Air Niugini is currently promoting its rebranded Kumul Club passenger loyalty program throughout the domestic ports, commencing with a recent roadshow that took place in Lae, Morobe Province. This is to inform members of the new look Kumul club following its rebranding from Executive Club in September and the enhanced benefits and value adds as part of the change. Air Niugini’s Manager, Destinations Loyalty Program, Henry Gelu, said that with the arrival of the airline’s new aircraft fleet now less than ten months away, it’s an exciting time for Air Niugini and with the service improvements in all areas, are key to its future success. The improvements to Kumul Club and Destinations loyalty program are also the airline’s way of recognizing and rewarding its loyal, valued customers. Gelu explained to members in Lae the three distinguished membership tiers of the new look Kumul club and the added benefits such as improved baggage allowance and lounge access, among others. “The three membership tiers are Kumul Club-Premium (formerly known as Executive club Gold), Kumul Club-Domestic (previously known as Executive club Silver), and Kumul club-Junior (formerly known as Minors’ club). These tiers offer enhanced privileges for the club’s esteemed members tailored to their membership tier level.” “There are plans for new lounges to be opened soon. Our members will benefit from the lounges as well as improved baggage allowance and increased in guests’ passes.” “Other enhancements include, immediate points recognition, improved redemption levels, virtual downloads, online membership payments, online claims for missing points, statement downloads and family membership. Kumul club members will also have access to exclusive discount with our partners.” Air Niugini also introduced Status Points to its Destination’s Frequent Flyer Programme which is the airline’s way of recognizing and rewarding loyal members based on their travel. Customers can accumulate points together with their Destinations Loyalty Points to reach the different Kumul club membership tiers (Platinum and Gold), every time they travel with Air Niugini. Status Points compliments the existing rewards points system, allowing members to achieve elite status faster and enjoy more benefits. Also, the Destinations Flyer Programme remains free to join and has already attracted over 127, 000 members both within PNG and overseas. Annual membership fees for the new Kumul Club also remain unchanged and members will continue to have access to domestic and international lounges, subject to their membership tier. Meanwhile, Air Niugini’s Deputy Board Chairman, Anthony Seeto attended the Lae event and thanked the airline’s valued customers for their continuous support and loyalty. He gave an insight on Air Niugini’s re-fleeting program, the progress of the Airbus A220s’ Entry into Service (EIS), Air Niugini’s code share and partnership with other major airlines and the potential of direct international flights out of Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport in Lae when market conditions are more suitable. The next roadshow on the new look Kumul Club will be carried out in Rabaul, East New Britain province and Mt Hagen, Western Highlands province respectively.

As part of expanding its business, Jacks of PNG yet again opened a new shop in Port Moresby city. The grand opening took place at the Brian Bell Plaza in Boroko on Monday 11th of November, marking it as the latest addition to the growing business. The newly opened shop is the third shop located in Port Moresby and the sixth store nationwide with one already established in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands province, Lae, Morobe province and one in Madang province. Shop Manager of Jacks of PNG at Brian Bell Plaza, James Koma, shared excitement as he and his team celebrate the opening of the addition of a new Jacks of PNG shop. “As for my team and I, we are very excited moving forward and are privilege to have Jacks promote us as locals by giving us the opportunity to have a job at Jacks.” “Also with the opening, we are willing to help assist and grow with the company moving forward, so we want to develop especially in terms of human development and discipline.” Jacks of PNG has been in operation for eight years now.

