Thanks to the Digicel PNG Foundation, another school in the country now has a double classroom to cater for the advancement of education. The Gawa Konda Primary School in Simbu province were recently blessed to have a fully kitted double classroom. Digicel Foundation has been investing in education for the past 15 years, as it believes that every child has the right to education. Through its Education Infrastructure Development Program, the Foundation announced the completion and launching of the new double classroom for the school. Gawa Konda Primary School is in ward 7 of Gena Waugla LLG of Kerowagi District…
Author: Tasminnie ISIMELI
On the eve of the NSW squad being named for Origin II, Mitchell Moses made a commanding statement with a brilliant showing to help the Eels beat the Bulldogs 34-12 on Monday. Alongside fullback Clint Gutherson – who scored a hat trick inside the opening half hour – Moses terrorised Canterbury-Bankstown with his running game and ball-playing and was a leading figure in his side’s roaring start, which included providing the last pass for two tries. A textbook covering tackle on Jacob Preston late in the match at Accor Stadium capped off a performance certain to have given a significant…
Brand Force PNG Limited donated 71 cartons of Poise Pads for the Maternity Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital worth over K5, 000. Brand Force Marketing Manager Meta – Lynne Murphy expressed their appreciation and willingness to work with Friends of POMGEN. She also added that this donation was an initiative of Kimberly Clark in conjunction with Brand Force. The Poise Pads will be used as bladder in-continence pads for females at the Maternity ward. Friends Of POMGEN Operations Lead Grace Roland who was present to receive the donation thanked Brand Force for their thoughtful donation and their interest to…
Air Niugini has supported the attendance of the head of PNG Defence Force Air Transport Wing Lieutenant Colonel, Nancy Wii at a Women in Aviation rally in Hamilton, New Zealand as this event’s guest speaker. The national airline provided Port Moresby/Brisbane return tickets for Lt. Col Wii. Lt. Col Wii climbed the ranks of the PNGDF and was promoted to Commanding Officer in February 2022 and is the first female PNGDF commanding officer, heading the force’s Air Transport Wing, as well as being a pilot. Air Niugini’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gary Seddon in presenting the tickets said that…
Recent articles in the local media on paracetamol shortage and health issues in the country shows that there are many things that have gone wrong in the health sector in the country. National Doctors Association President Dr. James Naipao highlighted some of the issues that the country is facing the business of health and health delivery in the country. “PNG needs another 15, 000 Cadre of health workers before the end of the current National Health Plan expires in 2030 to bring it to 25, 000 health workers.” “When the country definitely knows that human resource is a shortage, why…
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) is supporting 5 female Maths and Science student who are studying at St. Peter Channel Catholic College in Kokopo for a degree in secondary education under the Female Scholarship Scheme. me comes under the Boosting Education Standards Together(BEST) PNG project being led by National Department of Education(NDoE) and non-profit organization Save the Children. The aim of the project is to increase the number of female teachers specializing in teaching maths and science subjects. Speaking during the awards presentation, Kokopo Branch Manager Kalat Tiriman said that as a bank, they believe in supporting the academic growth…
Over 300 youths have been given a second chance to redirect their lives to positive living and to contribute meaningfully to Port Moresby’s Expansion. The National Capital District Commission is implementing the second phase of the Urban Youth Employment Project currently in the Motu Koitabu area and the Northwest electorate with the other areas in tow to benefit from the Project. This project aims to enhance and maintain a quality standard of living and to promote a peaceful and harmonious co-existence in the community. NCDC is targeting youths who are out of the formal education system and especially those that…
Monday 12th June 2023 will be a National Public Holiday throughout the country to celebrate the birthday of the Late Queen Elizabeth II. “Many members have enquired with the Employers’ Federation of Papua New Guinea if the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday will be replaced a King’s Birthday, or an additional Public Holiday will be declared for King Charles’ Reign as the current head of the British Monarchy.” Employers’ Federation of Papua New Guinea Executive Director, Ms Florence Willie clarified that the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday remains as there was no gazettal notice published by the government to declare a day…
Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, James Marape has extended an invitation to the France President H.E. Emmanuel Macron to visit Papua New Guinea. The invitation was extended during a meeting between PM Marape and Mr. Walid Fouque, Special Advisor for Asia and the Pacific to President Macron in Port Moresby recently. PM Marape and President Macron previously met in Gabon, Central Africa, in March of this year on the sidelines of the One Forest Summit. While discussing the potential visit, PM Marape stated that here is a possibility that President Macron may visit PNG, however, this is subject to…
The Operation Open Heart Foundation has received transportation assistance from Ela Motors for its 2nd open heart program for this year. Operation Open Heart Foundation Chairlady Ms. Katherine Johnston greatly thanked the Ela Motors for their continued support towards the Operation Open Heart (OOH) Program over the last 23 years. “The foundation in partnership with Port Moresby General Hospital and Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd will continue to provide the open-heart program.” Ms. Johnston said the operation open-heart has become a successful program because of the partners like Ela Motors and other partners who continue to contribute their resources and finances…