Post Courier, Friday January 23, 2015

Leave fares stink

entitlements unaccounted for

PROVINCES received close to K27 million in leave fare warrants last year for teachers to travel home for the Christmas-New Year holi-

days. The funding warrants were issued to provincial treasuries for the education advisers to access and distribute to schools. But with two days to go before the start of the new

school year, teachers in at least six provinces are still waiting for their school holiday fares.

Teachers of one school in Morobe Province plan a sit-in protest in Lae today,

while teachers in West New Britain and Western Highlands provinces have resorted to legal action to fight for their entitlements with the backing of their union, the Papua

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Onus on provincial education advisers

INtwo days time, Papua New Guinea starts a new school year. Ideally, it should start the year with a clean slate, but that will not be the case because of pressing issues brought forward from last year.

These are issues which simply refuse to go away, issues regarding delays in implementing the standard-based education policy which affect children and parents, and outstanding leave fares entitlements, which affect teachers. Sadly, teachers in at least six provinces have not been given the opportunity to spend the festive season with loved one because people at the provincial education offices have not done their jobs.

It is a disgrace when provinces are sued by teachers chasing after their entitlements, it is shameful when teachers stage a sit-in protest, as will be the case in Lae today, for the same reason. And yet Morobe Province got the highest allocation of leave fares warrants at K3 million with West New Britain. A lot of money has been allocated by Waigani to the provinces – K26.8 million to be exact – to meet leave fare warrants for teachers to go home, where ever home may be. The Education Department has explained the procedure on how these funds are expended. The warrants are issued to provincial treasuries which in turn make them available to the provincial education advisors to access and distribute to schools.

The onus is provincial education advisors, notably in Morobe, West New Britain, Madang, Western Highlands, Western provinces and parts of Hela provinces, to explain where their allotted leave fares warrants are.

Fingers are pointing at these provincial education advisors who have the ultimate authority. Why have provincial education advisors not released money to schools for teachers to access and go home?

Official figures of provincial allocations have been revealed. Provinces must be held accountable.

Provinces are making it hard on themselves to retain teachers who feel hard done by. Teachers have become precious commodity overnight, the demand for teachers is at an all-time high given the Government’s education fee free policy which has added more heads in classrooms.

It is obvious that the immediate step for the provinces is to attract more teaching staff and also, at some point, provincial administration has to address the pay issue. Provinces which look after their teachers with incentives like timely leave fares warrants stand to benefit.

Lately, many in the teaching profession have been moving to greener pastures. PNG teachers are not underpaid, but at a middle range by our national workforce standard, it is just that the economic boom is causing public sector salaries to soar, drawing experienced expertise away from lower-paying jobs in the education sector. Combined with flexible working hours, instead of being bogged in the classroom or waiting in queues at education offices for simple entitlements, the exodus is growing because the public sector and State entities which have more autonomy have been able to increase their salaries and attract staff not only the secondary and technical education divisions but also the tertiary level. Provincial education authorities should take note of their shortfalls and remedy the situation to retain teachers before they book a one-way ticket in droves for greener pastures.

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Landowners to push for K15 billion compo

BY GORETHY KENNETH

A LANDOWNER group in West New Britain Province will be claiming K10 billion and K5 billion respectively from the State and developers for the “illegal” use of their customary land that they have been fighting for in the last 20 years. Their long fight may have been granted by way of a Section 5 notice claim against the State and the developer after acting State Solicitor General Faith Barton-Keen acknowledged and accepted their notice which met the requirement for a section five notice.

A section five notice is a prerequisite for any claim

that is made against the State and the courts will only recognise the claim if it is by way of a section five notice.

The land that the landowners will be contesting is portion 77 and Malilimi TRP, which is being used for multi-billion kina logging and oil palm projects.

Lawyer representing the group, Abraham Kumbari and the landowners yesterday told the media in Port Moresby that on November 15, 2010 they filed a section 15 application with the Lands Title Commission seeking the State to invoke its powers under section 15 and declare portion 78 (purported) customary land but

the process became procrastinated after the passing of then Commissioner Pius Kingal.

The hearing became protracted until it was heard in Kimbe in August 2014.

“Despite our numerous attempts to get the LTC to conduct hearing and spontaneously deal with the matter, our actions were futile and the hearing process stalled for a period of five years,” Thaddeus Gela, the chairman of the Lamalibuko LLG said yesterday.

“We have through our lawyers successfully obtained from the State section 5 notice pursuant to Claims By and Against the State Act, in which we intend to

make a civil claim against the State and SBLC/AFL for compensation of trespass and the improper acquisition of our MOPILI land.”

A letter from Ms BartonKeen acknowledged the landowner’s notice of intention filed in September last year and in December she responded.

“I have perused through your purported notice letter and I am satisfied that your letter meets the requirements of Section 5 of the Claims By and Against the State Act 1996 and I accept it as a notice of your intention to sue the State,” Ms Faith Barton-Keen said, adding she will seek advice and prepare for the case.

Teachers leave entitlements unaccounted for

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WESTERN Province received K1 million; Gulf K699,600; Central K2.3 million; Milne Bay K1.1 million; Northern K1.4 million; Southern Highlands K890,400; Hela K333,900; Enga K1 million; Western Highlands K1.4 million; Jiwaka K524,500; Chimbu K778,500; Eastern Highlands

K1.1 million; Morobe K3 million; Madang K1.7 million; East Sepik K1.1 million; West Sepik K1.1 million; Manus K614,300; New Ireland K890,700; East New Britain K1.2 million; West New Britain K3 million and Bougainville K1.3 million. Even though West New Britain received the highest allocation of K3 million of leave fares with Morobe,

teachers there complained at the end of last year that they were not paid their leave fares. Teachers in Madang, Western Highlands and Western provinces and parts of Hela also complained about not receiving their fares.

Last week, teachers from Western Province, which received K1 million, complained that they have not

received their leave fares. The Post-Courier tried unsuccessfully yesterday to confirm with Western Province administration if the provincial treasury had received the leave fare funds. The lack of action from provincial administrators and provincial education advisers had prompted the department to announce that it would investigate.

Unhealthy state of island health centre

BY ISAAC NICHOLAS

A LONE female community health worker serving a population of more than 3000 on New Ireland’s Mussau Island has expressed her concerns about deteriorating conditions of the health infrastructure on the remote island community.

Rural community health worker and sister in-charge of Palakau Health Centre

Annie Philip said her biggest concern was the sharing of a single ward by seriously ill adults and the new-born babies, sleeping side-by-side. She said health regulations forbid babies sharing a ward with sick patients.

“We do not have good run-

The bottom line

At a glance

ISSUE: Rural community health worker expresses concerns on the sharing of a single ward by seriously ill adults and the new-born babies, sleeping side-by-side.

BEN MICAH: Is the Kevieng MP and the Minister for Public Enterprises.

ASSISTANCE: Mr Micah reopen the Eloaua airstrip.

ning water in the health centre, no lights but solar lighting was installed this week.”

She said there was a oneperson operation, forcing her to work day and night.”

She said the very sick are often rushed to Kavieng in dinghy which is about seven hours on a 40-horse power engine

Ms Philip said the health centre did not have any issue with the medical supplies which are always there on time. Her concerns were shared during a brief visit by Kavieng MP and Public Enterprise Minister Ben Micah and his team who were on Mussau to launch the Digicel network in the area.

Mr Micah made a commitment to support the health centre this year with funding of extended facilities and staff houses.

“We are going to place a lot of emphasis on this health

centre, one ward for every body, according to health regulations we should close this place up, but if we close it down, where will the people go to seek treatment.”

“I assure the people of Murat, with a very good district administrator, and a very supportive District Authority Board will place emphasis to address the health issues here.”

“This is a major facility where we will build a rural hospital because the distance make it difficult for people to go to Kavieng.

Minister Micah also made a commitment to re-open the Eloaua airstrip to assist airlift and medivac the very sick to Kavieng.

STRANDED

AN airline company left some people stranded on Emirau Island at the far northern tip of PNG on Tuesday. Without any network coverage this group including our scribe braved the choppy seas to reach Kavieng on a six-hour trip by dinghy.

NO CALLS

AFTER launching the Digicel network on the main Mussau Island, the group tried to use the Telikom V-Sat. But with no pre-paid cards available on Emirau they had no choice but to take the treacherous sea journey back to New Ireland.

TOURIST

AS if the ordeal wasn’t enough, the flight out of Kavieng took our man to Tokua and then to Lae, where he was asked to get off to wait for its return from Manus. It eventually got back to Nadzab and he got into Port Moresby late in the afternoon.

NAVIGATOR

FOR a city resident he was amazed at the islanders’ use of the stars to navigate the dinghy to Kavieng. Despite the availability of advance

IMPOUND

technology like the GPS, the islanders showed that traditional knowledge is still applicable today when the skipper guided them to dry land.

FAREWELL

VERY moving funeral service yesterday for the late Justin Kili or JK at the St Joseph Catholic Church in the national capital. Members of the media fraternity joined family and friends to pay tribute to the guy, whose life as a broadcaster touched thousands.

PATIENCE FORMER PNG Hunters try freak Gary Lo is back in town. Wonder what happened in the UK with the deal that the PNG rugby league legend Stanley Gene did for him? They say good things come to those who are patient enough to wait for it.

LOST DUO RUMOUR went around Fiji recently that two sailors who went missing during Christmas had drifted to PNG. Colleague in Suva inboxed the newsroom in Port Moresby. Our checks with the NMSA folk point to a false alarm.

IT is amazing how wrecked vehicles like this get past traffic police and even folks at the Road Safety Council. Can those in authority start impounding these vehicles?

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Studies show that sleep loss and poor-quality sleep lead to accidents and injuries on the job.

RURAL community health worker and sister-in-charge Annie Philip talking to Kavieng district CEO John Kum and Digicel’s Festus Maiginap.

Union wants legal aid for cop

BY DONALD WILLIE

THE Police Association of Papua New Guinea is calling on the Police Department to ensure proper legal representation is accorded to Lae policeman Jack Baria for his trial.

“Our members, in particular Constable Jack Baria, is the suspect here therefore the police union exercises its mandate here as the mouth piece of its members,” a statement by the union’s assistant general secretary, Clemence Kanau, read.

Baria was charged with wilful murder of Moana Pisimi during a high speed car chase through the streets of Lae in the early hours of the New Year.

After conclusion of investigations, Baria was charged and appeared before the Lae Committal Court on Wednesday where his case was adjourned to March 2.

In a statement released yesterday, the union said in many past similar incidents, their members are abandoned by the department to fight the trial themselves, even though the unfortunate incidents such as this case occur in the course of official duty.

It was acknowledged in the press release by the police union that the shooting and

ENB Police pledge to continue partnership

POLICE in East New Britain Province have pledged to continue to work closely with stakeholders in the province this year.

East New Britain Provincial police commander Superintendent Anthony Wagambie Jnr highlighted this during the first PPC’s parade for 2015 which was held recently at the Ralum Provincial Police Headquarters in Kokopo.

death of Mrs Moanna Pisimi raises a lot of questions to the police hierarchy regarding the police operational code of conduct, including:

ARE our frontline police officers prepared mentally and psychologically to make better judgmental decisions when confronted with situations to make split second decision?

NOW that issue of firearms is now official in the Police Force, is there any police or operational guidelines governing when to use maximum force? and

IN SITUATIONS such as this, who gives the order to shoot or not?

The union understands that its member was on official duties with his unit and when given a situation such as a high speed car chase in suspicious circumstances, his unit responded and executed their officially mandated duties.

They are also calling for the investigation into the involvement of a private security contractor, as to how and what provoked the initial high speed car chase.

“The Police Association of PNG extends its sincere condolences to the Pisimi family and relatives of Mrs Moanna Pisimi for the unnecessary loss of their loved one,” the union said.

BANNER UP

ADVERTISING is a sure way of alerting customers to what is new to the market. In Port Moresby companies have taken on board new advertising strategies with not only the use of the normal billboards but too the digital ads and banners to sell their products. Here contractors are putting up a banner for the National Capital District Commission.

Police recruits boost manpower on Daru Island

POLICING on Daru Island

in the Western Province has been boosted following the arrival of 10 new police officers.

The 10 new recruits who recently graduated from Boma-

na Police Training College in Port Moresby after successfully completing six months of training, arrived safely in Daru earlier this week to commence their work.

Provincial Police Com-

mander for Western Chief Inspector Silver Sika in his welcome speech to the officers said, the arrival of the police officers will greatly assist and improve manpower on the island.

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Mr Sika said the island over the past years has encountered a lot of issues regarding lack of police manpower on the island and this has hindered the performance of the police officers who have

done their best to control and maintain law and order issues on the island.

Daru is the second-largest southern coastal settlement in Papua New Guinea after Port Moresby.

He said they will continue to work with the ENB Provincial Administration, National and local leaders, business houses and the community as a whole.

“I also acknowledge the support given to Police by them in the year 2014 and look forward to strengthening this in 2015,” he added.

The members on parade were also told to embrace the community and work closely with them.

PPC Wagambie said ENB was very different from many other provinces where the communities cooperate well with police.

The officers were also told to reflect on 2014 and improve this year.

They were also told to uphold a high standard of discipline and conduct themselves professionally.

“Many times we are not appreciated by the community and get criticisms on our conduct. We must be professional on how we do our job and how we deal with people. We are here to serve the public and a customer care approach must be practiced,” he added.

PPC Wagambie also said they get criticised by the public, especially by faceless people on social media.

“They do not understand the type of work and sacrifices we do. But I accept the criticisms and name calling as it is a challenge to thrive for better standards. It is only a minority or individual Police personnel who bring the rest of us to disrepute,” he told his officers.

He further said that last year, a lot of members were charged for disciplinary and criminal offences and he appealed to his officers to always do the right thing and stay away from wrong doings.

Technology bringing library to pupils’ pockets

BY ISAAC NICHOLAS

EVERY single school children in Papua New Guinea in the future will carry a library of over 4 million books in his or her pocket in a new technology innovation called e-library currently being work on in partnership with Digicel and the PNG Government.

Digicel PNG Ltd director of Government relations Mr Gary Seddon said this during the launching of the Digicel network in the northern most tip of PNG’s Mussau Islands on Tuesday.

Mr Seddon explained this to Public Enterprise and State Investments Minister Ben Micah, Mining Minister Byron Chan, KundiawaGembogl MP Tobias Kulang, Kavieng District Authority chief executive officer John Kum.

Isolated island gets communication network

BY ISAAC NICHOLAS

THE people of Mussau Island on the far northern tip of Papua New Guinea is one of the areas in the New Guinea Island region to at last have communication with the outside world through the Digicel network.

Member for Kavieng and Public Enterprise Minister Ben Micah and Digicel were on the island on Tuesday to officially launch the Digicel network that was installed on the island in December last year.

Minister Micah was accompanied by Mining Minister Byron Chan, Kundiawa Gembogl MP Tobias Kulang, Digicel PNG director for Government relations Gary Seddon and Kavieng District Authority chief executive officer John Kum.

Mr Micah, who is also the

Member for Kavieng that covers Mussau Island also witness the signing of an agreement between Digicel and Kavieng District CEO for the installations of more towers to give extended network coverage over the vast sea area.

Mr Seddon during the launch said the company has been operating in Papua New Guinea for the last 17 years and this is the first time they have reached Mussau Island.

“What will happen tomorrow? We need more coverage. Absolutely, we need to get more coverage on Mussau. We need to work together in order to achieve this because the innovation that comes with the use of technology cannot be done by one person alone.’’

He said PNG is a vast country from the mountains to the seas and to connect the people is a very powerful thing.

“We are giving our people

the power of information, the power to talk with one another, not only in one area, districts or province but also the country and region to understand how the world impacts on Papua New Guinea, Kavieng and Mussau.”

Mr Seddon said the services provided not only will be restricted to calling and texting but to do banking transactions and understanding what is happening in PNG and around the world.

He announced two initiatives that the mobile company is leading in partnership with the government in the e-library and emergency calls programs.

“With a phone in your hand and supposing your wife is pregnant and has complications, you can seek help or assistance.

“With telephones in our hand, we may travel from

one island to another. If something goes wrong with the outboard motor we are travelling in or run out of fuel, we can call for help. So in a short period of time we are no longer going to see our friends and family drifting at sea helpless because they can call for help, they can get assistance so they can be saved,”

“With the phone in our hands, we can see the lives of our children grow and develop in schools.

“These devices are not distractions. As long as they are used correctly, they can be very useful in the learning process and also help our children to understand the greater world beyong their homeland.”

Minister Micah called on the people to take ownership of the installations on the island that is for the benefit of all.

He said Digicel has been working with the government for over 12 months now looking at ways that can harness the innovation that comes with the growth in technology.

“What we have been concentrating on in the past 12 months and working with the government is to use that innovation to enhance learning at schools.”

He said once an area is covered by the Digicel network, which they are trialing in New Ireland Province, is to provide a student with a Tablet that connects the student with a data centre or electronic library in Port Moresby that has about 4.5 million different books and articles.

Mr Seddon said the tablet itself is an interactive screen device which allows the student to see that library in front of him or her.

“The student will type in a subject into the tablet, the device immediately communicates directly with the data centre (e-library) in Port Moresby. The subject they type in accesses that 4.5 millions books and immediately brings back a list of articles, books or text that they can interact with. They can use that to answer their essays and assignments.”

MINISTER Micah (centre) witness the signing of the agreement between Kavieng District Authority chief executive officer John Kum and Digicel PNG’s Gary Seddon on Mussau Island on Tuesday.

Suspended clerk loses court case

BY GORETHY KENNETH

THE National Court has dismissed a judicial review application by suspended Clerk of Parliament Vele Konivaro who had challenged his suspension and referral to a leadership tribunal by Speaker Theodore Zurenuoc.

Mr Konivaro had named Mr Zurenuoc, the NEC and the State as defendants in his court challenge. However, yesterday the National Court dismissed his application and ordered costs against him.

He was seeking a judicial review on, among other things, the Speaker’s decision, his referral to a leadership tribunal for investigations, discussion for procedure of suspension and referral, breach of natural justice and denial of right to be heard under Section 59 of the Organic Law on certain Constitutional Office Holders.

Mr Konivaro was appointed Clerk of Parliament in May 2013.

Lawyer representing the Speaker, Peter Kuman said yesterday that court ruling means that unless Mr Konivaro appeals the decision to the Supreme Court within 40 days, that is by February 4, and gets a stay of Justice Makail’s decision, the Chief Justice would be

obliged to appoint a tribunal (comprising three judges) to hear the question of the removal of Mr Konivaro.

Mr Kuman said that a request to appoint the tribunal had already been made by the Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to the Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia.

“Allegations raised against the suspended Clerk included tampering with Bills passed by Parliament, misapplication of Parliament funds for personal use and employing consultants on excessive fees. Those allegations were all in evidence before Justice Makail during the trial,” he said.

Mr Zurenuoc had given Mr Konivaro a letter to resign in 14 days on October 9, 2013, or be referred to the Prime Minister for further disciplinary action. He did not resign but instead replied on October 19 and responded to the allegations.

An investigation committee was set up to investigate the allegations and Konivaro was referred to Mr O’Neill and the NEC for further disciplinary action.

On August 7 last year, Mr Konivaro was suspended and a request made to the Chief Justice to set up a tribunal to investigate the allegations against him resulting in him beginning court proceedings to review the decision.

Police stop protest in Imbonggu

BY SIBA MESA

THE sit-in protest that was to take place at the Imbonggu District headquarters was stopped by police as they declared it was illegal beacause proper procedures were not followed.

Mendi Police Provincial Commander Sybron Papato while commanding the organisers of the sit in protest to stop said he was not properly involved and this reflects very badly of the district itself.

The sit-in protest was to be held in the premises of the Imbonggu District head-

quarters but the gates were locked at night by the police who warned and threatened locals not to attend the protest.

The community leader in Imbonggu district SHP Pias Alopea said a letter seeking permission to hold the sit-in protest was delivered to the PPC’s desk on December 15 last year but unfortunately no response was made.

“The purpose of this protest is to alert the Imbonggu MP Francis Awesa to pay attention to the needed basic tangible services and unbiased allocation of the money budgeted for the dis-

trict,” Mr Alopea said. He said this was not a protest to gain political favour but a public gathering of thousands who have been through tough times without funds for much needed services.

The following petition raised by the people of Imbonggu District are the; malfunctioning of Imbonggu District Administration, the non-establishment of essential service of government agencies, the role and updated status of the Joint District Planning and Budget Priorities Committee and the uneven

distribution of funding for projects.

The people of Imbonggu asked the Member to explain as to why the District Administrator and Treasurer are operating out of Kiburu Lodge and whose interest have these key people been operating for the last seven years.

They also asked the District Administrator and the Treasurer why the treasury office operates at night and during the weekend only, and why there were no public servants in the district?

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CONCERNED community leader for Imbonggu District Pias Alopea addresses the people about the protest.

Japan to help city schools

ELEMENTARY and primary schools in the National Capital District will benefit from the Japanese government’s grant assistance for grassroots Projects.

This was revealed by Japanese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Morio Matsumoto during a courtesy visit to NCD Governor Powes Parkop.

The grant assistance for grassroots projects (GGP) is designed to meet the diverse needs of developing countries. Mr Matsumoto said the Japanese Government plans to use some of the GGP program grants to support school projects in Port Moresby.

Since arriving in Port Moresby in August 2014, Ambassador Mr Matsumoto did not have the chance to officially meet with Governor Parkop.

He thanked the Governor for arranging the meeting even though they have met several times in different occasions and functions.

He also thanked city hall for issuing a building permit to allow the construction of the new Japanese Embassy next to the Australian High Commission at Waigani in the nation’s capital.

Grade 11 selections completed, says Tapo

THE number of Grade 11 students this year stands at 20,690.

They included 7919 females who have placing in 103 secondary schools and six national high schools, Education Secretary Michael Tapo said.

He said the 20,690 were selected from a total of 49,000 students who sat for the Grade 10 national examinations last year.

According to the standard set criteria, students had to score four upper passes or better to qualify for selection and awarded places in Grade 11.

Entry qualifications for secondary schools varied from province to province depending on their performance and respective cut-off marks.

However, as a standard principle, students are graded as per their examination results to be able to qualify.

Information on the 2014 Grade 11 selection results can be obtained from respective provincial education offices, guidance officers, and secondary or national high schools in respective provinces.

Letters of offer to selected Grade 11 students will be sent by the schools as per the addresses that the students enclosed in their school leaver forms.

For students in Port Moresby, results have been displayed on the ground floor of the FinCorp Haus building.

These students should check with the Department of Education’s general education services division on

School calender ready

THE school year starts on Monday when institution heads sort out enrolments with governing bodies while teachers prepare for classes to begin the following Monday, February 2.

Education Secretary

Michael Tapo said this yesterday when announcing the 2015 terms and holiday dates for the national education system.

Term one, a total of 10 weeks, will end on April 10. The public holiday for Easter falls on the ninth week while the term holiday will begin on April 13 and end on April 17.

Term two wo begins on April 20 and ends on July 3.

Mr Tapo said there will be a two-week holiday because of the 2015 Pacific Games. The Term two holiday begins on July 6 and ends on July 17.

He said the only public holiday for this term is the Queen’s Birthday and it falls on Saturday, June 13.

Term three begins on July 20 and ends on September 18. The one-week holiday starts on September 21 and ends

At a glance

SCHOOL STARTS: School will start on February 2. HOLIDAY: Term one holiday is from April 13-17. Michael Tapo: He is the Education Secretary

on September 25. There are three public holidays during this term – Remembrance Day on July 23, National Repentance Day on August 26 and Independence Day on September 16.

Term four begins on September 28 and ends on December 11 while holiday begins on December 14 and ends on January 29, 2016. Other important dates included National Book Week on August 3-7 and National Literacy Week on September 7-11.

Mr Tapo urged school principals, teachers, parents and stakeholders to take not of these important dates in order to prepare well for the start of the 2015 school year.

At a glance

TOTAL NUMBER: The number of Grade 11 students this year stands at 20,690.

FEMALE STUDENTS: There are 7919 females who have places in 103 secondary schools and six national high schools.

STANDARD CRITERIA: Students had to score four upper-passes or better to qualify for selection and awarded places in Grade 11.

the 5th Floor, Fincorp Haus, to pick up their tickets. Students who have been selected to attend national high schools outside their provinces will have their tickets ready by the end of this month.

For further information on student tickets, please contact Mrs Joyce Tepu – superintendent for national high schools on the following telephone numbers: 301 3392, 301 3393, 301 3394.

Students not selected for Grade 11 due to limited space in system schools can pursue their studies either through Flexible, Open and Distance Education Centre in Port Moresby, other privately operated and registered institutions or through the Open Campuses under the University of Papua New Guinea or the Department of Distance Learning – University of Technology. Private arrangements will have to be made with the above institutions if they wish to undertake further studies.

MR Matsumoto meets NCD Governor Powes Parkop

Universities face lodging problems

BY BENJAMIN KUMAN

THE University of Papua New Guinea will continue to face a student accommodation problem this year because the number of enrollments has overtaken the number of available boarding facilities.

According to pro-vice chancellor, academic and student affairs, Professor Pulupa Subba Rao, the number of enrolments this year has gone up to well over 5600 students while the available bed spaces on campus can only cater for only 2200.

“We will use a criteria based on grade point average (GPA) from the top down to allocate rooms to students and that means there is no guarantee for all students with good GPA to get a bed space on campus so students and sponsors must be prepared to make alternative accommodation arrangements,” he said.

“We apologise for any inconvenience at this stage but we cannot do much. This problem is beyond our control as we have no budget for it.

“It is up to the government of the day to look into it as it is affecting the people,” he said

“At this stage we cannot do anything because this problem is beyond our control and we cannot have it fixed over night.”

In separate interviews with a number of tertiary institutions around the country including the University of Technology and Madang Teachers College, the PostCourier found out that the student accommodation issue is a growing dilemma in every institution.

According to reliable sources from within the UPNG Administration, the university will have enough rooms to cater for all students as of next year because the games village will be handed over to the university after the Pacific Games this year and will be converted to student accommodation units.

In addition to that the national Government has made an undertaking to rebuild the bunt-down Lasitewa hall of residence this year.

The senior male hall of residence was destroyed by fire in 2013 due to electrical fault.

Meanwhile, it is understood that hundreds of school leavers from all over the country who have missed out on a university placing are flocking into UPNG every day with thousands of kina to bribe their way through.

Authorities have issued a stern warning against this act saying anyone who is caught trying to pay their way through will be dealt with criminally.

TENDER SALE

Morobe budget passed

BY HAIVETA KIVIA

MOROBE Tutumang has unanimously passed the province‘s record budget of K480.7 million, yesterday.

Chairman for finance and Governor of Morobe Kelly Naru announced that 44 per cent of the budget at K210.6 million will be for developments in the province.

from the governor’s PSIP funds which the Finance Department withheld and did not release in time for projects earmarked last year.

Mr Naru also said the massive carry over was due to the late releases of the development grants like the Provincial Services Improvement Program funds and development funds.

million to LLGs and K142.3 million to the development budget.

Revenues raised internally were K95.6 million from GST, K1 million from bookmakers, K2.5 million from liquor licensing, K8.7 million from motor vehicle registrations and fines, and another K2.5 million from mining royalties.

government cut in this year’s national budget.

Anyone interested in purchasing the vehicles is advised to inspect the same prior to writing to the address below stating their purchase price with evidence of finance to complete and advise their contact telephone and or fax numbers. (Offers by email or fax will not be considered)

The successful bidder must provide evidence of finance available and will be required to:

1. Pay the 10% deposit within twenty four (24) hours notification of the acceptance of the tender.

2. Pay the balance of the purchase price in cash or by Bank Cheque within seven (7) working days notification of the acceptance of the tender.

Tenders Close 31 January 2015

The Regional Manager Northern Kina Finance Limited P O Box 682 LAE Morobe Province Tender Ref: KFL # 26508

Tenders can also be hand delivered to the office of Kina Finance Limited, Ground Floor, Nambawan Haus, Lae. For enquiries contact Terry Hall on telephone 472 8175 or 71978526

The company is not obliged to accept the highest or the lowest offer nor respond to all offers received.

Mr Naru passed the province’s money plan with full backing of the Tutumang which included Bulolo MP and Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Basil.

Morobe’s total revenue comprises of the national Government grants of K327,217,700, K118,550 from its internal revenue and K34,932,900 from last year’s carry over.

Of the K34.9 million, a massive K32.5 million was

He said this was also contributed by the ineffectiveness and inefficiencies of the Morobe public service to draw down the funds and implement government projects.

He said projects earmarked for last year like the WauGaraina road will be carried over to this year.

The money plan shows that K170.2 million of national grant will go towards personnel emoluments, K7.7 million to service delivery, K6.9

Morobe administrations will use 51 percent of the internal revenue totalling K52.4 million, service delivery towards minimum priority areas will get K26 million and K36.7 million will be used for development.

Mr Naru also announced that K13.2 million will be given to the province’s 33 local level governments which will receive K400,000 each. This is making up for the shortfall that the national

Lae City cleaning will receive K10 million, Police and CIS housing in the province will receive K4.5 million, rural communication in alliance with Digicel will get K3 million, K1 million will go to Wagang Fisheries Wharf and the people of FISIKA will get K2 million through Morobe Coastal Shipping.

Petroleum prospecting licensing which is a new source of funding will receive K1 million. Nawaeb, Buang and Finschhafen are potential petroleum area.

Morobe will pump K2 million into medical evacuations and a further K2.5 million will injected into the medical ship outreach program run by Youths With A Mission) and churches will receive K5 million this year.

Basil: Province can collect more

MOROBE can collect more monies from its internal revenue, says MP for Bulolo Sam Basil.

He said this when responding to the record budget of K480.7 million passed by Provincial Chairman for Finance and Governor Kelly Naru.

Ironically, Mr Basil was the only national parliamentarian besides Mr Naru to be present for the budget ses-

sion and his presence was applauded by the Tutumang when he stood to speak.

The Deputy Opposition Leader said Morobe is only collecting K1 million from bookmakers when it can really collect between K20 and K30 million.

He said the province can also benefit from allowing Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited to run the operations of motor vehicle registrations without

any overhead cost to the provincial government.

Mr Basil said the province can generate more than K4050 million with the hassles of incurring personnel emoluments.

He said currently motor vehicle registration and fines through the Morobe Land Transport Board and office has generated K8.7 million for the province’s internal revenue and it is insufficient com-

paring the volume of vehicles being serviced by the office.

“We service the highlands provinces, even Mamose and New Guinea Ireland but the revenue collected is not good enough,” he said.

“Governor, I urge you to give the operations to MVIL and see what we can get from them”.

He also challenged Governor Naru to seriously look into the bookmakers tax.

THE Lasitewa hall of residence at the University of PNG, which was burnt down two years ago.

Media industry, friends farewell JK

BY MAUREEN GERAWA

THE pen is mightier than the sword, but it has to be blessed to be mightier and among many people that have supported this idea was late Justin Kili.

A week before he died, “JK”, as he was known widely, texted from his home in East New Britain to let longtime Post-Courier journalist Alfred Kaniniba know he agreed with the idea.

Mr Kaniniba told JK’s colleagues, friends, relatives and fans in a packed St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Port Moresby that after reading his first article on the pen which was called The Pen Will Reign, JK informed Mr Kaniniba that he agreed with the idea of having an opening year for journalists and should be introduced without delay.

One of the texts read: “Brother Alfred. Indeed the pen is mightier than the sword and the pen will reign forever and a day ... excellent reading, thanks. I wholeheartedly endorse your view for an annual journalism year and the spiritual blessing of ‘the tool of our profession.’’

Mr Kaniniba said there is now a day set aside when journalists can come together and have an open year

and have their pen blessed similarly as it is being done by lawyers every year.

“Justin Kili gave total support to having an opening of a journalism year in 2015 and is a challenge I will bring up with other like minded

media industry professionals,’’ Mr Kaniniba said. As part of his tribute to JK on behalf of all journalists associations, the PNG Media Council and the Media Workers Association, Mr Kaniniba said JK’s death

was a great loss to the media industry, especially radio. He said JK had impressed on him that the PNG Journalist Association should be revived, and that the Media Council of PNG was dead and it was now up

to the young generation of journalists to carry on the journalism tradition.

Mr Kaniniba described JK as someone who had a passion with what he did and he did it with perfection.

“JK was king of the air

waves in his time. He ruled it with poise. Every word he mentioned was accentuated with fact and pronunciation. He was articulate. JK never stuttered with words. Even if he had to “ad lib” (talking without preparation)...”

LATE JK’s coffin is taken into the St Joesphs Catholic Church in Port Moresby for his funeral service yesterday.

PROJECT FEE QUERIES

I WRITE with regards to charging of project fees by certain schools. Having read the Education Minister and the Department Secretary’s assurance that schools should no longer charge project fees, I am elated.

However I am concerned that the Carr Memorial Adventist School is charging K200 project fees this year. They gave out a Newsletter to us parents of the break-up of fees. Agency fee -K50, urban feeK20 and insurance fee-K25 with a project fee-K200: Total K295.

I understand that it is a church-run school but I am sure that does not mean the government does not give them subsidies. I am therefore asking the Education Department to investigate this school.

Concerned Parent CMAS.

PNG IS THREATENED

IT IS astounding that our PM and his cabinet have said and done nothing about Indonesian special forces crossing into PNG borders unauthorised. Just recently, villagers in the Bewani area of West Sepik Province had to fl ee for their lives after Indonesian army helicopters transporting armed soldiers landed in the jungles just outside Vanimo Town.

Our national border remains unsecured so any foreign threat to our nation must be addressed immediately. What must it take before we start barking at the Indonesian Government to pull back its troops f rom our side of the border?

Papua New Guinean lives are truly at risk at our borders. Wake up PM and deal with the threat at hand, Indonesia’s military might is a growing threat to our national security.

Orlando W

I AM looking for a couple namely Luke and Gloria Yapao. They are from Wabag but are currently living in Kimbe.

If anyone knows this couple please tell them to call me on my mobile phone number: 73262482.

Benny Weso Ipopi

IT is obvious that the alcohol ban is ineffective in combating and controlling law and order and other social issues in the problem.