PinBox, a global social pension tech and digital micro-pension inclusion innovation, administration and expert advisory services firm, has now collaborated with the Centre for Financial Inclusion (CEFI) in promoting mass scale voluntary subscription in micro pension and insurance products in Papua New Guinea (PNG). PinBox is already working in over half-dozen countries in Asia and Africa to support pension inclusion for non-salaried informal sector workers. This partnership signed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organizations will run for three years where both parties will work together to promote the products through guidelines set out in the MoU. The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) recently granted PinBox entry into the BPNG Regulatory Sandbox to customize and pilot test its innovative digital-micro-pension administration and delivery platform and inclusion model to help expand voluntary uptake of superannuation, insurance and micro-savings products among MSMEs, self-employed women, informal sector workers and farm communities. PinBox is accordingly working with BPNG, Nasfund, ASFPNG, development partners, microbanks, payment gateways and other digital financial inclusion stakeholders under the Project to promote micro-pension and insurance concepts and products. At a brief but significant signing ceremony, both organizational heads expressed their excitement in working together to introduce superannuation and insurance awareness and knowledge to the self-employed population of the country. According to Co-founder and Director of PinBox Solutions, Gautam Bhardwaj, the PinBox team is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected and forward-looking institution like CEFI on expanding superannuation and insurance coverage among self-employed women, youth and micro-enterprises in Papua New Guinea. “It is a privilege to be working with an agency that has continued to play such a pivotal role in financial inclusion and in driving not only policy but also ground level impact in this area in PNG.” In response to this, CEFI Executive Director, Mr. Saliya Ranasinghe stated that this was a very important programme that both organizations will be venturing into because they will educate the informal sector workforce on micro-pension and insurance products through effective communication, training, financial literacy tools and strategies. “We are delighted to partner with PinBox and to get this important strategy into the mainstream of Papua New Guinean informal sector.” “We will be working in two provinces to start with on a pilot basis, and then, based on the lessons learned, we will be expanding the field-tested model and strategy to other provinces where informal sector workers and their families will benefit and will start saving for their retirement.” One of the joint obligations of both CEFI and PinBox is to customize the PinBox retirement literacy and training toolkits for PNG for deployment under this project. The toolkits include calculators, FAQs, trainer handbooks, leaflets, flip charts and educational videos. In addition, both organizations will also design new, effective promotional and publicity materials as well as other training and financial literacy tools for use by field staff during field meetings with target beneficiaries.

Policewomen and wives of policemen as well as daughters from the National Captial District (NCD) and Central Provincial Commands, will now be privileged to do free breast cancer checkups that will be provided by the Chinese embassy here in Port Moresby city. This is an initiative from the new commander of NCD and Central Province, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi. Commander Turi, who resumed his duties this week, organized the medical team who visited his office at Boroko to negotiate how best to help the policewomen, the policemen's wives, and their daughters learn the status of this deadly disease. Turi said that since the test is free, all police officers in the command are encouraged to provide the names of those in their families who are recognized by the police department. His office will provide the total number to the Chinese medical team to book a venue for testing next week. “Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has been very helpful in raising funds to help the fight against cancer. We had lost families and relatives who could not cure themselves from breast cancer and we also have police officers who are always busy with work and spend less time with their families to visit hospitals and do checkups.” He said that since the Chinese medical team had come forward to help, he wanted all to submit names as soon as possible so they could go by the names. For those who are outside of the city, we will discuss that and will see how best we can reach out to you all. “This is a start, and we will continue. I want all police station commanders to go through your manpower list and provide names for the females who will come for the testing.” “We must think about our female colleagues and our wives, mothers and daughters. Cancer is a killer disease, so the earlier, the better.” Furthermore, a venue will be selected when the names are submitted to his office.

Prime Minister (PM) James Marape recently opened a two-day forum on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in Port Moresby on Monday night this week, describing it as a milestone achievement aimed at empowering Papua New Guineans to participate in the country’s economy. The multi-million kina 'Improved TVET for Employment' project is co-funded by three partners including Australian Government, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and PNG Government, and is being implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology through ten TVET colleges in different parts of the country. While thanking the two co-sponsors of the project, PM Marape highlighted that if Papua New Guineans are to be empowered to the highest level, it has to be in the education sector, but more so in the area of TVET where they are provided the skills and ethics to be competent and to be able to participate meaningfully in the country’s economy. He stated that in the past five years, despite the country facing hardships due to COVID-19, it was able to grow its economy but also highlighted were huge deficiencies in the lack of properly skilled manpower to sustain the economy. “By the end of this year, we will post K40 million GDP (Gross Domestic Product). But in the midst of this growth, I’ve seen a major deficiency that we carry; we lack properly skilled workforce to fill in the gap to sustain the growth that is required.” “We aim to grow a K200 million economy. To grow it, we need a skilled workforce.’’ He emphasized that this sector is closest to his heart and thanked the Asian Development Bank for taking heed of his request few years ago to move from its traditional role in sponsoring the infrastructure projects such as roads, ports and airports, to the education sector with a particular focus on TVET. PM Marape also stated that the TVET project complements the improvements being made in the infrastructure sector as without skilled people, there would be no one to work in the construction sector. “In my view, it complements the ports, roads and airports that we are trying to invest in. Or what use is investment in roads, if we don’t have people to work in the construction sector, so thank you, ADB.” In addition, he highlighted that it has shown through studies that an economy is successful because it is anchored by a properly skilled blue-collar workforce. The Prime Minister also pointed out the efforts being made to address the growing problem of dropouts by phasing out grade eight and grade ten school leavers so all children can progress and complete grade twelve, who will be prepared to streamline into TVET or tertiary institutions such as universities. In thanking Australia for being PNG’s major bilateral development partner since Independence, he highlighted that the workforce being developed in PNG should not only benefit PNG but also Australia and New Zealand. Moreover, he urged the two countries to consider employing Papua New Guineans not just in working as seasonal fruit-pickers but also in professional jobs, including trades as, PNG has long been influenced by Western societies including through Christianity, which makes it much easier for Papua New Guineans to adjust in the two countries than realized. The project, Improved TVET for Employment, was initiated ten years ago when PM Marape was then the finance minister under the previous government. The key areas in the project include improving governance and management in the colleges, focusing on teacher training, improving the curriculum and gender-inclusive infrastructure. PM Marape’s role in the project was acknowledged during the opening night by other speakers, including Project Manager Dr George Bopi-Kerepa.

