A revision of curriculums being taught at the nursing schools and Community Health Worker (CHW) schools in the country was undertaken last week in Port Moresby. ABOUT 100 educators and clinicians from all the nursing and CHW schools throughout the country worked together to write up subjects for the revised CHW certificate and Diploma General Nursing Curriculums. Led by the National Department of Health (NDOH), organised under the Strengthen Health Workforce Education in Papua New Guinea and funded by WHO and the Australian Government (DFAT), the goal for the workshop was to develop a draft of the curriculums. Since the…
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Police in the Indian state of Gujarat have arrested nine people in connection with the collapse of a pedestrian bridge that killed at least 141 people. Four of those detained are employees of a firm contracted to maintain the bridge in the town of Morbi. Hundreds were on the structure when it gave way, sending people screaming for help into the river below in the dark. Hopes of finding more survivors are fading. Many children, women and elderly people are among the dead.The 140-year-old suspension bridge – a major local tourist attraction – had been reopened only last week after…
Rape, sexual violence and the traumatic journey of survivors are the themes of Vanuatu film, Mat Mo Pig. It takes viewers through the difficulties women face when seeking justice before the courts and through traditional kastom reconciliations. The film by Wan Smol Bag was released in Vanuatu in 2021 and is heading offshore with a nomination in the Sydney Women’s International Film Festival. Actor Helen Kailo, who plays a prosecutor in the film, said she hoped audiences will be inspired by the film to stop blaming victims of sexual assault for other people’s crimes. “Victim blaming is something that Vanuatu society…
Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) continues to look at opportunities to mitigate the adverse effects of a very volatile global economy as some of the Fund’s investments struggle to cope amid the tough economic challenges in 2022. NSL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Sayer explained, “NSL employs an investment strategy that aims to diversify risks by running a balanced investment portfolio. This is done with a view to protecting Members’ savings from threats of losses from the kinds of volatility seen in the current environment”. “The Fund maintains around 20% of our portfolio in offshore investments and around 80% in local…
As part of our 35th Anniversary Celebrations, PNG Air recently ran a Write and Win Essay Competition for students in Grades 9 to 12. The competition saw numerous entries from students all over the country, who told us in 1,000 words or less ‘‘Now that International Travel is on the rebound, which province would you like Tourists to visit in PNG and why?’. The competition sought to showcase the many destinations we fly to in Papua New Guinea and encourage domestic tourism post covid-19. We are pleased to announce Grade 12 Social Science student, Heather Leeman from Sogeri National School…
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is set to take a lead from his former Test mentor Bob Fulton by playing halfback rivals Nathan Cleary and Daly Cherry-Evans in the World Cup quarter-final against Lebanon. Facing the toughest Australian halfback selection dilemma since Fulton had to choose between Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart on the 1994 Kangaroo tour, Meninga has named both Cleary and Cherry-Evans in a 19-man squad. Rather than discarding one of the halfback greats, Fulton started Langer in the opening Ashes Test and used Stuart as a reserve before switching their roles for the second and third Tests of…
National Superannuation Fund Limited Board Chairwoman Tamzin Wardley is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees. Anthony Yauieb is now the Deputy Board Chairman, while Christopher Elphick joins the Board as an Independent Director. Anthony Yauieb, an independent director on the board since 2020, has been appointed Deputy Board Chairman effective as of October 1st 2022. In addition to his new role as Deputy Chairman, Anthony Yauieb is also Chairman of the Board Audit & Risk Committee. Christopher Elphick has a proud history with the Fund. He is a graduate of the Nasfund Trainee Directors Program and…
Police Commissioner David Manning today announced the transfer of 52 policemen and women to various Police commands throughout the country. This includes five policewomen in various ranks including one chief inspector, one senior inspector and four inspectors. The transfer, inclusive of the female numbers include: four chief superintendents; six superintendents; 15 chief inspectors; 14 senior inspectors and 13 inspectors. “The transfers and appointment of these officers have been made to strengthen leadership and accountability in the various commands. The transfers will take effect immediately and must be complied with before the 30th of November 2022,” Mr Manning said.
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) continues to strengthen its presence and relationship in Morobe Province through the opening of its Eriku Branch in Lae today (Thursday 3rd November, 2022). BSP Group CEO Robin Fleming said, “The Eriku Branch will enable BSP to continue to better serve the residents and people of Morobe Province, as it is a key contributor to the PNG economy and the gateway to the Highlands region. Eriku Branch is the fourth branch located in the City of Lae and BSPs 85th branch in PNG.” “BSP is happy to embark on another milestone event in expanding to…
Forty-two-year-old Luddy Kialing has been announced as the winner of the “Win the Nissan Promotion”. The Nissan Navara is part of a Win A Nissan Navara promotion run by SP Brewery and RH Hypermarket which ran from August to October. To enter, customers simply had to purchase a carton of either Export Lager, Niugini Ice, Strongbow, or Heineken to enter the draw. “I made the purchase last week Monday 24th October 2022, and I jokingly told my husband that I was going to win the car”, said Kialing from Morobe. And lucky enough, Kialing was announced as the lucky winner…