The ban in itself is politically motivated for those in control to accumulate wealth, through dubious means as these are the same people who are illegally smuggling alcohol into the province under the guise of discharging their duties. Some of the notable problems that are happening in the province as a direct result of this unnecessary and futile ban are highlighted and asked below; MORE youths and low income wage earners have resorted to consuming homebrew and marijuana because they cannot afford to buy

a can of beer which is selling at K10-15 each. As a result, there is an increase in substance abuse induced psychiatric cases and people going blind and infertility problems being found in Mendi Hospital lately. These group of men are causing more social problems and are a threat to their communities.

THIS illegal ban chased away genuine businesses in the province that operated legally with licence under Liquor licencing Board. This in turn affected their dependents and business interests in the province. The Southern Highlands provincial government, especially the town authority, is also losing revenue through taxes. I hope they do collect taxes on the illegal

smugglers and sellers?

As an individual and patriotic Southern Highlander, I would appreciate the uplifting of the alcohol ban because so far nothing good has been forth coming. It is just a band aid solution and cannot solve our long term problems It is bringing curse to our society. Can the Southern Highlands provincial government review the alcohol ban policy and come up with some constructive ideas in line with the SHP Master Plan?

The views expressed on these pages are the opinions of our readers. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Post-Courier

Emmanuel Andrew Unjamap Village, Mendi Southern Highlands Province

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The letters by Frank Nouairi were titled “Bank Fees Burdensome” and “Banks Rip off People” respectively.

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MPs must honour their mandate

WE have people of all walks of life being elected as members of the parliament.

It is annoying when an MP knowingly commits a crime of stealing his peoples' money, which is serious and the courts should be tough in its verdict.

MPs are given a five-year term to represent their people in their electorates. Being an MP is a privilege.

That privilege must be honoured at all times instead of abusing the

10 years ago

people's trust by stealing or misusing funds. Making reimbursements to replace stolen money is not excusable by law. Your criminal intention is already on display so you must face the full force of the law.

Above all, what matters is the criminal intention of the person who is in a position of trust. It can seriously implicate the accused unlike a common criminal on the street.

Our MPs are privileged to get

a handsome pay package in the National Parliament, which the public never had the chance to debate so when it comes to an MP being caught for mismanagement or stealing, they must face the full force of the law without the court showing mercy. Simply put, the courts must see the weight of the trust bestowed on a MP .

Grass-root Analyst & Observer

PNG’s strategic location and its rich natural resources provide a significant advantage to the nation but it can also be a curse if we, as a nation, are not careful.

I raise this issue from a national security perspective.

PNG’s security system is weak. It is so weak that we are vulnerable as individuals and as a nation.

Unscrupulous dealers are smuggling illegal and dangerous items into the country, while some are importing undeclared and “hidden” in order to avoid paying import duty.

Our nation is losing hundreds of millions through loss of revenue from theft of our fish and other rich marine resources because we do not have an effective and reliable surveillance system over our international borders and seas.

PNG is already disadvantaged because of widespread and uncontrolled corruption at all levels.

We are also losing big time through very poor deals in our some of our major resource projects.

These problems are further worsened as the hole in the nation’s revenue bag widens as a result of undetected tax evasion and illegal fishing in our waters.

International terrorists and those financing such activities can easily enter our country undetected and conduct illegal business here because of our weak security system.

Most, if not all, of our neighbouring countries have very effective border and security systems in place.

For instance; Australia has a very effective security system in place.

You easily sense this because of the fire in the eyes of the Australian Border and Customs personnel as you go through checks in any International Airport in Australia.

You know they are on full alert protecting their country.

It is fundamentally important and urgent that our Government seriously look into this issue because it matters most to our nation and her citizens.

HELA’S CURSE

“SHOULD Hela Continue on with the Tribal Fights?” was the question asked by the liked minded Hela Christian Ministry students during their peace awareness campaign led by Taju Marako. admire their courage to come out in public to break the silence. We can no longer pretend that everything is alright at home and I challenge every individual Hela man and woman to come out and support this approach taken by our Students’ Ministry to combat frequent law and order issues we have in the province. I led a group of Hela students during 2007 Christmas period carry out similar peace awareness campaign with the theme; “No Peace, No Development!” It was the initiative of Minister James Marape, who then sponsored the peace awareness after he won the election.

The message is clear, “if there is peace, there will be development taking place”.

It is four years now since we broke away from Southern Highlands to be a separate province. But are we ready to race along with well-established provinces or will we be hindered by tribal warfare? This is a curse to Hela.

Daniel Pokoraija Tumbiari Piripu village, Tari

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The incentive is a sign that our government is looking at revolutionising sport in the country. Do not get the money and spend it all away. Develop your skills to lift the profile of PNG.

SPORT Minister Justin Tkatchenko on the K20,000 bonuses for Gold Medal winners in the Pacific Games.

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The National Court has thrown out a claim of K10.5 million for damages against the state by a defeated 2002 Mendi Open candidate Kiee Toap.

“Restoration, Reformation,

Modernization of National Parliament”

Functions of Parliamentary Services

Know Your Parliament with Hon. Theo Zurenouc, MP.

Welcome to another edition of “Know Your Parliament” series. Last week I discussed with you the process involved in forming a new government which is one of the functions of Parliament. Our subject for today is the “Functions of Parliamentary Service”.

FUNCTION OF PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE

Establishment and Mission

The Parliamentary Service is provided for under section 132 of the Papua New Guinea Constitution and established by the Parliamentary Service Act, 1997 to provide both administrative and support services to Parliament. The Clerk is the head of the Parliamentary Services and work under the direction of the Speaker of Parliament.

Main Functions of Parliamentary Services

Under the Act, the Parliamentary Service provides:

(a) Clerical staff to enable Parliament to operate effectively and efficiently

(b) Maintenance staff to maintain Parliamentary facilities

(c) Security staff to maintain proper security of MPs and facilities within the precincts

(d) Advisory services for the Speaker, House Committees, State Ministers and MPs.

Chamber and Support Services

Parliamentary Services can be divided into two major categories under (1) Chamber and (2) Support Services as shown in the table below.

1.Chamber Service Main Functions

Clerk Clerk is the principal advisor to the Speaker and Members on matters of privilege, practice and procedure. Heads the Parliamentary service including both chamber and support services.

Deputy Clerk Heads the Chamber Services Branch and oversees the operation and administration of the Parliamentary division

Printing Section Printing of various Parliamentary publications

First Clerk Assistant Ensure procedures on the Floor of Parliament are followed. Oversees the operations of the Bills and Paper and Table Offices.

Bills and Papers Repository and distributor of all documents presented in Parliament to members

Table office Provide procedural and administrative support necessary for the effective functioning of the chamber

Parliamentary Counsel Provides legal advice and services to all Parliamentary Service functions

Sergeant-at-Arms

Attends to the Speaker on ceremonial occasions such as the opening of Parliament and keeps order during meetings.

Committee Secretariat Coordinates the activities of various committees and assists them in achieving their goals and objectives

Public Accounts Committee One of the permanent Committees of the Parliament. They inquire into and report on matters refers to it by parliament. Normally relate to Auditors general inquiries and reports on Governments, statutory bodies and provincial governments.

Reporting Division Provide reporting service for the National Parliament

2.Support Services Main Functions

Library Collect, assemble, maintain and disseminate a satisfactory collection of materials relevant to the work of Parliament

Inter-Parliamentary Relations Conducts, maintains and promotes the PNG National parliament relations with other affiliated parliamentary associations.

Information Support Maintains an efficient and effective information storage and retrieve system and acts as a documentation centre for information

Research explains Chinese migration

BY PATRICK MATBOB

A GROUND breaking study by an Australian academic has revealed for the first time why there is increased migration of ‘new’ Chinese citizens into PNG.

The study provides useful information and awareness that may help to improve relationships between the migrants and Papua New Guineans.

The study by Dr Graeme Smith, a China specialist and research fellow at the Australia National University, is published in a new book titled: PacificAsia Partnerships in Resource Development

the pattern of business and government working closely together in mining and forestry shows great continuity between contemporary Chinese operations and earlier Australian ones.

Salaries and remuneration

A secretariat is established within the Parliamentary Service, Commission which is responsible for the Commission.

Human Resource Division Provide essential human resource services to Parliamentary Services employees, postal and health services.

Finance and Emoluments Provide payment services to MPS and staff of parliamentary Division Services and service providers as well as maintain accurate records of payment

Members Emoluments Preparing payrolls for MPs and their staff, processing

Section entitlements due to Members and their staff

Retirement Benefit fund Provide information and advice to the current and former MPs on their contributions, life insurances and any other matters relating to their retirement benefits entitlements.

Supply and Tenders Ensure promotion of transparency and accountability in the areas concerning property/stores and supply of works and services necessary for the operations of parliament.

Security Division Protect the lives of its occupants and its buildings, assets from vandalism, fire and sabotage

Building and Precincts Upkeep and maintenance of the National Parliament buildings, its assets and precincts.

Transport Coordinating transport of Parliament and for Parliament business runs

Technical Services Provide technical services relating to Parliament Information and Communication Technology matters.

Catering Divisions Provide food and beverage services

The Parliamentary Service exists to facilitate the work of Parliament through the provision of high quality administrative and business support services to the House including its committees and agencies for the purpose of ensuring full and effective exercise of the powers of Parliament.

Furthermore, it works to enhance the dignity of the House and adequately inform the public on Parliamentary activities. In discharging its functions, the Service ensures transparency, nonpartisanship and a high sense of professionalism.

In the next article, I will discuss with you the Functions of the Standing Orders of Parliament.

Parliament website and SMS

Visit our website www.parliament.gov.pg to see the work of Parliamentary Committees, Profiles of MPs, legislative activities, chamber activities, annual parliament performance report and many more. To know more about your MP and his/her good work, text the MP,s first and last name to 70000300. For further information on parliamentary systems and process, email civieducation@ parliament.gov.pg or Call Civic and Education Manager, Sarufa Haro on Ph: 3277448

Hon. Theo Zureneouc, MP Speaker of Parliament and Member for Finschhafen

Dr Smith’s paper titled Fuqing dreaming: ‘New’ Chinese communities in Papua New Guinea, provides valuable information about the largest group of new Chinese migrants in PNG, and why they are coming to the country.

It is estimated that 90 per cent of new Chinese migrants, excluding the temporary workers associated with projects such as Ramu Nickel, come from Fuqing, a coastal community in Fujian province with a long history of transnational migration. Based on interviews with the migrants in Madang, Port Moresby and Fuqing, Dr Smith reveals that the Fuqingese in PNG are a distinct community that has little support from the Chinese state and its embassy in Port Moresby.

The community, he reveals, remains orientated towards Fuqing with dreams of eventual retirement there, to live off savings from decades of sacrifice and hard work overseas.

Dr Smith’s study found that the Fuqingese are working hard in PNG and elsewhere to make enough money so they can return home to build a house, find a wife and erect tombstones.

Dr Smith’s paper is one of 18 chapters in the book written by experts on resource development in the Pacific Islands, Chinese foreign policy and business practices, and community empowerment. The papers were presented at an international conference held at DWU in 2010 which was funded by AusAID through the Australian Development Research Award (ADRA)

Grant on China in the Pacific. The ADRA project involved collaboration between the Australian National University, Divine Word University and the University of Technology Sydney. The project came about as a response to the violence against the Chinese migrants in Solomon Islands and Tonga in 2006 and later in PNG.

It was realised that there was little knowledge about the rise of China in the Pacific which was quickly replacing the traditional ties that Pacific countries had with former colonial powers such as Australia and US.

An initial study was done by the late professor emeritus Ron Crocombe who published a book Asia in the Pacific Islands: replacing the West in 2007.

Pacific Islander contributors figure prominently in this publication, unlike other published material on China in the Pacific. And interestingly the presenters reach similar conclusions in viewing Chinese as less of a destabilizing force in the Pacific than has been asserted.

Instead Pacific Islanders are viewed as astute and active players pursuing their interests in dealings with outsiders.

On the question of whether the engagement with China was better than the traditional western powers, the authors found that little has changed in terms of local communities benefiting from resource projects.

In one of the chapters, New Zealand mining and development academic expert Glenn Banks from Massey University discusses the idea of a divided trinity by demonstrating that

In all instances, local communities feel excluded, as companies and governments fail to engage, cooperate with, and win over local communities directly affected by mining and forestry operations, and the lack of engagement is inevitably the source of erosive tensions which curtail and even halt commercial operations. Banks argues for the centrality of local social relationships and identity to commer¬cial success in Papua New Guinea regardless of the origin of the investment.

Popular beliefs about Asian investments are also challenged by Dr Colin Filer, director of the Resources, Environment and Development Group at the Australian National University.

Dr Filer examines Asian investment in the agro-forestry sector, the umbrella term for the cultivation and harvest of vegetation from logging to the industrial cultivation of export crops, most notably palm oil.

Often the two go hand in hand, with palm oil plantations developed in logged areas.

Filer challenges the widely held belief that the Malaysian company Rimbunan Hijau has exercised a virtual monopoly over Papua New Guinea’s logging industry since the early 1990s and that another Malaysian company (Kulim Bhd) holds a virtual monopoly over the oil palm industry through its controlling interest in New Britain Palm Oil Ltd. Detailed research suggests there is very little evidence that these companies are involved to the extent claimed.

Detailed data collection and analysis must replace assumptions and closer attention needs to be paid to the various elements of continuity and change in the pattern of Asian investment in ‘agroforestry’ and other sectors to inform policy.

The Pacific-Asia Partnerships in Resource Development was edited by Dr Paul D’Arcy, Dr Linda Crowl and Patrick Matbob and is available from DWU in Madang.

THE cover of the book

GUARDS protecting an Asian shop in Madang after it was attacked in anti-Asian violence.

Settlers need clean water

BY LISA HEBEI

RESIDENTS of Lae’s Busu Road, commonly known as Back Road, are fed up with Nawaeb MP Gisuwat

Siniwin who has failed to provide them with a clean water source for consumption.

It is almost 15 years since the establishment of the settlement, which is home to more than 15,000 people, most of whom are children. Not one single MP from Nawaeb has thought of these residents who are part of the district but are under the Ahi local level government.

The area covering seven compounds includes Busu compound, Puasang and Pepsi compound to Poakop, Centre market all the way to Tent City area and Bumayong.

Avis Jimmy, a long-time resident at the Back Road, complained of the governments’ negligence to this populated area.

Mrs Jimmy said the resi-

dents are waiting for government to deliver on its promise to bring basic services, including water to this area. She said the residents at the back of the road depend mainly on rain water for survival.

She said they have raised this issue for clean, healthy water many times in meetings but no action have been taken by committees and the landlords of the area.

‘Our MP has to come clear on the water projects in our area. We believe our people’s money is there to make the project come true,” she said.

Mrs Jimmy said without clean water, the people contract all sorts of diseases, with their children being the most vulnerable victims. She said those people who can not afford water tanks are resorting to using empty oil and fuel drums to collect water when it rains.

“Most of these drums are either rusty or oily but are still used by the people.” she said.

CONCERNS have been raised by the Rabaul Historical Society on the state of WW2 sites and objects in East New Britain Province. One of the concerns is for authorities to preserve remains of the Japanese floating crane along the Kokopo to Rabaul road near Blue Lagoon. According to society spokeswoman Susie McGrade, the crane was sailed from Singapore to Blue Lagoon during WW2 but was bombed by the allied forces before it was used. Pictured is what is left of this historical object and the society fears the remains will eventually fall into the sea. Words and picture: GRACE TIDEN

New PMV fares on way

BY TONY SII UPNG Journalism Student

THE current Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) fares throughout the country are set to change in the coming days when an ICCC review on the fares is gazetted.

A reliable source from the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC), who requested anonymity, said once the review is gazetted this week, the changes to the fares will be effective as of next week.

The source said the public, including commuters and PMV operators would be informed of the full details then and are expected to comply with the new fares.

“However, it is not known if the changes will result in an increase or a decrease in the fares and by how much,” the source said.

The source added that the review will not affect taxi fares as they are charged according to rates on a meter as opposed to PMV fares.

According to the source, the review of the PMV fares is an exercise ICCC undertakes every five years.

But the source mentioned that despite these reviews for years, there continues to arise opposing views about the fare from both the public and the PMV operators.

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Conservation project kicks off

BY GRACE TIDEN

A NATURAL rainforest conversation project in the Baining mountains of East New Britain Province was launched this week.

A community based organisation was formed by three remote wards of Arabam, Raigel and Maranagi in the Sinivit local level government area of Pomio District to conserve the headwaters of Warangoi River and to protect and conserve a rare and native species of a wild dog.

The Cosmo-Arm Natural Rainforest Conservation Project is partly funded by COSMO Oil Company of Japan and managed by the Organization of Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA).

The ENB provincial executive council (PEC) had approved the New Britain Conservation Initiative in 2005 to look at preserving natural rainforests especially in the Baining Mountains and Nakanai Ranges.

PEC approved a memorandum of agreement for signing and a work plan for the community based forest and coastal conservation resource management project on New Britain

Island, of which, the CosmosARM Natural Rainforest Conservation Project is now part of.

The Cosmo-ARM project will see partnership between various stakeholders including the provincial government and administration through the division of primary industry and the forest and environment unit, Cosmo-ARM management and executives, Department of Environment and Conservation and OISCA.

The Cosmo-ARM project received funding from the United Nations Development Program and Department of Environment and Conservation that resulted in the launching of the program at OISCA this week.

The project site, located near the Sinivit Gold Mine and an oil palm development, has a total land mass area of 32,768.466 hectares and it is where the three wards are located.

According to project coordinator Raymond Joshua, the activities include; fixed sustainable organic farming, micro enterprise, land use plan, mapping of ARM areas, reforestation, environment and conservation and social awareness, biodiversity and capacity building.

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Lae police face more challenges

BY FRANKIY KAPIN

MOMASE Police Commander Nema

Mondiai says Lae city is an exception compared to other centres in the region.

Mr Mondiai said 2014 has depicted a bad 2015 scenario for police in the region and evidently Lae city has made some big splashes compared to the other four provinces in the Momase region.

“Records of major incidents in Lae such as prison overcrowding, high rate of unemployment, squatter settlements and disrespect, have contributed to put Lae city in a bad spot,” Mr Mondiai said.

He highlighted incidents like the Kurumbukari mine tension in Madang that resulted in an extensive $US5.5 million (K14.37m) damage halting operations for two weeks and the Madang Open recount, as well the unprecedented deaths in Lae city as a detrimental fate for 2015.

Mr Mondiai said as former Lae metropolitant superintendent, he has observed that Lae city has come under the spotlight for crimes involving rebellious youths.

He said the unemployed youth population continues to increase, while, lack of police manpower continues to be an impediment to efforts to minimise the crime rate. “Hopefully,

At a glance

NEMA MONDIAI: He is the Momase Divisional Commander.

OBSERVATION: Lae city has come under the spotlight for crimes involving rebellious youths.

PROGRAM: Housing for the police force in the region is being addressed under the Police Modernisation Program, however, it is slow.

the current recruitment drive in the constabulary will improve manpower problems as time goes on. With the manpower setback, we are just replacing officers,” Mr Mondiai said.

He said the police force in the region needs accommodation, which is being addressed under the Police Modernisation Program, however, it is slow.

Mr Mondiai said the Bumbu police barracks accommodation in Lae expected to be completed within six months has gone beyond the construction period.

“There is no infrastructure development in Sandaun and Wewak. Otherwise, as Divisional Commander, I am happy that we have ‘delivered’ to some extent in the region,” he said.

LANDOWNERS, government and OISCA officials are ready to fully implement the conservation project.

Locals praise ExxonMobil

BY RIODAN BEGUSHAR

IN return for pumping out tons of gas in the area, the company knew what the landowners needed.

The multibillion kina host digging company of the LNG gas, ExxonMobil, was acknowledged by the people of Benaria in Hela Province for not only running the giant LNG project in the area but delivering vital services that enhancing peoples’ lives.

Chairman of the Benaria people’s landowner company, Bebahoya Limited, Simon Denny, thanked ExxonMobil for its work and hailed the basic services the company provided.

The services he referred to included the seven kilometer road link from Tari to Benaria station and others like the water tanks and solar panels donated to the Benaria people.

“The ExxonMobil’s willingness to assist and help Benaria is a great relief for the people and will make a difference. If ExxonMobil had not helped some of our people, they would have been out looking for water in the bushes,” Mr Denny said. He said they will make sure the landowners support ExxonMobil’s operation in the region and look after what it has provided for them.

“Services like these are important

At a glance

LOCALS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The multibillion kina operator of the LNG Project, ExxonMobil, was acknowledged by the people of Benaria in Hela Province for not only running the giant LNG project but also delivering vital services that are enhancing peoples’ lives.

GREAT RELIEF: The ExxonMobil’s willingness to assist and help Benaria is a great relief for the people and will make a difference. If ExxonMobil had not helped some of the people, they would have been out looking for water in the bushes

SUPPORT: Local leader says said they will support ExxonMobil’s operation in the region and look after what the company has provided for them.

to our lives, it’s for our benefit, it is our responsibility to look after them and use them wisely,” Mr Denny said. Inter oil was also mentioned along with ExxonMobil for their help and aid in the region. Board director of Bebahoya Limited Angai Mange extended their appreciation to Oil Search for their support in airlifting people and pregnant mothers in some of the remote areas of Benaria who do not have road links or even airstrips.

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B’villeans urged to reopen mine

A FORMER employee and one time fleet trucking contractor to the Bougainville Copper Ltd has urged Bougainvilleans, particularly the Panguna landowners and other opposing factions, to seriously consider the possibility of reopening the mine for the benefit of all.

Kandaso Napi, who has a longstanding relationship with the people of Bougainville through his association with the Panguna mine landowners and others, has come

out in support of the ABG President, John Momis who has been continuously calling for the re-opening of the copper mine.

He said during this period of reconciliation and rebuilding, the region desperately needs internal revenue generating economic activities and so the re-opening of the copper mine must be top priority for all Bougainvilleans now when all other anticipated development packages are slow in coming.

Mr Napi said Bougainvi-

lleans are lucky to have a highly respected and credible leader in Mr Momis, who has years of experience in both national and international politics, administration and religious affairs. He said there are very few committed leaders in this country who put their people first before themselves and he believes Mr Momis is one such person who stands out amongst this rare breed of men who will leave public office with nothing but their personal belongings.

The Engan businessman, who calls himself a Bougainvillean at heart, has urged the people of Bougainville and all stakeholders to reconcile and work together for the common good of Bougainville and the country. He said it is time for the people to come out in support of the developmental goals and aspirations of their elected government and start to understand that without cooperation amongst leaders of various

interest groups, there will never be lasting peace and progress in all sectors of the region.

“Let me take this opportunity to also thank the O’Neill government for funding major infrastructural projects in Bougainville and the country, particularly the re-construction of the abandoned Aropa airport which will now benefit the majority on the main island,” he said He said the current government is doing what has been

left begging for years since the 10-year Bouvainville crisis and has urged the people of the autonomous province to work with the O’Neill Government to bring in more development.

Mr Napi stressed that in order for Bougainvilleans to realise their dream of an economically prosperous and a politically and socially stable region, they must put aside their differences and grasp the opportunities that will arise in the years ahead.

ENB needs to focus on forests

THERE is a need for authorities in East New Britain to start addressing and looking at conserving some of the province’s natural rainforests. The Japanese-run Organization of Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA)

Training Centre is one such international NGO that encourages forest conservation and its director Francis Leba, is concerned that the province was now losing its natural rainforests at a very fast rate.

He said the looking at the current trend, natural rainforests especially in the Pomio and Baining areas were being cut down due to logging activities and oil palm development.

Mr Leba said he has traveled to projects sites in remote communities and witnessed forests being destroyed within seconds.

“It is a threat and a concern which should be taken up by all stakeholders. People should start to think positively to do some reforestation,” he added.

He said ENB forests were vanishing at an alarming rate and the provincial government and non government organizations have a role to play to save some of these forests as well as natural wild life.

He said there is a need to started conserving the natural environment given the current rate of oil palm development as well as logging activities adding that there were now too many logging companies in the province.

Mr Leba said the province’s remaining natural rainforests are now located in the Baining and Pomio areas and said he feared these rainforests will vanish if they do not start addressing this issue.

He said OISCA has been rolling out its forestry programs targeting school students as well as communities and conducting awareness programs. However, he said a collective approach by all stakeholders was needed to preserve some of the province’s natural rainforests.

“The issue has to be addressed now before it’s too late,” he added.

Tribe mourns for leader

THE Nimai Tobma tribes people of Koge village in Chimbu’s Sinesine area are mourning the untimely death of one of their educated elites and a young leader.

John Boge (Split), aged 46, has succumbed to an illness at the Port Moresby General Hospital on Monday and his body was taken to the Erima Funeral Home.

The body will be flown home this weekend for a big funeral ceremony and burial.

John Boge attended Koge Primary School and continued to the nearby Muaina High School in the 1980s. He enrolled at the University of Papua New Guinea and pulled out a year later.

He signed up at the University of Goroka in 1986 and has also quit after completing the first year.

Late John Boge has joined former parliament speaker Jeffrey Nape’s electoral staff in 2002.

He maintained his grip on the Sinesine/ Yongomugl electoral development team under the former MP until 2012. Late John Boge remained in the Port Moresby until his demise.

He comes from a family of five siblings. His father Mark Boge is a former police officer and a businesses manager in the 1970s. His mother Eki Boge passed on in 2007. Mr Boge is survived by wife Koba Agatha and four young children.

Life made easy for fishermen

BY DONALD WILLIE

FIVE youth fishing groups from five illages along the Moresby North-west coastline can now rely on new dinghies and motors to fish for revenue for their families.

Fishing groups who received these motorised boats included the Two Bees from Elevala, Tigers from Hanuabada, Arutu fishing group from Baruni, Koima from Tatana Village and youths from Kanudi area.

Presenting the dinghies on behalf of the Moresby North West MP Michael Malabag was project officer, Angus Ali, who said the purpose of the roll out was to cater for the need of the unemployed youths in Motuan villages.

“We saw that there were a lot of unbecoming activities by youths who were getting themselves into law and order issues and this has affected the community at large,” Mr Ali said.

“Therefore such assistance is, through this small scale project, to help the youths and to empower you to use these assets to go out with the youths to enhance your skills in small scale fishing.”

Costing more than K100,000, the project is catered for by the DSIP funds under the economic program for the electorate. ONE of the groups admiring their new

motorised dinghy and life-jackets.

Imbonggu MP rubbishes ‘failed’ public protest

BY JEFFREY ELAPA

A RECENT failed public rally in the Imbonggu District in the Southern Highlands was politically motivated and organised by failed politicians to gain political support, Works Minister Francis Awesa said.

Sources said the failed protest was organised by David Nema and Pias Alopea to petition local member and Minister for Works and Implementation Francis Awesa and other ministers for the lack of public servants at the Imbonggu district office at Walume.

However, Mr Awesa said the planned protest stopped by police was intended to gain political support by Alopea and Nema.

Sources in Ialibu, said the rally attracted only a handful of people but was stopped by police as it was an illegal protest not approved by police.

Alopea was one of the candidates in the 2012 General Election.

At a glance

RALLY: Public rally in Southern Highlands was illegal and a politically motivated, organised by failed politicians to gain political support.

ALOPEA: Was one of the candidates in 2012 general election.

According to sources the protest organisers were told by the locals to hold such protest in their village.

Mr Awesa said it is a disgraceful behaviour by so-called leaders to gain popularity and political mileage in preparation for the 2017 elections and not a genuine protest in protest of service delivery.

“It is a disgrace for failed politicians to mislead the people and use them for their political point scoring games,” Mr Awesa said.

Meanwhile, Mr Awesa said although he was disturbed by the prolonged court petition against

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him, he was able to deliver services in the area and the district was experiencing positive change.

He said he would soon publish the project report in the media so people know the projects that were delivered so far under his leadership.

He said among the projects delivered in the area is the K5 million road upgrading from PSP to Kumbame through Mr Nema’s village where buses are travelling on the road which he will seal soon.

He added that another major project is the 21 kilometres electricity supply that also runs through Nema’s village and the funding of K50, 000 each to the 28 primary schools in the district for classrooms and teachers houses.

He said the Kero High school will receive K1 million this year.

Mr Awesa said other projects are the funding of the Kaupena and Yebi High Schools and the ambulance for the Kaupena health centre.

Activist laments father’s death

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ANTI-CORRUPTION activist Noel Anjo has blamed himself for spending more time in advocating on issues affecting the country and failed to spend more time with his ill father who passed away at the Port Moresby General hospital on Monday.

A sad looking Mr Anjo told the PostCourier yesterday that his father, Anjo Minau, 56, was diagnosed with lung disease and was admitted at the Port Moresby General Hospital since last year but succumbed to the illness on Monday.

Mr Anjo said he could have spared more priceless moments with his father beside the sick bed but was too busy with things he would not personally benefit from.

“I now feel that I had lost my dad

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just like that and I am devastated deep down. I regret not spending more time with him at the hospital and busy advocating on issues affecting the nation and other issues of national interest,” Mr Anjo said. His father died on Monday when Mr Anjo was attending to a meeting on issues surrounding the plight of the neighbouring West Papua people who are still fighting for freedom from the Indonesian government.

Mr Anjo’s late father was a former senior policeman based in Port Moresby and went on to become a businessman. He contested once in the 2002 national elections in the Port Moresby North-East seat and a well respected leader in the community.

Agiru: Projects will go ahead this year

THE construction of infrastructure projects in Hela will go ahead this year.

The good news comes after Hela Governor Anderson Pawa Agiru had around table discussion with Prime Minister Peter O’Neill recently.

“This is to inform the people of Hela that the valuable discussion I had with PM has resulted in this,” Governor Agiru said.

“PM O’Neill is committed in doing this to thank the people of Hela for their supporting of the LNG gas.

He said the Prime Minister has set up a team comprising of Secretary of Works Deptarment, Secretary of Finance Department and including himself to work on the important infrastructure projects for Hela

“PM O’Neill will announce the contractors for this infrastructure projects when he visits Hela after Parliament next month.

“These infrastructure projects will change the landscape of Hela Province.

“And I thank the PM for keeping his word and for the frank discussion which led to positive conclusions,” Governor Agiru said.

He said the public servants in Waigani face the challenge of having this tendering, procurement process completed and put into place before PM travels to Hela.

He said these infrastructure projects would be completed over a period of time.

He said the construction phase would begin this year.

“Hela has plenty of development needs, resources are scarce but we must trust our God the great provider.

“Hela people must be lawful (law abiding citizens) and be patient because in the end it will pay off,” Governor Agiru said.

ANJO Minau on the wheel chair closely watched by his cousin Ben Kuni at the Port Moresby General Hospital two days before he passed away

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Overloading a big concern

BY DENYSE KALAU

DRINK driving and overloading of vehicles continues to be the common issues affecting people in the Central Province.

According to acting managing director of the Central Province Transport Authority Jehu Ore, the most common traffic offence is overloading of vehicles by passengers with cargoes, particularly those travelling from Kairuku-Hiri and Kerema in Gulf Province.

“Every day about 10 to 15 cases of traffic offences are been reported by the Central Province Traffic officers who usually conduct regular roadblocks along the Hiritano Highway, Magi Highway and the PapaLealea road which is a few minutes drive outside of

Chesire disability centre to introduce residences

THE PNG Cheshire Disability Service for the first time in 15 years is preparing to introduce two disability residences for the families of people living with disabilities.

Out of the 21 disability residences, two have been prepared to make an effort to involve actively in the Cheshire home rehabilitation program, which was initiated to establish contacts and introduce persons living with disability to their parents and relatives, because most of them have no idea who their families are.

“Many have come in as little children and are in their adult stage now,” said Joyce Koupere, the

programs officer for the Chesire Disability Service. “Hence, we are trying our best to look for their families and establish contacts to introduce them back.”

She said it would be a satisfying moment when they manage to discover where their families are, because at the moment they have no idea who and where they are.

Mrs Koupere said the Cheshire Disability Cenre will always provide for the disability residences after being introduced to their families. “All persons living with disability have the rights to meet their families and get love and support from them as well,” she said.

LLG leader wants cooperation

THE president of Ningerum local level government in North Fly District Kawuk Konmop has challenged the provincial government, districts and LLGs to put away their differences and empower the five North Fly district LLGs to look forward to major impact projects.

“The Western Provincial Government, districts and LLGS should stand together and set their priorities right and enforce the LLG and ward development plans and also promote partnership approach in order to provide tangible development in all LLGs, particularly in North Fly District,” he said.

“North Fly District is a mining area and Kiunga town should turn into model town and LLG concept

“The Government should not deny the privilege of North Fly people.”

He also said the split of the 33 percent shares of Ok Tedi Mining Limited should be done fairly.

“The people of Western Province

and particularly North Fly need to be properly consulted about the Ok Tedi take-over and distribution of 33 percent shares and would like to know benefits will be given to different categories.

“Ok Tedi is the strength of the PNG Government and taking Ok Tedi as an issue in the political arena is wrong.

“I’m very disappointed when my people are expecting all levels of government and stakeholders to put away the indifferences and consider the above project priorities.

“I believed that all the Ok Tedi agreements are overlooked by foreign laws using the Mining Act, leaving the principal landowners in disadvantaged positions.

“The mational Government must properly address and consult the landowners on specific complaints on how the percentages will be distributed to the locals so that their issues are addressed.”

the city,” Mr Ore said. In the previous years, the high number of traffic offences, particularly those that involve drink driving and overloading of vehicles, has caused a lot of deaths for motorists and the travelling passengers. He said the high number of traffic offences in the province is a clear indication that motorists are still breaching the traffic laws by overloading the vehicles with passengers and cargoes.

He said sometimes motorists are under the influence of alcohol which they are not suppose to do so according to the traffic law that is meant to protect the lives of the travelling public.

“The role of traffic officers in the province is to ensure that all vehicles meet the

safety requirement of the transport department,” Mr Ore stressed.

He said this is usually done during road blocks where traffic officers are assigned to make a thorough check of the vehicles by ensuring that the vehicle is road worthy and is of no harm to the motorists and the passengers.