Kina Bank has recently donated K20, 000 to the National St John Ambulance (NStJA) service to support the training of ambulance staff at the National Ambulance Education college in Port Moresby city. The donation was made by the bank’s Business Banking team who raised the funds themselves as part of their community initiative. NStJA Chief Executive Commissioner, Matt Canon, expressed the National St John Ambulance Council’s gratitude for Kina Bank’s donation and expressed his thanks to this grant in which they were able to acquire essential training equipment for their new ambulance education center. “This equipment is instrumental in training hundreds of ambulance workers and first responders each year, ensuring patients receive higher-quality emergency care in their time of greatest need.” Kina Bank Executive General Manager of Business Banking, Rayleene Elston while thanking her staff for their fundraiser efforts, expressed how proud they were to see that their contribution is directly supporting the education and training of ambulance personnel, ensuring their readiness to serve now and into the future. The cheque presentation took place on the 22nd of October at the St John Ambulance headquarters at 3 Mile in Port Moresby and was attended by representatives from both the bank and the St John Ambulance teams. Kina Bank remains committed in supporting vital community services and looks forward to continuing its partnership with the National St John Ambulance Service Council.

Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Fred Yakasa in a video addressing incidents in the province, gave an update on the Sirunki incident that took place on the 22nd of October where a PMV bus was ambushed in Lagaip resulting in the death of six people who were passengers on board that bus. He made an appeal to the people of Sirunki specifically to the tribal groups of Lyain and Moen when he made a surprise visit along with some of his men. He also made an appeal to them to surrender the suspects. According to the Supt. Yakasa, the people of both tribes asked for the suspects of the previous incidents that had occurred before to surrender first before they surrender their own, however, Supt Yakasa told them they won’t be doing so and that they need to surrender those involved and from there can talk peace amongst the relatives of the victims. “After making the appeal, the people then spoke and came up with a decision to have the suspects surrender which saw a total of seven suspects who are now locked up at Wabag police station.” The next step is for the police force to now approach another tribe called Mulapin in which they would have their suspects surrender as well. This is according to Supt. Yakasa who stated that there are several tribes now involved, especially in the massacre that took place in Sirunki. “As it is now, the highway is now safe for public motor vehicles to travel, however, commuters are still advised to take precautionary measures.” “I have instructed my men to turn back PMVs from Wabag travelling further to Lagaip and further to Mulitaka.” The victims of the October 22nd killings include two from Mulitaka, three from Sirunki and one from Lagaip area. Supt. Yakasa also added that they are camping at Sirunki High School to ensure that no further conflict erupts from this situation. “There are so many tribes involved in the latest massacre so there’s potential for problems if we don't go up there and suppress it from the beginning. The law-and-order division in Enga would go out and try to mediate peace in terms of the communities but that will not stop the police from doing their normal duties in apprehending more suspects.” He further stated that this is as far as the police have progressed on the investigations, especially with the arrests of those suspects and are hoping to make more arrests in relation to these violent attacks and incidents that have occurred.

