Telikom Limited and the Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation (PNGCF) have signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding that will see the telecommunications company provide in-kind sponsorship support to assist the implementation of the foundation’s public health and outreach programs throughout 2023. Telikom Limited will be recognized as the official communications partner of the PNGCF throughout the duration of the partnership. Representing Telikom Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was Ms. Marisca Kurerua, (Marketing Operations Manager) who joined PNGCF Executive Manager Ms. Priscillar Napoleon at the mock MoU signing and photo opportunity. Source: Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Congratulations to the Men’s Basketball team with their 73-67 victory over Fiji at the FIBA Melanesian Basketball Cup in the final round and qualifying for the Pacific Games 2023. The Women’s team went down to Fiji 65-54 however, they will have a second chance tomorrow in the finals. They have also qualified for the 2023 Pacific Games after they finished second behind Fiji. The Finals will take place today with PNG Women taking on Fiji whilst the Men take on New Caledonia. Both teams are on course to retaining the Melanesian Cup. Source: Team PNG
A successful career in the public service can only be achieved when public servants live by principles and values set in the public service code of ethics and business conduct, says an official. Manager Policy Coordination with the Department of Personal Management Mr Niwia Olewale issued this challenge to 52 recently inducted public servants from the Rabaul and Gazelle Administrations under the East New Britain provincial administration (ENBPA) at St Mary’s Secondary School on Friday (Oct 28th). The closing of the weeklong induction training saw the new public servants sign their oaths. The occasion was attended by Mr Olewale, Deputy…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly closed a deal to acquire Twitter on Thursday, ending a months long saga that cast Musk as suitor, critic, legal adversary and ultimately owner of the social media platform. The Washington Post, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal were among the outlets to report the deal closure, citing sources familiar with the matter. ABC News has not confirmed. Musk — the richest person in the world, according to Forbes — reportedly acquired Twitter at his original offer price of $54.20 a share at a total cost of roughly $44 billion. On Wednesday, Musk posted a video of…
NCD Police have stopped a fight in the Sabama Suburb in the Moresby South Electorate which sparked when a drunk male sexually harassed a female at the Sabama market in the National Capital District on Monday. Badili Police Station Commander (PSC) Inspector Obert Jerry said the fight continued yesterday morning which caused a traffic congestion, affected students and workers as well as the closure of the Sabama market. Mr Jerry said the members of the Police Fox 100 Units and the Water Police were able to quell the fight from further escalation. He said they also cleared a roadblock set…
The PNG NRI Diploma Certificate in Economic Policy Analysis has been conducted annually since 1989 as an intensive full-time course designed for individuals interested in improving their understanding of key government economic and other public policies that impact sustainable economic growth and development of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This year (2022), EPAC enrolled 37 participants (out of 71 applications) for eight weeks from 05 September to 28 October 2022. 34 participants completed the course. The other 3 did not complete the course – due to various reasons including bereavement and illnesses. The performance of the EPAC 2022 participants was exemplary.…
The Pacific Institute of Leadership and Governance (PILAG) has graduated its 8th batch of graduants under the Micro-Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) Financial Literacy & Digital Training program. Twenty-One participants received their certificates on Tuesday, 26th of October, 2022 after completing the two weeks training. The Training was based on the basics on operating a Micro-Small Medium Enterprise business while using the latest digitalized technology. The Chief Executive officer (CEO) for PILAG, Mr. Michael Barobe, congratulated the participants for choosing PILAG to enhance their knowledge on running an MSME business. He said PILAG has been producing leaders since 1963 and it…
NRL referee Belinda Sharpe is set to tick off a three-year goal to again take charge of an elite men’s match after being appointed to control this weekend’s England-Greece World Cup fixture at Bramall Lane. Sharpe made history in 2019 by becoming the first female to referee an NRL match but since the scrapping of the two-referee system at the outset of the COVID pandemic she has worked solely as a touch judge for men’s games. The appointment of the 35-year-old comes after fellow NRL referee Kasey Badger controlled the Tonga-Wales World Cup match earlier this week and Sharpe said…
Santos PNG Orchids captain Elsie Albert needs little introduction. Spurred on by watching the Orchids’ international debut at RLWC2017, she took up rugby league in 2018 and was selected to represent her country later that year. The Southern Highlander captained the Orchids in the 2019 test series against England, raising her international profile and earning a professional contract with St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRLW – the first PNG-based woman to do so. Elsie has now played three seasons of NRLW, including one Grand Final, with the Dragons, and will again captain the Orchids at #RLWC2021. “It’s an honour…
NCSL is excited to welcome its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Keith Raimo, and Manager Member Services and Branch Support, Noel Keyala. Keith Raimo possesses more than 12 years of experience in the area of accounting and financial management, including senior management roles with Digicel, Capital Group, and recently with Paradise Private Hospital before joining NCSL. He is keen to look at technology to accelerate transformation with a view to ensuring greater efficiency and achieving quicker turn-around times. “I believe technology is vital to creating greater efficiency in member service and reporting. Technology will be the enabler for the delivery…