200 beds, reduce the loads at the maternity section, Emergency Department and many other sections of the hospital. The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA),…
A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records connected to a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities by failing to report and pay taxes on compensation for top executives. The Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. were found guilty on all charges they faced. Donald Trump and his family were not charged in this case, but the former president was mentioned repeatedly during the trial by prosecutors about his connection to the benefits doled out to certain executives, including company-funded apartments, car leases and personal expenses. The Trump Organization could…
67 government officers from the East New Britain Provincial Government (ENBPG) are now certified Training of Trainers (TOT) under the Center for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI). The officers from Kokopo, Gazelle and Rabaul districts graduated yesterday afternoon after undergoing a three weeks-long training in Kokopo. The participants covered two modules Savings and Budgeting. The training was facilitated by CEFI principal trainer Jill Pijui while representatives from CEFI Special Project Manager Jeremiah Wenogo were present to witnessed the graduation and present the certificates. Doing the welcome remarks yesterday for the official opening of the program Advisor of the division of…
The National Superannuation Fund (nasfund) this week engaged with its membership representatives at the 16th PNG Mining & Petroleum Investment Conference. Nasfund Chief Executive Officer Ian Tarutia led the Fund delegation to this event, which brought together organizations from across the Resource & Energy sector in Papua New Guinea. “The 16th PNG Mining & Petroleum Investment Conference & Exhibition provided an opportunity to engage once again with industry organizations, most of whom are our contributing employers on behalf of their staff. The event also provided a venue for Prime Minister Marape and key Ministers for Investment & Trade, Mining and…
Nambawan Super officially opened its recently relocated Daru Branch today, as part of its continued focus on improving Member access to superannuation services in rural centers around the Country. The Branch was opened yesterday, by Nambawan Super Member representatives including Nurses, Police and Teachers, alongside Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) CEO, Mr. Paul Sayer. The Branch is now conveniently located in the Callan Services Resource Centre, Daru. Mr. Sayer advised that, “the Nambawan Super Daru Branch is now within walking distance to local schools, Government offices, key state institutions and several other businesses which employ many of our Members in Daru”.…
Eight communities in Torokina District, located in a remote part of South Bougainville – without road access to major centres – have benefitted from small community projects valued at over K270,000 funded through the Australian government’s Bougainville Community Grants Scheme. The people of Ukoto ward built two poultry sheds, fully equipped with drinkers, feeders, lamps and stock feed which has increased economic activity in the area and will provide opportunities for investment in other income generation activities. Torokina district’s six wards had their sports facilities improved including upgrades to six soccer fields, purchase of sports equipment and training courses in…
Minister for Education Jimmy Uguro, MP has thanked the staff of the Ministry of Education for a successful 2022 academic year despite many challenges and difficulties. The Ministry of Education is made up of the Teaching Service Commission, the Office of Libraries and Archives and the Department of Education. “Despite the many challenges and difficulties experienced, including being locked out of your office due to rental issues, you all have performed well our core functions, roles and responsibilities as expected.” “Because of your commitment, hard work and perseverance, we have successfully implemented a number of our policies and programs and…
Fake News! The New Ireland Government and its people have slammed the constant fake news and rumors of the passing of its leader and Governor Sir Julius Chan. Acting Governor Sammy Missen said this time the New Ireland Government will take action against individuals who have without restraint or any moral compass gone out of their way to spread rumors through social media. “We will collect all numbers and Facebook profiles that have contributed to the unwarranted anxiety to the general public and Sir J’s family, and they will face thefull force of the law under the cyber-crimes act,” said…