Police Commander of National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province acting ACP Benjamin Turi, is calling on all police officers down the rank and file to assist the acting NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang in ensuring Port Moresby city is clean and safe for everyone. He said all members must give their undivided support to the new Met. Supt. and expressed appreciation for having so far done a tremendous job under his leadership. According to Rubiang, fewer crimes were reported during the weekend in and around Port Moresby city. He said this was based on the police reports he had received through police reporting channels. He commented also on the looks of the city, stating that the city now looks clean especially at the traffic lights, bus stops and public areas where people usually do street vending. Rubiang said that since the awareness program in which the police did convoys and drunk patrols, some people have adhered to the awareness programs. “Police will continue to do awareness again this week and will start enforcing what they had been doing awareness on. The stricter police bail rates that had been set by the bail authorities of NCD command are active and police will not hesitate to arrest people who do street vending, in possession of offensive weapons, using or holding onto phones when driving, domestic violence and ethnic clashes.” “The police bail rates are as follows Ethnic clashes is K10, 000 police bail, alcohol-related offence is K5, 000, domestic violence is K2, 000, carrying of offence weapons is K10, 000, street vending is K5, 000 and using a phone while driving is K5, 000 police bail.” The penalty applies to all including police officers and anyone of the general public. He said so far there have been some improvements in the city, and this is a good sign that people are adhering to what has been said. He also stated that police are moving around observing locations where street vendors are still doing marketing, and they will come in numbers to arrest those who are selling or are loitering at places that are not designated marketplaces. “I want to call on the public to help police enforce these laws. It's not only the police who will police up these places because we are outnumbered. We have fewer police officers in the city who cannot be everywhere in the city at one time.” “Police officers are working one shift and when one shift rests, the other shift comes on duty. Those who are working in the specialist divisions work only during the weekdays. Those who work during the weekdays can be called in to assist when needed.” Supt. Rubiang further added that since the city is clean, and people are not congregating in public places, this must continue to be maintained. He said the police will still be out in numbers to whatever instructions that he tells them to do.

SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has announced a new partnership with Air Niugini to integrate STA’s recently launched SITA Connect Go Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform into the airline’s digital infrastructure. The solution will link Air Niugini’s six international airport and sales offices to the airline’s head office in Port Moresby and its cloud-hosted applications. SITA Connect Go is the only integrated networking and security solution designed specifically for the air transport industry, offering secure connectivity for Air Niugini’s global workforce, whether stationed in the office or working remotely. The solution will improve productivity, offer enhanced flexibility, and increase the average bandwidth by about forty times, all while mitigating risks associated with traditional internet deployments. With many other airlines in final discussions to embark on the SITA SASE journey, this partnership marks the first implementation of SITA Connect Go SASE in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region and showcases the solution’s value for airlines’ international operations. SITA Connect Go aims to help the industry transform its network capabilities to meet evolving bandwidth, resilience, security, and automation needs while remaining cost competitive. President of SITA APAC, Sumesh Patel stated that this new partnership with Air Niugini is a big step for the region as they look to continue offering solutions that cater to their customers’ needs. “Our end-to-end secure network solutions are a great way for airlines to stop worrying about their network capabilities and concentrate on other important priorities across their operations. By offering them robust security, increased bandwidth, and a higher flexibility for their staff, we can help them do just that.” Meanwhile, Air Niugini’s Chief Executive Officer, Gary Seddon said that their partnership with SITA to implement the SITA Connect Go SASE platform is a transformative step in the digital evolution. He further stated that this solution will significantly enhance the connectivity and security of their operations, allowing them to better serve their passengers, improve productivity across their international offices and future-proof their infrastructure as ANG continue to expand. “We are proud to be the first airline in the APAC region to adopt this cutting-edge technology, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and innovation.”

