With the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), PNG Power Limited’s Feeder Team Initiative have generated K7.5 million (US $1.9 million) in additional revenue by using data analysis to identify billing errors and improve service delivery. Revenue gains, according to a statement, were made in the first three months of the Feeder Team Initiative’s implementation and are expected to continue and grow as the program moves beyond Port Moresby. USAID Country Representative Nino Nadiradze stated that the United States was proud to support PNG Power Limited. “As they increase revenue and improve the efficiency of service delivery,…
Author: Tennyalle TAGETE
The Pepsi Moni Plus Capital Rugby Union (CRU) competition kicked off over the weekend in Port Moresby on Saturday 27th April with a bang as teams, eager to gain a position on the ladder, brought in their “A game.” In the B grade division on field two, the Theodist MBB Marlins went up against the Fincorp University Piggies in a game that saw both teams play hard with aims to grab the win. The Marlins played a well-structured game with loads to show for their communication efforts that resulted in them scoring two tries in the first half to assert…
A District Court Magistrate in East New Britain province has called to centralize public institutions in order to restore trust and confidence in the youths. Kokopo District Court Magistrate, Leonard Mesmin made the call this week amidst recent youth fights in Rabaul town. Speaking during the first Rabaul District Law and Order Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 24th at the Rabaul Urban LLG Conference room, he highlighted the eroding trust and confidence of the younger generation in public institutions. “I agree with notion of idea of having court houses and police station in one central location and I agree on…
PNGFM Limited is pleased to announce that the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS is back once again at the Gold Club Arena. Following a slight change in its calendar, the awards ceremony, which was initially supposed to be held on 20th of April has now been moved to the 1st of June, 2024. With the support of its sister stations, Nau FM, Legend FM, pnghausbung, Magic Factory and will be managed by the Total Event Company. In its 19th year, it remains as the only event that recognizes efforts of local artists in the country. PNGFM Ltd General Manager, Rosemarie ‘Shaz’…
Following through with her dream of becoming a lawyer, 25 year old Shanice Paraka finally graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Law (SOL) on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024. In her speech as the Student respondent of SOL, she shared her life experience to remind inspire and encourage her fellow graduands. Ms. Paraka said that she had always wanted to be a lawyer like her father although she did not exactly know what a lawyer did except that lawyers wore black and white and went to court. She spoke of how the power of self-belief and…
The 69th Graduation Ceremony of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) witnessed the graduation of over 140 students from the School of Law on the second day of the university’s week-long graduation ceremony at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium, Port Moresby. A total of 145 graduates of the School of Law stood tall and proud today to harvest the fruits of their hard work in the Law School’s 67th Graduation. Among the graduates, one student graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Law, six students graduated with Diploma in Law (Prosecutions), and five with Bachelor of Laws second…
The Catholic Bishops Conference has formally announced recently the confirmation of the Pope’s visit to Papua New Guinea from the 6th-9th of September, 2024 in a four nation visit. CBC President, Rev. Bishop Otto Separy stated that Pope Francis’s visit to the country will double as both a state visit and a pastoral visit as he is the State head of the Vatican City and the head of the Catholic Church as well. “The official announcement came from the Vatican on the 12th of April confirming his (Pope Francis) visit to PNG. We are all very delighted that our Holy…
The long-abandoned jetty approach on Watom Island in Rabaul District of the East New Britain (ENB) was officially recommissioned recently after undergoing much needed maintenance work. The 32-metre-long jetty once served as the main link for goods and services on the island more than two decades ago was faced with weakening and eroding structures at its approach which prompted urgent response. The project is a counter-funded initiative under the PSIP and DSIP funding with cost totaling to K850, 000 and implemented by contractor NewLand Real Estate Ltd. Works included realigning the edge beam of the approach using boulders and pouring…
Theodist Limited this week proudly announced the renewal of its K50, 000 annual sponsorship to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC). This continued support underscores Theodist’s unwavering belief in the power of sports to inspire and transform Papua New Guinea. “This Wednesday, I am honoured to reaffirm Theodist’s commitment to the Papua New Guinean community by renewing our K50, 000 annual sponsorship to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC),” said Ryan Pini, Theodist Corporate Development Manager. “At Theodist, we firmly believe that sports have the power to shape lives, fostering invaluable qualities like perseverance, teamwork, and the unwavering…
The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea was pleased to announce that starting April 17, 2024, visitor visas (B-1/B-2 visas) issued to Papua New Guinean citizens traveling to the United States will be valid for a maximum of six months with single entry. “B-1/B-2 visitor visas for Papua New Guineans were previously valid for a maximum of one month with single entry.” “This update is reflected in the revised visa reciprocity schedule.” “This update does not impact the validity of any B-1/B-2 visas issued prior to April 17, 2024.” According to a statement, this change will bring immediate, tangible benefits…