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PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILT BY COMMUNITY GETS FIRST ASSISTANCE BY GOVERNOR SAONU

“After 45 years Tslili-tsili Primary School at Wampar Local Level Government of Huon Gulf District gets support from Government.” Trsili-Tsili Primary School in the Wampar Local Level Government of Huon Gulf District of Morobe Province today witnessed a significant ground breaking ceremony for a new 4 in 1 Classroom. Morobe Governor Hon Ginson Saonu was present himself to brace the occasion that will see the completion of the new 4 in 1 classroom to boost the education standards of the area. The school according to locals themselves was set up by the community through various fundraisers over the 40 plus years of its existence. The school is located in the Lower Watut area where there is less presence of Government services and support over many years. Governor Saonu said it was the priority of his Government to ensure that quality basic education is accessible in Morobe Province especially the rural and remote areas of the province. The Classroom to be built has its timber and materials to be moved to the village by this week and construction work is focused to start next week. Completion work according to Contractor Mr Robert Mairob of Marirobs Construction will be completed in 3 to 4 months’ time. Governor Saonu urged the locals to respect the construction workers to ensure the classroom is built swiftly and said that blessings of the people have bear fruit today because they themselves had built the school with their own efforts. Local Councilor of Ward 25 of Wampar LLG, Tony Giowen praised the Leadership of Governor Saonu emphasizing that for the first time a Governor is now working closely with the leaders of the three tiers of Government and the simple people to fulfil development agendas. “Thank you for the first time a Governor has supported us with Ward Development Grants of K5,000 last year and another K5,000 this year 2021.” “I will utilize the K5,000 to upgrade the local Aid Post which has been overlooked by the Government for 8 years,” he said. Local Leader Mr Ben Elisha whilst thanking Governor Saonu for the timely intervention, praised the timeless efforts of the parents and community for their strong support both financially and resources to sustain the school for many years.

Published on May 12, 2021

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Published on May 12, 2021

CONDOLENCES MESSAGE FOR THE LATE SIR JERRY NALAU- FORMER KIAP, DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, MOROBE PREMIER AND FIRST GOVERNOR OF MOROBE PROVINCE

It is with greatest sorrow and heartache at the Passing of one of Morobe’s Senior Statesman and Papua New Guineas Founding Fathers, The Late Sir Jerry Kasip Nalau. The Late Sir Nalau was a household name in Morobe and Papua New Guinea alike. He was one of the founding fathers of the then “Bully Beef Club” now known as Pangu Pati which eventually led Papua New Guinea into Independence. He served the country as a District Commissioner as well as being a Kiap. He then returned to his Province to be elected in the Provincial Assembly to ultimately serve as Premier, served as MP for Lae West then being appointed as Minister for Labour & Employment and eventually under the new Provincial Government Reforms, served as Morobe’s first ever elected Governor. His departure leaves a great vacuum of Leadership, signifying Morobe’s contribution to Nation Building and one that cannot be replaced easily. I as Governor of the day, on behalf of the nine districts and thirty-three local level governments of Morobe Province, my Family and Staff would like to extend my Deepest Condolences & Sorrow to the family and friends of the Late Sir Jerry Nalau. Words cannot express the Leadership Values of a man of his caliber, who has now left to the younger generation to aim for Leadership Aspirations that represent the greater development of Morobe Province and Papua New Guinea as well. “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for interests of others,” Philippians 2:3-4 HON GINSON. GOHEYUC. SAONU, MP (GOVERNOR MOROBE)