Mr Ore said according to reports complied by the CPTA officers from the previous year, drink driving and overloading of vehicles continues to lead the traffic offences in the province.

“Those who have been caught for committing traffic offences have been issued traffic infringement notices and are expected to pay a fee depending on the seriousness of the offence,” he said.

BLATANT disregard for safety in a village in Central Province. Overloading is one of the two biggest road safety issues in the province.

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Hagen city roads in real mess

THE roads inside and around Mt Hagen, including the Highlands Highway from Kagamuga, are a nightmare.

Over a week ago, a man from Enga was killed when his vehicle crashed into an oncoming container truck while trying to avoid a deep pothole in Dobel outside the city.

Not one single street in the city is free of potholes. It has become a norm for drivers to swear, snake in and out of the potholes and break traffic rules by driving through the wrong side of the roads.

The worst ones inside the city are at the Kapal Haus-Queens Park crossroads, hospital-police station junction, the main Highlands Highway across Rainbow supermarket, the highway all the way from Kagamuga junction to Mt Hagen, police station roundabout, the BSP roundabout, and the highway

section between main bus stop and Wamp Nga fuel station.

While these are the worst ones, the rest of the city is also riddled with potholes and nobody has even attempted to repair these streets.

“With the streets in such poor shapes, many vehicles are being damaged.

The Mt Hagen city authority yesterday said the National Government unlike in the past allocated, K10 million for the city roads.

City Manager Pious Pim said Wopa Construction, a firm engaged by Hagen MP and Transport Minister William Duma, never did a good job with a K10 million contract in 2012.

He said a fierce legal battle took place between Mr Duma and Governor Paias Wingti over the 2013 funding and he was not sure where the money was now.

“We made a counter-funding

of K2 million towards the 2013 allocation of K10 million but that money is yet to be used for city road works while the streets are deteriorating,” Mr Pim said.

He said the city authority tried to fill up the potholes with gravel but it did not work out well.

“In the past, little funding was allocated to us for the upkeep of the streets in the city but now the national Government is making direct funding of K10m for the city roads.

“The first contract awarded by Mr Duma ended with some unfinished and sloppy work.

“There’s too much politicising of this money. If the K10 million funding was put directly into the provincial treasury for us to draw and use it for the roads, there would be no problem.”

Mr Duma recently wrote to Mr Pim alleging he (Pim) misused public funds meant for the upkeep of the City.

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The National Capital District Commission hereby invites EOI / tenders for the following:

1 Flyover on Waigani Drive from Freeway to the City Hall dropping at Wards Road, Cameron Road and Sir John Guise Drive – The Commission in partnership with the GoPNG plans to construct a flyover on the above to prepare the city for the APEC. We invite bids under the following options:

a. Design and Construct – Contractors who have the ability to deliver the flyover on design and construct basis can apply under this option.

b. Design – Designers who have prior experience in designing flyovers can apply for the design, document and cost the design.

c. Early Contractors Involvement (ECI) – Contractors who wish to apply under ECI basis can also submit their bids.

2 Project Management Services

Bids are invited from established and reputed Engineering firms who have experience in managing Bank financed infrastructure projects to manage the following projects:

1 D & C of 9 Mile to 17 Mile and 9 Mile to Laloki Bridge Roads

2 D & C of 6 Mile to Bautama Road

3 Construction of Magani Cres

4 Construction of 9 Mile to Bootless Bay Road

5 D & C of Ela Beach Road and redevelopment of Ela Beach

All completed EOI’s/ tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope and dropped off at Tender Box located at 2nd floor of City Hall and must be addressed to:-

The City Manager

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Only genuine interested bidders are asked to call Mr. Ravu Frank on phone 325 1166; email rfrank@ncdc.gov.pg or Mr Augustine Ravi on augusravi@gmail.com for more information.

Closing date shall be 30 January 2015.

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Tribes display maturity in accidental death

BY SIBA MESA

TWO tribes in the North Waghi electorate of Jiwaka province have set the precedence in maintaining peace over a death of a man who died after a tree fell on him.

The deceased, Dos Du from the Sekaka tribe, was smashed to death after a chainsaw operator from a local logging company known as the Waghi Timber Supplies misguided a fell tree which killed the victim instantly.

Owner of Waghi Timber Supplies Joseph Molu presented a compensation of K22,000 including 18 pigs to the deceased’s family at Goldop village near Warakar to show his sympathy.

“I thanked the Sekaka leaders for providing the leadership that was required at that crucial time which effectively contained what would have been a possible spill over,”

said Mr Molu.

He said the Sekaka people are known in North Waghi and Jiwaka for providing leadership and maintaining peace always and this was clearly evident in this case.

Sekaka ward councillor Andrew Misik said the particular peace process took place within days and involved no law enforcment agencies such as police, magistrates and peace and good order committee members, which demonstrates mental civilisation and a change of attitude from his people.

Sekaka youth Andrew Kumye acknowledged God for giving wisdom and peace to the two tribes and challenged both parties including youths to act as role models in the North Waghi and Jiwaka to maintain peace and order and to think ahead and take proactive approaches to addressing such issues.

Youths set sights on change

THE Eastern-End Stop Drug Association comprises of male youths from the Ialibu-Pangia district of Southern Highlands Province whose aim is to stop drug and alcoholic abuse engaged in productive activities.

Moromo Komoiye, a young leader and chairman for the association, said their aim is to gather and teach young people who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol to change their mindset and to give them education and employment opportunities.

“We say no to drug and say no more drugs in Ialibu-Pangia district,” Mr Komoiye said.

He said when young men are in a good mindset, especially those who

change from being drug addicts to normal, things change.

“When we are in a good mindset then we will prosper. Our district has no mineral or natural resource but only human resource; therefore, we want to put our first priority into building our human resource in the district by gathering those who were failed by the PNG education system and those who are addicted by drugs,” he said.

“We have faith in all our citizens and we strongly believe that we must not ignore the drop outs and drug addicts in our community but have faith in them because these young people can make a positive change if we give them a second chance.”

A VEHICLE trying to avoid potholes nearly bumped into another vehicle at the main junction between Queen’s Park and Kapal Haus yesterday.

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Lae to Bukawa road in progress

BY ABRAHAM AVEDIBA

WORK on the 26kilometre

Lae to Bukawa Road is progressing well. However, there are still a few issues that need to be attended to.

Morobe provincial Works manager Kingsford Kassen revealed this at an interview with the Post-Courier yesterday.

“The road project itself cost K9 million in total, however, an initial funding of K2 million was made available.

“And under the agreement between JICA and the department’s plant and transport division, we’ve managed to complete the first 10 kilometres of the road, which cost around K1.9 million,” Mr Kassen said.

“The main issue right now is to do with land owners from Situm village and others near the project site,” he said.

Mr Kassen further stated that executives of the local level government area had advised them the area belonged to the state.

This agreement allowed the contractors to continue working on the road despite complaints from the locals.

“There were a few instances where we had to stop work for a week or two due to complaints from the locals.

“It’s an ongoing issue but we are currently referring this issue to the president of the LLG to handle and we are concentrating on our work,” Mr Kassen added.

THIS is the ever dusty and pothole unsealed road stretch from the University of Technology in Lae past the inroad to the Igam army barracks and up to Bumayong in Lae’s industrial hub. For far too long the road has laid barren without much being done to seal or maintain it to stop the clouds of dust billowing from the daily traffic. Significantly, the road is said to be situated on land that shares a boundary with three districts of Morobe – Lae, Huon Gulf and Nawaeb, thereby leaving the three local MPs undecided on who to fund the rehabilitation of this stretch of road. Words and picture: FRANKIY KAPIN

Maru to grant local student fees

BY GRACE AUKA SALMANG

THE Yangoru-Saussia district in East Sepik Province will for the first time introduce a tertiary school fee subsidy scheme to assist village-based parents.

This was announced yesterday by Yangoru-Saussia MP and Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Richard Maru.

He said the tertiary school fee subsidy scheme will target ordinary villagers or parents who reside in the district and whose primary source of income, cocoa, has been wiped out by the Cocoa Pod Borer.

“This is a village-based grassroots scheme aimed at those who need the assistance most.

“We appreciate the financial struggle the village-based parents are enduring to send their children to school.

“It is only fair that the district intervene with some assistance,” he said.

He made it clear that children only from these areas will qualify for the subsidy scheme and it will be paid directly to the respective institutions that the student is attending.

“I want to make it clear that we are not paying all the fees but only assisting with a subsidy.

“This assistance will not go to

At a glance

SUBSIDY: The Yangoru-Saussia district in East Sepik Province will for the first time introduce a tertiary school fee subsidy scheme to assist village based parents.

INITIATIVE: This was announced by local MP and Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Richard Maru.

TARGET: The subsidy scheme will target parents who reside in the district and whose primary source of income, cocoa, has been wiped out by the cocoa Pod Borer. This assistance will not go to parents who do not live in the district and in other parts of the country.

parents who do not live in the district and in other parts of the country” he explained.

He also mentioned that the neighbouring Maprik district pays K500 per student in annual subsidy.

He urged parents to still pay their part of the fees as they will top up with the subsidy assistance.

“We will decide on the level of subsidy on Jan 28 this year and advise all parents and students accordingly,” he said.

A detail of the scheme and the forms is expected to be made available to applicants who will qualify for assistance under the scheme on Jan 29 this year.

He outlined a few challenges that they’ve faced since the commencement of the project and he described them as “ongoing”.

“Apart from the continuous wet weather, there has been a delay in paying machine operators, but the situation is under control.

He said he is pleased with what they have achieved so far and the partial completion of the road has benefited the people in the area.

“There has been a lot of PMV’s travelling from Lae city to Situm and other areas where roads have been sealed,” Mr Kassen said.

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Call for scholarship to cover drop outs

THE recently announced scholarship assistance by the Rabaul district administration should also cover grade eight, 10 and 11 students who have missed out on a place in the formal education system.

John Paivu, a concerned citizen in Rabaul, said the assistance should also cover students or anyone wanting to upgrade their marks at university open campuses because a lot of parents were finding it difficult to pay the fees.

The administration recently announced the allocation of K400,000 to assist tertiary students from Rabaul district under the district’s elite scholarship scheme.

Around K100,000 will be allocated to the four LLGs in the district.

Mr Paivu said failure to assist these students will lead to an increase in social issues such as early childhood pregnancies, which will add to the growing

poverty in the district and increase the use of drugs and home brew among young people.

He said there is a growing need to educate young people, especially those in the resettlement areas, and groom them to become independent.

He also said regarding support to students from other provinces, a six months qualification should not be used as it will be abused.

He said a student must have done primary and secondary educations in the district to qualify.

“Otherwise students from other province will be flocking to Rabaul for assistance,” he said.

However, Mr Paivu said allocation of K100,000 to each LLG seems insufficient and said a survey should be carried out identify the number of students in each LLG so that the administration will know how much each LLG will need for the scholarship scheme.

LOCALS HELPING OUT

Parents await tuition fee subsidy

BY ROMULUS MASIU

PARENTS of tertiary students

From Ioro constituency in Panguna District of Central Bougainville are still waiting for the release of K90,000 earmarked for the Ioro Constituency Education Incentive Fund.

The funding was promised to them by their local Autonomous Bougainville Government member and Minister for Mining Michael Oni to pay this year’s tuition fees for the tertiary students from the area.

According to Pineinari village assembly chairman Edwin Tarunama, parents are still waiting and hoping for the earmarked funding to come in time to settle their children’s tuition fees for this year.

“One week is now left before educational institutions starts 2015 accademic year but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for this funding under the Ioro Constituency Education Incentive Fund,” Mr Tarunama said.

“The sum of K90,000 is from the Mr Oni’s office through the Panguna executive manager Mr Otto Noruka. We know that a cheque of K50,000 from Mr Oni’s office has already been paid into the Ioro Council of Elders account.

“Another K40,000 has yet to be deposited into the ccount.”

On behalf of the silent parents and students of the Ioro Constituency and Panguna District as a whole, including the Pineinari village assembly, Mr Tarunama is calling on the office of the Minister and Panguna executive manager Otto Noruka to fast track the release of the payment to settle the tertiary tuition fees for the students going back to school.

Mr Tarunama said he is running around with so many names of tertiary students who are now waiting for the release of the funds before the start of this academic year.

He said qualified students are coming with their acceptance letters from tertiary institutions around the country.

He said their acceptance letters have been screened and all are just waiting for the promised K90,000 to be released from the Minister Oni’s office.

“My people in the Pineinari village assembly and surrounding Panguna District are worried something might happen to that promised Ioro Constituency Education Incentive Fund – it might get ‘diverted’ by those in authority because this has become a norm nowadays by those in power,” Mr Tarunama said.

LOCALS helping to clear the Malapau section of the Kokopo-Rabaul Road. This area is a problematic section everytime there is continuous heavy rain. Picture: GRACE TIDEN

Madang PMIZ making solid progress: Maru

BY GRACE AUKA SALMANG

THE work on the Madang Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) is making solid progress with drilling and other prerequisite studies expected to be completed at the end of January, according to Minister for Trade Commerce and Industry Richard Maru.

Minister Maru made this known yesterday in a press conference updating on some of his department’s key projects.

After his visit to Madang early this year, he expressed satisfaction to the contractor, China Shenyang International Economic and Technical Cooperation Limited and thanked the Police Mobile Squad based at the project sites for ensuring safety and security concerns were stabilised while the contrac-

At a glance

PMIZ: The Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) is one of the major Economic Impact Projects, approved by GoPNG, amongst other major work programmes, put in place to support the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.

AIM: The project’s aim is to promote the development of basic infrastructure and to reduce post harvest losses via the construction of modern fishing port complex in Vidar Plantation - Madang, so as to increase supplies of aquatic products. - NFA

tor was carrying out their work.

He said his department will be taking submissions to the NEC to select a private power provider to commence work on building a power station to specifically provide uninterrupted power to the PMIZ project site and a private water company to build a stand alone water supply system to sup-

ply the zone.

“Tenders for both have closed and bids being evaluated now,” he said.

“I have directed the department’s secretary Mr John Andrias to identify all business spin off opportunities to be allocated to the three impacted communities of Kananam, Rempi and Baitata,” Minister Maru

Market Snapshot

said.

He said the Madang Provincial Government will also be offered business spin off opportunities it may wish to take up.

Minister Maru has also directed that a new standard constitution be developed for all impact communities and elections be held for the impacted community companies to elect new boards before they can be recognised by the government and to engage with the project.

“The elections of the new Boards will be conducted by the electoral commission,” he said.

Minister Maru clarified that only those who buy shares in the impact community companies will be allowed to vote for the new Board in accordance with the constitution of the company.

$A plummets after Canadian rate cut

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar has plummeted by almost two US cents after a shock rate cut in Canada sparked expectations that the Reserve Bank could follow suit as early as February.

At 1700 AEDT on Thursday, the local currency was trading at 80.66 US cents, down from 82.13 cents on Wednesday.

In a move that stunned financial markets, Canada’s central bank cut its key lending rate to 0.75 per cent overnight as the oil exporter faces weakening economic growth as a result of plunging oil prices.

IALIBU local’s celebrating the new sub-brach on Wednesday. Picture courtesy of BSP Media

BSP opens sub-branch in Ialibu

THE Prime Minister, and Member for Ialibu-Pangia,Peter O’Neill officially opened the Ialibu District Sub-branch of Bank South Pacific (BSP) in the Southern Highlands province on Wednesday.

For Ialibu, BSP’s presence means customers no longer have to travel to Mt Hagen or Mendi to do banking, saving time and money and improving safety. The sub branch also provides a platform to cater for a future growth schedule and associated economic growth in the area.

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has urged all people to engage with the bank and take ownership of the

services that it offers.

“This bank will help you to save your money and keep it safe, and the bank will help you to invest in business ideas,” Mr O’Neill said.

“The services provided through this BSP branch will give power to the people to develop the district economically.”

BSP’s chief executive officer, Robin Fleming said, “the banking services provided by BSP throughout the country are in line with the National Goals and Directive Principles outlined in our Constitution, which calls for equal opportunity and participation in the economy and services nationwide.”

He thanked the National Government and the people of Southern Highlands for the support.

“BSP is proud to open this subbranch in Ialibu, as this is the first container style bank to have been set up in this area. We are confident that banking services will now pave the way for people in this district to participate in economic development.”

The opening of the bank is well acknowledged by the people and it would now save them time and the need to travel to access banking services.

Mr Fleming added that, banking is an essential part of nation build-

ing as it encourages people to participate in economic development, and due to the rugged terrain, it is sometimes quite expensive to fully operate in some remote areas in PNG, but BSP is proud to be at the heart of it all, providing convenient and safe banking products and services nationwide.

The opening of the Ialibu SubBranch signifies positive growth in in Southern Highlands. BSP operates 44 sub-branches right around PNG (including Ialibu), extensive EFTPoS access points (13,000+), conveniently located BSP Agents (229) and the largest network of ATM’s (301) throughout PNG.

That sparked expectations that the RBA would be forced to slash Australia’s cash rate from 2.5 per cent to a new record low when it meets on February 3.

“The BoC surprised everybody - there wasn’t an economist out there forecasting a rate cut and they’ve delivered it for insurance reasons,” Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said.

“All of which are potential reasons for the RBA if they wanted to go for a cut in February.”

The prospect of further rate cuts weighed the Australian dollar down, ThinkForex senior markets analyst Matt Simpson said.

“People have been calling for the RBA to cut rates but recent turmoil has reignited calls for rate cuts as early as February,” he said.

Mr Simpson said the next direction for the currency would be determined by the European Central Bank’s announcement on Thursday night (AEDT), when it is widely expected to launch a stimulus program.

“If we do get quantitative easing, we could see the Australian dollar drop lower initially, and if we don’t, that might bring the Aussie dollar back up,” he said.

At 1700 AEDT the Australian dollar was at 95.34 Japanese yen, down from 96.78 yen on Wednesday, and at 69.59 euro cents, down from 70.96 euro cents. Meanwhile, Australian bond futures prices were mixed ahead of the ECB decision.

At 1630 AEDT on Thursday, the March 2015 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 97.435 (implying a yield of 2.565 per cent), down from 97.440 (2.560 per cent) on Wednesday.

response to China’s air pollution, a Chinese millionaire started selling cans of fresh air for $0.80 and made over $6 million

Abe appointed as new Petromin chief

PETROMIN PNG Holdings

Limited (Petromin) has a new managing director.

He is Thomas Abe; the former chief executive officer of Independent Consumer Competition Commission (ICCC) and commissioner and recent past managing director of the Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC).

Petromin chairman Sir Brown Bai while announcing the appointment said the appointment builds on a distinguished career with Mr Abe having been the CEO of three important Government agencies and one private sector organisation namely: the IPBC, inaugural CEO of ICCC , the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) and recently as the CEO of PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mr Abe in his previous capacities has also served as a director on the Boards of Air Niugini, Bemobile, chairman of National Petroleum Company of PNG, Larus Energy Limited and recently, the Petromin Board.

Sir Brown said Mr Abe was selected for his broad experience both in the Government and private sectors.

“In each of his CEO roles

Mr Abe has had a significant degree of interaction with the private sector and of course is intimately familiar with

the policy making processes within Government.

“Mr Abe will lead the Company’s restructure in accordance with recent Government preference for Petromin to focus on State’s mineral and mining interest” the chairman said.

Mr Abe on his appointment said, “I am deeply humbled

and honoured by the new role and confidence accorded to me by the Petromin Board. I am looking forward to working with the management, Board, Trust Manager, Trustee Shareholder and relevant stakeholders to progress Petromin’s new status.”

In addition to the appointment of the new Petromin

MD, Sir Brown also announced the appointment of Mr Arun Basu as a director on the Petromin Board.

Mr Basu was the recent past CEO of Petromin and former chief financial officer before Jerry Wemin was appointed acting MD late last year after he resigned. Mr Basu, a permanent Res-

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ident, is no stranger to the country and the extractive resources industry, having lived and worked in PNG for over twenty years. He brings with him thirty years of experience and knowledge in corporate finance, accounting and auditing, administration, taxation, project financing and negotiation of joint ven-

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ture agreements in mining and petroleum projects in PNG.

Sir Brown congratulated both persons to Petromin and stated that they bring with them, the wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience necessary to help elevate the overall performance of Petromin.

The IPA wishes to advise valued clients, stakeholders and the general public that the business registration record database maintained by the Registrar of Companies can now be accessed online at www.ipa.gov.pg

Anyone interested in obtaining business registration records is encouraged to use the online facilities to conduct searches, view records and obtain certificates and extracts of business entities registered with the IPA. These services are FREE and are accessible by any casual user.

Also, as a result of the IPA online services, correspondences and certificates can now be sent via email as long as an email address is disclosed to the IPA. For those without an email address, you will receive printed correspondences via postal service as well as Certificates printed on the standard white A4 size paper. The printed Certificate will always bear a unique security feature at the bottom of the certificate. The special or blue issued business registration certificate is NO LONGER IN USE.

Records viewed or obtained through IPA online services are considered to be current records as registered with the Registrar of Companies’ Office.

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Alex Tongayu Registrar of Companies

NEWLY appointed Petromin MD Thomas Abe speaking at the takeover ceremony last week. Sitting from (L-R); Sir Brown Bai, Petromin Board chairman, Bill Searson (Director Eda Kopa) and outgoing Acting MD Jerry Wemin. Picture courtesy of Petromin

Digicel launches new top up app

DIGICEL has announced the launch of a new Digicel top up app, a new way for anyone to top up prepaid Digicel phone users from almost anywhere in the world.

The Digicel top up app is available for download in the Google Play and iTunes app stores.

Customers can use their existing Digicel online top up accounts to top up Digicel accounts both domestically and internationally.

New customers who do not have an existing online Digicel top up account can set up a new account via the App by providing a valid email address and password.

The top up app is aimed at those whose families have pay as you go or PrePaid phone plans.

In emerging markets, prepaid phones have become a preferred calling alternative to long-term carrier contracts and data plans.

Using this app, anyone can now easily send credit straight to a user’s pre-paid mobile phone account, and all they need to know is the user’s phone number, making it super simple and hassle-free.

“This simple app will benefit everyone, especially those with family and friends in any of our Digicel markets.

“The app provides our customers a quicker and easier way to provide their loved ones with credit to use on calls, texts, data and other value added services,’’ Digicel group chief commercial officer for Asia Pacific, Awais Malik said.

Govt urged to invest in agro-industry

BY GRACE AUKA SALMANG

AGRICULTURE and fishing sectors should be the focus by the Government for the country than relying on the resource sector such as mining and petroleum.

Minister for Trade Commerce and Industry Richard Maru said this yesterday when announcing the kick starting of the Sepik Plain Economic Zone for Oil Palm project.

Minister Maru said a number of different foreign investors have expressed keen interest to enter into a joint venture with the National Government to develop Oil Palm and other crops and livestock in the Sepik Plains. He confirmed that feasibility studies are progressing well and he expects actual physical work on new major economic projects in the economic zone to commence this

At a glance

SEPIK PLAINS: Has a large catchment area and landforms that include swamplands, tropical rainforests and mountains. Biologically, the river system is possibly the largest uncontaminated freshwater wetland system.

year.

“In the meantime, negotiations with the Wilmar International Limited has ceased because we as a Government cannot agree to the concessions the previous contractor was seeking.

“After all the investments, there a many new and exciting investors expressing interest to invest in the Sepik Plains, with the newly built roads, electricity being brought and improved law and order and overall safety

State company invests in human resource development program

BY TUMBE SAM JNR UPNG Journalism Student

THE National Petroleum Company of Papua New Guinea (NPCP) has now taken a bold step to invest and develop the local talent in the PNG hydrocarbon (petroleum) sector.

This has materialised and was demonstrated when NPCP managing director Wapu Sonk announced the NPCPO Graduate Development Program (GDP) and Sponsorship Program in a press conference to officially launch the scheme yesterday.

He also disclosed those students who have already been sponsored and others who will be undergoing studies under the sponsorship program.

Mr Sonk said, “NPCP graduate Development program represents our commitment to developing the necessary capacity and skills in our staff and the people of Papua New Guinea.

“Our investment targets key technical skills in areas of

geology, engineering and commercial.

“We are happy to announce that our first GDP has been implemented with the first 2 graduates on board,” Mr Sonk said.

The two cadets are Elliona Maso – Graduate Petroleum Engineer and Zechariah Yakap –Graduate Facilities Engineer.

Mr Sonk said the process to scrutinise the candidates for the program was very competitive and involved 3 assessment phases. “Miss Maso and Mr Yakap were our top candidates.

NPCP has an intensive 2 year Graduate Training Program for them to undergo within their respective divisions, as well as ongoing mentoring and coaching,” he said.

The MD also announced the first student Eddie Lemson from Komo, Hela Province who completed first year studying Petroleum Engineering at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.

He said, “NPCP identified the talent and has taken over the sponsorship from the parents to ensure he completes his Bachelor in Petroleum Engineering and return to PNG to contribute in developing our Hydrocarbon resources.

“NPCP will be fully responsible for tuition fees, all living expenses and air travel tickets, while in Australia and this will be paid on an annual basis.

“His advancement from year to year will depend on academic performance and behavioral conduct throughout the academic year,” Mr Sonk stressed.

Mr Sonk who is a Petroleum Engineer himself, stated that the program is consistent with NPCP’s investment priorities and represents the active investment in the human resource of the hydrocarbon sector that will create value from the opportunities that can produce sustainable wealth for the people and the nation.

Shares firm on Europe stimulus reports

SYDNEY: The share market is fi rmer as expectations of European Central Bank stimulus measures boost the resources sector.

Base metal prices, such as copper, have risen due to a report the ECB will late on Thursday vote on a proposal to buy about 50 billion euros ($A75 billion) worth of bonds every month for at least a year.

Mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto were the main

beneficiaries of that move, IG market strategist Stan Shamu said. “It tends to have more of an effect on cyclical players ... the stocks that react the most to global growth and related issues,” he said.

“So if we’re expecting more money supply, it’s good for growth, it’s good for commodities ... that’s probably going to be a good thing for materials and to an extent energy players as well.”

Share markets around the

world have rallied on the ECB expectations, with Wall Street posting a third straight session of gains.

Locally, BHP was up 82 cents, or 2.9 per cent, at $28.87, Rio Tinto had added $1.04, or 1.9 per cent, to $56.13, while iron ore producer Fortescue Metals was down four cents at $2.28.

Gold miner Newcrest had shed 15 cents to $13.59 after gold prices ended a seven day winning streak. - AAP

in the Yangoru Sausia district with the Police Mobile Operations,” he said.

He said survey and land mobilisation work are continuing to mobilise more land for oil palm and other agriculture projects in the vast Sepik Plains.

He clarified that the Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC) holds the State shares in the State vehicle company the “Sepik Agro Industries Limited” which will hold shares in any joint venture investment in the Sepik Plains.

“The State will be taking up 30% in each project to partner the investors to both show National government support for the projects and help mitigate perceived sovereign risk, when it comes to foreign investors coming to make significant foreign investments in our country,” Minister Maru said.

FOR industrial purposes garnet sand is used as an abrasive. Pictured here is a truck loaded with bags of garnet which will be used for cleaning rusted pipes in the LNG site in Port Moresby.

CLEAN LNG

JANUARY 23-JANUARY 24

MOONEE VALLEY SATURDAY

Weather: Overcast.

Track: Good (4).

Rail: Is in the true position.

FORM GUIDE: Page 2 of turf lift-out

GEAR CHANGES

RACE 1: (3) Moonlight Hussler gelded; (5) Just Magical near-side bubble cheeker on first time, tongue-tie on first time; (6) Shaf blinkers off again, winkers on again RACE 2: (8) Miss Matty concussion plates on first time RACE 3: (8) Norman Rules blinkers off first time, winkers on first time; (11) Moralto blinkers on first time RACE 6: (2) King Of Manners glue on shoes on first time; (6) Mattan visor on first time, winkers off first time; (9) Profit Share, (14) Lucky Paddy blinkers on first time; (12) Hong Kong Captain winkers on first time RACE 8: (4) Tycoon Tara bar plates off first time, race plates on first time; (8) Longchamp Belle winkers on again; (12) Swing With Me winkers off first time RACE 9: (6) The Monstar lugging bit off first time, norton bit on first time, visor on first time

Arena Rock, It’s One, Hot Ruby Race 3: Zahspeed, Baja Moon, Lucques, Von Classic Hero Race 4: Priority Road, Momentary, Daybreak, Seattleite Race 5: Gingerboy, Scelto, Valediction, The Riffian Race 6: Profit Share, Space, Tankster, Relentless Race 7: Dissident, Tudor, Mourinho, Hard Strike Race 8: Scarlet Billows, Sumakaray, Nadeem Lass Race 9: Gallant Harmony, O’Malley, FabFevola

Training, employment prime goals

THE ITJTC (IT Job Training Center) is a National Training Council (NTC 157) certified and approved

Private Training Provider. The institution has been actively delivering Training in Certificate and Diploma Course in Business Management, Business Accounting, and Human Resource Management, Office Administration, Sales Marketing and Information Technology courses since its inception in 2007.

The institution is fully affiliated with Southern Queensland Institute of TAFFE in Queensland, Aus-

tralia and is delivering training to its students using the Competency Based Training and Assessment Concept. It is a whole new concept whereby students learn through practical approach so they develop self confidence to perform competently in real work place/situations.

ITJTC strongly believes that Human Resource/Capacity Building is a positive way forward in building this nation and as such we design, develop and deliver relevant trainings in all courses and are all

industry or work place related. The students are all very well trained in Computer applications and Customer Service skills as compulsory units where they learn the usage of all applications in Ms Word, Excel and Power point from the Basic level to the Intermediate level and the Critical Elements of Customer Service. We ensure the students are equipped with practical customer service skills because we believe good customer service is a secret to success in all businesses.

Goroka Grammar School

Enrolment 2015

Goroka Grammar School will be open, during normal office hours, for enrolment throughout the holiday period with the exception of Christmas Day & New Years Day. The school office will not open at weekends. Staff will also be available to deal with enrolment enquiries from January 2nd onwards. Students in grades 8, 10 & 12 scored outstanding results in the 2014 National Examinations with a number of grade 12 students selected to Tertiary Institutions. For a high quality academic education contact Goroka Grammar School.

GOROKA GRAMMAR SCHOOL

P.O.Box 1494

GOROKA, Eastern Highlands Province

Telephone: (675) 532 2559

Email: staffggs@gmail.com

Website: www.gorokagrammarschool.com

Director of Education: Paddy Kelly

Principal: Nelson Huanaromo

Get it all for school at Theodist

THEODIST kicks off the New Year once again with a bigger family offer with its Back to School Promotion 2015.

Currently running is the ‘Back to School NRL Rugby Ball’ promotion which runs until the end of February. With K150 or more spent on school stationary, the shopper receives a genuine NRL rugby ball for free. The balls come in designed with all NRL club logos.

Make sure you are in to score because this also adds to making sure your children have recreational resources to keep them occupied after school or during the holidays.

Also a part of its ‘back to School’ promotion is Theodist’s school

Back Pack offer. Purchase two school backpacks and you get the third one free. So parents head down to your favourite family stationary store and be a part of these great specials. This offer runs while stocks last.

And not to mention the ’25 % Off Smash Insulated Lunchboxes’ package which is also one of the other Theodist ‘Back to School’ promos.

Purchase one of these groovy lunch boxes which are great for sandwiches and fruits for your child to take to school. They come in a range of colours and designs at 25 per cent off discount retail price.

All these and more for ‘Back to School’ at Theodist are going away

fast so be quick and also don’t forget to bring in your family in on weekends because there is a sausage sizzle on Saturdays outside

the Waigani main store starting tomorrow. And on Saturday January 31st there will be an outdoor radio broadcast on the

‘Back to School’ promo via one of the country’s local stations. Don’t miss out, celebrate ‘Back to School’ with Theodist.

Wide Variety Back to School Items

To submit editorial or a feature relating to careers, jobs, staff development and graduate programs or profiles of career people, call 309 1107 or email: kialaw@spp.com.pg

Australia trains agriculture officers

THE Department of Agri-culture and Livestock (DAL) has successfully trained eight officers in livestock breeding and management with the assistance of Australia.

The livestock breeding and management training program is one of the first activities under the DAL and the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries joint partnership.

JOB INFO

A GRADUATE (left) visits a booth for information regarding job offers. As we begin another

people are out looking for a job after graduating from various tertiary institutions at the end of last year.

The eight officers , two from the Highlands Agricultural College, three from the food security branch, one each from Central provincial administration, Livestock Corporation and Erap resources centre, were trained at the Emerald Agriculture College in Queensland. A national livestock officers skills upgrade training was held earlier in Madang, Erap and Narayen Agriculture College, Queensland.

POSITION VACANCIES

EJ Sisters Construction Limited is a nationally 100% own Plant & Equipment Hire and Construction Company in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It has contributed in nation building in construction industry over the past 15 years. Due to expansion of the company, we are seeking to employ the following suitably qualified and experienced persons (both male & female) to fill these positions:

Key Responsibilities

implementation skills, problem solving abilities, focus on positive outcomes, client liaison and negotiation; management of tender submissions; management and control of projects; cost and programming controls; application of management systems for effective project delivery; demonstrate high oral and written communication skills, leadership qualities and positive human resource management skills.

project (preliminary stage, construction stage & completion stage)

engineer’s estimate, understand procurement process and able to interpret contract laws in accordance with FIDIC

Prepare and submit timely project reports to the top management.

Experience and Qualifications

Construction Industry

Must have completed more than 10 projects successfully, preferably civil engineering projects over the last 10 years in his caliber as project manager or at executive management level.

Display high morale standards and have matured and sober habits, must be a team player and willing to work after hours and weekends

Auto CAD, Civil CAD Microsoft Project and other necessary computer-aided soft wares applications.

drawings, know construction survey and design aspects competently. Postgraduate qualification (in Business, Management or in any related technical field) would be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

usefully in compliance with specified quality standards, maintain public relationship, liaison and negotiation; control project in cost effective manner, preparation of reports; application of management systems for effective project delivery; demonstrate high oral and written communication skills.

eotechnical Site Investigation and reporting, plan and design of

estimate, understand procurement process and able to interpret contract laws in accordance with FIDIC.

