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  Talks on PNG - US Relations US President Joe Biden will visit Papua New Guinea and talk with PM Hon. James Marape on PNG- US bilateral relationship. The US President Biden will visit PNG next month to meet with the Prime Minister James Marape and his government executives for THREE HOURS. READ FULL STORIES HERE: https://postcourier.com.pg/president-biden-to-visit-for-three-hours/

PNG Hunters Centre Rodrick Tai and Fullback Morea Morea Invited to Train with The Dolphins NRL Squad by PNG Hunters. Two SP PNG Hunters players have been rewarded for standout performances across the opening six rounds of the QRL Hostplus Cup competition. Hunters centre Rodrick Tai and fullback Morea Morea have both been invited to train with The Dolphins NRL squad over the next month as they continue their rugby league development. Tai, who spent the offseason in Redcliffe under the watchful eye of Wayne Bennett, rejoins The Dolphins training squad this week on the back of a compelling start to the Hostplus Cup season. The strike centre has two tries and an average 129 running metres from four games this year to consistently be one of the Hunters best. At just 21 years old, Morea joins Tai at The Dolphins this week in what will be his first taste of NRL-level coaching. The young fullback has been a revelation for the Hunters in season 2023 with four tries, four assists and 126 average

Mother of two, Megan Umba, has spent the last six months navigating the streets of Port Moresby as a taxi driver, a role traditionally accustomed to men. YOUNG MUM TAKES UP TAXI DRIVING Post Courier  - April 25, 2023 BY CLAUDIA TALLY Mother of two, Megan Umba, has spent the last six months navigating the streets of Port Moresby as a taxi driver, a role traditionally accustomed to men. Ms Umba, a social works graduate from the University of Papua New Guinea, said her passion in the field of providing care for survivors of violence inspired her to take up the role and so far enjoys her time out on the road. “I graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2018. I was working, case management of gender-based survivors and that is how I was motivated to run the taxi. At first, it is a man’s job and it is risky but I tried it for two weeks and thought it’s not that bad. So I decided to run for a month and saw that it is safe and profitable,” she said. The 30-year-old who hails from D

LEAD A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE by EMTV Twenty-seven-year-old Jobeca Watinga has always been a high scoring achiever throughout her educational journey. In March this year, Jobeca received her practicing certificate (CPA).  Miss Watinga is currently in the role of Accounting Supervisor with Simberi Gold Company Limited. She comes from a mixed parentage of Western Highlands (Father) and Milne Bay (Mother), Jobeca’s parents are self-employed and have raised 6 children of which 5 are employed and the last one is currently in university.  Their commitment towards raising God fearing children has been the back bone of their family. Read more: https://emtv.com.pg/lead-a-purpose-driven-life/ Miss.  Jobeca Watinga

PRIME MINISTER OPENS 6 HIGH QUALITY BRIDGES ALONG RAMU MADANG HIGHWAY by  Hon. Kessy Sawang, MP I take this time to thank the Marape-Rosso Government for its flagship “Connect PNG 2022 - 2040 Program”.  “Connect PNG” is a priority development agenda embarking on the monumental task of reaching the unreached and connecting the unconnected in a geographically challenging country. Today, I was honoured to be invited by our hardworking Minister for Works & Highways, Hon. Solan Mirisim to witness the Prime Minister’s official opening of the Tapo Bridge in Ward 14, Astrolabe Bay LLG, Rai Coast District, along the Lae-Madang Highway. The opening of Tapo Bridge also signifies the opening of 5 other bridges along the Ramu-Madang section of the Lae-Madang Highway.  I am profoundly grateful that 4 of the 6 modern & fortified bridges are in the section of the highway that passes through my District. Tapo is the only wet crossing on the highway.  Many lives have been lost there.  I am profo

Sir Brian Bell, celebrating a toast with Sir Albert Maori Kiki (then Deputy PM) after the successful sworning in of first 52 Naturalised PNG citizens of mainly Australian descent on 1st September 1975. Australia did not then recognized dual citizenship, so anyone choosing to become a Papua New Guinean lost their Australian passports. Many Australians left at that time. But others, looked upon PNG as their home, even if it means losing their Australian birthright. Late Sir Brian and wife Jean Bell were among them. Jean died in 1992 while Sir Brian lived on until 25th July 2010. Both were buried side by side at the 9 Mile Cemetery outside Port Moresby (Sinclair, J. 2010. MR B: The Life and Times of Sir Brian Bell).

We have committed funds to build a 4-in-1 classroom and the head master’s house at the junior high school this year.  We are also building water supply for the institution this year.  Next year, we will build dormitories. - HON. K. SAWANG, MP. WYMPID 5/3/23:  WE’RE BUILDING BUGATI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL  by  Hon. Kessy Sawang, MP , 06 March 2023. I visited Bugati Junior High School to see progress of work at both junior high school & primary school.  Last year, we allocated some funds to build some infrastructure (teacher house & classroom).   The teacher house at the primary school will be opened in 3 weeks time.   We have committed funds to build a 4-in-1 classroom and the head master’s house at the junior high school this year.  We are also building water supply for the institution this year.  Next year, we will build dormitories.   I thank Bom, Lalok and surrounding communities for their undivided support to build our institution.  Appreciate also your big welcome, which I didn

by  Wilfred Kochannek  Now Hiring! 👋 I am recruiting 🔎 for a Maritime and Operations Support Superintendent ⚓ FIFO OPPORTUNITY ✈️ in Papua New Guinea. 5/5 weeks roster QUALIFICATION: ☑️ Tertiary qualification in security and risk management REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: ☑️ Minimum 10 years’ experience in security, law enforcement or military operations ☑️ Minimum 5 years Supervision experience in security operations with multi facet teams in resource or industrial sectors ☑️ Knowledge of international ship and port facility security (ISPS) code ☑️ Highly driven and motivated to produce good results ☑️ Excellent attitude towards safety ☑️ Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills To apply please send CV to  w.kochannek@brunel.net  📧 NB: Repost from Wilfred Kochannek 

"Sovereignty is rightfully ours to claim, we have paid for it with the unfair exploitation of our resources, our lives and the blood of the people who sacrificed their lives fighting for their freedom in an unjust war." by  Hon. Ishmael Toroama, MHR - https://abg.gov.pg/index.php/news/read/statement-from-the-office-the-president-response-to-david-arores-behaviour Statement from the Office the President: Response to David Arore's behaviour. It is customary in every part of Papua New Guinea that you do not stand on the threshold of a person’s home and insult them to their face. The comments by the Member for Ijivitari Hon. David Arore at the Buka Airport were condescending and downright insulting to the government and people of Bougainville and very much unbecoming of a leader. Mr. Arore’s visit to Bougainville was part of a delegation led by the Minister for Bougainville Affairs Mannaseh Makiba. The visit was to have National MP’s better understand the autonomous arrangeme