Published on May 12, 2021

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Published on May 11, 2021

PRIME SUSPECT IN MURDER OF HELA MAN AT GOROBE SETTLEMENT SHOT AND CAPTURED BY POLICE IN CENTRAL PROVINCE

The prime suspect involved in the murder of a man from Hela Province at Gorobe settlement recently, was shot and arrested by members of Delta 100 (Dog unit) and Fox unit 102 in the Central Province at 12pm today. The suspect Polo Peto a male adult who allegedly stabbed a security guard to death which triggered a bloody retaliation and a wave of skirmishes in some parts of the city between the Helas and Goilalas, was also wanted for a string of other murders, according to Commander of Badili Police Station Inspector Obert Jerry. The PSC said the two police units involved in this covert operation left Port Moresby last night and traveled to the junction of Goilala and Kairuku Hiri, before pouncing on Peto at around 12pm today. Peto of mixed Goilala and Kairuku parentage is said to have retaliated by swinging a bush knife at police, which missed the driver of Delta 100 and cut the car door. The policemen acted swiftly immediately by shooting and capturing Peto. The Police Operations centre at Boroko Police Station also dispatched an ambulance to carry the wounded suspect from Central Province to the Port Moresby General hospital in NCD at around 2.20pm. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu praised his men for relentlessly pursuing and arresting this suspect. The Metsup said one of Peto's accomplices involved in the Gorobe killing was arrested soon after this crime and is now in lawful custody. Work is still in progress to locate and apprehend the two men involved in the gruesome murder at Koki, which was captured on CCTV two weeks ago. Police are confident that arrests will be made soon. SOURCE: Police - NCD/Central Divisional Command

Published on May 11, 2021

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Published on May 11, 2021

PNG INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES MR. IAN TARUTIA AS A FELLOW OF THE INSTITUTE

The Board of the PNG Institute of Directors announced Mr. Ian Tarutia as their newest Fellow of the Institute. President of the Institute, Anthony Yauieb, when announcing this said, “I am honoured to announce that Mr. Ian Tarutia a long standing member of the Institute and former President of the Institute has been admitted as a Fellow of the Institute. This membership grade is awarded through peer recognition where members of the Institute nominate their colleagues for the award of the grade of Fellow. “Mr. Tarutia was assessed as meeting the high standards required to become a Fellow. There are two key requirements in this evaluation. The first is that the Institute member is must have served for 15 years or more consecutively as a board director or equivalent governance professional. The second is that the member needs to be of high standing in the community. “Over the last two decades, Mr. Tarutia is or has been a director on the boards of companies in the fields of financial services, aviation, software development, agriculture, property construction, manufacturing, environment conservation and sporting sectors in Papua New Guinea. “Mr. Tarutia is a leading corporate figure, he is Chief Executive Officer of the largest private sector superannuation fund Nasfund. He is a Harvard Business School alumni, and holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Degree in Business Economics from University of Papua New Guinea. He is the recipient of two awards from Queen Elizabeth II – an MBE and OBE for services to the Superannuation Industry and the 2015 Pacific Games. He is a founding member of the Institute and has served as its President. “Mr. Tarutia joins as an Institute Fellow luminaries such as Lady Winifred Kamit, Mrs. Monica Salter, Sir Wilson Kamit, Sir Kostas Constantinou, Gerea Aopi, Brian Hull, Frank Kramer, Stan Joyce and Benny Popoitai. Dame Carol Kidu and Sir Paulius Matane are Honorary Fellows of the Institute” added Mr. Yauieb. Mr Tarutia said he was humbled to be admitted as a Fellow of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors and thanked President Anthony Yauieb and his board for the recognition. “I have had the privilege to work with a lot of competent professionals at Board and executive level in various organizations in PNG to bring about positive change through the adoption and adherence to good corporate governance practices. Better outcomes are achieved for all stakeholders if we conduct ourselves the right way” he said. “I encourage individuals in businesses, Government agencies, SMEs and SOEs who are directors to become professional members of the PNG Institute of Directors.” About PNG Institute of Directors: The Institute is a professional membership organization that seeks to promote and improve corporate governance in Papua New Guinea. It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of its members and set appropriate professional and ethical standards of practice and behaviour for governance professionals and thus generate confidence and respect for the community of Directors. For more information please visit www.pngid.org.pg

Published on May 11, 2021

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Published on May 11, 2021

EMPNG DONATES PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO BOGI LITERACY SCHOOL