Proficient in the use of the computer soft wares: Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power Point and Auto CAD and Civil CAD. supervise works on site and able to report to the project manager. drawings, know construction survey and design aspects competently.

Experience and Qualifications

is a mandatory.

Have over 5 years experience in Civil Engineering Construction Industry Display high moral standards and have matured and sober habits, willing to work after hours and weekends

Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Power Point, Auto CAD, Civil CAD, Microsoft Project and other computer- aided soft wares applications.

3.) Crusher Operations 1x Crushers Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Day to – day operation with minimal supervision from the management

Experience and Qualifications

It is anticipated that there will be similar training courses for other officers from DAL and sectoral agencies later this year. The eight officers were specifically selected to participate in the training that included artificial insemination training. This is part of DAL’s efforts to enhance skills and capacity building for livestock officers for the long-term development of the livestock industry and overall agriculture enhancement.

Department of Agriculture and Livestock has since arranged for additional breeder cattle to boost its cattle numbers at the Highlands Agricultural College farm in Mt Hagen. The college is preparing for an artificial insemination program to commence next month with imported bull semen from Australia.

EJ Sisters Limited P O Box 4714

BOROKO

National Capital District

Ph/Fax: 3239359

Mobiles: 73191672/71816748

Email: tommykepa@yahoo.com and ejsistersltd@yahoo.com

construction companies

willing to work after hours and weekends

4.) Experienced Technical Personnel and Tradesmen

4 x Excavator operators

2 x Backhoe operators

2 x Earthworks & Pavement Supervisor

2 x Sealing Supervisor/Forman

2 x Plant & Equipment Mechanical supervisor

Responsibilities, Experience and Requirements

skills, willing to work orderly under minimal supervision with positive attitude. Must possess competency in their respective technical profession and willing to work overtime and at weekends. on shift and rotational basis.

NOTE: “It is paramount that Self-discipline, trustworthy, honesty, and respect and Safety of all employees and equipment are always prioritized and emphasized in the Company”. An attractive remuneration package is offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Accommodation and meals are provided on camp site. All positions are based in Port Moresby, Central, Gulf, Lae, Province and will work 6/7 days a week.

references, qualifications and other supporting documents to:

EJ Sisters Construction Limited

“Job Application”

P O Box 4714, BOROKO, National Capital District, PNG

Attention: Recruitment Officer

All Applications Close on February 6th, 2015.

To book your job advertisement in Painim Wok PNG, contact Classi fied Sales on the above emails.

1. ) 2 x Project Managers

2.) 2 x Project Engineers

year, a lot of young

Morobe vows to improve ratings

BY ABRAHAM AVEDIBA

GRADES 12 students in Morobe Province have to perform well to make the top 10 list of best performance in terms of the grade 12 national examination this year, the Morobe Provincial Education Office says.

Morobe Provincial Education Minister, Andrew Gena, told Post-Courier the province ranked 12th in the 2013 grade 12 examinations, however, their performance for 2014 has yet to be confirmed.

“We are currently working at trying to maintain the standard of education and teaching in the province. “We’ve considered the 12th position as a fair performance but we’d rather prefer to be amongst the top 10 instead.

“There are a number of issues that have contributed to our grade 12 student’s overall performance.

“When the provincial ranking for 2014 are released in March this year, we’ll be in a better position to iron out the issues that we’ve identified,” Mr Gena said.

He explained that with the 2015 academic year commencing in February, his office is keen on resolving administration issues as well as those from individual secondary schools in the province.

“One of the contributing factors to the average performance of the province is due to lawlessness in schools.

“Because of school fights and bullying, the environment becomes unpleasant fro learning and as such, the children tend to perform poorly.

“The other issue, which is of great concern, is to do with the appointment of teachers to various positions in the schools,” Mr Gena said. He said some schools appointed teachers into positions despite their lack of qualification and experience in performing the appropriate or specific duties.

“Because of such, the officers do not cooperate well with school boards and even school funds often go missing,” he added.

Mr Gena described nepotism as a factor that has also contributed to the poor quality of teaching in schools as well as the poor performance displayed in yearly exam results.

“Our provincial budget will soon be passed and we are looking into diverting funds into several key areas where there is a great need for improvement,” he said.

It was also mentioned that the major portion of funding goes towards purchasing stationary supplies for the various schools in the province.

Mr Gena further stated that the provincial education office is looking at building a large public library this year.

“We also want to create advance training for secondary school teachers so that they are better qualified to provide quality education to students,” he said.

QUALITY teaching principles applied to learning in classroom will help improve student performance. Schools should also put more emphasis on guidance and counselling.

PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) is the premier maritime service company in Papua New Guinea. It is the largest port operator in the South West Pacific, outside Australia and New Zealand. PNGPCL continues to develop the capacity of its workforce to deliver high quality service to all stakeholders and is committed to attracting the highest calibre of professionals who can make a difference to the organisation. PNGPCL provides a positive work environment and rewards employees who contribute to business success.

PNGPCL is currently undertaking significant changes and improvement initiatives port wide and is therefore looking for innovative and suitably qualified persons to take up these key positions:

BUILDING PROJECT OFFICER

Reporting to the Team Leader Building, you will be responsible for various building projects and ensure work activities are successfully delivered against the Corporate Services Strategic Plans and Business Action Plans. You will be expected to coordinate and facilitate property maintenance and repairs to PNGPCL properties which are to be carried out expeditiously, economically, and to an acceptable standard.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum University Degree preferably in Building, Architecture or a relevant field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in similar role

• Possess competent Project Management Skills

• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

• Excellent leadership, organization and communication skills

• Effective business management and administration skills

• Results driven, flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication.

GRADUATE ARCHITECT

Reporting to the Team Leader Building, you will be responsible to undertake scoping, design, costing, documentations, tender preparation and evaluation of all building projects for PNGPCL. You will also assist and provide project management in all building construction, repairs and maintenance, and ensure they are completed with specification, budgets, and on time.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum University Degree preferably in Building Architecture.

• Minimum of 2 years experience

• Proficient use of Auto-Cad and Archi-Cad software

• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Possess knowledge of Architectural Design & Building Construction

• Has an understanding of Project Management

• Very good Report Writing and Presentation Skills

• Excellent computer software application skills

PNGPCL offers genuine career opportunities with excellent competitive salary and employment conditions for this challenging role. If you have the relevant qualification and experience and are looking for a challenging career, then PNGPCL is the organization for you.

To apply, please visit PNGPCL website: http://www.pngports.com.pg and complete the application form. Completed application forms including CV and names of three referees to be faxed, e-mailed or hand-delivered to:

Manager Human Capital

PNG Ports Corporation Limited

Head Office: Stanley Esplanade, Port Moresby.

P.O. Box 671, PORT MORESBY, NCD

Fax: 321 1546

E-mail address: careers@pngports.com.pg

Applications close on 30 January 2015.

Authorised by: Mr. STANLEY ALPHONSE Chief Executive Officer PNG Ports Corporation Limited

PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) is the premier maritime service company in Papua New Guinea. It is the largest port operator in the South West Pacific, outside Australia and New Zealand. PNGPCL continues to develop the capacity of its workforce to deliver high quality service to all stakeholders, and is committed to attracting the highest calibre of professionals who can make a difference to the organisation, and in the country. PNGPCL provides a positive work environment, and rewards employees who contribute to business success.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be responsible for providing executive support to the Chief Executive Officer. You will also be working closely with the CEO and the Executive Management by contributing to the efficient and effective running of the Office of Chief Executive Officer.

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of business information from respective departments reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

• Prepare reports, briefing notes and other departmental submissions to meet internal and external requirements.

• Consistently follow-up on outstanding and or delegated tasks and provide update to the CEO.

• Ensure the development and implementation of Strategic Plans, operational plans, projects and budgets are in line with the business objectives of the organization.

• Undertake projects and researching complex matters to ensure the Chief Executive Officer is fully informed on issues affecting the organization.

• Identify, develop and execute plans that take into account the needs of employees, management and the organization.

• Coordinate, facilitate and manage business activities and events with the focus in providing excellent customer service for all internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure and demonstrate very strong professional and ethical values in dealing with both internal and external stakeholder.

• Ensure that established relationships/contacts with essential stakeholders are maintained.

• Establish and/or maintain consultative networks within key industry stakeholders and groups

• Ensure the organization (objectives, Mission, Projects, etc) are consistently presented in a strong & positive manner, to all stakeholders.

• Ensure appropriate communication systems are in place, for all staff (e.g. staff meetings, Project reporting, etc)

• Provide updated reports to the Chief Executive Officer on all projects in progress or to be under taken.

• Establish & or maintain appropriate human resource management policy & practice

• Maintain and protect confidential documents and issues.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 or Diploma in Office Procedure.

• At least 3-5years in a similar role.

• Effective communication at all levels of the workforce with inter-personal and influencing skills..

• Effective time management.

• Highly skilled in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint.

• Be able to understand and use contact management software.

• Mature and reliable in maintaining confidentiality of company information.

• Ability to balance the development and support needs of employees with an outcome-focused business emphasis.

• Work with a diverse team and employee group.

• Tolerant of other cultural norms, beliefs and practices.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Self-starter and proactive in driving results.

PNGPCL offers genuine career opportunities with excellent competitive salary and employment conditions for this challenging role. If you have the relevant qualification and experience and are looking for a challenging career, then PNGPCL is the organisation for you

To apply, please visit PNGPCL website: http://www.pngports.com.pg and complete the application form. Completed application forms including CV and names of three (3) referees to be faxed, e-mailed or hand-delivered to:

Manager Human Capital

PNG Ports Corporation Limited

Head Office: Stanley Esplanade, Port Moresby. P.O. Box 671, PORT MORESBY, NCD Fax: 321 1546

E-mail address: careers@pngports.com.pg

Applications

Authorised by: Mr. STANLEY ALPHONSE Chief Executive Officer

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

POSITION VACANCIES

The Department of Personnel Management is a central agency established under an Act of Parliament and provides governance and support in human resources management to the Public Service throughout the nation. In enhancing its statutory responsibilities, the department is now embarking on recruiting suitably qualified and/or experienced people for the following vacancies in the open Market.

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COMMUNITY MOBILISERS FOR NCD, CENTRAL AND EAST NEW BRITIAN PROVINCES

The Leprosy Mission PNG (TLMPNG) is an International Christian NGO working in partnership with the National Health Department addressing Leprosy. TLMPNG is looking for suitable candidates to fill in the Position of Community Mobiliser in the above mentioned Provinces. The post is set to support the Leprosy Control Program in the 3 Provinces.

REQUIREMENTS

Tertiary Qualification in development, social science, primary health or other relevant disciplines.

Understanding of the project cycle and implementation of projects is an advantage.

Experience in community participatory development work is an advantage.

Demonstrated leadership experience at community level with view of enabling others for leadership will be necessary.

Experience in co-facilitating meetings, trainings and workshops and transferring knowledge and skills through training will be an advantage.

Experience in working with people affected by leprosy or people with disability, their families and communities - including coordination of activities is necessary for the job.

Good written and oral communication skills in English and Pigin/Motu.

Work independently with less or no supervision.

Travelling : Travel within the Province and up to 3 trips to Madang per year. Up to 60% of your time will be away from base office to districts.

For further information about the Job and/or Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume/CV and a cover letter to; Ms. Jacqueline Pil; Email: jacquep@leprosymission.org ;

Phone/Fax: 422 2565 by 6th of February 2015.

Responsibility:

The two positions above are senior positions and are within the Senior Executive Services Division. The successful applicants for these positions will report directly to the Manager – National Departments and will assist the Manager to ensure effective administration and management of the processes on appointments, performance management, suspensions and revocation of appointments of Senior Executives of the National Departments and effective facilitation of Contracts of Employment for those Departmental Heads

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

appropriate discipline in Social Sciences.

Immediate Job Vacancies in PNG

Hardware Haus Limited is a joint venture subsidiary of CPL Group (PNG) and Vinod Patel & Co Limited (Fiji), and is the largest hardware retailer in Papua New Guinea. Hardware Haus currently operates twelve (12) retail outlets in ten (10) major cities and towns throughout Papua New Guinea.

Hardware Haus Ltd is heading for a major expansion plan to bring a new era in hardware retailing in Papua New Guinea. With this radical initiative, the company is looking for suitable candidates to suit the position stated below to be based in Lae (PNG).

1x CATEGORY MANAGER – PLUMBING 1x CATEGORY MANAGER – ELECTRICAL

Job Summary

The Category Manager - Plumbing is responsible for the efficient management and supplies of PLUMBING PRODUCTS and accessories while the Category Manager – Electrical is responsible for all ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS and accessories; sourcing; merchandising; product ranging; sales analysis and clearance of slow moving/dead stock line under the supervision of the Manager Supply Chain & Inventory

Job Responsibilities:

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Responsibility:

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The positions above are senior positions within the Human Resources Advisory Services Division. The division comprises of four sections/branches and the successful applicants for these positions will report directly to respective sectional managers to ensure appropriate HR advice and support are given, business processes, principles, systems and practices are followed by clients for the effective and efficient implementation of their Corporate/District Development Plans.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

other appropriate discipline in Social Sciences.

All applicants who have previously applied are encourage to reapply. Your cover letter should include the Position Number and Designation/Class.

To obtain copies of detailed job descriptions for each position please contact the DPM Recruitment Team via email recruitment_hr@dpm.gov.pg or telephone 327 6324/327 6322.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications close at 4:06 pm on Friday 06 February, 2015 and should be forwarded in triplicate to:

The Manager Human Resource Management

Department of Personnel Management

P.O Box 519, WAIGANI, NCD

Authorized by:

Department of Personnel Management

Mr. Ravu Vagi (MPS) Acting Secretary

Identify the category strategy, weakness and opportunities to grow the business. Deliver the procurement category strategy including sourcing activities, technical support which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category and sub categories areas, including:

o Analysis of procurement spend and supply base to establish suppliers per procurement category and sub category

o Analysis of supply markets to identify potential suppliers, sales demand and market trends.

o Identification of internal and external cost drivers in the categories. Development of savings opportunities and benchmarking of industry standards and practices to identify quick win opportunities.

Preparation of pre tender and tender documents in conjunction with key user departments

Be the formal relationship manager between departmental and regional managers, buyers and supplier(s).

Provide monthly reports to supply chain & inventory manager and strategic sourcing with details of benefits obtained, opportunities to be actioned, and issues arising.

Eligibility Criteria:

Proven buying skills and capability in the hardware industry with hands on experience in plumbing products or electrical wiring and associated products. retail industry is also desirable;

products at competitive price which can deliver high GP;

Experience in material requirement planning (MRP) and reorder cycle process. and Purchasing.

Proven ability to deal with large institutions and building contractors officials;

Excellent remuneration package available!

Written Applications in the first instance should be forwarded with a current resume and support documents to;

The Human Resource Manager Hardware Haus Ltd

P.O. Box 2310, Boroko, NCD

Or email: jobs@hardwarehaus.com.pg

Please note, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. Application closes on the 5th of February 2015. Hardware Haus Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

Job board looks forward to 2015

PNGJOBSEEK, a new on-line job board launched on 1st May 2014 has now become one of the most favorable job advertising sites (www.pngjobseek.com) for over 200 Papua New Guinea based organizations within all industry groups who are frequently advertising jobs.

After the launching of PNGJOBSEEK on May 1, 2014, there has been no looking back as the job board have gained popularity going into the new year, 2015.

Counting seventh months into operation and PNGJOBSEEK have over 20, 000 jobseekers across PNG registered for the purpose of searching and applying for jobs on-line or via their mobile phones. The number of job seekers registering on the job board is growing on everyday.

For an individual to register as a job seeker, text Job to 16563 using your digicel mobile phone. The job board should reply instantly confi rming your mobile number as your username and also providing you with a system generated username. Once you get your username and password, it means that you now have an on-line job seeker account with PNGJOBSEEK. However, you now need to upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) onto your account to enable you to search and apply for job vacancies advertised by organizations on the job board.

To enable you to search and apply for jobs on the job board, simply email your CV to: help@pngjobseek.com clearly stating your username (your mobile number) and your password sent to you by the system (job board).

Alternatively if you do not have access to email, forward the hard copy of your CV through our postal address below;

PNGJOBSEEK

PO Box 601

Waterfront Post Office

KONEDOBU

National Capital District

Those who have access to internet can register on directly site: www.pngjobseek.com .

Any potential employers willing to advertise their jobs using the on-line job board service can contact the Marketing Manager of PNGJOBSEEK on phone: 71533049/ 70907203 or email: richard@pngjobseek.com .

Follow us also on our Facebook page for more information and developments regarding the Job Board; PNGJOBSEEK.

Position Vacant

Looking for a More Rewarding Career Path, then look no further than!!

We are a major multi franchise distributor based in Port Moresby with dealerships throughout Papua New Guinea and a seeking the service of a Group Credit Controller for our Head Office in Port Moresby. We extensively use Pentana Automotive computerized system throughout our operations and this position reports directly to the Group Financial Controller.

The Job:

Responsible for the monthly credit accounts approximately PGK22mil throughout the country, in this role you will be required to: proceedings;

The Candidate:

The ideal applicant for this role must be a Diploma holder in either accounting or business studies and having at least 5 years working experience in similar position. You should have a good knowledge in credit control, debtor collection including court filing procedure for debt recovery and tender processes.

You should also be:

Remuneration:

We offer excellent and competitive remuneration package which include bonus scheme and good prospect for career advancement. The terms and conditions of employment will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates during interview.

We provide training and uniforms for all our employees and offer a state-of-the-art, clean and friendly work environment.

Please submit your written applications to: The Group Financial Controller Boroko Motors Limited P O BOX 1259 BOROKO National Capital District Papua New Guinea

Or Fax to: 323 9550/325 5301 or e-mail your application to jobs@borokomotors.com.pg

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

The closing date of application is 28th January 2015

Looking

Boroko Motors is a major multi franchise distributor, based in Port Moresby, with dealerships across Papua New Guinea and we are looking to recruit career minded professionals for the following role

Group Treasury Accountant

We are seeking the services of a Treasury Accountant, based in Port Moresby.

Key Objective of this position: Working directly with the Group Financial Controller you will be tasked with promoting the overall effectiveness of the Group’s Treasury Operations.

The Role:

In this role you will be responsible for the following areas:

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

Remuneration:

We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes company benefits plus sound prospects for career advancement within a customer oriented friendly, positive & progressive working environment

Please submit your written applications to:

Group Financial Controller Boroko Motors Limited

P O BOX 1259, POM, Ph: 325 5111

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. Applications to be submitted by 5:00 pm on 28th January 2015

PEOPLE register as job seekers and lodge in CVs at a job connect session conducted by the PNGJOBSEEK Marketing Team at the Vision City, Port Moresby. This was a last one held for 2014.

Career Opportunities

Technical Service Representative

Our Client is one of the world’s leading providers of water treatment and process improvements. In partnership with an Oil and Gas Company, the company is involved in water management, water solutions and gas production optimising.

The company seeks to engage suitably qualified and experienced Technical Service Representatives, working either at the PNG LNG plant or the Highlands gas plant. This role will report to the client’s Engineers and Account Manager. The preferred candidates must have the following:

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Science from a recognized tertiary institution

Our client offers an excellent remuneration as well as significant career opportunities.

To apply, forward your written application with resume quoting reference number NLC001 to the Recruitment Manager:

Company Accountant

International SOS is the world’s leading provider of medical assistance, international healthcare, security services and outsourced customer care. The company has had a presence in PNG for the last 15 years focusing primarily on the delivery of world class medical assistance and healthcare. Our resources in Port Moresby include a medical response and evacuation team comprising expatriate and local staff, an emergency medical facility for stabilizing patients, and international standard clinics at Airways Hotel, Lawes Road, Lihir Mine, and various PNG LNG Plant Sites. We seek a Company Accountant to join our Finance team in Port Moresby. This team provides functions which ensure the smooth running of the company’s; financial and management accounting and premises management. As a member of this team, the Company Accountant is required to provide backup for the other members of the team where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

The Company Accountant is responsible for the overall financial management and the day to day book keeping of the company. The specific tasks of the position include; accounts in liaison with the company's auditors. company's taxation and training levy returns. BWT, GST and Group Tax) obligations. and other “intercompany” transactions.

Annual Management Accounts in accordance with corporate guidelines.

where appropriate making recommendations to management and those responsible for budgets.

up new accounts and cost centres when required; ensuring overall accuracy and reconciliation of control accounts.

Accounts Receivable functions.

Responsible for managing of all company bank accounts ensuring adequate funds are available to meet expenditure requirements; ensuring excess funds are earning a reasonable rate of return; liaising on a regular basis with the company's bankers.

the accurate maintenance of employee entitlements records.

existing internal accounting systems and introducing new systems and controls where appropriate.

administering the company's insurance policies and making claims where necessary.

financial management role. end of year financial accounts.

and strong spreadsheet skills. within a team environment. attention to detail. considered.

If you are looking for a challenging yet exciting and rewarding opportunity to advance your career, apply now to; The Human Resources Manager, International SOS

To apply via email, state the position title in the email subject and send to and attach your cover letter together with an updated CV.

KK Kingston Limited is a leading manufacturer of industrial chemicals, paper, plastics, PET and rotomould products; and supplier of machine tools, safety equipment, engineering, construction and other industrial products to PNG’s Industry sector.

COMMERCIAL ANALYST (X 2) LAE AND PORT MORESBY

Job Summary

To be responsible for supplying and analyzing the Commercial and Sales activity via performance indicators derived from the Company's business activities to senior management. Analysis, review, disposition, and reporting of trends and business drivers. This will include costs, revenue and production.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide costing information for all potential/current service users (customers) when required, following the appropriate authorization of theCommercial/Finance Managers; and competitiveness.

To be successful for this role you must have the following: environment.

with management team in the organization; strive for customer satisfaction.

enthusiasm, motivation and want to be appreciated for the

Apply in writing with CV, references and contact details to:

Commercial Analyst Vacancy

K.K. Kingston Ltd PO Box 1104 Lae, NCD Or Email: hr@kingston.com.pg

listedapplicantswillbecontactedKKKingstonLtdreserves

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERCA

The U.S. Embassy has an immediate vacancy for a suitably qualified

Political Assistant

Performs political research, summarizes and/or translates substantive documents, drafts substantive reports, analyzes press reports, and summarizes trends and interprets as required. Drafts correspondence,diplomatic notes, and informational briefs for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Political Officer as required. Maintains information files and databases, works with the management section to process vouchers, procure supplies and arrange logistics for visits, travel and appointments. Acts as primary back up to Economic, Public Diplomacy and Protocol Assistant.

Minimum Requirements

International Relations or related discipline is preferred

At least 4 years previous experience in political, or commercial position. Experience in working in a multicultural environment is an added advantage nowledge of functions of various host nation Government political, economic, social, commercial, environmental, science, military, public affairs, and health issues of host nations, particularly as affects bilateral relations.

political data. Proficient user of Microsoft Office Level 4 English (fluent) in both written and spoken English is required. Must be a team player, must be able to work with minimum supervision and must exercise a great extent of judgment.

not a condition of employment.

Please forward a detailed resume with full supporting documentation clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the minimum requirements, and a reliable telephone/email contact

Embassy of the United States of America

P.O. Box 1492. Port Moresby. NCD. PNG.

Attn: Human Resources Assistant.

Email: PersonnelPortMoresby@state.gov

Applications close on January 23, 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For those not as a potential employer.

THE USG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Ela Motors is the leading Automotive Company in PNG with over 1000 staff in 16 dealerships. We are committed to developing a quality-focused organization and team culture that provides our employees the opportunity to learn & develop to the highest standards whilst enjoying a professional and enthusiastic work environment.

ased at our Parts upport f ce adili and reporting to the National Parts Manager, this role is responsible for performing secretarial duties and other administrative functions.

Qualities and Attributes:

Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role

Possess excellent Excel and Power Point skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Highly organised self-starter

Knowledge of Reynolds & Reynolds Era System would be an advantage

Minimum Grade 1 or Secretarial quali cation from a recognised institution

APPLY NOW

uali ed applicants should send in their application with an updated C Particulars to the address below

ELA MOTORS, P O Box 74, Port Moresby - NCD or Email: careers@elamotors.com.pg

Applications close on Friday 30th January, 2015.

NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Taiwan study program opens

ANNOUNCING the Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan: Call for Applications

The East-West Center is inviting applications for the Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP), an initiative designed to provide opportunities to enhance the leadership capacities of individuals in the Pacific Islands region and build a network of young leaders who will contribute to lasting people-to-people relationships across the Pacific, Asia, and United States.

Program Goals

Now in its third year, the objective of the PILP Fellowship is to empower up to 125 young leaders from across the Pacific Islands region to exercise leadership and promote cooperation in a variety of cultural, geographical and institutional environments.

This program seeks to attract candidates possessing outstanding intellectual promise, high leadership potential, and commitment to serve the development needs of their countries. It is intended to strengthen participants’ knowledge and understanding of key economic, social, political, health, educational and environmental issues affecting the region,

and enable them to cultivate the leadership skills, approaches and networks to make meaningful contributions to the region throughout their careers.

Type of Study

Participants will spend approximately two months engaging in experiential learning exercises at the East-West Center’s campus in Hawai‘i, in addition to a month of field study in Taipei at the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs. The program curriculum includes such topics as applied leadership skills, future scenario planning, social entrepreneurship and risk analysis, climate change and environmental stewardship, international relations, and public health.

Program Dates

The 2015 program is tentatively scheduled to take place from late July through mid November 2015. Exact dates will be announced shortly.

PILP Fellowship Provisions

Tuition, residence hall room costs, health insurance, course materials, living stipend, round-trip airfare to Honolulu, roundtrip airfare from Honolulu to Taipei, as well as visa SEVIS fees (if required).

SUQANG Wedding made in

Man with vision

Justin Kili is fun loving, full of life and was so simple. And yet, he was a giant in his field, recalls ALFRED KANINIBA. He has set a benchmark in radio broadcasting and journalism in general. Rest in peace JK.

AFTER I had written the ‘Bless the Pen’ article last week, I was looking forward to reply to all the people who had put time and effort in supporting the idea of having an opening of a journalism year service, which I had suggested in the past two articles so far.

One person I was thinking of talking to this week was Justin Hansu Kili, popularly known as JK.

Unfortunately that plan was shot up after I received a call on Saturday morning at about 9am to inform me that JK had passed away. I froze in disbelief.

My friend at the other end who called had hung up because I did not respond.

I had just written about the death of a younger colleague, the late Harold Farapo, and now JK. I felt numb. Why?

The late Justin Kili, a colleague, brother, mentor and friend had texted me straight after my first article ‘The Pen will reign’.

Informing me that the idea of having an opening of a journalism year was a great idea and should be introduced without delay.

He also impressed on me that the PNG Journalist Association should be revived, and that it was now up to the young generation of journalists to carry on the journalism tradition.

These were his last words to me

JK was king of the air waves. He ruled it with poise. Every word he mentioned was accentuated with fact and pronunciation. He was articulate. JK never stuttered with words. Even if he had to ‘ad lib’ (talking without preparation).

ALFRED KANINIBA

and a challenge to all in the profession to stand up and be counted. These were his words he texted me on Saturday, January 10 at 7.57am.

“Brother Alfred. Indeed the Pen is mightier than the Sword and the Pen will reign for ever and a day... excellent reading, thanks.

“I wholeheartedly endorse your view for an annual journalism year and the spiritual blessing of the Tool of our Profession.” –

Justin Kili (JK), retired journalist and media administrator, Kokopo, ENBP.

On Sunday, January 11 at 8.03am, he texted.

“AK, PM (Prime Minister) seems to be on the right track on media freedom globally re: the French events.

“Media Council of PNG is dead, I think. So it’s to pick up on and re-

vive the PNG Journalists Association (PNGJA) there are enough of you young guns to do this. JK.”

Justin’s death is a great loss to the media industry, especially radio. JK was king of the air waves in his time.

He ruled it with poise. Every word he mentioned was accentuated with fact and pronunciation. He was articulate.

JK never stuttered with words. Even if he had to “ad lib” (talking without preparation).

JK’s voice was a pleasure to listen to. He had a passion in what he did and he did it to perfection. He strived to be perfect, and that was what brought out the best in him.

I remember him telling me some time ago – when we were chilling out – when he started out with NBC and how he was sent to Lon-

don on an attachment with BBC London and all the experiences which had made him become a radio icon.

He told me one of the highlights of his visit was when he met Paul MaCartney of Beatles fame at the BBC London studios.

He said it was one of those memories he would hold for the rest of his life.

Every time I met JK at a function, I could never get enough of his company.

He was fun loving, full of life and was so simple, yet he was a giant in his field.

He had an aura about him that earned respect from his peers and professionals in the industry.

But there was one more – JK loved his music.

He was a walking archive on music from country and western, to soul, rhythm in blues, reggae and popular music.

His array and repertoire never ceased to amaze his listener.

While he has set a benchmark in radio broadcasting and journalism in general, JK was always one who cared about people.

He had time for people.

He was at the forefront of the media industry in Papua New Guinea in fighting for the welfare of journalists, but also media workers alike.

Justin Kili gave total support to

having an opening of a journalism year in 2015 and it is a challenge I will bring up with other like minded media industry professionals and other interested parties.

He also challenged that the journalism association be revived to carry on the traditions in an ever-expanding media landscape in PNG.

I leave with a prayer by Alfred Lord Tennyson:

I sought My God, My God could not come, I sought my soul, My soul eluded me I sought my neighbour and I found all three.

Rest in eternal peace my friend and brother JK.

In the past week I received an out pouring of support after the “Bless the Pen” article.

I will publish these comments from around the country in the next weekend article.

I will also inform you about the latest on the Blessing of the Pen service on Sunday Feb 1. It’s exciting.

Until then, keep safe and God bless you.

You can contact me on email: akaniniba@spp.com.pg or on mobile: 7321 2639

The late JK. May his soul rest in peace

JK’s body arriving at Jackson International Airport from East New Britain on Wednesday

Picture: KENNEDY BANI

Children’s Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories Cinderella

ONCE upon a time, there lived an unhappy young girl.

Unhappy she was, for her mother was dead, her father had married another woman, a widow with two daughters, and her stepmother didn’t like her one little bit. All the nice things, kind thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. And not just the kind

Asking for help

Contrary to popular belief, asking for help does not mean that you are weak and vulnerable. LAMECH JINIMBO points out that seeking guidance from others helps greatly in your performance.

FOR many of us, asking for help is a difficult concept. It can require a certain amount of vulnerability. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about, had we not asked for help.

Ironically, it’s been my experience that people who are able to deliver well positioned requests for help are seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humbleness to ask for help, they earn the respect of others.

I met an old classmate (we’ll call him Chris) a week ago and we went for a few drinks and had a little chat about work and life. Chris surprisingly encouraged me about how “asking for help” has facilitated him to prosper in his career.

Chris recently made a shift in how he was interacting with his boss. When asked to prepare presentations, he assumed that he was expected to go away, develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from his boss. His boss was highly regarded for the impact of his presentations, while Chris often felt that his presentations were lacking.

When he took a hard look at how this approach was working for him, Chris realised that he was not fully leveraging his boss’ support. He could learn far more about creating presentations with “oomph” by walking through a draft with his boss, focusing on the content plus his delivery and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than

at the back-end. So he made the request for his upfront support.

The outcome? His boss was happy to coach Chris and was moved about the opportunity to influence his own strength by imparting presentation skills more effectively to him.

By taking the time to work together on preparing a number of Chris’ key presentations, he benefited from his boss’ thought process and was able to distinguish the critical components to enhance his own presentations. Chris’ presentations now have punch! He delivers with the confidence of someone who has great material and is well-prepared. He now not often needs corrective feedback after the fact.

Equally important is that in the very act of asking for help, Chris has demonstrated to his boss that he is effectively using the resources around him.

How are your assumptions about the appropriateness of asking for help getting in your way? Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burden on the other person. As luck would have it, we may be missing an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them.

In this era of hyper-awareness regarding business ethics and health issues, “asking for help” has become associated with highintegrity. People who are able to conduct an honest self-assessment and seek support in the areas where

they lack expertise or need to draw on skills that don’t come naturally to them are seen as both humble and strong at the same time.

As a student for almost 16 years now, I have long prided myself on independence and self-sufficiency.

I now recognise that relying purely on my own point of view and knowledge can be quite limiting. In stepping up to ask for help more often, coupled with my commitment to work collaboratively, my circle expands exponentially through each connection created. The impact on my working performance has been nothing short of transformational.

When I broke down the formula that works for me, I came up with the following steps:

Recognise that you can’t know or be able to do absolutely everything, all the time;

Trust that in asking for help, you are honouring the other person;

Decide to “‘just do it”. The more you agonise, the less likely you are to make the request;

Be specific. Make it easy for the other person to provide the help;

Show your appreciation. Let the other person know specifically how their support helped you; and,

Offer your sincere support in the future not to “even the score”, but do it because it truly means a lot to you to be able to help.

What important goal are you stuck on right now? How could “asking for help” get you jump-started?

very sleepy.” Cinderella sighed at the cat.

“Oh dear, I’m so unhappy!” and the cat murmured “Miaow”. Suddenly something amazing happened. In the kitchen, where Cinderella was sitting all by herself, there was a burst of light and a fairy appeared.

thoughts and love, but also dresses, shoes, shawls, delicious food, comfy beds, as well as every home comfort. All this was laid on for her daughters. But, for the poor unhappy girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely dishes, nothing but scraps. No nice rests and comfort. For she had to work hard all day, and only when evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That is how she got her nickname, for everybody called her Cinderella. Cinderella used to spend long hours all alone talking to the cat. The cat said, “Miaow”, which really meant,

“Don’t be alarmed, Cinderella,” said the fairy. “The wind blew me your sighs. I know you would love to go to the ball. And so you shall!”

“How can I, dressed in rags?”

“Cheer up! You have something neither of your stepsisters have and that is beauty.”

It was quite true. Cinderella, even dressed in rags with a dusty gray face from the cinders, was a lovely girl. While her stepsisters, no matter how splendid and elegant their clothes, were still clumsy, lumpy and ugly and always would be.

