The office of the Vice Chancellor of the PNG University of Technology, its council and the senior management executive management team have spoken out to clarify and correct some of the erroneous and misleading commentaries on various social media platforms of a picture depicting empty graduands seats at the 56th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, 5th April. The VC, Profesor Ora Renagi stated that those who attended the graduation ceremony, would confirm that the ceremony was delayed by no more than an hour to accommodate the arrival of the keynote speaker, Prime Minister James Marape. “However, with the understanding of the…
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Changes are on the way for the PNG Ports Corporation Limited Rabaul Port as it is earmarked to undergo significant rehabilitation work that is set to bolster it resilience to climate and natural disasters while further progressing the State entity’s drive towards greener port operations across its network. This follows the signing of the Declaration of Intent on the sustainable rehabilitation of ports infrastructure agreement between the European Union (EU), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and European Investment Bank (EIB), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and PNG Ports in July 2023. The Declaration of Intent,…
A joint decision has been made between the Papua New Guinea Rugby League Competition (PNGRLC) and the Agmark Gurias to relocate the franchise to Port Moresby for the opening period of the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season. According to a statement, this decision was made as it has become clear that due to the current renovations of the Tokua airport and its runway has resulted in the inability to ensure consistent travel for both the Gurias and visiting teams’ travel. A staged travel in and out of Kokopo was considered, however, the cascading impact on the players, potential delay, and…
In an effort to promote family planning and contraceptive methods in the nation, Marie Stopes PNG is providing Vasectomy and Circumcision services at their centres in Port Moresby from 2nd-5th April and on the 8th-12th in its Lae centres. Marie stopes has been operating in PNG for over 17 years since its establishment in 2006 and has been working towards advocating and providing family planning methods in the nation. Vasectomy is a part of the family planning methods that they advocate men on since unlike temporary methods that require ongoing management, a Vasectomy offers a one-time solution to prevent pregnancy.…
The Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) Rewind Shop at Ok Tedi Mining Limited recently celebrated a great milestone when they presented seven Recognition of Prior Learning Certificates to the first batch of their Qualified Motor Rewinders produced by the mine. After almost two years of rigorous training and assessments, these individuals have successfully acquired their certification from the Queensland Technical and Further Education Institution (TAFE), under the guidance of experienced mentors and instructors from OTML’s Training and Capacity Development Department (T& CD) and Queensland TAFE. Motor rewinding is a critical aspect that services all operational areas of business and each recipient…
The Department of Education Secretary, Dr. Uke Kombra and Chief Executive Officer of PNG Sports Foundation, Albert Veratau both signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the relationship between both organizations in a brief ceremony in Port Moresby on Wednesday. “Under the MOU both organizations will promote and support Physical Education (PE) in all schools throughout Papua New Guinea.” “This ensures the promotion of the ‘Go Rural to Go Global Sports Development Program’ by introducing Sports Nursery development skills in primary schools to compliment the teaching of Physical Education.” “It will also be used to promote sports leadership training…
NCD Governor Powes Parkop met with the Minister for Health, Dr. Lino Tom, Health Secretary Dr. Liko Osbourne and his Deputy Secretaries and senior officers, Mr. Ken Wai, Ms. Elva Lionel, Mr. Ambrose Koaram, Dr. Dora Lenturuth as well as the Chairman of NCDPHA, Mr. Daniel Waswas and his Executive Officer, Dr. Newton Albert. The meeting according to a media update from the Governor, was held to address outstanding issues impending the progress towards the commencement of construction of our NCD Level 5 Hospital at Tete Gerehu. “After much discussion it was resolved that we all supported the project 110…
The Razorbacks Women’s 7s team are on a blazing trail of victory as they ended the pool rounds with three wins in all three games and now look to become one of the top teams vying for the Niu Pawa Sports Tok Rugby 7s Tournament Women’s Cup title. Despite the odds and two of their players on the mend after a head clash, the Razorbacks Women’s team won all three of their pool games in the Niu Pawa Sports Tok Rugby 7s tournament held at Bava Rugby Union Park in Port Moresby over the Easter weekend. The team included a…
Cocoa farmers in the Markham district of Morobe province stand to benefit from a pledged funding of K5 million from the government targeting the improvement of the local cocoa industry. This funding was announced by the prime minister at Mutzing station on Good Friday while he was there to open a new district administration complex and launch the district’s Five- Year Development Plan 2023- 2027. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape said this investment, which would go to the District Development Authority, is targeted for the development of the cocoa industry among other economic ventures, aligning with the surge in global…
The Keynote Music House of Papua New Guinea (PNG), the oldest distributor of musical instruments, equipment and accessories in the country, announced that they are stoked and privileged to be sponsoring the prestigious Justin Kili Award category of the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS 2024. Mr. Emmanuel Korai, Keynote’s Sales Manager for External Sales Customers stated that as providers of professional audio and musical equipment, Keynote is taking this as an opportunity to brandish its name in the biggest music awards show in PNG, and also as another way to give back to the music community. “With the sort of Industry…