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the transformative policy aimed at ending the practice of Grade eight and ten dropouts in Papua New Guinea, promising a future where every young citizen can complete their secondary education. The announcement by Education Minister, Lucas Dekena that there will be no more grade eight and ten dropouts as of 2027, marks a historic step toward ensuring equal access to quality education for all Papua New Guineans, regardless of their background or location. “Our government believes that education is the cornerstone of a prosperous, united, and resilient Papua New Guinea.” “By eliminating grade eight and ten dropouts, we are breaking down the barriers that have held back too many of our young people.” “High schools will be empowered to incorporate Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) along with Christian ethics into their curriculum, equipping students with not only a strong academic foundation but also practical life skills and ethical values.” “This approach ensures that when students graduate, they step into the world ready to make a positive impact with both their knowledge and integrity.” “Today, we are saying that no child’s dreams should end at grade eight or grade ten.” “We are investing in their future because we believe that our youth have the power to transform this nation.” Under the new policy, all students will have the right to progress from grade eight through to grade twelve, preparing them for tertiary education or vocational training. This change will bring an end to a system that has, in the past, left many young people in rural and underserved communities with limited options for their future. Prime Minister Marape emphasized that the new approach goes hand-in-hand with the government’s commitment to building a stronger education system, including the construction of new schools, recruitment of qualified teachers, and investment in educational resources. "We are laying the foundation of a smarter, healthier, and more connected Papua New Guinea.” “Education is the great equalizer, and we want every young Papua New Guinean to be empowered with knowledge, skills, and the confidence to create positive change,” he added. The Prime Minister also highlighted the socio-economic benefits of the policy, pointing to research that links education to improved employment, health, and social outcomes. “With every child we empower through education, we are planting the seeds of future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.” “They will drive the economic growth and resilience of this nation, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for all Papua New Guineans.” Moreover, the government’s education reform aligns with Vision 2050 and is supported by partnerships with communities, international donors, and NGOs. This collaborative approach aims to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, training, and resources are in place to accommodate all students progressing through their education journey. He further called on parents, teachers, and community leaders to join the government in fostering a culture that values and supports education. “Our success will be driven by our people’s commitment to this vision.” “Together, we must encourage our children to dream big, work hard, and embrace the opportunities education provides.” Furthermore, he expressed his optimism for a more inclusive, educated, and prosperous Papua New Guinea, where every child has the chance to achieve their potential. “We are not just changing policy; we are changing lives, shaping our nation, and building a legacy of opportunity and hope.” “This is our promise to our young people, our future.”

Pacific Industries Limited through its Pepsi brand announced the first draw event of the 2024 Pepsi "Thirsty for Merch" National Consumer Promotion (NCP) which was launched on October 14th at the Rangeview Plaza in Port Moresby city. This ground-breaking campaign, which took place at Stop & Shop Waigani Central and across participating centers nationwide, will see over fifty winners drawn and announced. Each winner will receive exclusive merch packs valued at K2, 500 from a total of more than 400 merch packs to be won nationwide, collectively valued at over One Million Kina (K1,000,000). Joining in the momentous event that took place last week Friday are local influencers, including Ms. Tyla Singarok, the reigning Miss Bird of Paradise and Miss Papua New Guinea plus PNG Kumul’s player Morea Morea. Their participation enhanced the excitement of the draw, alongside notable guests Rygene Tiu, GM of Stop & Shop Waigani Central and National Marketing Manager of Pacific Industries Ltd, Nathaniel Lepani. Lepani stated that with Pepsi’s teaser campaign kicking off this month with the involvement of some great PNG local talent and influencers, they really saw a growing excitement in the market and from the public, waiting with bated breath to see what exactly was the something big that Pepsi was building up towards. “When we launched the Thirsty For Merch promotion a fortnight ago, we saw this being actualized through engagement online, crowds flocking to stores around the country to get their Tupla Tasol cans of Pepsi to take part. And now we are excited to be conducting the first draw of the promotion; giving away 32 Merch Packs to some lucky winners here in Port Moresby.” “There are over fifty winners that will be drawn nationwide, ensuring that we’ll be seeing some pretty cool individuals wearing their varsity jackets, cool sunnies, listening to their favorite MMK and DJ Kainzy hits on their Bluetooth speakers and cruising around town!” In Port Moresby, 32 winners were selected, with additional winners in Hagen (eight), Lae (eight), Goroka (two), Kokopo (six) and Madang (two). Each merch pack contains seventeen exciting items, including sunglasses, socks, a tote bag, cap, T-shirt, Bluetooth speaker and headphones and a stylish varsity jacket. Each merch pack is valued at over K2, 500. This promotion not only offers prizes but also fosters community engagement and celebrates homegrown, local PNG talent. Following this initial draw, four more draws will occur leading into the festive season, giving everyone the chance to win their very own merch pack. With over 400 merch packs available, that's more than K1,000,000 (One Million Kina) in prizes up for grabs nationwide! The Pepsi "Thirsty for Merch" promotion started on Monday 14th October 2024 and will conclude on Sunday, 20th December 2024. Participation to enter the draw to get a chance to win is to simply purchase two or more cans of Pepsi or any of our product range, including Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda and Pepsi Max. Write your name and contact details on the back of your receipt and drop it into the entry boxes at all participating stores. Throughout the promotion, keep an eye out on PEPSI PNG promo teams at your favorite stores, dressed to impress in merch gear and showing you how easy it is to take part and WIN! Those that attended the First Draw event also had the opportunity to pick up two cans or more from the PepsiCo range and then brought them over to the promo team on site. They then had the chance to spin the wheel and instantly win some great merch items or free product. Furthermore, Pacific Industries Ltd., through its Pepsi brand, thanked everyone in attendance. For updates on this promotion and more, the public can like and follow the Pepsi PNG Facebook and Instagram pages.