One day, beautiful new dresses arrived at the house. A ball was to be held at Court and the stepsisters were getting ready to go to it. Cinderella, didn’t even dare ask, “What about me?” for she knew very well what the answer to that would be:

“You? My dear girl, you’re staying at home to wash the dishes, scrub the floors and turn down the beds for your stepsisters. They will come home tired and

Cinderella replied. “The servants will turn me away!” The fairy smiled. With a flick of her magic wand... Cinderella found herself wearing the most beautiful dress, the loveliest ever seen in the realm.

“Now that we have settled the matter of the dress,” said the fairy, “we’ll need to get you a coach. A real lady would never go to a ball on foot!”

“Quick! Get me a pumpkin!” she ordered.

“Oh of course,” said Cinderel-

la, rushing away. Then the fairy turned to the cat.

“You, bring me seven mice!”

“Seven mice!” said the cat. “I didn’t know fairies ate mice too!”

“They’re not for eating, silly! Do as you are told! And remember, they must be alive!”

Asking for help is a sign of strength

Picture: dorothyzhuomei

The life line

CHRISTMAS is when we spend some quality time with our families. That was the sole reason why I went home after being away for some years.

As I set foot in Lae, I was fortunate to happen by some family friends so we travelled together heading north to the border of the province.

We hopped on a banana boat and went past Salamaua point, then onto Labaia Island and raced through some beautiful islands. We were enjoying ourselves, thanks to the perfect weather, when we arrived at Morobe station which was the colonial administration headquarters of the province in the olden days. The skipper couldn’t take us further to Waria so we got off and started walking with our loads.

I lost my parents a few years ago so the four-hour walk was not a problem to me because I was longing to see the place where they lived and visit their graves and pay my respect. We arrived late at night as some relatives met us with laughter, hugs and tears of joy.

At Christmas night I approached the entrance of the cemetery and stood at their graves. As I knelt down to light a candle I felt a slight breeze brush pass me. As I burnt the candle, loneliness gripped my heart as tears flowed freely down my face. It is easy to die but surviving and remembering is a real struggle, so it was always a concern to my late mother for the debates and discussions that have been raging about the land and land-related issues.

Since my father was from a different province, I was to choose between mum and dad where I want

to settle in future. I was there because both my parents were buried in my mother’s land and I was fortunate that the Zia people of Waria are a matrilineal society.

I also understood that there was very little or no solution in sight when dealing with land in an area where discussions often fail. This tells me one thing; that land in PNG is a complex matter.

I returned to the village after visiting my parents’ graves, lost in thought. I had a sleepless night because the notion that the rich keep accumulating wealth at the expense of ordinary resource owners kept marching through my head.

The next morning I met my cousin brother Utuna Poiyo, who was busy weaving a cane coffee table. We chatted for a while, me hoping that he could shed some light on the traditional ways of accumulating lands.

He told me that land is the centre of the Zia cosmology. It is the heart and life-blood of the people and in that respect, they believe that land is the source of power that is drawn towards women, and such powers give women not only social but also political space to operate. The more extended social-spiritual space women have, the more influence they exert on their male counterparts.

Women in Zia elevate themselves to positions of power that is manifested in different ways, where some can even bring misfortune and misery to the men folk.

The way I see it, I may own land in Zia but my children will own their mother’s land. And I plan to keep on doing what my mother had left incomplete. I will fight for my land rights.

Women are the boss in a matrilineal society. Journalist JOSEPH DAWAI finally went to his mother’s village during his Christmas break and discovered a few interesting facts.

LEFT: Women play vital roles in the community RIGHT: Love is given back to elders in Zia

TOP: Utuna Poiyo of Dona BOTTOM: Some of my wantoks from Zia

Chimps talk

Animal of the week

BRUCE BRUCE

RESEARCHERS eavesdropping on wild chimpanzees have determined that the primates communicate about at least two things: their favourite fruits and the trees where these fruits can be found.

Of particular interest to the chimps is the size of the trees bearing these fruits – the chimps yell out that information, according to a new study published in the journal Animal Behaviour

The study is the first to find that information about tree size and available fruit amounts are included in chimp calls, in addition to assessments about food quality.

“Chimpanzees definitely have a very complex communication system that includes a variety of vocalisations, but also facial expressions and

gestures,” says project leader Ammie Kalan of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.

“How much it resembles human language is still a matter of debate,” she says, “but at the very least, research shows that chimpanzees use vocalisations in a sophisticated manner, taking into account their social and environmental surroundings.”

Kalan and colleagues Roger Mundry and Christophe Boesch spent more than 750 hours observing chimps and analysing their food calls in the Ivory Coast’s Taï Forest. The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation in West Africa is working hard to try and protect this population of chimps,

which is one of the last wild populations of our primate cousins.

The researchers found that higher pitched calls were produced when the chimps encountered fruits from Nauclea trees. Smaller trees elicited still higher pitched calls, while calls associated with bigger trees with more fruit were lower in pitch. In short, the chimps seem to “talk” a lot about Nauclea fruits!

“I never tried these fruits myself, but they do smell very good in the forest,” Kalan says. “They are also quite big and easy to ingest, and we also know that they have a high energy content, which is important for wild animals.”

This article originally appeared on DiscoveryNews.com

BRUCE is his name and friendliness is his game. He is nine-months-old and has good temperament.

Bruce is obedient and we think he can still be trained as he seems to be a fast learner.

Bruce, like all the animals who go through the RSPCA adoption program, has been de-wormed, vaccinated and will be neutered before he joins his new family.

If you can be Bruce’s human companion and provide him a good, loving home, contact us on:

T he dog who thin k s she’s a k a n ga ro o

YOU could be forgiven for doing a double-take if you spotted this wonderdog hopping out for a walk.

The five-month-old has got just two legs – but takes a kangaroo-like approach to getting around.

Her bouncing and jumping has earned her the name Roo, as well as plenty of attention from confused passers-by who mistake her for a marsupial.

The plucky puppy, who was rescued from Romania, is thought to have been born with one front leg missing before suffering the loss of the other soon afterwards.

She was saved from certain death by

British charity Safe Rescue for Dogs, and had already learned to bounce with kangaroo-like ease when they brought her to the UK last November.

Soon afterwards, Roo – believed to be a cross between a collie and a whippet – was fostered by nurse Nikki Dick, 50, and her fireman husband Ian, 52, and they now plan to adopt her permanently.

Mrs Dick, from Morpeth, Northumberland, said: “We’ve fallen in love with her, how could you not? She is such a little star.

“Roo doesn’t know any different to hopping on her two back legs but she

still laps up all the fuss from people who always stop and do a double take when they see her because they think she is a kangaroo.

“She’s perfectly happy and painfree and vets are very happy with her progress.”

The couple, who have six other rescue dogs, treat Roo to weekly hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions to ease any strain on her back.

Five-month-old Roo, who came to the UK last November, bounds around on two legs.

New research shows that chimpanzees use vocalisations in a sophisticated manner.

Signs from God

Picture: FRANK MECKLENBURG

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FRANK MECKLENBURG continues his series on Saul, who Prophet Samuel is in the process of anointing as Israel’s first king.

AFTER Saul and his servant dined with the Prophet Samuel, they walked down from the high place to the town, which was probably Ramah because it says that Samuel took Saul up on the roof of his house for a conversation with him. This was not like the roof of a home in Papua New Guinea.

Then and even now in Israel, a roof in many cases is flat so in the warm weather people can sit on the roof for a meal or for conversation, and some even sleep there because it is cooler in the summer time.

After Saul and his servant spent the night with Samuel in his home, they got up at daybreak because they had a day’s walk ahead of them. Even though Saul was the guest of honour at the feast put on by Samuel and his staff, and was honoured to spend the night with Samuel, he still was not aware of the full purpose of this encounter. “‘Get ready, and I will send you on your way.’ When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.

As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, ‘Tell the servant to go on ahead of us’ – and the servant did so – “but you stay here awhile, so that I may give you a message from God.””(1

Samuel 9:26–27 NIV)

This was the time for a great historical moment in history. It was time for the great Prophet Samuel to anoint the first king of Israel.

Saul may have sensed that he was being asked to do something special because of the reputation that Samuel had among the people of Israel. “Saul answered, ‘But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you say such a thing to me?’” (1 Samuel 9:21 NIV)

The Prophet Samuel took a flask of oil and anointed Saul King of Is-

For all to see

BY REVEREND STEPHEN LEACH

JEALOUSY is one of the greatest cultural strongholds in this nation. For envy’s sake many have perished or been driven out of this land.

It is awfully dangerous to succeed in Papua New Guinea. We are culturally programmed to often criticise, covet and question accomplishments.

Many times we build up individuals but then we often turn around

and destroy them when they achieve a higher position than ourselves. For this reason, many wantoks have become accustomed to concealing their blessings.

I recently heard a pastor share of how in his culture the posts of a new house cannot be constructed above a certain level that has traditionally been reserved for the village chief, thus ensuring that the community is held in perpetual subjugation, kept by custom at a lower level.

rael and kissed him. This was not a Hollywood movie type of kiss, but a Middle East traditional kiss given to close friends and relatives and given to children by their parents. It is typically a light kiss on each cheek. In this instance the elder, Samuel, was blessing the young man, Saul. It is a beautiful cultural practice.

It reminds me of the beautiful cultural greeting that my wife and I observed during our years living among the Faiwol people of Western Province. When a relative who had not been seen for a period of time arrived from another village, they would each place their right hand on each other’s head and gently touch their heads together three times. I know that other cultural groups have beautiful greetings, including the snapping of knuckles used in PNG.

Although Samuel did not call Saul a king when he anointed him, he made sure that Saul knew what his role would be and then preceded to present him with three signs that would confirm his calling by God. “‘Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance?’”

(1 Samuel 10:1 NIV)

The first sign was to take place near Rachel’s tomb. “As I was re-

turning from Paddan, to my sorrow

Rachel died in the land of Canaan while we were still on the way, a little distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).”

(Genesis 48:7 NIV)

As recorded in Genesis, Rachel’s tomb was near Bethlehem and required Saul travelling south of Jerusalem to that area where he would meet two men who would confirm that the lost donkeys were found and his father was now concerned more about his safety than about the donkeys that were found. We can assume that the men took a message to Saul’s father because Saul had other travelling to do before returning to his home.

The second sign was that he would meet three men at the great tree of Tabor that required Saul to walk for about two days from Rachel’s tomb near Bethlehem to the 562m high Mt Tabor, located about 11 miles west of the Sea of Galilee and between the mountains and the central plain. One of the three men would be carrying three goats, another three loaves of bread and the other a flask of wine. Perhaps they were getting ready for Shabbat.

Saul was to accept the two of the

three loaves of bread they offered to him. It seems like a lot of walking for two loaves of bread, but that was God’s instruction and had more meaning than what we know.

The third sign required Saul to backtrack south to Gibeah, which is near Bethel north of Jerusalem. Samuel told him that as he approached the town, he would encounter a procession of prophets singing and rejoicing while playing instruments including lyres, tambourines, flutes, and harps and prophesying and the spirit of the LORD would come on Saul causing him to start prophesying with the other prophets.

These men controlled by God’s spirit were speaking words of wisdom and also predicting the future events having to do with God’s dealing with his people, Israel. The Prophet Samuel then said, “Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.” (1 Samuel 10:7 NIV) This was a life changing experience for Saul that completed the signs and makes him ready to assume his role as king of Israel.

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eyes of the village. The largest yams are always taken and offered up to the “big man” and in so doing the best of the abundance is given away to avoid condemnation. At hearing this, the Holy Spirit leaped within me and I heard the Lord speak to my heart declaring, “The blessing that I desire to pour out upon My Church in this nation during 2015 cannot be harvested under the cover of darkness, this blessing cannot be hidden.

humility to hide My blessings. “I am insulted when that which I have given is hidden.

“When I bless you, it is not for your benefit alone, it must be revealed without shame so that I might be glorified and My people encouraged to press on. The harvest is for you but the glory is for Me. Stop hiding the harvest for fear of invoking jealousy.

If a garden produces an abundant crop, it is harvested at night to avoid the calculating

“Even if you tried to harvest it at night it would glow in the dark! My people must awaken to the knowledge that it is not an act of

“Satan will always be jealous of My approval and blessing. Let him be jealous and allow Me to be glorified. There will be no hidden harvest in 2015! Em bai stap lo ples klia!”

LEFT: The view atop Mt Tabor

Prophet Samuel anoints Saul

Frank Mecklenburg

Freelance journalist and CEO of Zion Pathways

Baby Esther Minana relaxing lo Kopex nambis, ready for boat cruise to West coast Namatanai

Ericho family getting ready for church

Wara Butaweng in Finschaffen district of Morobe, taken by FRANKIY KAPIN on a trip last weekend

Boys, no water eh!

Lewa, peace be with you Fleming, Ronnie, Kaia and Heni on a guys’ day out at Kuriva

K-Dumen with his fans at Wau

UPNG TSCF boys

This picture was taken from a deer playing field at FIFI KUZU-BOSET

Miss FSA 2014, Unitech. In her winning professional wear outfit

PNG Hardware CrewPasim taim relax na stap

Hard working family members of a compound at Boroko’s Kaubebe street, doing a good job of cleaning up their area

Ray at Ela Beach

MRS Saggy: Mrs Wrinkly tried to have a facelift last week.

Mrs Baggy: Tried to?

Mrs Saggy: Yes, they couldn’t find a crane strong enough to lift her face!

COIN prank:

When nobody is looking, take some regular school glue and a coin.

Put some glue on the bottom of the coin and stick it to the ground.

Make sure the glue is completely dry before someone tries to pick it up.

Sit back and be entertained by those fools trying to pick up that little coin.

I SAW a young boy eating an ice cream cone... I smashed it in his face. You know that kid is going to remember me when he’s 50.

– Dane Cook

ALCOHOL doesn’t make you fat. It makes you lean... on tables, chairs and random people.

ON April 1, 1998, the homepage of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced some startling news: the prestigious university was to be sold to Walt Disney Co for $6.9 billion.

A photograph of the university’s famous dome outfitted with a pair of mouse ears accompanied the news. The press release explained that the university was to be dismantled and transported to Orlando where new schools would be added to the campus, including the School of Imagineering, the Scrooge McDuck School of Management and the Donald Duck Department of Linguistics.

The fact that the announcement appeared on MIT’s homepage added official credibility to it. But in fact, the announcement was the work of students who had hacked into the school’s central server and replaced the school’s real web page with a phony one.

Did you know?

Charles Dickens’ life

THE world has seen many talented wordsmiths in literature, but few can hold a candle to the skill of Charles Dickens (18121870), especially when it comes to bleakness, hardship and injustice. To tide you over, here are 5 facts about Charles Dickens.

1. Dickens’ father was imprisoned for debt and 12-year-old Charles was sent to work in a factory to help support the family.

2. Dickens’ story The Signal Man is partly derived from personal experience. In 1865 Dickens was involved in the famed Staplehurst rail crash in which seven train carriages toppled off a bridge that was under repair. Dickens narrowly avoided catastrophe as his own car was the first to be spared once the

Kardashian obsession

MAKE-UP artist Jordan James Parke loves Kim Kardashian so much he’s shelled out £100,000 (K395,000) on procedures to look like her.

pire’ treatments, in which blood is extracted from his arm and injected in his face to help rejuvenate his skin – a facial Kim underwent on her show.

feeling. But he’s also hurt by nasty comments from internet trolls criticising his behaviour.

train finally stopped, however the incident scarred him mentally.

3. In 1846, Dickens cofounded Urania Cottage, a home for the redemption of “fallen” women where accepted candidates could learn skills, often domestic, and re-integrate into society.

4. Dickens was keenly interested in the paranormal, and has even been linked to the famous paranormal investigation group “The Ghost Club” of London.

5. Dickens kept a pet raven named Grip, which he had stuffed when it died in 1841.

He copies her beauty regime, her make-up and even has clothes made that are inspired by her outfits. Now the British superfan, 23, is taking his transformation even further – he’s having implants to get a bottom as large as the reality star’s.

Jordan has had lip fillers to copy Kim’s glossy pout, cheek and chin fillers to define his jawline and approximate her bone structure and he’s had thick, exaggerated brows tattooed on his face.

Appearing on This Morning on ITV today, he said: “I love Kim, I love her so much. I’ve always admired strong women.

“I was brought up by my mum and my nan so I’ve always admired strong women.”

Jordan, who began his Kardashian transformation four years ago, said he’s similarly infatuated with Mariah Carey and Katie Price but Kim is his top idol.

Along with the injectables, he’s had his eyebrows tattooed, microdermabrasion and regular ‘vam-

He said: “As soon as I saw Kim get it done on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, I was just like, oh my God, I need to try that, I need to get it done.”

But Jordan’s body transformation is far from complete. He’s about to boost his bottom to the same size as the curvaceous beauty.

“I love her bum, her bum’s amazing. When she did the cover when the bum was out, I think she looked amazing, she’s an inspiration.

“I’d like to go as big as her. I’m not going to get implants, I won’t go down the route of implants.

“I’ve been looking at body contouring, it’s quite big in America.

“I want to get liposuction on my stomach and back. I lost 70lb last year, I’m so lazy, I never exercise so I want to get lipo on my stomach and back and they put the fat back into your bum so you get two procedures in one and you get a big bum.”

But there are downsides to looking like Kim, including having such swollen lips that they’ve lost

He said: “I’ve always worked, I’ve worked since I was 13. I’m a makeup artist and I work in a health club as well.

“I’ve had boyfriends in the past who’ve funded my lifestyle and they’ve paid for things. I’ve come from a hard-working family.

“Kim’s lips are big, they’re obviously not as big as mine,” he added, before explaining that he uses eye-drops every day to mimic her bright eyes.

‘I saw hate online, but I’ve never taken any money off the NHS, I’ve never been on benefits. I do loads for charity – they don’t know what I donate for charity.”

And to critics who think his obsession with changing his appearance can only stem from low self-esteem he said: “I’m extremely confident. I love the way I look.

“People don’t understand how you can look different and be confident.”

But what would Kim think about his efforts? “I think she’d be like, ‘good for him whatever he wants to do’,” he said.

Brothers to head jury

THE Coen brothers, the Oscar-winning directors of No Country for Old Men, Fargo and The Big Lebowski, are to head this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury.

Joel and Ethan Coen will act as co-presidents of the panel of film-makers and actors who will judge the contenders in the main competition.

The US siblings, who are 60 and 57 respectively, won the festival’s Palme d’Or prize for Barton Fink in 1991.

“We look forward to returning to Cannes this year,” they said in a statement.

“We welcome as always the opportunity to watch movies there from all over the world.”

It will be the first time the French festival’s competition jury is chaired by two people.

“Cannes is a festival that has been important to us since the very beginning of our career,” the Coens continued.

“Presiding over the jury is a special honour, since we have never heretofore been president of anything.

“We will issue further proclamations at the appropriate time.”

The brothers have a long history with Cannes, having shown seven out of their 16 features at the event.

Barton Fink also won them the festival’s best director award, an accolade they received again for Fargo in 1996 and The Man Who Wasn’t There in 2001.

– BBC

Tribute to Kirkbride

THE cast of Coronation Street have led tributes to actress Anne Kirkbride, who played one of the soap’s bestloved characters Deirdre Barlow, for 42 years.

William Roache, who played onoff husband Ken Barlow, said she was “a loving and vibrant person” who would be “greatly missed”.

Former Street star Johnny Briggs, who played Deirdre’s onetime lover Mike Baldwin, called her “a lovely girl”.

ITV said Kirkbride, 60, died peacefully following a short illness on Monday.

Julie Goodyear, who played the Street’s former pub landlady Bet Lynch, also paid tribute, calling her “one of the nicest and most professional actors I ever worked with”.

“She had a wonderful gift of a completely photographic memory,” the actress recalled.

Coronation Street cast members were sent home on Tuesday as filming was suspended. – BBC

Cooper: I have no idea of part two

BRADLEY

Cooper has teased fans by insisting he doesn’t know “anything” about the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Cooper doesn’t know how Guardians of the Galaxy 2 “will work”. The 40-year-old actor voiced the character of Rocket Raccoon in the original movie, released to critical acclaim and box office success last year.

But while Bradley’s role in the sequel has been confirmed, he insists he is still being kept in the dark about the plot by director James Gunn.

“I don’t know how it’ll work, I just do whatever James Gunn tells me to do,” he told MTV news.

In addition to Bradley’s return as Rocket, Chris Pratt will be reprising his role as Peter Quill, while Zoe Saldana is expected to return as Gamora.

But whether or not Bradley is telling the truth about just how little he knows of the film details, he is keeping quiet.

“I don’t know anything about it,” he said. “Nothing.”

Bradley is currently enjoying huge success thanks to his role in Clint Eastwood’s movie American Sniper

The part, for which Bradley earned an Oscar nomination, saw the actor gain 40lbs to play Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.

However, the weight gain was anything but easy for Bradley, who had to eat at least every hour.

INSET:

‘Always’

ANTONIO Banderas will “always love” his former wife Melanie Griffith.

The 54-year-old actor split from Melanie, 57, last June after 18 years of marriage, stating that they intended to divorce in a “loving and friendly” manner.

Despite their relationship issues, Antonio still cast Melanie in scifi film Automata – which he coproduced and also stars in – and he doesn’t ever envisage a time in the future where he won’t care about her.

During an appearance on Spanish TV show El Hormiguero, he said: “It was a hard year. I had lot of work and my private life was also hard, but life goes on.

“I really admire Melanie as an

actress, I have always said that. I have a big respect for her in her career, for that reason she is in the film. She is a person that I loved, I love and I always will love, whatever our status is.”

Antonio’s comments about the actress are one of the first times he has publicly commented about their break-up, after vowing to keep details of their split private.

He previously stated: “Me and Melanie have agreed that on our divorce we’re not going to make any comment. It is our agreement and, therefore, there is nothing to say.”

However, Spanish magazine Hola! reported Nicole had nothing to do with Antonio and

Melanie’s split.

“Nicole has in no way fuelled or been the cause of the split between the actor and Melanie Griffith, since,” a source revealed.

“We are in the process of getting to know each other,” Antonio recently admitted, according to Spanish website The Olive Press

“She is shy and doesn’t have anything to do with my work, which is no bad thing.”

Antonio and Melanie have an 18year-old daughter Stella together.

Melanie, 57, filed for divorce from Antonio in June – just one month after he was reportedly first spotted out and about with new girlfriend, investment consultant Nicole Kimpel, at the Cannes Film Festival. – Mail Online

DEMI Lovato has told fans to “keep pushing yourself, your spirit deserves it”.

Demi thinks you have to “allow yourself to reach new milestones”.

The Skyscraper singer always tries to share positive messages with her fans through her music and correspondence on social networking sites. And on Wednesday, the 22-year-old was clearly in the mood to motivate her followers after overcoming hurdles in her own life.

“My mind wanted to quit during my workout today but my body kept fighting and I was able to surpass what I thought were my limits,” she wrote on Twitter.

Demi has struggled with her demons in the past, particularly with food, and no doubt uses the motivational quotes as a mantra to keep on track. But she admitted at the end of last year that remaining healthy is a constant struggle.

Happier time: Melanie and Antonio (seen at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011) were happily married for 18 years

The actor with his girlfriend Nicole, who is 20 years younger, at the Museum Carmen Thyssen in Malga

‘Quit being a quitter’

Governor visits training facility

MEMBERS of the Southern Highlands Provincial Government are virtually impressed with the success rate of a computer training program spearheaded in the province.

The program is offered in the provincial capital Mendi by New Horizon in conjunction with Datec. This program is funded by the provincial government at a total cost of K1.5 million with an aim of empowering school dropouts in the province to see a second chance in life’s pathway.

About 80 students from the province’s five districts are currently undertaking two years of computer and management certificate program. The course, fully sponsored by the provincial government, started early this year.

Governor William Powi recently led a delegation to visit the students. The delegation comprised members of the provincial executive council and was the fi rst visit since the inception of the program early this year.

There are two Indian-trained computer and management specialist tutors engaged in the centre. The number of lectures would shortly increase as the centre elevates to a campus. Mr Powi was virtually impressed with what he saw at the centre.

He said the level of training offered to students was of high quality, adding he was happy to have partnered with a reputable fi rm like Datec, which is a leader of technology in PNG, to offer internationally-recognised

training.

Today, Datec has successfully aligned ICT solutions and business services implementations across all business verticals in PNG with the rest of the world ranging from network consultancy and remote server management to application development and training, standing out as PNG’s premier ICT solutions and business services provider. IBM, HP, Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Sony, Canon, Cisco, Lenovo, Eaton Powerware. Datec’s technology superiority and international partnerships have successfully integrated PNG with the rest of the world by providing state-of-the-art ICT solutions.

Mr Powi stressed that the training would enable students, especially school leavers, a second chance in life to venture into the technology and computer age.

WOMAN SOLDIER

Bread for the World (BfdW) is the development arm of the Protestant Churches in Germany. Under the motto “Justice for the Poor” it supports efforts of churches and civil society organizations in countries of the global South towards just, inclusive, and ecologically sustainable societies. BfdW supports some 1300 partner organizations in the global South through project funding, personal secondments, capacity building and joint lobby agendas.

The BfdW Regional Office Pacific is located in Madang, Papua New Guinea, and accompanies co-operations with some 40 partner organizations in PNG and Melanesia. It dialogues with partners on development efforts, prepares submissions for decision-making on funding applications and accompanies the implementation of funding support. It also conducts partner meetings and workshops, supports capacity building processes of partner organizations and lobby agendas.

We seek committed and experienced persons for the following position:

Project Officer – Financial Cooperations

Responsibilities

To accompany the implementation of financial assistance for partners according to standards and regulations:

requirements

Essential Qualifications

project accounting,or a similar field

high level of performance delivery

Travel is required.

applications to

Bread for the 511, Madang Province; ph: b.gigimat@vest-pacific.org. Applications close on January 28th, 2015

employer, contact details of referees and at least one telephone number that works.

Please note that Bread for the World – Church Development Service does not return documents back to unsuccessful applicants, therefore do not submit original documents.

THIS group of Defence Force Army recruits passed out of Goldie in 2014. It included a some female officers as well.

Must have Safety Management Systems Certificate

Quality Lead Auditors Certificate

Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

Must be:

Self-motivated Innovative

Team-player Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Quality & Safety Administrator Computer Literate

Applications close 30th of JANUARY 2015

Mail applications to;

QUALITY & SAFETY MANAGER

HELIFIX OPERATIONS LTD

PO BOX 93, PORT MORESBY 121

East Sepik Job Opportunities

We are seeking skilled people who live in Wewak, Maprik or along Maprik Highway.

4 x MIXER TRUCK DRIVERS

PNG Ready Mixed Concrete Ltd invites applications from suitable qualified and experienced persons for our Port Moresby Operation

NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT PAPUA NEW GUINEA OR Email: dirqs@helifix.com.pg

Email: HR@karbine.com.au to apply

PNG’S leading Superannuation fund, Nambawan Super Limited is offering you this opportunity to be part of its dynamic team. We are currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated individuals for the following vacancies:

24/01: IT OFFICER - Systems Analysis and Implementation

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Key Responsibilities are:

• Identify and Review Existing Application Systems within NSL to evaluate where renewal of systems is required

• Develop System Specification requirements including mapping of operating processes

• Conduct Evaluation and Testing on third party systems and software, applications analysis and design

• Provide appropriate and relevant systems information to appropriate service providers and Divisions or departments in NSL

• Assist with implementation and managing of IT and other NSL projects

• Assist in maintaining IT inventory and all legal software licenses offsite and onsite

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Computing Majoring Systems Analysis, Design and programming

• Minimum of 4 years successful experience in Systems Analysis and Design

• Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with Manager

• Knowledgeable in computer hardware and software

• Ability to work in a team (team player) and having the ability to encourage and involve members of the team

24/04: IT OFFICER - Infrastructure Support

Reporting to the Senior IT Officer, Key Responsibilities are to:

• Carry out repairs, configurations and maintenance to computer hardware and computer peripheral

• Ensure computer systems requirements are adequate, compatible and operational

• Ensure the records of all IT equipment are maintained and updated

• Provide daily support and maintenance

• Ensure periodic maintenance of OS, Network & Application Software as well as recommendation as per the IT trend requirement

• Ensure other duties as directed by IT Team Leader must be well performed with no delays and errors.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role

• Knowledgeable in computer hardware and software

• Knowledgeable and experienced in computer networking

53/05: RISK OFFICER

Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit, Key Responsibilities are to:

• Assist the manager facilitate support to the Fund through the provision of advice, assistance and education in specific and general risk management principles and processes

• Ensure that the Fund is complying with BPNG (Regulator) Prudential standards

• Maintain NSL's corporate risk register and support the development and implementation for corrective action and continuous improvement programs

• Evaluate risk which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the Fund such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the organisation’s previous handling of risks.

• Ensure corporate governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders

• Purchasing insurance, implementing health and safety measures and ensuring that the Fund continually plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong

• Assist in undertaking risk assessments across all business units and the identified and development of internal process to control and manage identified risks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification on Risk Management, Law and/or Business Management from a recognised tertiary institution

• Minimum of 3 years of risk management experience from a reputable private or corporate organisation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks competently, meeting deadlines and building

• Must have reasoning and analytical skills in determining cause and effects of risks

• Possess strong communication skills with the ability to identify potential issues and solutions

• Demonstrate experience in risk management and practical knowledge of current global risk management practises, standards and develop and conduct detailed risk assessment.

53/06: INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER

Reporting the Manage Internal Audit, Key Responsibilities are:

• Develop internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures and preparing draft internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.

• The Internal Auditor will also assist Manager Internal Audit with periodic reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee

• Develop the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the Fund on behalf of the Audit and Risk Committee.

• Direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Studies

• 3 - 5 years in similar role or position

• Must possess knowledge in Accounting/Finance, Banking, Internal audit Standards, Computing, Evaluation of business process / areas / functions, Superannuation

• Computer Literate, Communication, Intrapersonal Skills, Management, Organisation, Budgeting, Reporting

• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions

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Nambawan Super Limited is an equal employment opportunity organisation and offers an attractive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please include names and contact details of at least three reliable referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

If you wish to apply for this position, forward your application with an updated resume to:

The Manager-Human Resources Nambawan Super Ltd PO Box 483, Port Moresby,

Qualifications & Experience

preferably class 4

delivered to:

The Operations Manager

PNG Ready Mixed Concrete Ltd

P. O Box 1919 BOROKO NCD

Poincianna Street, Hohola. NCD

email:

Applications close: Tuesday 27th January, 2015

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Ok Tedi is a world class mine located at the head waters of the Fly River system in the Western Province of PNG with more than 30 years operational history and over 2000 employees. We offer excellent conditions and career development opportunities.

We are now seeking suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following roles:

PROCESSING DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Reference: 103615

Reporting to the Superintendent Training, you will be responsible for facilitating all aspects of document control and technical writing for all training and assessment documents within the Processing OHSE & Training Department. You will plan, organise and coordinate VOC assessment processes for both OTML and contractor employees. You will liaise with various Department sections including contractors on the development and review of their training skills matrices and ensure standard Records Management practise is adhered to.

To be considered, you must possess a minimum of Grade 10 level education with 2 - 3 years’ work experience in a similar role. A high level of computer literacy and software programs such as Alesco systems is essential. Proven ability to take initiative, exercise mature judgement, and demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels would be highly regarded.

SUPPORT SUPERINTENDENT CRUSHING

Reference: 20150116

Reporting to the Superintendent Process Operations, you will be responsible for the production performance of the concentrator operations from the crusher dump pockets through to the SAG Mill stockpile.

You will provide leadership and management to improve plant performance right through to shutdowns. You will maintain the required standards of environmental management and optimise the performance of the concentrator to achieve production and cost targets.

To be considered for this position you must possess an Electrical or Mechanical Certificate from a recognised institution with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in either the mining or heavy industrial industry. You should have previous supervisory work in crusher/concentrator, and experience in grinding circuits and distributed control systems (DCS). Proven ability to take initiative, exercise mature judgement, and demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels would be highly regarded. Current valid Class 6 driver’s licence is compulsory.

SUPPORT SUPERINTENDENT AUXILIARY SERVICES

Reference: 103603

Reporting to the Superintendent Process Operations, you will be responsible for all essential auxiliary services to support the operations of the processing plant.

You will provide leadership and management in the team to ensure there is constant supply of raw materials available for the daily operations of the concentrator, maintaining plant cleanliness from industrial steel to general waste, maintaining standard work permitting and isolation system of equipment’s right through to isolation of equipment’s handover for maintenance works.

To be considered for this position you must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mineral Processing from a recognised institution with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the mining or heavy industry. You should have previous supervisory work in concentrator plants, and have sound knowledge of key metallurgical processing. Proven ability to take initiative, exercise mature judgement, and demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels would be highly regarded. Current valid Class 6 driver’s licence is compulsory.

These are challenging roles requiring enthusiasm, a commitment to safety in the workplace and a high degree of self-direction.

If these roles appeal to you, please express your interest by sending your résumé to the Recruitment Advisor, Human Resources, Ok Tedi Mining Limited, P. O. Box 1, Tabubil Western Province, PNG or on e-mail: JoinUs@ oktedi.com or fax it to +675 649 9199 by 2nd February, 2015

Choosing a good career in aviation

CHOOSING a career is a huge challenge for school leavers and for those seeking a change to their career path. Deciding what job interests them, fi nding out what training is available and selecting the right training institute is a big responsibility.

One career choice that offers excellent job prospects is aviation. Many students from around the Pacific have chosen to do their Pilot Training with Advance Aviation Training (Fiji) Ltd.

Advance Aviation Training (Fiji) Ltd is located at Nadi International Airport and operates single engine and twin engine aircraft exclusively for flight training. A fleet consisting of Cessna 150s, 172s and a Partenavia P68, their aircraft are based the A.A.T. hangar in close proximity to their other training facilities within the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) compound.

