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Australian High Commission in Papua New Guinea Launches Empowering Construction and Engineering Graduate Program for Women The Australian High Commission in Papua New Guinea recently announced the commencement of the Construction and Engineering Graduate Program for Women in 2023. The program aims to empower women by providing hands-on experience in delivering Australian-funded infrastructure projects as part of Australia's Economic and Social Infrastructure Program. Four women have been selected to participate in the two-year program, gaining valuable experience in critical electrification upgrades, market redevelopments, and the construction of a new health facility. Marsha Aruani, a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture program at the PNG University of Technology, expressed her enthusiasm for the program, stating, "Every day I am learning so many new things." Ms. Aruani highlighted some of her experiences in the program, including using new technical tools, d

Deepening the U.S.-Papua New Guinea Relationship: WHAT IS IN IT FOR PNG? by ROGEN WATO, Director at NiuPower Limited via LinkedIn. The US's main business is in printing Trillions of Dollars and selling them as debt to the world. They don't use gold or oil to back it up. They have created an artificial financial system that assesses and allocates varying investment gradings to each country and each company, and with that impose unjustified interest rates and internal rates of return (IRR) on the struggling economies. So despite the fact that we own the gold and oil and gas, it costs us up to 13% in interest rates (when we borrow) and 13% in IRR when Exxon and the likes invest in PNG. We are categorized in the same bracket with certain war torn and terrorist ridden countries, despite the fact the PNG, both as a Government and a major investment destination, have NEVER EVER DEFAULTED on any international financial obligation. Just a few kilometers across the sea, it would cost 5 t

Dr Yalinu Poya Gow FHEA , an expert in Environmental Science from Papua New Guinea, has recently commenced her role as a Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), within the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS). In this capacity, Dr Yalinu Poya Gow will be actively involved in delivering and enhancing the master's programs in Sustainable Technology and Waste and Resource Management. Her responsibilities will extend to shaping educational strategies, curriculum design, and research, with a focus on learning, teaching, and assessment. Having already garnered three years of experience in teaching at British universities, this marks Dr Yalinu Poya Gow 's second year at the University of the West of Scotland. Her journey in Higher Education has been a fulfilling one, and she is eager to bring her expertise to bear, supporting students, collaborating with fellow academics, and engaging in cutting-edge research at this forward-thinking in

PNG Bulletin ,  8th January 2024. NAC today welcomes ANL operations at the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Terminal. The National Airports Corporation Ltd (NAC) today welcomed Air Niugini operations at the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport Terminal and congratulates them on this successful transition as their domestic operations commence today, Monday 8th January, 2024 at the new terminal. This marks a significant step as NAC works closely with Air Niugini, PNG Air and other airline operators to provide improved and seamless services for passengers. Effective today, all passengers (including Air Niugini passengers) will now be processed at the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Terminal. The old terminal will remain open, however it will only be processing cargo for Air Niugini and PNG Air. NAC officially opened the new Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport Terminal for operations on December 4th, 2023. However, only PNG Air was able to successfully transition to the NAC C

Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Takes Decisive Action, Charging 116 Former Officers for Criminal Acts in Ongoing Reform Efforts PNG Bulletin ,  6th January 2024. Minister Internal Security Statement The recent report in The National regarding the charging of 116 former police officers for criminal acts is a clear indication of our unwavering commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct within the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). In 2023, Commissioner Manning authorized the dishonorable discharge of over 300 police officers. Under the leadership of the Marape-Rosso Government, we have unequivocally stated that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or cover-ups within the police force. Those found guilty will be not only dismissed but also arrested and charged with criminal offenses. The removal of these individuals from the police force demonstrates our dedication to creating a safer environment for all citizens. We will not allow any individual to

by: CPL PNG - Papua New Guinea's Favourite Retailer City Pharmacy Limited appoints IT Expert Flare Namaliu as Trainee Director. City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) has welcomed Ms. Flare Namaliu to its Board of Directors as a Trainee Director. Namaliu, an information technology (IT) professional, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, poised to help CPL navigate the evolving digital landscape of the industry. Chairman of CPL Group, Stan Joyce, highlighted the significance of the Trainee Director program, stating, "This program identifies and nurtures aspiring directors, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in boardroom roles." He emphasized the critical need for skilled directors in both the private sector and the nation as a whole. Namaliu's appointment marks a significant step towards greater diversity and inclusion within CPL's leadership. With her addition, women now represent three directors and one trainee director on the Board, d

JOB VACANCIES AT THE INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSION: by:  Internal Revenue Commission PNG |  Building the foundation of a robust, modern and efficient tax administration. The Internal Revenue Commission is seeking highly experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable professionals to join our dynamic team in the Tax Audit Strategy & Policy Division at our headquarters in Port Moresby. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to contribute to the achievement of our revenue collection goals, we invite you to apply for the following positions: AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 1. Assistant Commissioner Tax Audit Strategy & Policy 2. Director Tax Audit QA, Monitoring & Evaluation 3. Senior Officer Tax Audit Quality Assurance 4. Senior Officer Tax Audit Monitoring & Evaluation 5. Senior Officer Tax Audit Strategy & Planning 6. Tax Audit Strategy & Planning Officer 7. Tax Audit Quality Assurance Officer 8. Office Manager 9. Administration Support Officer CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Intere

Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers Set to Energize Their Rosters with Justin Olam and Shaun Blore Swap! In recent discussions, there has been talk of a potential swap between the Melbourne Storm and the Wests Tigers involving Justin Olam and Shaun Blore. It's been reported that Blore had previously agreed to join the Storm from 2025, and it's anticipated that the Tigers will allow him to make the move immediately in exchange for Olam. This move is seen as an opportunity for Olam to start afresh at a new club. Despite his intermittent appearances for the Storm last season and his time in the Queensland Cup, it's believed that, at his peak performance, the 30-year-old Olam could bring significant impact to the Tigers' backline, which is currently lacking dynamism in attack.

StarLink Granted 5-Year Operator License by NICTA, Set to Bridge Digital Divide in Papua New Guinea by  PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology Masiu Announces NICTA's Grant of a 5-Year Operator License to StarLink Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hon. Timothy Masiu officially announced the issuance of a five-year operator license to StarLink Incorporated for its satellite services by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). The announcement took place at Kokopo, East New Britain Province, and marked a significant progress towards bridging the digital divide and providing much-needed internet access to remote areas. "This is a positive impact to our sector, and our New Year's gift to Papua New Guinea," declared Minister Masiu. He emphasized the license's significance in enabling StarLink to establish, maintain, and operate its satellite network, bringing broadband telecommunication ser