ExxonMobil PNG, on behalf of the PNG LNG Project, donated playground equipment to the Bogi Literacy School in an effort to support school children in Papa village. The Bogi Literacy School, located near the PNG LNG Plant in Central Province, has ó0 students and ialso serves as an early learning centre for children between the ages of five and eight. Alyssa Warner, the PNG LNG Plant Asset Manager, said the donation of the equipment eventuated as a result of their visit to the school last year to donate PPE equipment. "We noticed that the school had a large open playing field for the children that could accommodate playground equipment. So we got the seesaw and slildes to bring over," warner said. Bogi Literacy School head teacher Rabia Morea said she was grateful for the continuous support of ExxonMobil PNG, even more so since the onset of the COVID—19 pandemic. “The children are excited about this playground equipment, and I believe with this donation, the children will be motivated to find joy through playing on the seesaw and the slides,” Morea said. In addition to the playground equipment, EMPNG also donated two television screens to be placed in teacher homes built in 2020 at the Redscar Hiph School and Lealea Primary School. The company also donated a BBQ stand to the Redscar High School to assist with school social activities. In Aupust last year, ExxonMobil PNG donated PPE equipment to schools adjacent to the PNG LNG Plant including infra-red thermometers, handwashing soap bars and reusable facemasks in support of Government efforts to reduce COVID-19 community transmission. EMPNG staff from LNGP installing the playground equipment at Bogi Litearacy School while school head teacher Rabia Morea look on. EMPNG staff from LNGP with the students and head teacher of Bogi Literacy School Mrs. Rabia Morea standing around the playground equipment.

Published on May 11, 2021

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Published on May 11, 2021

THE PUBLIC NEED TO TRUST THE POLICE

Community trust is essential for effective policing in Papua New Guinea. Allegations of police brutality, improper conduct by some sections of police and lack of progress on several high-profile cases, can cause mistrust and perceptions of a lack of accountability within the force says Transparency International PNG (TIPNG). TIPNG in responding to recent allegations of mistreatment of an employee of a media outlet, who was detained for recording uniformed officers dispersing “table market” vendors at Gordons suburb within the National Capital District. While appreciating the measures to address the spread of COVID-19, comments made by the victims suggest that the actions by police may have gone beyond what is considered reasonable force. “The country has seen a steady increase in violence in the last 12 months, this incident along with others such as the alleged shooting and killing of two young man in Central Province with allegations of police involvement creates fear within the community toward its Police Force and adds further to the breakdown of trust”, said Peter Aitsi, Board Chair of TIPNG. “Earlier this month there was an international media coverage of the issue, with Al Jazeera releasing damning footage of policing in Port Moresby. The detaining of a media employee so soon after these events does not bode well for the reputation of our Country,” added Mr Aitsi. “The public expects our leaders to do more than make politically convenient decisions, a good place to start is to revisit the recommendations from the Report of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Administrative Review Committee 2004 and consider implementing actions that can bring immediate improvement to our law and order situation. Another way to restore public trust, is to ensure reports of Police misconduct and incidents of abuse of power are properly investigated and outcomes of the investigations publicly communicated. Clear and firm support needs to be given to the office and officers of the Police Internal Affairs Directorate from the highest leadership of the Police Department and from our Executive Arm of Government. We must all remember that a more effective police force will ensure a safer environment for our communities, which will go a long way to improving our law and order situation and in turn create more conducive conditions to retain and attract investors,” said Mr. Aitsi. It is very disappointing this incident, the detaining of this young media personal happened within days of the marking of World Press Freedom Day on the 3rd of May. TIPNG stands in solidarity with the Media Council of PNG in calling for the protection of media practitioners and to ensure the important role of the media is recognized and supported. TIPNG in acknowledging the work of the media has launched the Investigative Journalism Award, the Award is open till December 31st 2021, for any journalist in Papua New Guinea to submit entries in one of three categories, further details are available on the TIPNG website. The Awards are part of TIPNG’s Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategies (PAIS) Project, which is funded with support from the European Union.

Published on May 11, 2021

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Published on May 11, 2021