Accountable Manager Deborah Hinton reflects with pride for the students of A.A.T. “Last year had been particularly exciting for us and culminated in a record number of successful flight tests for A.A.T.

pilots. We are always proud of our pilot’s achievements and last year with the support of the CAAF, we are pleased to announce over 60 Commercial Licence and Multi Engine flight test bookings for the year alone”

“Since our pilot school started, we have trained students from around the Pacific region and beyond including; Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, South Africa and Mongolia. Our courses include Private Pilot Licences (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licences (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory (ATPL) as well as twin engine endorsements, Instrument Ratings and Instructor Ratings.” said Capt Wayne Hinton, Chief Flying Instructor for Advance Aviation Training.

“It takes dedication and a lot of hard work to be a pilot”. Niko Droto is the Deputy Chief Flight Instructor at Advance Aviation Training.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 56

Accounting Challenge, are you the one?

Newcrest Mining is seeking an accounting professional that is looking to take their career to a new level. As our Superintendent – Cost Control you will develop a team of professionals to provide rigorous cost controls to LGL’s Contract Management Process as well as provide expert advice to stakeholders on the continuous improvement of cost management practices.

About us:

Lihir Gold, a member of the Newcrest Mining Limited, operates the world class Lihir gold mine located on the tropical island of Lihir and provides employees with a peaceful and secure lifestyle. Fly-in, Fly-out employees enjoy good work life balance with a 15 day on 13 day off roster. Our people are accommodated in well-appointed camps which include full dining, laundry services, and a modern medical centre. We provide tennis, squash, swimming facilities as well as a fully operational gymnasium. All employees have access to continuous career and professional development.

Key Attributes you should possess:

Ability to develop systems and procedures

Able to provide high quality advice support

Strong interpretive skills.

Influence stakeholders to find more cost effective ways of doing things

Highly developed auditing and monitoring skills

Able to manage and ensure the reliability of data.

A wiliness to lead and develop a team

Career minded with the drive to succeed

Highly developed sense of professional ethics.

How to apply:

Contracts Expert, share your knowledge

Newcrest Mining is seeking a Contracts professional that is looking to take their career to a new level.

As our Superintendent – Contract Facilitation you will be responsible for building a team of professionals that works together to manage our contractor process to consistently exceed expectations.

About us:

Lihir Gold, a member of the Newcrest Mining Limited, operates the world class Lihir gold mine located on the tropical island of Lihir and provides employees with a peaceful and secure lifestyle. Fly-in, Fly-out employees enjoy good work life balance with a 15 day on 13 day off roster. Our people are accommodated in well-appointed camps which include full dining, laundry services, and a modern medical centre. We provide tennis, squash, swimming facilities as well as a fully operational gymnasium. All employees have access to continuous career and professional development.

Key Attributes you should possess:

Ability to develop and implement systems and procedures

Able to conduct risk analysis evaluations

An eye for detail.

A passion to train and mentor others

Solid analytical and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships

Capability to produce quality outputs to meet tight deadlines.

Highly developed sense of professional ethics. Career minded with a drive to succeed

How to apply:

Experience and qualifications:

Prior experience in a Contractor Management

Qualification in Contract Management and/or Quantity Surveying

Demonstrated experience in Procurement and Cost Planning

Experience in supervising a team of professionals. Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office products and contracts management and estimating software.

Superior written and verbal communication skills. Able to pass background checks, drug screens and medical evaluation

If you believe you have some or all the attributes listed above, Newcrest Mining Limited (Lihir) wants to talk to you about this excellent career opportunity.

Give us a call to talk about this opportunity or send your applications to:

Closing date: 6th February 2015

Senior HR Advisor - Recruitment

Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operation PO Box 789, Port Moresby NCD Fax: 986 5424

RecruitPNG@newcrest.com.au

www.newcrest.com.au

The Miner of Choice

Experience and qualifications:

Formal tertiary qualification in Accounting/Business Management

Expertise in budget management.

A background preferably in a professional accounting or commercial environment.

Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office products experience with contracts management and accounting software.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in conducting Commercial reviews of contract payments and claims

If you believe you have some or all the attributes listed above, Newcrest Mining Limited (Lihir) wants to talk to you about this excellent career opportunity. Give us a call to talk about this opportunity or send your applications to:

Closing date: 6th February 2015

Senior HR Advisor - Recruitment

Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operation PO Box 789, Port Moresby NCD

Fax: 986 5424

RecruitPNG@newcrest.com.au

www.newcrest.com.au

The Miner of Choice

Great Life Style, Great step in your legal Career

Newcrest Mining is seeking a legal professional who is looking for a career change that offers a new challenge as well as the opportunity of a better life style.

As our Superintendent – Accreditation & Compliance you will lead a team of professionals to oversee LGL’s Contract Management Process to ensure compliance requirements are consistently met or exceeded.

About us:

Lihir Gold, a member of the Newcrest Mining Limited, operates the world class Lihir gold mine located on the tropical island of Lihir and provides employees with a peaceful and secure lifestyle. Fly-in, Fly-out employees enjoy good work life balance with a 15 day on 13 day off roster. Our people are accommodated in well-appointed camps which include full dining, laundry services, and a modern medical centre. We provide tennis, squash, swimming facilities as well as a fully operational gymnasium. All employees have access to continuous career and professional development.

Key Attributes you should possess:

Ability design systems and procedures

Able to provide high quality advice support

Strong interpretive skills.

Highly developed auditing and monitoring

skills Capacity to produce quality outputs to meet critical deadlines.

Strong Negotiation skills

A wiliness to lead and develop a team

Career minded with the drive to succeed

Highly developed sense of professional ethics.

How to apply:

Experience and qualifications:

Formal tertiary qualification in Law

Expertise in contract management.

A background preferably in a professional legal, accounting or commercial environment.

Experience in supervising a team

Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office products experience with contracts management and accounting software.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in conducting Commercial reviews of contract payments and claims

If you believe you have some or all the attributes listed above, Newcrest Mining Limited (Lihir) wants to talk to you about this excellent career opportunity.

Give us a call to talk about this opportunity or send your applications to:

Closing date: 6th February 2015

Senior HR Advisor - Recruitment

Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operation PO Box 789, Port Moresby NCD

Fax: 986 5424

RecruitPNG@newcrest.com.au

www.newcrest.com.au

The Miner of Choice

Clinical Capacity Support Officer

CARE International in PNG is looking for someone to fill the position of Clinical Capacity Support Officer with its Komuniti Tingim AIDS (KTA) project iin Buka. The KTA project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young people in Bougainville by addressing key individual and structural barriers.

The Clinical Capacity Support Officer is responsible for implementing work aimed at improving Sexual, Repoductive and Maternal Health services in target health facilities in Central ARB, with an emphasis on building the capacity for youth-friendly services.

Key Responsibilities

and Maternal Health (SRMH) to health professionals in target local health facilities.

new target health facilities.

Monitor progress and quality of SRMH service delivery and reporting at local health facilities to ensure compliance with National Department of Health (NDOH) minimum standards. Support District Health Services, local health facilities and other stakeholders to facilitate improved access to SRMH services.

Project Officers as required.

Coordinate and consult with public, private and civil society services and service providers to improve support services for more at risk populations.

Selection Criteria e Sound knowledge of syndromic management of Sexually

Transmitted Infections and family planning and NDoH

clinical protocols and practice

Knowledge of standards and best practices for providing Voluntary Counseling and Testing services

own initiative and prioritise effectively

fluency in spoken and written Tok Pisin and English

For more information, request a copy of the full position description including terms and conditions via the below details or phone: 532 2766 or mobile 7196 8447

To apply, address the selection criteria in a letter of application and documents via email: recruitmentpng@careint.org , Eastern Highlands Province.

The closing date for this position is Friday 30th January 2015 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CARE PNG is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.

CARE PNG is a child-safe organization.

New Britain Palm Oil Limited Milne Bay seeks to appoint a trade qualified, self motivated, resourceful and dedicated Heavy Equipment Fitter Supervisor to its Vehicle Workshop Department Team, with the above position based at Hagita, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Those outside of the province are encouraged to apply as the future opportunities in the industry are unfathomable.

The successful applicant will report to the Senior Superintendent and liaise with the Head of Department and will have the following responsibilities:

• Efficient and successful preventative maintenance KPI’s conducive to maximum productivity.

• Ability to direct and manage a crew of fitters maintaining a disciplined and flexible demeanor.

• Be able to meet deadlines and achieve targets while watching the bottom line.

• Some experience with Pronto CMS and parts protocol would be an advantage.

• Be proficient in Komatsu VCAD software and other models including CAT.

• Effectively supervise team to ensure efficient use of resources and enhance cost-effectiveness;

• Ensure the safety of all team members and adherence to company safety and sustainability policies;

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years hands-on working experience in Heavy Equipment Fitting.

• Experience in a Supervisor role but all candidates are encouraged to apply if they think they have what it takes.

• Trade certificate in Heavy Equipment Fitting and able to work unsupervised.

• HEF experience with CAT, Komatsu, LiuGong, XCMG in all fields.

• The ability to read and write English with sound communication skills.

• A strong willingness to be part of a succession based company.

• Excellent technical skills, planning and organization.

• An ability to live and work in a challenging, but very rewarding environment.

Benefits include:

• Generous hourly wage.

• Free company provided housing.

• Free electricity.

• Free access to company health clinic and medicines.

• Uniform, boots and employee of the month awards.

• A company that cares about your future and that of your families.

• Sustainable environmentally conscious company.

To apply for this position please forward a detailed resume with supporting documents to:-

The Administration Department Milne Bay Estates PO Box 36 Milne Bay Province

Papua New Guinea Fax: 675 641 1324

Email: mberecruitment@nbpol.com.pg

Applications for this position close on ………30/1/2015…………..

We thank those applying and advise that only shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend an interview. (Salary and other terms & conditions will be discussed during interview with the successful candidates).

Exciting Employment Opportunities now available with the NPCP Legal Department...

The National Petroleum Company PNG (NPCP) holds the Independent State of Papua New Guinea’s interest in the PNG LNG Project, and is responsible for managing the State’s participation in the largest single investment made by the nation to date. With over 16.5% of the equity, NPCP is the third largest shareholder in this world class LNG project. In recent times NPCP has expanded its portfolio by acquiring approximately 10% of the shares of the International Oil Company, Oil Search, as well as acquiring all the assets of Cue Energy in PNG, including their share in the SE Gobe Oil Field. NPCP is now focused on consolidating its position as the State’s nominee in all future Oil and Gas developments, including the probable expansion of the PNG LNG Project as well as Gulf LNG operated by Total. NPCP’s mandate is to protect and maximize the value of the Companies assets such that it can contribute the maximum wealth to our ultimate owners, the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea.

COMMERCIAL LAWYER

Reporting functionally to the Deputy Manager Legal, you will have the opportunity of working in a demanding positon directly for a lawyer of considerable standing. The Legal department works closely with the Technical, Commercial and Financial departments, and you will be expected to proactively interact with members from these different disciplines to produce the best outcomes for the Company. As a consequence of this, you will need to be able to quickly grasp and contribute to a whole range of different concepts and tasks, covering asset management, contract law, banking, government and community affairs, and in particular, oil and gas related agreements, opinions and contracts.

In this exciting position, you will be expected to be able to produce high quality work, sometimes under considerable pressure and against tight deadlines.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably with exposure to the resource sector;

- Articulate with keen desire to learn from your superiors and peers;

- Excellent communication and presentation skills;

- Ability to work under pressure as and when required;

- To be able to demonstrate your determination to move aggressively forward with your career

LEGAL GRADUATE

Similar in every respect to the Commercial Lawyer’s position described above, the Legal Graduate will be a junior member of the Deputy Manager Legal’s team. The intention is that you will learn from your participation in the team so that, in the course of time, you can be promoted internally in the Legal Division.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

- A graduate of very high standing;

- 0 to 3 years’ experience;

- Articulate with keen desire to learn from your superiors and peers;

- Excellent communication and presentation skills;

- Ability to work under pressure as and when required

NPCP offers competitive remuneration and as such prefers its employees to be performance driven and at a minimum have good oral and written communication skills. The ability to work with integrity and reliability in multi-disciplined teams is highly desirable.

To express interest for these challenging and rewarding roles, please send through your application including current CV to The Recruitment Manager recruitment@npcp.com

Pilot school grows

FROM PAGE 55

“Anyone wishing to be a pilot would need to be self-motivated and have excellent time management skills. They need to be committed to their studies and put the maximum effort into both their theoretical and practical work.” he said.

Advance Aviation has fully air-conditioned classrooms and lectures are conducted by our dedicated professional Ground Instructors who offer personalised tuition for small class groups. Computer based training can also be used for many of the subjects taught.

The new DCX Pro-Motion Flight Simulator for Instrument Training. The fi rst of its kind in Fiji, this motion flight simulator provides a new level to the flight training experience. The simulator is open to both pilots and the public to use. A quick call to the friendly team at A.A.T. will secure a booking.

Advance Aviation Training (Fiji) Ltd helps ensure students achieve their goal to be a Professional Pilot. There are airlines seeking pilots throughout the Pacific and around the world so there has never been a better time to learn to fly!

OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea is an independent constitutional institution established by the Constitution to protect and promote good leadership and governance in Papua New Guinea.

The Commission operates under two (2) important Organic Laws and these are the Organic Law on the Ombudsman Commission (OLOC) and Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership (OLDRL).

The OLOC deals with the normal traditional Ombudsman role of ensuring the Government Bodies are responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people. The OLDRL enforces the Leadership Code to ensure that all leaders’ conducts and operations are within the precincts of the Code.

The Commission has immediate vacancies for appropriately qualified, experienced and highly motivated people with the personal drive to produce real results. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are of sound reputation and character.

Regions & External Head Office 6.1 K41, 718.00 Relations

The Commission provides exciting and challenging career opportunities rewarded with competitive remuneration and an environment that acknowledges progression based on good performance.

Full details of salary, conditions of employment and job descriptions outlining the selection criteria for all the positions can be obtained by contacting the Human Resource Unit on: 308 2697, 308 2695, 308 2667 or 308 2678.

To apply, forward your application addressing the selection criteria, including current curriculum vitae, copies of qualifications, the names and contact number of three referees to:

THE SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION

OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA

GROUND FLOOR, DELOITTE TOWER, DOUGLAS STREET, PORT MORESBY

P O BOX 1831

PORT MORESBY 121, NCD

Attention: Acting Human Resources Manager

Applications close at COB Friday 30th January 2015

Dept looks at issues

THE Education Department’s hierarchy met last week.

The aim of the meeting is to explain to public and teachers on a list of pressing issues that have been constantly raised by the media over the past weeks.

Education Minister Nick Kuman (above right) and the department’s Secretary Michael Tapo met and briefed the media on various pressing issues.

These issues include the audit on the National Capital District school contractors, teachers leave entitlements, the new education system and the standards-based education curriculum..

Mr Kuman told the Post-Courier over a week ago that this issues need to be explained well to the public and teachers so they are understood and discussed in perspective.

ACCOUNTANT

Port Moresby

LCR Group is a large, privately owned company providing mining and industrial services to the resources, construction and heavy industry sectors within Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are currently expanding our management team within Papua New Guinea and an opportunity now exists for an experience Accountant.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

preferred)

and practices, credit management

desirable

desirable

with staff at all levels of the organisation very industrial environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS and development programs. involved in a team environment.

COUNSELLORS

ability to deal with all levels of the organisation. This position will be based in Port Moresby. and ongoing training.

to apply, please forward your application, complete

POSITION VACANCIES

Eastern Highlands Family Voice is a local NGO based in Goroka, is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions;

1. Development officer

The person will be responsible for implementing all activities related to fund raising for the organization, Should posses Diploma in Accounting and/or Business Studies with 5 years minimum experience working with Non-Government Organization. Thorough knowledge and vast experience in proposal writing and organizing fund raising events and donor funding experience will be an advantage.

2. Gender Lecturer University of Goroka

Person will be responsible for teaching the Gender study topics at the University of Goroka with 5 years minimum teaching experience at a tertiary level. Thorough knowledge and vast experience in the field gender and development and other related issues

3. Finance Officer

Person will be responsible for maintaining transparent and accurate financial records, procedures and reporting. Should posses Diploma in Accounting and/or Business Studies with 5 years minimum experience working with Non-Government Organization. Thorough knowledge and vast experience in the laws and financial management systems of PNG Government and donor funding experience will be an advantage especially in acquittal processes. The person will also be responsible for preparing and processing of payroll and statutory returns as well as other general finance responsibilities. Proficiency and competency in Microsoft Office including MYOB and Excel is required.

4. Administrative Officer

The Admin Officer will be responsible for undertaking all the administrative duties of the organization and provide overall administrative support to the Program staff and the Senior Management Team. Should hold Diploma of accounting or Administration Diploma with 5 years of direct administrative responsibilities. Person should also posses a current Class Three (3) PNG Driving License.

For all of the above positions, candidates should posses the following attributes;

honesty

Posses high level communication and interpersonal skills, patience and non-directive personality

Person must be of proven integrity and a respectable member of the community particularly upholding family and Christian values.

Sensitive to the issues of violence against women, child rights and child abuse and human rights issues. Information on Job description will be provided on request at EH Family Voice Westpac Building Upstairs

Suit 15. Accommodation is not a condition of employment for the above positions.Persons that have Applications should include copies of curriculum vitae, names of three work referees and copies of Diploma or degrees and send to:

JOB APPLICATIONS

EH Family Voice

P O Box 1641

GOROKA. EHP

Ph: 532 3084 (email: toxinapaya@gmail.com)

Webpage: www.familyvoice.org.pg

Investment Promotion Authority OFFICE OF REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

I, ALEX TONGAYU, Registrar of Companies hereby give notice in accordance with Section 366 (1) (f) & (g) of the Companies Act 1997 (as amended) that Ahi Holdings Pty Limited (1-21697) will be removed from the register of registered companies as the company’s annual returns is six (6) months late and has failed to submit other documents as required under the Companies Act 1997 (as amended) for more than 18 months.

My notice dated 02nd of December 2014 will have retrospective effect. Dated the 20th day of January 2015.

ALEX TONGAYU Registrar of Companies

Papua Niugini Freezers is the leading distributor of meat and meat products throughout Papua New Guinea in need of:

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Responsibility will include but not limited to: all production and process machines plan to maintain optimum performance of production and plant machineries

maintenance and repairs

repair cost

repair project needs

To be considered you will possess:

PNG Counselling and Care is a private professional counselling practice mainly providing employee counselling services to corporate clients including banks, airlines, hotels, mining companies etc.

We currently require two CASUAL or PART TIME counsellors to conduct loose counselling sessions at our office a 3 Mile Port Moresby (on average 4 or 5 hours a week), conduct phone counselling from home in the evenings (flex units provided), and occasionally travel to other provinces for 2-3 days to provide on site counselling support for employees after accidents and disasters.

We encourage applications from mature, experienced counsellors who may be working full time elsewhere but can arrange flexi time off from their current job from time to time to provide services for us when needed.

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age and preferably have a tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, social work or similar plus at least three years experience in a helping profession. Experience in trauma counselling and/or relationship counselling will be an advantage. Occasional travel to remote mining sites may be required (eg two or three times a year) including flying in helicopters and driving over rough roads. An attractive casual hourly rate is offered.

All enquiries and applications should be emailed to:

The Director PNG Counselling and Care png.counselling@gmail.com

POSITION VACANCIES

Save the Children is one of the leading organisations working to improve the lives of children living in poverty in the world. We are seeking dynamic and qualified candidates to join our organisation in Port Moresby in the following position.

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Grade 5 Ref: CO2A4501

This position reports to the Support Services Director and will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing operational aspects of Information Technology (IT); provide management and guidance across IT functions to ensure Save the Children operational locations are supported by up to date technology, processes and resources. This role will provide technical support at a frontline level and overseeing and managing Windows based network functionality.

Selection Criteria:

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology or related discipline;

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role;

• Good working experience in trouble shooting, networking, configuring PCs and laptops, installing software/hardware, setting up emails, and anti-virus updating;

and trouble shooting in Industrial control conditioning and refrigeration controls etc. areas of manufacturing considered.

Send applications to:

Papua Niugini Freezers PO Box 148, Port Moresby Or email to:

Closing date: 30 Jan 2015

• Knowledge and experience in repairing and maintaining server, PCs, laptops and printers;

• High levels of attention to detail and quality

• Good organisational, planning and prioritising skills, and able to meet deadlines and can work in a team;

• Training and capacity building of IT staff and end-users

• Good working relations with IT service providers;

• Good English communication skills (written & verbal)

• Oral and written communication skills

• Good customer service and problem solving skills

listed candidates will be required to undergo a full

Applications close on the 30th January 2015

Advertising Sales Executive- LAE

South Pacific Post Limited is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic Advertising Sales Department. This position is based at our Lae Office.

You MUST meet the following requirements:

Benefits

- Very attractive salary package

- Commission incentives

- Medical insurance cover

- Free issue of daily paper

Housing is not condition of employment.

If your experiences, qualifications, skills and attributions fall within the above specification immediately forward your application with updated resume, copies of Certificates, 3 References & Police

Clearance to:

Human Resources

Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

P O Box 85

Port Moresby, NCD

humanresource@spp.com.pg

Ph: 309 1000

Email: postcourier@spp.com.pg

TRAINING ENDS

A GOOD number of students have passed out from various institutes which are private training providers. Next chapter in their lives is for them to secure jobs.

Senior Credit Controller

South Pacific Post Limited is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals who would be interested in the following positions:

Senior Reporters - (POM Based)

Reporters-(POM Based)

To be successful, you should meet the specifications set below:

Education Qualifications

Desired Attributes

Benefits

Please come for a walk – in interview on Monday 26th January and Tuesday 27th January from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at our Head Office at Konedobu. .

Port Moresby, NCD

Ph: 309 1040 Email: tkelola@spp.com.pg

Reporting to the Credit Manager/Company Secretary, this position will be of supervisory of the team responsible for credit control and debt management functions

Person Specification

Education Qualification

Minimum year 12 Education

Minimum Diploma in Accounting Discipline

Experience & Knowledge

Minimum 5 years experience of credit controlling and debt management in a medium to large commercial organization

Experience of software computerized application/office procedures preferably Accpac Accounting software, MS Excel and MS Word

Competencies/Essential Skills/Attributes/Abilities

Demonstrate high level of numerical accuracy, analytical reconciliation skills, deliver results timely and communicates clearly and assertively

Clarity of accounting concepts, AP, AR and General Ledgers

Reliable, Industrious and ability to work under pressure in meeting accounting period deadlines

Organise and ability to prioritize to meet targets

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with people at various level

Ability to work on own initiative as well as team player

Flexibility, composure and adaptation to changes, company procedures and policies

Maintain highest level of confidentiality

Matured, good attitude, friendly personality

Ethical, display honesty and integrity, determine and persistent to tasks

Discipline and sense of responsibility

Excellent record of attendance and punctual at work

· Excellent personal appearance and grooming preferred

“If you experiences, qualification, skills and attribution fall within the above specification, immediately forward your application with full resume to the:

ROSLYN, a city resident took her children down to Theodist to shop for their school needs. They were checking out the school back packs shelf when this photo was taken.

Come to

for quality

NGF Limited is the leading retailer and wholesaler of quality travel, outdoor and camping products, is currently running a back to school promotion for the month of January to February for our Lae and Port Moresby branch.

NGF Limited offers a 20 percent discount for all schools, techni-

cal and college students who are looking to buy school bags, safety boots, industrial shirts and trousers.

The back to school promotion offers a huge range of bags in different style and colors to choose from, for school, travels, camping and outdoor activities.

AUGUSTINE Mailong (far right) and his two sons, Patrick Mailong and Ekonia Malcom checking out the promotional bags at the NGF head office, Gordons in Port Moresby.

Members commend NSLS

IT’S back to school and for many parents it’s time for purchasing school uniforms, school bags, stationary and the list goes on.

At the Nambawan Super Member Service Counter at Aopi Centre in Waigani a queue of members justified the occurrence. Nambawan Super members utilising the Savings and Loan and Retirement Savings account are happy with the products put in place as it gives them the opportunity to have access to funds for Back to school shopping and school fees.

Kathy Mera – a teacher at Gohodae Adventist Primary school at Cloudy Bay, Abau District said “Nambawan Savings and Loans is a very good product. All Nambawan Super members should join up because it is very beneficial. Especially now when its back to school, we want our children to be dressed accordingly in proper school attire before sending them off to school on the fi rst day of school.”

Fiorella Ulobo – a teacher at Gohodae Adventist Primary school at Cloudy Bay, Abau District said: “Nambawan Savings & Loan will help me in the long run in terms of Education and other short term financial needs that may arise expectedly or unexpectedly. I encourage parents and members of Nambawan Super to sign up and utilise or at least save for a rainy day.”

Lindsay Piliwas – Retirement Savings Account Member

“The way the Retirement Savings Account is organised is good. We have something put aside for a Rainy Day. It is beneficial because money I put aside in my RSA is growing and when interest is declared my account is also earning

the same interest as normal contributing members. I encourage retirees to plan their retirement earlier and have more time to enjoy whatever you have saved. Retirement Savings Account is the best place I can save in as I also have access to the Nambawan Discount Alliance Program using my RSA Gold Card.”

Cynthia Paru and Bruce Paru –Beneficiaries of the Retirement Savings Account

“We really appreciate the Nambawan Super Retired Savings Account product. We are beneficiaries of our late mother and the Retired Savings Account has really helped us with paying for our school fees and school necessities. After our mothers death all our savings were transferred to RSA as we are minors and they will remain there until we come of age. Thank you Nambawan Super for coming up with such a wonderful product.”

Jonathan Tekis – Beneficiary of the Retired Savings Account

“I now have a laptop, all my school stationeries are purchased, my project fee paid for and a whole new set of school uniforms. I am ready for the fi rst day of school thanks to the Nambawan Super Retirement Savings Account. I am a beneficiary to my late father’s account and because I was a minor my portion was placed in this account. I thank Nambawan Super for coming up with such an account as I don’t think I wouldn’t be this fortunate if the Retirement Savings Account was not designed also for minors like me. I am privileged.”

FIORELLA Ulobo JONATHAN and mum LINDSAY Piliwas KATHY Mera

Start the year with New Horizons

IN CONJUNCTION with the Datec Learning Centers, New Horizons brings to you another great year of professional information technology training. Since the joint venture started last year, there have been a lot of success stories for those who have graduated from the programs run through the partnership.

This have been for both school leavers from Grade 10 and 12 and the working professionals who come in for after business hours studies.

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most powerful vendor-authorized learning tools and expert instruction. We’ve trained more than 30 million people to make the most of technology, and we’re just getting started. About New Horizons We pioneered technology training 30 years ago. And we never stopped.

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Flying institute signs deal with China

THE Allied Aviation Academy has signed a memorandum with a Chinese national airline for the development of PNG’s fi rst ever pilot training airstrip in the Northcoast Road of Madang Province.

Allied Aviation Academy Acting Chief Operator Jurgen Dale has signed a K1.3 million development cost memorandum which will bring PNG into the next level in the aviation history of PNG. The school was invited to present the national aviation education and training development plan for PNG at the China 5 Aviation Education and Training Summit which will be held in April 2015. Mr Dale is calling on leaders within the aviation and transport industry to support in putting the plan together for presentation at the summit.

A STUDENT checks out stationary products he wants to buy as part of preparing for the 2015 school year.

SMART SHOPPER

Racing at Randwick ...

Bowman thinks That’s A Good Idea for Carrington Stakes

HORSE RACING

LEADING Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman will stick with the improving five year old That’s A Good Idea in the Listed $100,000 Carrington Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Bowman has been aboard That’s A Good Idea at his two runs this campaign for Peter and Paul Snowden and chose the gelding over the Gai Waterhouse trained Spurtonic.

The top rider was having his first ride on Spurtonic when they won the $328,000 Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast on January 10 but has elected to go with the Snowden trained gelding this week.

Patience key to Waterhouse’s Stakes duo

HORSE RACING

TULLOCH Lodge is renowned for its `bone and muscle’ approach but it is patience which has underpinned the build up for its two stakes runners at Randwick on Saturday.

The legendary TJ Smith was known for keeping his horses hard-fit, a philosophy continued by his daughter Gai Waterhouse.

But it has been a softer approach which has paid dividends with Spurtonic and Danas Best.

The pair represent Waterhouse’s chances of a stakes double at Randwick with Danas Best to contest the Listed Australia Day Cup and Spurtonic the Carrington Stakes. Both showed promise during 2013, particularly Spurtonic who won a Group Three race during that year’s Melbourne spring carnival.

But their respective careers stalled last year when they had just four starts between them.

They also had a combined 15 barrier trials during the same period.

It showed a patience Waterhouse is often not credited with and the reward came when Spurtonic scored a firstup win in the Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast.

Bowman’s first ride on That’s A Good Idea resulted in an eighth in the Listed $100,000 Canterbury Classic (1200m) at Canterbury on December 27 followed by a second to Ball Of Muscle in the Listed $100,000 De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) at Gosford on January 9.

That latest run at Gosford impressed Bowman who is certain there is more improvement to come.

“The improvement That’s A Good Idea showed from his run in the Canterbury Classic to his ¬effort at Gosford in the Takeover Target, which was the day before Spurtonic, was huge and I just feel he’s ready to peak third-up,” Bowman

told The Courier-Mail.

“He’s a horse that’s capable of running a fast time and I reckon he’s ready to do that this weekend.”

That’s A Good Idea has won all his seven races on good tracks and the forecast of showers for Sydney for the rest of the week has thrown some concern Bowman’s way.

The Flying Spur five year old has only been placed once from five attempts on a rain affected track.

“He’s nowhere near as good in the wet but I’m yet to work out how to control the weather,” Bowman said.

“Learning how to control the weather … now That’s A Good Idea!”

The Australian Turf Club extended nominations for the Carrington Stakes until 11am on Tuesday after only receiving thirteen entrants for the Listed race.

Premiership winning trainer Chris Waller has entered three, Eigelstein, Heart Testa and last start winner She’s Clean, Peter Moody has entered High Esteem, John O’Shea has Haussmann and the Hawkes Team will be represented by Epsom Handicap fourth placegetter Ninth Legion.

The Waller trained She’s Clean was back in the winner’s stall in a BenchMark95 Handicap over 1400m at Randwick on January 10, ending an eighteen month winning

drought.

The Hawkes Team has found a nice race for Ninth Legion to kick off his Autumn Carnival campaign and the Fastnet Rock five year old is certain to perform well after being competitive at Group 1 and 2 level during the Sydney Spring Carnival.

Ninth Legion was placed twice in Group 2 company at Rosehill with thirds in the $200,000 Theo Marks Stakes (1400m) and the $175,000

It’s Betting Season At TAB Shannon Stakes (1500m) before getting beaten less than two lengths when fourth to He’s Your Man in the Group 1 $500,000 The Star Epsom (1600m) at Randwick on October 4

Danas Best also performed creditably in Queensland finishing fourth in the Magic Millions Stayers Cup after filling the same position behind the in-form Vashka at Rosehill in December.

“They’ve come back super,” Waterhouse said.

“Going to Queensland has just consolidated them, their physique, their coat, everything. I think Spurtonic can win again there (on Saturday). “And Danas Best has got his foot on the till.”

Danas Best showcased his staying potential with a trio of victories in the winter of 2013 and went on to finish midfield in that year’s Newcastle Cup and Metropolitan.

While he steps up quickly from 1800m at the Gold Coast to Saturday’s 2400m journey, Waterhouse is adamant the horse has a strong fitness foundation.

Spurtonic on trial for Doncaster Mile in Carrington Stakes

HORSE RACING

MAGIC Millions Cup winner

Spurtonic will be on trial for a start in the Doncaster Mile when he lines up in the Listed $100,000 Carrington Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Trainer Gai Waterhouse was banking on Spurtonic regaining his best form and was rewarded with the five year old finishing hard for Hugh Bowman to take out the $328,000 Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast on January 10. Waterhouse has

always held a high opinion of the Flying Spur gelding and now that he has found the winner’s stall again will aim him for some bigger goals.

Waterhouse said that another strong performance in the Carrington Stakes would tempt her to aim Spurtonic towards the Group 1 $3m Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick on April 4, the first day of the 2015 ‘The Championships’.

“He could be a lightweight chance in the Doncaster,’’ Waterhouse told The Daily Telegraph.Waterhouse has

already tested Spurtonic at Group 1 level during the 2013 Spring Carnival and the gelding ran a creditable fourth to Boban in the $500,000 The Star Epsom (1600m) at Randwick and then ninth to the same Chris Waller trained galloper in the $1m Emirates Stakes (1600m) at Flemington.

And sandwiched in between was a win in the Group 3 $150,000 David Jones Cup (2000m) at Caulfield.

But because of injury Spurtonic had only been to the races on two occasions prior to his trip to the Gold Coast.

Spurtonic showed some of his old dash with a fifth to Monton over 1500m in the Sydney Markets Filante Handicap at Rosehill on October 14 last year before Waterhouse starting preparing him for the Magic Millions Cup with a series of barrier trials including a trial win over 1200m at Randwick on December 30 which boosted Waterhouse’s confidence heading to Queensland.

“I wouldn’t have put him on a float to Queensland if I didn’t think he was back to his best,” Waterhouse said.

HUGH Bowman thinks That’s A Good Idea.

SPURTONIC is on trial for the Doncaster Mile in the Carrington Stakes at Randwick. Photo by Daniel Costello.

Racing at Moonee Valley ...

Richie’s vibe back to defend title

HORSE RACE

THE same horse with the same rider are back to defend their Australia Stakes titles but this time with a different trainer.

Richie’s Vibe won the 1200m Group Two race at Moonee Valley with Damien Oliver aboard last year when prepared by Tony Vasil.

On Saturday the gelding fronts up for Paul Beshara who last year was serving a six-month disqualification when the race was run.

Richie’s Vibe went into last year’s Australia Stakes a fit horse, coming off a narrow defeat in the Christmas Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. However this time Richie’s Vibe will be first-up off a 21week break and without an official trial.

But Beshara said the gelding was in good order and will head to Melbourne from his Morphettville base on Thursday night.

He said the gelding injured a hamstring at his only start last campaign, when finishing seventh at Caulfield in August, requiring time in the paddock.

Michael Hibbs has high hopes for Turf Crusher

HORSE RACE

TRAINER Michael Hibbs is hoping the unbeaten Turf Crusher can take the next step when he makes his Melbourne debut at Moonee Valley.