The National St John Ambulance Service, accompanied by the National Department of Health Emergency Medicine Physicians, officially launched its Ambulance Clinical Practice Protocols as a smartphone app today. Marking a significant step forward in supporting high-quality prehospital care across Papua New Guinea, the development of this app was made possible by the generous donations raised by the staff of Deloitte Australia and its staff here in PNG during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Matt Cannon OStJ, Chief Executive of the National St John Ambulance Council, shared that in the past, the ambulance field guide and clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) had to be printed, which was both expensive and difficult to keep up to date. Every time changes were made, new protocols had to be reprinted. Therefore, with the new Ambulance Field Guide and CPG App, this now makes it possible to have up-to-date protocols directly in the hands of ambulance staff. The App, which is called, ‘St John Ambulance PNG CPG’, operates on any modern android smartphone, providing a clear, medically approved instructions for managing a wide range of emergency conditions and simplifying the delivery of care. All guidelines are pre-approved by a panel of specialist emergency physicians, ensuring high standards of clinical safety and effectiveness. For doctors and paramedics, the new app includes an advanced medical care section, offering more detailed guidelines for advanced medical procedures. “We had to learn to modernize ourselves like other ambulance services in the region by moving to a platform that is sensible, practical and takes advantage of the technology that’s out there so we can deliver good quality care whether it be a first responder, ambulance officer delivering basic life support or a doctor or critical care doctor providing critical care and life support.” “Making the technology available for the health responders to have easy access and with that can now put in the palm of our hands the instructions that they need in their time of greatest need." Cannon also extended his heartfelt thanks to Deloitte PNG for their invaluable support and stated that the generous contributions from Deloitte’s staff and partners have been instrumental in the successful launch of this app. The project according to Cannon began years ago. He added that although the vision was there, the financial aid was not there to implement that vision. However, money was raised over the years with the great help from Deloitte making it possible to see a successful launch of the app today. Moreover, Cannon stated a disclaimer, meaning that health workers and professionals can use at their own risks. Meanwhile, Office Managing Partner for Deloitte PNG, Mr. Herbert Maguma expressed gratitude to the National St John Ambulance for their significant contribution to building safer and healthier communities. “This occasion marks a significant milestone in the journey towards improving health care delivery in PNG and Deloitte PNG is proud to have played a part in this important initiative.” “During the critical time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Deloitte recognized the vital role that SJA plays as one of our frontline health care providers.” “This application represents more than just a technological advancement. It is a tool that empowers St John frontline ambulance with up-to-date information right at their fingerprints.” This app ensures that healthcare professionals, no matter where they are in the country with the support they need to deliver high timely care. “We are proud that the support from our Deloitte team has helped make this app possible, enabling the ambulance service to deliver high-quality emergency care, free for all Papua New Guineans.” While the app is principally for use by trained national ambulance staff and PHA Ambulance reservists, it is also available for free on the Google Play Store in Papua New Guinea. This means registered health professionals can access it as a valuable point of reference, subject to their own organisation’s clinical governance. It is also expected to be available on the Apple App Store in the coming weeks. “Deloitte’s partnership with SJA is grounded in our shared commitment to improving health outcomes for all Papua New Guineans. I also want to recognize the tireless efforts of the SJA team. Your dedication in saving lives often in the most difficult circumstances is truly inspiring.” Also present during the launching was Health Minister, Elias Kapavore who said that the launch of the Clinical Practice Guideline smartphone app marks a significant Step in the digitisation of healthcare. “I commend the National St John Ambulance for spearheading this important Innovation. The Government and the Health Department stand ready to support any future initiatives you pursue in advancing healthcare."