After a debut victory at Bairnsdale last month, Cranbourne based Hibbs headed to Adelaide with Turf Crusher for victory on January 3.

Now its off to Moonee Valley

where the son of Turffontein contests the Antler Luggage VOBIS Gold Star over 1500m on Saturday.

Turf Crusher will be Hibbs’ first starter in the Melbourne metropolitan area since October 31 when Langridge Street, also an acceptor at both Moonee Valley and Morphettville Parks on Saturday, ran at Moonee Valley.

Hibbs has instead been trekking across to Adelaide in

search of victories with his team. “You have to go where you can win,” Hibbs said.

“It’s a step down from Melbourne and when you’re trying to make horses it’s a good trip for them to help them grow up.”

Hibbs said Turf Crusher is a progressive type and is hoping the gelding has made the same amount of improvement that he made from his debut win at Bairnsdale through to

his win in Adelaide.

Saturday’s race is a step up in grade and Hibbs believes the gelding is up to the task but will be guided by how he performs on Saturday as to whether he goes on further.

“It’s his first preparation at the races,” Hibbs said.

“He’s done a great job so far and I’m sure it will be a stepping stone in his learning to progress further. “Depending on how he pulls up after Sat-

urday will depend on whether we tip him out or give him another run. “If he can knock off a race like that then we could aim a little higher with him.”

Hibbs said Langridge Street, who contests the City Jeep Handicap over 2040m, was a consistent performer having filled a place at four of his last five starts in Adelaide. “He tries hard and when he gets down in the weights a bit.”

“Last start he got a check during the race and hurt himself,” Beshara said.

“He needed to have a couple of months off in the paddock but everything is good now.”

Beshara said Richie’s Vibe was around 99 per cent fit for Saturday’s race and will benefit from the run.

He said he had nothing planned after Saturday, other than returning home on Sunday, but said there were plenty of options available.

He did say that he planned to bypass Australia’s best sprinters with Richie’s Videincluding Lankan Rupee, Terravista and Chautauqua - unless his form said otherwise. “We’ll see how he pulls up after Saturday, get him home, and see where we go to from there,” Beshara said.

“There’s a lot of suitable races around for him at this time of the year but we’ll just see how he comes out of this first-up run.”

Fast Cash Manfred stakes test at Sandown

HORSE RACE

WENDY Kelly is on a learning curve with promising three-year-old Fast Cash this preparation.

The trainer is looking at this campaign as a chance to test the waters with the gelding to discover what distances, and even tracks, he is best suited to.

Fast Cash finished strongly first-up to win the $150,000 Vobis Gold Carat (1200m) at Moonee Valley on January 3.

He faces his next test in Monday’s Group Three Man-

fred Stakes (1300m) at Sandown.

Fast Cash has had five starts for two wins and two placings. He flashed home for second to quality colt Rich Enuff in the McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley in August at his third start before being beaten just under three lengths when sixth in the Listed Living Legends Stakes (1400m) at Flemington won by Merion.

Kelly was delighted with Fast Cash’s 1-3/4 length firstup win, in a race they had targeted with the three-year-old, and said he was fitter again

for Monday’s race. “This preparation, we’re just having a look at him.

We’re just working out where he sits in the whole scheme of things,” Kelly said. “He’s a horse that didn’t appear to get the 1400-metres at his last run last preparation but in saying that I think he had had enough by then and did not race up to his best that day. “He has come back a stronger horse so we just want to try him over a few different distances and get a bit of a gauge as to where he’s going to fit in the whole

scheme of his racing.”

Kelly said Fast Cash will be nominated for the Australian Guineas (1600m) but is unsure whether he will get there.

“We’ll see how he goes over the 1300-metres this time,” Kelly said. “We really haven’t got anything specific mapped out for him.” A field of 12 has been declared for the Manfred Stakes headed by Sandown Guineas winner Petrology and Moonee Valley Vase winner Moonovermanhattan who have drawn barriers 11 and 10 respectively while Fast Cash has gate two.

The Grand National has been won more times by horses whose names begin with R than any other letter. The bottom line

TURF Crusher seeks riches in the VOBIS Gold Star at Moonee Valley.

FAST Cash will leave from barrier 2 in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes.

Racing at Doomben ...

Damien Brown has a busy time ahead

HORSE RACING

BRISBANE jockey Damian

Browne has a busy Australia Day weekend ahead, riding in three cities in three days. Browne will ride at Doomben on Saturday before catching a plane to Auckland to ride

Hardline in New Zealand’s richest race, the Karaka Million at Ellerslie the follow-

Bougoure hoping for sweet run from Melody

HORSE RACING

A MELBOURNE campaign is possible for well-bred filly Egyptian Melody if she races well on Saturday.

Egyptian Melody will be having her first start in the Racing Retro Two Year Old (1110m) at Doomben.

The filly has not trialled officially but has had a jump out in the lead up to Saturday’s race.

She was originally scheduled to make her debut in October but trainer Dan Bougoure decided to give her more time to mature.

Bougoure has been pleased with the filly who has been installed favourite in most pre post betting markets.

“She went okay in the jumpout but and we have a bit of an opinion of her,” Bougure said.

“If she goes OK we might take her down to Melbourne for the autumn.”

Egyptian Melody is by Exceed and Excel, whose son Le Chef won the recent Magic Millions Classic, out of American bred mare Sherine.

She is raced by Bougoure’s biggest owner Steve Gilliard who also has the 2014 Magic Millions Classic runner up Oakleigh Girl, a winner at the 2013 Melbourne Spring carnival.

ing day. He will then return to Australia to ride in Melbourne where he will renew his association with Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin for the Blue Diamond Previews at Sandown.

“I am looking forward to the weekend but it will be hectic,” Browne said.

“Liam (trainer Liam Birchley) has put blinkers on Hard-

line and I think that will suit him. I will be on a Godolphin runner in each of the fillies and the colts divisions of Blue Diamond Previews but I am not certain which horses just yet.”

Browne rode the Sheikh Mohammed-owned Earthquake to win last year’s Group One Blue Diamond.

Hardline is an $8 chance on

the NZ TAB to win the $1 million sprint for two-year-olds bought at last year’s Karaka sale. The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained Maritimo is the $4 favourite.

Hardline won his debut at Doomben in early December and started favourite on January 3 for his second start at Rosehill. The gelding was hampered a couple of times

during the race won by Giulietta in which he finished seventh.

Birchley gave him a jumpout a few days later with the blinkers on and was pleased with his effort.

The Brisbane trainer won the 2010 Karaka Million with Sister Havana after claiming second a year earlier with Sarge In Charge.

Endless Shadow to keep rolling at Doomben on Saturday

HORSE RACING

SUGGESTIONS Endless

Shadow’s win on Magic Millions day was a fluke have made her trainer Peter Hulbert laugh.

Endless Shadow gave the popular Hulbert one of his biggest wins when she won the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Quality in impressive fashion two weeks ago.

She will be among the fa-

vourites for the $100,000 Nudgee Quality at Doomben on Saturday.

Hulbert has always had a big opinion of Endless Shadow who scored her seventh race win in the Magic Millions race.

“How they can say it was a fluke has me beaten. She went around five deep without any cover but ran over the top of a good field,” Hulbert said.

“It was no fluke as you only

have to look at her other form where she has been very consistent without having any luck.”

The trainer says he will probably ease Endless Shadow after Saturday’s race with a possible winter carnival campaign in the wings.

“I think she might be a length or two off the main winter carnival races. But a race like the Silk Stocking at the Gold Coast on Prime

Minister’s Cup day would suit her,” he said.

“She does like the Gold Coast and the top mares don’t usually contest it. If she goes OK in that we can look at something a bit stronger.”

Jockey Tegan Harrison, who had a treble at Doomben on Wednesday, will again ride Endless Shadow and she was very impressed with the mare’s win.

“I was the first to say it prob-

Hardline draws barrier 11 at Ellerslie

HORSE RACING

AUSTRALIA’S representative Hardline has drawn worse than midfield in New Zealand’s richest race, the $1 million Karaka Million at Ellerslie.

The sales-related race for two-year-olds on Sunday has a capacity field of 14 plus three emergencies with the Liam Birchley-trained Hardline to start from barrier 11.

The bottom line

Favourite Maritimo, from the Graeme and Debbie Rogerson stable, has drawn gate eight.

Damian Browne will ride Hardline as the Brisbane trainer attempts his second win in the race.

Birchley won with Sister Havana in 2010, a year after Sarge In Charge ran a close second.

Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman, James McDonald, Jason

Collett and Tommy Berry will all make the trip across the Tasman for the meeting.

Bowman will be aboard Gotham while Berry will ride Bella Court.

Collett will ride Selfie for his father Richard while fellow ex-pat McDonald will be on Strata Lady.

The race is for graduates of the 2014 January Sale at Karaka with the premier session of this year’s auction to

ably wasn’t my best ride but maybe that’s the way she goes best when out of trouble,” she said.

Endless Shadow did her early racing in Brisbane but then had a stint in the south where she raced in Adelaide and Melbourne running seven minor placings.

She returned to Hulbert in Brisbane last year and has rarely been far from the placings.

Group One-winning jockey Damian Browne will ride Egyptian Melody and Bougoure is confident he will suit the filly. Meanwhile, Bougoure will plot the course for his recent stable acquisition Anna Lizzie after she runs in the Ashgrove Cricket Club Open (1600m).

Anna Lizzie was transferred to Bougoure in late July and she had a spell before being put back in work.

She ran second first up in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Quality two weeks ago. “Unfortunately she drew the outside barrier and had no luck. But it was a very good run and she has won second up,” Bougoure said.

Anna Lizzie could be set for the fillies and mares series to be run in south east Queensland in coming months.

“But if she measures up we might look for something a bit better in the winter.”

Anna Lizzie has won twice on soft tracks and Bougoure isn’t worried about predicted heavy rain at the weekend.

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The airport is a given a major facelift at the cost of K41 million and will be opened soon.

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BETWEEN: ROBERT MAXWELL SENIOR - Plaintiff

AND:

LEKA JAMES - First Defendant

AND:

LUCAS WAIP - Second Defendant

WRIT OF SUMMONS

File: 02 / 01 / 2015

Ame Lawyers Second Floor, Suite No. 5

Monian Haus, Tabari Place Boroko PO Box 1874 Port Moresby National Capital District

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

IN THE NATIONAL COURT WS. No. 443 OF 2014 OF JUSTICE AT WAIGANI

BETWEEN: ROBERT MAXWELL SENIOR - Plaintiff

AND:

LEKA JAMES - First Defendant

AND:

LUCAS WAIP Second Defendant

INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA

WRIT OF SUMMONS

To: Leka James Section 3 Allotment 20, Hohola HOHOLA. NCD. (“First Defendant”)

And To: Lucas Waip PO Box 818

LAE Morobe Province (“Second Defendant”)

The Plaintiff makes a claim against you the nature of which is endorsed on the back of this Writ.

You are liable to suffer judgement or an order against you unless the prescribed form of your Notice of Intention to Defend this claim is received in the Registry within 30 days after and service of this Writ of Summons upon you comply with the Rules of Court relating to your defence.

WITNESS: The Honourable Sir Salamo Injia, Kt, Chief Justice of our Supreme and National Court of Justice at Waigani in the Independent State of Papua New Guinea on the 02 day of May 2014.

6. The Title to the said property was produced to the Registrar of Titles on the 24th February 2009 and the name of the Plaintiff was inserted on the title and he is since that date, the registered proprietor of the said property (Allotment 20 Section 03, Hohola, National Capital District).

7. Since the 24th February 2009 to date, the Plaintiff has written letters, made personal approaches to the illegal occupants including the First Defendant to grant him vacant possession of the property for the illegal occupants of the said property to vacate the property and give him vacant possession to no avail.

8. Whilst the Plaintiff was still trying to gain vacant possession of the said property from the illegal occupant(s) one Flora Abaloni Ravu instituted OS. No. 275 of 2009 to evict Kirk’s Land Environment Consultants Limited through Nandape lawyers although the company was not a proprietor of the property nor had its officers occupying the property.

9. On the 28th May 2009, the Plaintiff Flora Abaloni Ravu in the above proceeding OS. No. 275/2009 obtained Interim Orders restraining Kirks Land and Environment Consultants Limited and the Registrar of Titles from selling the land/property.

10. On the 16th March 2009, the said Flora Ravu Abaloni lodged a caveat against the said property with the Registrar of Titles claiming that she was the sole beneficiary of the estate of the deceased Philip Abaloni.

11. The said Flora Ravu Abaloni abandoned the proceeding OS. No. 275 of 2009 as no Orders were made against the Plaintiff nor any other person to the effect the Plaintiff’s Title was for fraud invalid and or should be set aside under section 33 of the Land Registration Act or otherwise.

12. The said Flora Ravu Abaloni also had filed OS. No. 217 o f 2007 in Waigani National Court through Paul Mawa Lawyers seeking inter alia orders that the court declare her as the only surviving next of kin to the deceased the late Philip and Theresa Abaloni. That proceeding was withdrawn and no orders were made in that proceedings as against the Plaintiff or any other person for that matter as such the title was always under the name of the Plaintiff at all material times.

13. The Plaintiff is a bona fide purchaser since 3rd February 2009 and was protected by section 33 of the Land Registration Act for all purposes as no legal proceedings pleading fraud, misrepresentation was instituted against the Plaintiff by any person including the Defendants to set aside the Plaintiff’s title to the property in question.

14. On the 23rd December 2011, the Deputy Registrar of Titles published in the “Post Courier” Newspaper at page 48, a Notice to the Plaintiff to produce the Owners original copy of the Title to the property Allotment 30 Section 3, Hohola to the Deputy Registrar.

15. The Plaintiff did not surrender the Title to the Deputy Registrar as per that Notice as such the Registrar of Title was required under section 160 (2) of the Land Registration Act to apply to the (National) Court to show cause why the Plaintiff’s Title Deed should not be delivered to the Registrar of Titles.

16. The Deputy Registrar of Titles did not seek the National Court Orders under section 160 (3) of the Land Registration Act therefore any unilateral decision of the Title by the Registrar is null and void and of no effect.

17. By a letter dated 6th January 2012, the Plaintiff wrote to the Deputy Registrar of Titles that the appropriate steps to take under section 160 (2) by the Deputy Registrar were not taken.

18. On the 26th April 2012, the Deputy Registrar of Titles without any reply to the Plaintiff’s 6th January 2012 letter entered on the Title at the Registrar of Titles office that the registered properties copy of the title was lost and issued a new title to a Flora Ravu.

19. On the same date ie. 26th April 2012, the Deputy Registrar of Titles cancelled the Entry No: 50599 purportedly acting under section 161 of the Land Registration Act hence the Plaintiff’s Title was illegally cancelled.

20. On the same date ie. 26th April 2012, the property was purportedly transferred to a deceased Flora Ravu who died on the 10th July 2010 yet who on the same date is said to have simultaneously transferred it to PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited and on the same date transferred the same to Lucas Waip the Second Defendant.

(4) The Second Defendant knew or was in position to know on the 25th September 2009, that PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies was not a registered company and that Flora Ravu was not a legal owner of the property in question, and that the Contract of Sale entered on that date was null and void yet accepted on the 26th April 2012 a Simultaneous Transfer from Flora Ravu (the deceased) to PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited, therefore did not acquire a valid title allowed and accepted a Simultaneous Transfer which in law was null and void.

(5) The Deputy Registrar of Titles did not comply with section 160 (2) of the Land Registration Act therefore any subsequent transfer were illegal and therefore there was no transfer of title from the Plaintiff to another persons including the Second Defendant.

(6) In a confirmation letter under the letterhead of PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited dated 25th September 2009, a Pr. Lucas Waip, the Second Defendant Mori Kepana, Mary Arin Tos and Henry Ravu, confirmed that K15,660.00 in form of cash was paid to Flora Ravu on the 25th of September 2009 in PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited Office in Port Moresby as 10% Deposit of property known as Allotment 20, Section 03, Hohola, National Capital District, with the selling price of K150,000.00.

The Second Defendant knew and knowing that PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited was not incorporated hence no capacity to enter into a contract yet went ahead to confirm a transaction namely, the payment of K15,000-00 cash and subsequent payment of K150,00000 purportedly made on the 25th September 2010 therefore the Contract of Sale was null and void and an subsequent recognition of that contract was illegal.

(7) In a Statutory Declaration dated the 30th September 2009 signed before lawyer and Commissioner of Oath Stanis Japson the said Flora Ravu signed a Statutory Declaration deposing to these facts:

(i) “On 25th September 2009, PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited paid K15,000.00 cash and on the same time PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited paid K660.00 to Edau Ranu for outstanding water bills, the total amount paid was K15,660.00.”

(ii) “On the 30th September 2009, K15,000.00 cash was paid to Mrs. Flora Ravu as transport fare and on 30th September 2009 PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited paid K130,000.00 in cash to Mrs. Flora.”

(iii) The said Flora Ravu did not have the Title to the said land on the 25th September 2009 as the title to the said Flora Ravu was transferred to her at 9:06am on 26th April 2012 therefore the Contract of Sale and all transactions done prior to that date are null and void of no effect yet.

(8) The Plaintiff alleges that the irregularities and illegalities are sufficient to invalidate the purported title held by the Second Defendant as they are tantamount to fraud.

22. AND THE PLAINTIFF CLAIMS

(1) An Order pursuant to section 33(1)(a) and (c) of the Land Registration Act that the purported Title to the property of Lucas Waip the Second Defendant dated the 26th of April 2012 be set aside.

(2) The Deputy Registrar of Titles be ordered to reinstate the original Title with the Instrument No. S-50599 under the name “Robert Maxwell Senior” forthwith.

(3) That the current occupants of the property Section 20 Allotment 3 including the First Defendant vacate the property forthwith and give vacant possession to the Plaintiff forthwith.

(4) That in the interim the Defendants, their servants or agents be restrained from selling, demolishing or parting with the building or and other fixtures on Section 20 Allotment 3, Hohola, National Capital District or otherwise selling or mortgage of the property to anyone.

(5) That pending the final determination of this proceedings the person in a occupation of the property pay to the National Court Trust Account a sum of K500.00 per forthnight to be paid to the appropriate owner of the property after the conclusion of the proceedings.

(6) Alternatively, an Order that the Plaintiff occupy property until such time the proceeding is finalized.

(7) Any other Orders the Court deems fit.

This Writ is to be served within two (2) years from the date of its issue. The Defendants may give their Notice of Intention to Defend in person or by a lawyer either.

(1) By filing it in the appropriate form, duly completed at the Registry or;

(2) By sending it to the office by post.

STATEMENT OF CLAIM

1. The Plaintiff is a citizen of Papua New Guinea and has the capacity to sue and be sued in his name and style.

2. The First Defendant is the current occupant of property Allotment 20 Section 03 (Hohola), National Capital District, and is a mature male adult capable of suing and being sued in his name and style.

3. The Second Defendant is a male citizen and is capable of suing and being sued under his name and style.

4. The Second Defendant is sued as the person who has the purported title to Allotment 20 Section 03, Hohola, National Capital District effective 26th April 2012.

5. On or about the 3rd February 2009, the Plaintiff purchased from one Martin Adikele a property described as Allotment 20 Section 03, Hohola in the National Capital District. The said Martin Adikele had the Title to the property under his name free from any encumbrances when the Plaintiff purchased the property from him.

21. The Plaintiff says that the cancellation of the Plaintiff’s Transfer Instrument No. 50599 and the Simultaneous Transfer to Flora Ravu, then to PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited and transfer to Pastor Lucas Waip was fraudulent under section 33 (a) of the Land Registration Act the particulars which are pleaded hereunder.

PARTICULARS OF FRAUD PURSUANT TO NATIONAL COURT RULES ORDER 8 RULE 30

(1) That on the 25th September 2009 the title to the property Allotment 20 Section 3, Hohola, National Capital District, was vested with the Plaintiff and (the now deceased) Flora Ravu knew that, yet falsely assumed that she had the title to the property and entered into the illegal contract as both know very well that the Contract was null and void as the said Flora Ravu had no valid title to pass the title to the said PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited.

(2) Likewise, the Second Defendant knew or ought to have known that PNG Tonner & Ink Supplies Limited was not a legal entity in law until the 13th of September 2011 when it was incorporated as a company under the Companies Act therefore, the purported Directors of the company knowing that they had no authority as Directors of that company enter into a Contract of Sale with Flora Ravu.

(3) Therefore the Contract of Sale dated 25th September 2009 for the purchase of the land and property described as Allotment 20, Section 3, Hohola, National Capital District, fraudulently and was in breach of the relevant provisions of the Land Registration Act and other laws of Papua New Guinea governing land therefore the transaction is null and void and of no effect.

Date the 29th day of April 2014.

PHILIP AME Ame Lawyers Lawyers for the Plaintiff

Nominated Place of Trial: Waigani

Plaintiffs: ROBERT MAXWELL SENIOR

Lawyers: Ame Lawyers Second Floor, Suite No. 5 Monian Haus, Tabari Place Boroko PO Box 1874 Port Moresby 121 National Capital District Telephone: 323 6466 Facsimile: 323 4205

Plaintiff’s Address for Service: The office of its lawyers

Address of Registry: National Court of Justice Waigani PO Box 7018

BOROKO 111 National Capital District Papua New Guinea

Australian natives win land campaign

AUSTRALIA’S indigenous Barngarla people have won a campaign, lasting nearly 20 years, for the law to recognise their right to traditional lands.

The native title claim over a huge tract of land in South Australia has been mostly upheld by a federal court.

Native titles are pre-colonial rights held by Australia’s indigenous people, derived from their laws and customs.

The Barngarla people traditionally lived along the north-western shore of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia.

They lodged their claim for the land in 1996. Stakeholders involved in the claim included the Commonwealth government, commercial fishers, mining companies and pastoralists.

The title does not grant freehold to the Barngarla but it means groups such as mining companies must now negotiate with the Barngarla over proposed developments.

The claim covered 44,481 square km (1m acres), including about two-thirds of the Eyre Peninsula.

The Federal Court’s Justice John Mansfield upheld most of the claim but excluded the town of Port Augusta, the coastal waters below Port Lincoln and the islands of the Spencer Gulf.

Barngarla elder Eric Paige, present at the court when the judgement was handed down, said the ruling was a

step in the right direction.

“I’m really happy,” he said, according to local media. “We’re going to be getting our country back you know, so that’s good.”

The judgement was particularly significant because the area is densely populated, said South Australian Native Title Service Chief Executive Officer Keith Thomas.

“It is important to create some certainty for the Barngarla people about their economic aspirations,” Mr Thomas told the BBC.

“They don’t own any of the land but they have a bundle of rights that allow them to partake in traditional activities such as hunting, gathering, using bush medicine and protecting sacred sites,” said Mr Thomas.

The issue of whether the native title rights have been subsequently extinguished by other land titles such as freehold title will be determined in a subsequent hearing.

Australia’s biggest native title claim - covering 14.6m hectares of land and waters - was lodged in a Brisbane court in December.

The claim - filed on behalf of nine traditional owners - refers to much of the Cape York Peninsula in the far north of Queensland. Under that claim, any land development will require consent from the owners.

Olympic historian dies

THE Australian Olympic historian, war correspondent and newspaper editor, Harry Gordon, has died aged 89.

Once one of Australia’s youngest war reporters, Gordon was 24 when he was sent to cover the Korean War in 1950.

Over a long career, he edited several newspapers, including Melbourne’s Sun News-Pictorial, and wrote 15 books. He was also the official historian of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC).

Gordon had been receiving treatment for respiratory and other complaints.

The AOC on Thursday described Gordon as one of Australia’s most admired and accomplished journalists and Olympic writers.

“Harry became the doyen of Australian Olympic journalists and was recognised around the world,” the AOC said in a statement.

AOC president John Coates described Gordon’s life as a “gold medal performance”.

“Harry guided me in my thinking in many of the initiatives the AOC has taken over the years,” said Mr Coates.

Gordon formerly held the positions of editor-in-chief of both the Herald and Weekly Times newspaper group in Melbourne, and Queensland Newspapers in Brisbane. He was also chairman of the Australian Associated Press agency. -BBC news

The land claim covered an estimated two-thirds of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Picture: BBC

AFTER a career in the press, Harry Gordon became a chronicler of Australia at the Olympics. Picture: BBC

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That is all you need to Invest in Cairns. Remember that the market is on its way up.

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NCSL insurance for members

BY MARILYN PAUL

NCSL not only assist members with savings and loan services but with Insurance service as well. NASCARE is a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover for NCSL members at a premium that is affordable and easy.

The service provides insured members medical, dental, pharmaceutical, optical, pregnancy, hospital and death benefit for members their spouse and children and is applicable to members only. The premium is K850

per year paid upon registration and renewed each year to maintain the cover and is not a one off payment.

Within 12 month period of cover a member is eligible to claim medical benefit of up to K70, 000, Pregnancy up to K3, 000, Dental benefit up to K2, 500, Optical K2, 500 and for natural parents a benefit of k500. Members who seek medical attention from medical institution will pay in full the expense upon receiving treatment.

The member will have to complete the medical claim form and forward to NCSL

office with original copies of medical invoices, doctor’s prescription and pharmacy receipts to claim their refund from NASCARE. For members seeking medical attention overseas the bills incurred will be refunded and not the travel expenses. Members will be refunded 80% of the total medical expenses claimed For life benefit in the event of the member passing on a benefit of K40, 000 will be claimed.For the spouse a life benefit of K15, 000, Children under 25 years K12, 000 and K500 for natural parents. The

life insurance are paid to the insured person’s nominated legal spouse and legal children and in the event of the spouse’s death the life benefit goes to the member. A death claim form is completed and attached with original copies of required documents including the application and sent to any NCSL office to claim a life benefit. For members who are already covered by another medical and life insurance policy can not join unless or when their current medical and life insurance cover expires.

Nambawan Super launches revamped website

IT WAS another milestone achievement for Nambawan Super Limited when it launched its revamped website this week. It aims to enable contributing members to stay informed and access necessary information at the touch of a button.

This follows a major customer survey that Nambawan Super ran in 2014 where 80 percent of members were being made aware of the risks involved, and were elected to receive their annual statements through an NSL branch.

The launching of the new web site aims to reduce the risk of member’s information being exposed to the general public.

The revamped website has been designed to be more userfriendly for members and is inclusive with a Superannuation Calculator enabling members to foresee and calculate how much they should have in their accounts in the future.

Nambawan Super chief executive officer, Garry Tunstall said: “The web site has been revamped with a focus to get

members more engaged with superannuation; keeping members informed, planning for retirement, increasing contributions, building a first home and a simple and less cluttered way to navigate and get required information,” Mr Tunstall said. He further stated that in 2014 Nambawan commenced a major organisational transformation to better position the Fund to be more customer centric and responsive to the needs of its members.

LEFT: Nambawan Super Chief Operating Officer Charlie Gilichibi and Mr Tunstall at the launch.

death do us part

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The truth about death

DEATH is the termination of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include biological aging (senescence), predation, malnutrition, disease, suicide, homicide, starvation, dehydration, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury. Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death. Death has commonly been considered as a sad or unpleasant occasion, due to having a bond or affection to the person who has died, or having fear of death, necrophobia, anxiety, sorrow, grief, emotional pain, depression, sympathy, compassion, solitude, or saudade.

The most common cause of human deaths in the world is heart disease, followed by stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases, and in the third place lower respiratory infections.

The subjects of death and religion are inherently linked. If something does await us after we die, a supernatural being like a god must be involved. It stands to reason, then, that we should look to religious texts to fi nd information about death.

However, there are many religious texts available today, and they do not all say the same thing about death. In fact, one of the reasons there are so many opinions about death is the diverse array of religious doctrines on the subject. So how do we know which text, if any, will guide our search correctly?

First, we must look for a text that claims to be directly from God. Af-

ter all, if God holds the answers to death, then any real answer must come from Him. This singular principle narrows the selection of texts considerably. For example, the Buddhist texts contain many spiritual insights, but Buddha himself never claimed to be God, or to speak on God’s behalf. Thus, the insights contained there are Buddha’s, not God’s.

In reality, there is only one collection of texts in existence that makes the bold claim to contain direct communications from God: the collection we call the Bible. Over and over again, it records God speaking directly to mankind; in fact, the Bible itself claims that the Holy Spirit of God communicated the contents of the Scriptures to God’s prophets on earth, who wrote them down. Thus, the true author of the Bible is God Himself.

Though some other religious texts also claim to be from God, such as the Koran and the Book of Mormon, they do not claim to supersede or replace the Bible. The Muslim faith claims its prophet, Mohammed, was a descendant of Abraham’s son Ishmael, a character found in the book of Genesis; the Book of Mormon claims that it is “another” testament of Jesus Christ. Thus, both texts and the faiths that view them as authoritative ultimately acknowledge the Bible as a communication from God. We should look to the Bible, then, for answers about death. www.truthaboutdeath.com

CRYPT FOR THE DEAD

BUILDING the abode of the dead in Western Highlands is extremely serious business and will gulp you a fortune. Tribes in the province are trying to excel each other by building palatial tombs for their loved ones to signify the dead person’s status or that of the tribe. This picture shows one of them, that of late Peter Kewa, a businessman from the Yamka Pepka tribe in Hagen Central.

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Monk’s ‘sexist insult’ angers UN

THE UN human rights chief has called on Myanmar to condemn a Buddhist nationalist monk for calling a UN special envoy a “bitch” and a “whore”.

UN human rights chief Zeid

Ra’ad Al Hussein said Ashin Wirathu’s comments amounted to “incitement to hatred”.

WIRATHU spoke at a rally where he criticised the UN and personally attacked the UN envoy. Picture: BBC

Stampede families to get compensation

THE families of 36 people who died in a New Year’s Eve stampede in Shanghai will receive 800,000 yuan ($129,000; £85,000) each in compensation, local authorities say.

The deadly crush took place at the historic riverfront walk, the Bund, where huge crowds had gathered.

The announcement came on the same day investigators released a report into the incident.

Four district officials were fired for failing to prevent public risk.

Authorities said the 49 people injured in the crush would also be given payouts depending on their injuries, according to a statement on the Huangpu district authority’s official microblog.

Families of the relatives have previously complained about being kept away from the media and from each other.

The four officials who lost their jobs were Zhou Wei, the Communist Party chief in Huangpu district, his deputy Peng Song, the district’s public security chief and the deputy police chief.

Several other district officials were disciplined but no city-level officials have yet to face any disciplinary action. -BBC news

Ex- army chief regains rights

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government has exonerated former army chief Sarath Fonseka of all charges, including treason, that were filed by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, and restored his rank and medals.

New President Maithripala Sirisena used his executive powers on Wednesday to clear Fonseka of all the allegations that were framed after he mounted a failed bid to unseat Rajapakse at his January 2010 re-election.

Fonseka led troops to victory over the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels in 2009, but then fell out with Rajapaksa over who deserved the credit.

The decorated general was publicly humiliated, stripped of his rank, pension and medals collected in a 40-year career. He spent two years in jail and lost the right to contest elections for seven years.

The United States considered Fonseka a political prisoner and campaigned for his unconditional release which eventually came in May 2012.

However, his rights were not restored, keeping him away from politics.

The new president, who was backed by Fonseka in the run-up to the January 8 elections, granted a pardon on Wednesday completely exonerating him of previous convictions as well as pending charges of treason.

“In line with the pardon, General Fonseka gets back his civic rights and he is now free to contest elections,” an official at the president’s office told AFP.

After his 2010 poll defeat, Fonseka was detained on a charge of corruption relating to military procurements and then given a 30-month jail sentence.

In November 2011, he was sentenced to three more years in jail for saying that Tiger rebels who surrendered had been killed on the orders of Rajapaksa’s brother Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the then defence secretary.

The comments related to South Korean envoy Yanghee Lee, who was in Myanmar last week to address the plight of its Muslim minority.

Wirathu spent almost a dec-

ade in jail for inciting antiMuslim violence.

The monk is a leader of the 969 movement, which says Myanmar should remain a Buddhist country and calls for restrictions and boycotts on Muslims.

Mr Zeid called the language “sexist” and “insulting”.

“I call on religious and political leaders in Myanmar to unequivocally condemn all forms of incitement to hatred including this abhorrent public personal attack,”

Mr Zeid said in a statement. Since the end of military rule in Myanmar, also known as Burma, in 2011, Buddhist nationalism, largely led by monks including Wirathu, has been energised.

In 2012, scores of people died and thousands were left homeless after violence broke out between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine state, mostly from the Rohingya minority. Anti-Muslim violence has flared several times since then. The UN says the Ro-

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hingya are being persecuted, and last week passed a resolution calling on Myanmar to give them citizenship.

Ms Lee, who was on a 10-day trip to the South East Asian country, said the Rohingya faced systematic discrimination.

She criticised draft legislation, proposed by a coalition of nationalist Buddhist monks, that includes curbs on interfaith marriage and religious conversions.

-BBC news

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Beauty selfie turns ugly

LEBANON’S relations with Israel aren’t pretty, so when a smiley selfie showing a beauty queen from Lebanon next to her counterpart from Israel made the rounds online, things got ugly fast.

Doron Matalon, the 21-year-old Miss Israel, posted a selfie on her Instagram account showing her with Lebanese contestant Saly Greige (with Miss Slovenia and Miss Japan in the background) at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami. The image spelled immediate trouble for the Lebanese contender.

“You do not represent Lebanon,” commented several angry Lebanese using an Arabic hashtag that translates as “A word to Miss Lebanon.”

The hashtag has been used around 7,000 times and has been a top trend on Twitter in Lebanon since the photo was posted.

“If you sell your honour it’s easy to sell your country,” tweeted one Lebanese commenter.

Critical comments were showered on Greige, who defended herself in a Facebook post explained that she was having a photo with Miss Japan and Miss Slovenia when “Miss Israel jumped in and took a selfie.” Miss Lebanon’s fans came to her defence and filled her timeline with support messages. “It’s a beauty pageant contest and not a war of nations, just relax and be sure that we all support and love you,” one Lebanese woman commented.

But her post didn’t go down so well with everyone.

“Are you not supposed to be promoting world peace? Can we not leave politics out of this? I find it sad that you think like this and had to write this statement,” wrote an Israeli man

under Greige’s Facebook post.

Miss Israel also took to Facebook to respond: “It doesn’t surprise me, but it still makes me sad. Too bad you cannot put the hostility out of the game, only for three weeks of an experience of a lifetime that we can meet girls from around the world and also from the neighbouring country,” Matalon wrote in English and Hebrew.

The reaction to Miss Lebanon’s controversial photo “was to be expected” says prominent Lebanese journalist and women rights activist Jumana Haddad. “We are often at war with Israel, it’s not appropriate to pose laughing with those who we consider the enemy,” she told BBC Trending.

But some Lebanese wondered why Miss Lebanon was getting more heat than the Lebanese Foreign Minister for appearing in a photo with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the recent mass march in Paris. “You guys are mad at miss Lebanon? What about Gebran Bassil walking next to Netanyahu against terrorism?” tweeted a Lebanese woman.

Israel and Lebanon have fought a series of bitter wars, the most recent in 2006. This isn’t the first time that a Miss Lebanon has found herself in trouble for apparently socialising with “the enemy.”

In 1993, the Lebanese authorities disqualified their contestant after she appeared in a photograph with the Israeli contender at the Miss Universe pageant.

The Miss Universe argument is just the latest in a number of recent stories where Lebanese women find themselves in trouble for actions that are said to “poorly” represent their country. -BBC news

‘Hitler’ row fallout

THE head of Germany’s “anti-Islamisation” movement Pegida has quit after disparaging anti-refugee comments and a photo showing him apparently posing as Hitler emerged.

Lutz Bachmann apologised for Facebook comments he made in which he reportedly called refugees “animals” and “scumbags”. He did not mention the photo of him with Hitler-style hair and moustache. Meanwhile, thousands of people have marched in Leipzig at a Pegida rally. Police were deployed to the streets

of the eastern German city to prevent clashes with members of a rival antiPegida demonstration.

Pegida supporters chanted “We are the people”, while their opponents shouted “Get out of here.”

There were no reports of violence. The rival rallies came as Mr Bachmann apologised for his “ill-considered” remarks.

“Yes, I am stepping down from the board,” he was quoted as telling Germany’s Bild daily newspaper in an online report. – BBC

MISS Israel’s Instagram photo got Miss Lebanon into hot water. Picture: BBC

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Third largest city of PNG

MOUNT Hagen (German: Hagensberg) is third largest city in Papua New Guinea, with a population of 46,250. It is the capital of the Western Highlands Province and is located in the large fertile Wahgi Valley in central mainland Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,677 m (5,502 ft).

The Highlands Highway is the main arterial route to connect Mount Hagen with the coastal cities of Lae and Madang.

The city is named after the old eroded volcano Mount Hagen, located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the northwest. The volcano was named after the German colonial officer Curt von Hagen (18591897).

In 1933 Mick Leahy, brother Dan Leahy, and government officer Jim Taylor conducted an aerial reconnaissance of the highlands and discovered the huge and heavily populated Wahgi Valley. A short time later they walked in with a well supplied patrol and be-

came the fi rst westerners to come in to contact with the tribes that are now in the location of Mount Hagen. The fi rst patrol built an airstrip at Kelua, a short distance from modern Mount Hagen.

From 1934, a new airstrip, the ‘Mogei drome’, was located on a site where the future town was formed. Later, this airstrip was to become the main street passing by China town and the airstrip (current) was moved 15 minutes out of town. Each year, Mount Hagen hosts the Mount Hagen Cultural Show, one of the largest cultural events in Papua New Guinea. Various regional, provincial, even national tribal dance groups gather to celebrate their cultural heritage in the form of sing-sing. It is also one of the biggest tourist attractions of the country. Its near the Baiyer District which hosts the biggest collection of birds and wildlife in Papua New Guinea, the Baiyer River Bird Sanctuary. Although

locals do not recommend visiting the sanctuary as the road through the Baiyer District is prone to many highway robberies.

Traditional culture and beliefs remain strong in Mount Hagen and its surrounds. In 2009, and again 2013, local women were re-

portedly burned alive after being accused of sorcery. Such acts are an engrained part of Papua New Guinean culture and many witch burnings happen in surrounding villages.

Mount Hagen Airport is located at Kagamuga, a satellite town 15 minutes drive from the centre of Mount Hagen. It is an international airport although flights into and out of it are not always available to the public. The airport altitude is 1,635 metres (5,364 ft) above sea level. Currently, Airlines PNG operates a charter service using Dash 8 aircraft from Cairns, Queensland, for mine workers at the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. Asia Pacific Airlines also fly Dash 8s regularly to Tabubil, their hub, to service the Ok Tedi Mine. Air Niugini also service Mount Hagen, with regular Fokker F100 and Dash 8 services to destinations such as Port Moresby, Moro and Cairns. Near the airport is Airport Hotel.

From time to time, the combination of altitude, midday temperatures and runway length restrict takeoff weights for domestic flights out of Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen is connected via the Highlands Highway to the city of Lae and other provincial capitals such as Madang, Goroka, Wabag, Mendi and Kundiawa. The road between Mount Hagen and all these centers is theoretically sealed, although frequent landslides and general deterioration can lead to parts of the road becoming unsealed or rough. You can travel from Mt Hagen along the Highlands Highway by using the popular PMV buses which operate as taxis or hire a car from the numerous hire car companies within Mt Hagen. Because of the difficult road conditions of the Highlands Highway, it is advisable to use four-wheel drive cars.

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SATELLITE image of Mt Hagen

Tourism, business in Mt Hagen

M T. HAGEN was unknown to the West until 1933 when the Leahy brothers, Mick and Dan, flew over the heavily populated and fertile a rea and then organized a foot patrol to explore further. Even thirty years ago Mt. Hagen was a fascinating and largely peaceful place to visit, with PNG Highlanders still walking a round in traditional costumes. These days it remains just as fascinating but the traditional costumes are largely reserved for special occasions and Mt. Hagen is a very dangerous place as guns have often replaced the traditional bows and arrows. The town’s main hotel, the Highlander, which formerly looked out over parkland and the town’s coffee market, is now surrounded by a corrugated iron fence. A visit to Mt. Hagen is now only for the bravest.

Mt. Hagen is third largest city in Papua New Guinea. It is the capital of the Western Highlands Province and is at an elevation of 5,500 f t. Together with Goroka in the Eastern Highlands it makes up the commercial hub of the Highlands, which make their money from mining, coffee and other agricultural crops that grow at altitude, such as sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Air Niugini connects Mt. Hagen daily with Port Moresby.

Airlines PNG flies internationally to Mt. Hagen from Cairns in Queensland, Australia, mainly to service the mining industry. It also connects Mt. Hagen with Lae, Madang, Wewak, Port Moresby and several smaller towns.

Mt Hagen is connected by road with the coast at Lae and Madang. The Highlands Highway from Lae can be dangerous at times and thefts from slow vehicles on the steep climbs are not u nknown. If you hit someone, or a pig, do not stop if you can avoid it. Drive away from the scene and then enquire about the nearest police station.

THE Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen.

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ARIES

March 20 - April 19

Not for some time has anything excited you as much as the ideas you’re currently discussing. The problem is, others want details, and these are so new you’re short of facts. Don’t let that stop you. Proceed, knowing that with every step you take, you’ll learn more, and have more to report.

April 20 - May 19

Often our thoughts are so much on what we’re doing and want to achieve, we lose track of the past. Every once in a while it’s important to stop and reflect not only on where you are, but on how far you’ve come. This helps you recognise what you’ve already achieved.

May 21 - June 20

Between the recent New Moon, which accented ways you could broaden your horizons, and early February’s the Full Moon, which also focuses on exploration, this is no time to stick with the familiar. Rather, take advantage of this chance to exchange ideas, learn about intriguing concepts and meet interesting people.

June 21 - July 21

One of the best remedies for persistent issues is a no-holds-barred discussion. This clears the air, reveals what others really think and enables you to express your views frankly, as well. Still, don’t undertake this until you’re ready to deal with the changes that are an inevitable outcome of such conversations.

July 22 - August 22

Watching arrangements you worked hard to organise come undone isn’t just disappointing, it’s disheartening. Still, your instincts must be telling you that while these once made sense, times have changes and so have your priorities. Enough that, although you’ve mixed feelings, removing these from your schedule is probably wise.

August 23 - September 22

Sometimes progress brings with it disarray. Not only is that the case now, with your ruler Mercury just having gone retrograde, you’ll be dealing with the confusion typical of this cycle. While it can be annoying, it can also be amazingly informative, especially if you ask the right questions.

September 23 - October 22

Often what’s unsaid is more powerful and important than issues that are discussed. That’s especially the case now. While you’ve good reason to keep certain concerns to yourself, these must come to light sooner or later. Raise them now, while you can do so without drama, and they’ll be no problem.

October 23 - November 22

Although it’s only been a month since Saturn departed Scorpio, you’re already experiencing changes in situations you thought you’d just have to live with. This is only the beginning. While the actual circumstances you’re dealing with are shifting dramatically, so are your ideas about what’s possible, now and in the future.

November 23 - December 22

Watching elements of arrangements you’ve struggled to organise come undone is no fun. Yet your instincts are telling you that what’s on its way out was a trial run, and that what you organise next will be better and more lasting. Knowing that, you can say farewell to those plans without a tear.

December 21 - January 19

Every once in a while, you forget that not everybody shares your thorough approach to making plans or is as cautious about ensuring they proceed as you envisioned them. Remember that, and when arrangements made by others founder, instead of worrying, you’ll just pick up the pieces and proceed as you intended.

January 20 - February 17

Because you’re super-responsible about obligations, in terms of time and money, you expect others to be as well. However, you’re currently dealing with somebody who regards such matters as unimportant. Knowing that, rather than assuming they’ll hold up their end of things, make it clear exactly what you expect of them.

February 18 - March 19

Working to keep plans you made with others going may seem noble, but you may actually want to review these. Since this process began, both circumstances and the objectives of everybody involved have changed. While these may need only minor tweaks, you could decide they’re not that good an idea after all.

Office of the Chief Secretary

Questions and Answers on District Development Authorities

When will district development authorities start work? Development authorities commence work on the 1 January 2015.

What will happen to the Joint District Planning and Budget Priority Committee? The JDPBPC has been abolished. It has been replaced by a statutory authority in each district the District Development Authority.

Who is on the Board of the district development authority? The members of the board of the district development authority are:

• the open Member of Parliament in the district who is the Chairperson of the Board;

• the Heads of Local-level Governments in the district; and

• three other members appointed by the Member of Parliament representing the open electorate (one of whom must be a women).

Can I attend meetings of the district development authority? Yes. Meetings must be held every quarter in the district and must be open to the public.

What will the district development authority be responsible for? The authority will work in close consultation with the provincial administration and be responsible for the following activities:

• to perform service delivery functions and carry out service delivery responsibilities which will be specified by the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations after consultation with the Provincial Executive Council. It is likely that different districts will have different responsibilities depending on their capacity and own unique circumstances;

• to develop, build, repair, improve and maintain roads and other infrastructure;

to approve the disbursement of district support grants and other grants;

to oversee, co-ordinate and make recommendations as to the overall district planning, including budget priorities, for consideration by the Provincial Government and the National Government; and

to determine and control the budget allocation priorities for the Local-level Governments in the district; and

to approve the Local-level Government budgets for presentation to the Local-level Government and make recommendations concerning them;

to draw up a rolling five-year development plan and annual estimates for the district; • to conduct annual reviews of the rolling five-year development plan

Who is the chief executive officer of the district development

authority? The chief executive is the district administrator. All public servants in the district are now responsible to the district administrator/CEO. The CEO can engage other technical officers when necessary.

What will happen to the Provincial Government? The Provincial Government will continue to be an important part of our decentralized system of government. The Provincial Government and its administration will provide overall coordination and will continue to provide services to the people of the Province.

A district development authority cannot work inconsistently with the plans or policies of the Provincial Government.

What funding will the district development authority receive?

District development authorities will each receive K15 million through the open members district support grant.

What happens if a district development authority is misusing funds or is not fulfilling its functions? The NEC, after receiving a report from the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, can suspend the Board of a district development authority. The Board can only be suspended in the following circumstances

• the Authority is incapable of effectively performing its functions;

• the Authority has conducted or is conducting its affairs in a grossly improper manner;

• the Authority has misappropriated or is misappropriating funds;

• the Authority has performed or is performing its functions or has exercised or is exercising its powers in a way that is inconsistent or in conflict with the policies and plans of the Provincial Government;

• the Board has not complied with a direction given by the Minister in accordance with the Act.

Is the Authority able to pass laws and impose taxation?

No. The Authority is not a government it cannot pass laws or impose taxation. The authority is a vehicle for delivering services in the district.

Is the district development authority a government?

No. The district development authority is not a government. It is a vehicle for delivering services in the district.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact the Department of Provincial and Local level Government Affairs on 7650 2395 or 7601 7873 or email jadema@dplga.gov.pg

Authorized by: The Chief Secretary to Government (15 January 2015)

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Course Fee/person: K2700/Stage K5400 per year (Stages 1 & 2).

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AWARENESS SEMINAR PROPOSED NEW COFFEE STANDARDS

1. The Coffee Project Management Unit (PMU) and Coffee Industry Corporation will be carrying out a series of Awareness Seminars in the main centers of coffee producing provinces. The awareness is related to the ‘Proposed New Coffee Grades and Standards.’

2. Dry Factory Managers, Exporters (GMs), Warehouse Supervisors and Coffee Extension Officers are invited to attend one of the following Seminars at which the ‘Proposed New Coffee Grades & Standards’ will be fully explained.

DATE PROVINCES VENUE

27th January 2015 WHP/ENGA/SHP) Highlander Hotel, Mt Hagen

28th January 2015 JIWAKA/ SIMBU Molka Lodge, Minj

29th January 2015 EHP Pacific Gardens Hotel, Goroka

30th January 2015 MOROBE/MADANG Lae International Hotel, Lae ESP/ORO/CENTRAL

**ALL AWARENESS/ SEMINARS WILL COMMENCE AT 10:00AM SHARP**

3. Further Information

Interested participants should contact PPAP or CIC for further information on telephone:

PPAP: 532 1925, Facsimile: 532 2080, email: ppap@cic.org.pg or CIC: Manager (Industry Regulations & Compliance) on 531 1277, email: smenanga@ cic.org.pg

Anton Benjamin Acting Chief Executive Officer

PAPUA NEW GUINEA TAXATION REVIEW (2013 – 2015)

RELEASE OF TAX INCENTIVES AND TAXING CAPITAL GAINS ISSUES PAPERS

On Friday 12 December 2014, The Tax Review Committee released the fourth and fifth of its issues papers as part of the Fiscal Regime (Taxation and Non-Taxation) Review.

Unlike other tax systems in the world, PNG does not currently have a comprehensive system for taxing capital gains. Issues Paper 4 explores the case for taxing capital gains in PNG, discusses a number of design issues and seeks feedback from stakeholders as to whether PNG should consider taxing capital gains as part of any future tax reform process.

Issues Paper 5 looks at the advantages and disadvantages of tax incentives, as well as the use of tax incentives in PNG today and historically. It sets out, for discussion, a possible approach for PNG to take on tax incentives including the development of a framework for the awarding and management of tax incentives going forward.

Introducing a system for taxing capital gains and rationalising tax incentives would be two means of broadening PNG’s tax base, allowing taxes on other sources of income (such as salary and wages and companies) to be reduced.

As with other Issues Papers released by the Committee, these papers are intended to promote discussions. The Committee will consider any submissions and develop draft recommendations which will be subject to a further round of consultation.

A copy of the papers, information on how to make submissions and further background on the Review can be found at the tax review website (www.taxreview.gov.pg).

In recognition that these papers are being released just prior to Christmas, the papers will be open for an extended period of public consultation. The closing date for submissions is Friday 13th February 2015.

To obtain a hard copy of the paper or for any other enquiries, please contact the Secretariat via email info@taxreview.gov.pg or by phone (325 5977).

Authorised by:

Sir. Nagora Bogan, KBE Chairman Tax Review Committee

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DESIGN AND BUILD OF RAINBOW HOUSING PROJECT - PORT MORESBY

PNG Ports Corporation Limited invites eligible Contractors/Builders in the Design and Build of Rainbow Housing Project, Port Moresby.

Tender documents will only be provided after paying a non-refundable fee of K1,000.00 in the form of a bank cheque to PNGPCL.

For all enquiries, please contact Mr. William Luke on Telephone No. (675) 3084 386 or email: William.Luke@pngports.com.pg

The closing time and date for submission of Tenders is at 1500hrs on Monday 16th February, 2015. The submissions shall be dropped off at the PNGPCL Head Office Tender Box and clearly labeled:-

Tender for DESIGN AND BUILD OF RAINBOW HOUSING PROJECT - PORT MORESBY

The Chief Infrastructure Officer

PNG Ports Corporation Limited PO Box 671

PORT MORESBY

National Capital District

Authorised by: Mr. Nathaniel Poya, OBE Board Chairman PNG Ports Corporation Limited

Republic Day Of India

On the occasion of the Republic Day of India, a flag hosting ceremony will be held at the High Commission of India (Address: Lot -30,Section -7, Lawes Road, Port Moresby) at 09.00am. On Monday, 26th January, 2015 All Indian nationals living in Papua New Guinea are cordially invited to attend theCeremony

Please contact the High Commission at Tel: 3210528 & 3214291, Email: hoc.pmoresby@mea.gov.in

For RSVP/details

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Training Institute

Deadline for Enrolment

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR ALL MAINLAND HOLDINGS DIVISIONS

Mainland Holdings Limited is a 100% nationally owned diversified agribusiness in Papua New Guinea with its head office in Lae, Morobe Province. Divisions of MHL include Tablebirds (chicken processing, table eggs, flour and stock-feed milling), a world class leading crocodile farm, a property department, trade stores & fuel stations, and a majority stake in a successful packaging business.

TRANSPORT SERVICES REQUIRED

OUTAGE NOTICE

TO NCD CONSUMERS

PNG Power advises consumers that it will carry out power interruptions to allow workmen to do urgent maintenance work on;

PLANNED INTERRUPTION

Date: SATURDAY JANUARY 31

Time: 9:00am -3:00pm.

Areas Affected: Islander, Lamana, Waigani Drive, Lamana Heights, Tokarara, Waigani Heights, Parts of University, Ensisi Valley, Laguna Hotel, City Hall, Boroko Motors, North Waigani & nearby areas.

PNG Power regrets any inconvenience caused to consumers.

MORTGAGE SALE

All intending applicants are reminded that the applications for enrolment to do Post Graduate, Practical Legal Training course Will close on the 30th of January 2015 at 4:06pm

For any inquiries call Mrs. Mechtil Iga on 326 2244 Director Legal Training Institute

Authorised by: David Alcock

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HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA PORT MORESBY

Papua New Guinea Taxation Review (2013 – 2015)

UPDATE No: 3 as at 17 DECEMBER 2014

This is the third update of the work of the Taxa on Review Commi ee. The Update covers both stakeholder engagement and research and policy development, focusing on key developments since the last Update (31 July 2014). It also includes an outline of next steps for the Review

The Commi ee would like to acknowledge the Government’s ongoing support for the work of the Review, most recently reflected in the Treasurer’s 2015 Budget speech in November.

STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

The Tax Review Commi ee and the Secretariat remain commi ed to undertaking the work of the Review in an open and consulta ve manner. The most recent update of the Review in July highlighted some of the significant consulta on undertaken by the Review up un l then – this included (i) the co-hos ng of a Tax Policy Symposium with the Na onal Research Ins tute (NRI), (ii) comple on of the “blue-sky” consulta on process and (iii) the holding of a number of open consulta ve forums in the Provinces.

Since then stakeholder consulta on has been maintained. The Review team has con nued to meet with interested stakeholders, and to date has undertaken over 80 individual consulta ons.

In addi on, the Review has con nued to engage with and seek feedback from the wider community through the regular publica on of taxa on ar cles in the Post Courier, Talkback Radio etc. The use of social media, in par cular the Review’s Facebook page, is a valuable source of feedback from Papua New Guineans interested in the future of their tax system.

The Tax Review Commi ee has also par cipated in relevant forums. For example a presenta on for a tax agent liaison mee ng (held by the IRC Offices) in September in Port Moresby.

RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

The Tax Review Commi ee is commi ed to ensuring that its Terms of Reference are achieved in a mely manner with quality output.

At the me of the last update, the Review had commissioned a number of policy and administra ve diagnos cs and had released the first two of a series of Issues Papers that seek to promote discussion and obtain feedback on par cular areas of taxa on- these were papers on Mining and Petroleum Taxa on (1) and Corporate and Interna onal Tax (2). Submissions to these Issues Papers have been published on the Review’s website (www.taxreview.gov.pg) and the Review team has been analysing the issues raised in both these submissions.

Since 31 July 2014, the Tax Review Commi ee has also released three more issues papers – these are The Case for Tax Reform and Broad Direc ons (3), Taxing Capital Gains? (4) and The Advantages and Disadvantages of Tax Incen ves (5). Due date for Submissions for the la er two papers is 13 February 2015 and the Commi ee is encouraging all interested stakeholders to provide submissions to Issues Paper 3, even though the formal date for submissions has lapsed.

In addi on, the Commi ee has received a dra report from PricewaterhouseCoopers on its Diagnos c Review of the PNG Customs Service. The Commi ee has also received an interim report from Deloi e who is undertaking a Diagnos c Review of the IRC. These reports will assist the Commi ee, in close consulta on with PNGCS and the IRC as PNG’s revenue agencies, to iden fy opportuni es for administra ve reform; which is an area that the work of the Review has iden fied as a key priority.

As part of the Review, the Tax Review Commi ee also recognises the importance of the unique issues and challenges facing the Autonomous Bougainville Government. Following on from a preliminary visit to Buka by members of the Secretariat earlier this year, the Review has maintained regular contact with ABG’s Tax Advisor, Mr Mark Bell, who has been engaged to examine Bougainville’s tax arrangements under the Governance Implementa on Fund.

The Review Commi ee also wishes to acknowledge the ongoing support of the Australian Government, the Interna onal Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Interna onal Finance Corpora on (IFC) in the work of the Tax Review.

NEXT STEPS

In the 2015 Budget the Government agreed to extend the Review’s repor ng meline to 31 July 2015.

The process for the Review remains the same with the present focus on releasing Issues Papers as a means of promo ng targeted discussion on key areas of taxa on. Progress has already been made on a number of key outstanding issues papers which the Commi ee aims to release for discussion in the first quarter of 2015. These include:

• Small Business Taxa on

• Personal and Re rement Income taxa on

• Excise

• GST

• Tax Administra on

Work is also progressing on the other areas of the Review including Non-Tax Revenues, Tariffs, Other Indirect Taxes and Property Taxa on. Having regard to its ambi ous meframe, Commi ee will consider in the New Year whether to release its discussion on these topics individually, as a combined paper, or as part of its final dra Report.

The Commi ee remains commi ed to undertaking the Review on a consulta ve basis.

The feedback from the various issues papers will culminate in the release of a final dra Report towards the middle of 2015. This will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to see and provide comment on the Commi ee’s proposed recommenda ons to the Government.

The Commi ee will con nue to make use of every opportunity to engage in stakeholder and public consulta on, including in the Provinces/Regions. In par cular, the Commi ee intends to hold open forums in Mt Hagen and Goroka in the first quarter of 2015.

Finally, recognising the benefits of the workshops that it has held to date, the Commi ee and Secretariat is planning a series of issue-specific workshop to assist in the development of the work of the Review. Considera on is currently being given to holding or co-hos ng workshops on the following topics:

• Small Business Taxa on

• Tax and Transparency

• The linkages between the Taxa on and Mining Act Reviews

• Taxa on and Sustainable Development

Further details on these events will be provided in the New Year. Any person/s or groups party interested in any of the above topics, is encouraged to contact the Review team.

The Review will also remain engaged with the work currently being undertaken on taxa on issues impac ng Bougainville. Members of the Tax Review will be a ending a Bougainville Tax Summit planned for the first half of next year.

Any enquiries on Tax Review should be directed to the Head of Secretariat, PNG Tax Review Secretariat via this email address: info@taxreview.gov.pg or by telephone (+675 3255977). Alterna vely, please visit the Tax Review website (www.taxreview. gov.pg) for further informa on.

Authorised by:

Sir Nagora Bogan, KBE Chairman Tax Review Commi ee.

Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Selected Applicants for Constable Training 2015

Selected names of candidates from 2014 Nationwide Recruitment Drive considered successful for Basic Constable Training at Bomana Police College

The Training will commence on Monday 2nd February, 2015

Highlands Region

10 Pricilla Songopa F 11 Winterford Koke M

SIMBU PROVINCE

1 Philemon Nawia M

2 Peter Tolpare M

3 Jr David Koila M

4 Kennan Rim M

5 David Ulka

Momase Region

Islands Region

Southern Region

From bush footy to the Broncos

RUGBY LEAGUE

SUCH was Greg Eden’s determination to play rugby league at the highest level in Australia, as a 19-year-old he left the epicentre of rugby league in the northern hemisphere to play a season of Group 9 with the Temora Dragons.

If the speedy fullback who once drew comparisons with Billy Slater gets to run out for the Broncos at the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines on January 31 it will be in stark contrast to his first game for the Dragons at Nixon Park and post-match celebrations back at the Temora Bowling Club.

Castleford born and bred, Eden is in line to be named in a new-look Broncos squad to contest the Nines having signed with the club back in September following 57 Super League games for four different clubs.

His dream to play in the National Rugby League took its first steps back in 2010 when he arrived in the New South Wales Riverina and 12 months after his initiation into the ways of bush footy he was playing Super League for Castleford.

“It’s pretty tough; they’re all nuts,” Eden said of his Group 9 recollections.

“It seemed like [I was a target] but I just had to get on with it and carry on.

“From when I’ve been young it’s just always been an ambition of mine

to play in Australia so I gave it a try before but it weren’t really the location for me. This time around it’s a little bit better and different so I’m enjoying it a lot more.

“Ever since I’ve been growing up I’ve always watched NRL and growing up I always wanted to try it.

It’s always looked like the best competition so I’ve always wanted to come here and try it and as soon as I got an opportunity last year I jumped at it.”

Eden’s arrival at Temora was the first injection of English blood into the club for a number of years and it didn’t take long for word to spread throughout the Group of the 19-yearold ‘Pom’ who had come to town. Although he was targeted by opposition players, Temora’s captain/coach that year, Scott Matthews, said Eden’s mental strength separated him from other players of a similar age.

“They saw a young kid and that’s what normally happens in the bush, they see a bit of fresh meat and pick on the young guys but he held his ground well and truly. He got hit, he got back up,” Matthews told NRL. com.

“There are only a handful of guys who can go from 18s and straight into first grade, that’s even in bush football. A lot of guys have to do their apprenticeship in reserve grade but this bloke came straight over from England, 19, fresh as a daisy, but he could defend.

Naitanui has a point to prove

AFL

WEST Coast ruckman

Nic Naitanui wants to silence his knockers this year as he attempts to complete the first full preseason his injury-marred career. The powerhouse ruckman, who has been repeatedly restricted by persistent groin and shoulder problems, says he has this summer completed two hundred more hours of preseason track work than recent seasons.

While he remains one of the most spectacular players the game has seen, the high leaping

big man has attracted criticism for his low possession and mark tallies over his six-year career. He signed a five-year deal last season, making him one of the club’s highest paid players. Naitanui, 24, admitted the string of injury problems and interrupted preseasons had “hurt me a bit”, but said he was intent on capitalising on his fruitful summer campaign this year. “I have never looked forward to Round 1 (against Western Bulldogs) more than this year, ”Naitanui said.

Dugan returns to fullback

RUGBY LEAGUE

JOSH Dugan’s stint at centre appears to be over with St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor set to switch Dugan back to fullback.

The move could open the door for boom rookie Euan Aitken to be a shock first-round inclusion at centre having impressed in the pre-season.

Only Dugan and winger Jason Nightingale are certainties in the Dragons outside backs with the likes of Aitken, Dane Nielsen and Dylan Farrell, Peter Mata’utia and Charly Runciman competing for the remaining three spots. Aitken played for the Junior Kangaroos last year.

While Dugan had success after his mid-season switch to centre last year, his return to fullback has drawn support from halves

Benji Marshall and Gareth Widdop in a move which could see him replace Jarryd Hayne as NSW fullback. “[Dugan] was our best player last year,” Marshall said. “Him back at fullback, I think that’s going to add a lot to our kick returns.”

Widdop added: “Everyone knows how good of a ball-runner Dugan is. Our new structures will allow him to do that.

It’s good to see him out [at fullback], he has had a big preseason.”

Widdop, Dugan and Marshall will need to fire as the Dragons look to revamp their attacking structures in a bid to avoid missing the finals for the fourth consecutive years.

Four Nations duties meant Widdop only returned to training in the new year and has been impressed by the change in plans.

“The structure around training has been a lot different,” Widdop said. “We’ve spent a lot more time with the ball in the hand than last year.

“At the end of last year I sat down with the coach and had a review of individual and teams.”

JOSH Dugan

GREG Eden at Broncos training. Inset: Playing for Temora Dragons

NIC Naitanui drying off after a recovery session at the beach.

LO heads to Kokopo

FROM BACK PAGE

HE wants his favoured Hunters number two jumper again but the Western Highlander knows he must pay the price for his in-decision making.

Lo is at his lowest but when he has the ball in hand operating down the left flank, his decision making more than most always turns to gold. The 2014 Intrust Super Cup top try scorer returned home yesterday morning from the United Kingdom.

He had a two month pre-season fall-out with Newcastle Thunder (formerly Gateshead) without playing a game. Lo opted out of a verbal agreement with UK based former Kumul and Thunder head coach Stanley Gene to return home.

“I made the decision to move and play in the UK, but some things did not turn out as I believed they would,” Lo said on arrival.

He was met by Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko and SP Hunters Chairman Graham Osborne, both of whom he had contacted as soon as his doubts were raised upon his arrival at his new club. “I understand that I will have to work extra hard to regain my place in the Hunters, and the trust of my coach, my team-mates and the PNGRFL,” he said.

Minister Tkatchenko added that Lo is a special rugby league talent who had learnt the hard way.

“It is a huge lesson learnt for him and one that all sportsmen and women must take into account when making decisions on their careers,” he said.

Boxers to show cause

BOXING

PAPUA New Guinea boxing train-on squad members will be dropped if they do not take part in the national trials slated for January 27-30 in Goroka, Eastern Highlands.

PNG Boxing Union (PNGBU) president John Avira yesterday warned squad members to attend the trials or run the risk of being dropped.

Avira said as the tournament will finalise the PNG boxing team for the July Pacific Games, all squad mem-

bers must show cause.

“This is to give opportunity to those who performed well during the PNG Games in Lae to have a crack at our current to crop,” Avira said.

He said positively the interest is high around the country with 15 associations participating in the event.

Associations confirmed include Bougainville, National Capital District, Bulolo, Lae, Madang, Simbu, Eastern Highlands, Jiwaka, Kairuku, Enga, Southern Highlands, Popondetta, Alotau and

Vanimo. There event is sponsored by the Minister Lands and Member for Unggai Bena Benny Allan.

“The PNG Boxing Union thanks the honourable minister for supporting the staging of the events,” Avira added.

“We will see our training squad members mixing it with the up and coming boxers pressing them for the spots in the national team. I’m sure this should make for an interesting four days of action,” he said.

The union urges those who

POM Muruks ready for Ipatas Cup

RUGBY LEAGUE

BY JEFFREY ELAPA

THE Pom Junior Muruks is a new entry in this year’s CocaCola Ipatas Cup.

The team formed in 2010 by youths from the Southern Highlands living in the nation’s capital, are one of the contenders for the southern leg.

The majority of the players live at the Southern Highlands block at 8 mile and regularly compete in matches at 9-Mile, 8-Mile and the off-season competition in the city. Team manager Andrew Al-

phonse said the team includes several Digicel Cup players from the Hela Wigmen, Mendi Muruks and Gulf Isapea.

Alphonse said they will not only test the competition but will go to the next stage.

He said the team includes seasoned players including Josiah Keviame from the Muruks, Isapea’s Robert Lavato and Geroge Kose to name a few.

In regards to financial assistance, Alphonse made special mention of Isop Mol who donated K5 000 and Henry Jeffery for his contribution as well.

have not affiliated to pay their fees by close of business today. “Non affiliated association will not participate,” Avria stressed.

Meanwhile 13 pugilists from the Kiruku-Hiri electorate of Central Province will be travelling on Sunday.

There team of nine male and four females boxers were selected out from the East and West Mekeo Boxing Clubs.

Maba Amateur Boxing Association president Mathew Aisa said their boxers will be competing in each division

Alphonse made mention of Works Minister Francis Awesa who also made a commitment to sponsor the club in the future.

Alphonse said the team is determined to carry the name of the Southern Highlands in the nation’s capital.

“Therefore, we call on Southern Highlanders and friends living in the city, including our leaders to assist this team to take part in the competition,” Alphonse added.

For further information call Alphonse on 7392 1405 or 7346 9597 and David Pepo on 7308 1446 or 7315 8686.

from the 51kg to 65kg.

This experience proves to us that there is a great need in sports to make sure that we educate our players and athletes on what’s best for their careers, he added.

“It is now up to him to prove himself coach Michael Marum that he is committed to be at the best he can be for the Hunters,” Tkatchenko said.

“We have brought him back it was now up to Lo himself to regain that trust again with coach Marum,” Osborne said. Osborne said Lo is a quality player that the Hunters groomed last year. “He knows the rules and the only way to get back in is to work your back-side off and wait for the opportunity to arise again,” he said. Lo flies to Kokopo on Monday.

BOXING action during the 6th PNG Games in Lae last year.

“PNGRFL and Hunters management and coaching group make decisions on the organisation and its staff and players.

“It’s not up to one player or an individual to make these decisions, which will be based on the best interests of the PNGRFL, the Hunters and its Rugby League programs,” PNGRFL CEO Brad Tassell.

Lo back

SP Hunters superstar to redeem himself

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