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Women in the PNG media space begin a journey of self discovery

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The PNG Media space is now well dominated by women elevated to higher positions.

While that is acknowledged by many as a way forward for breaking gender barriers and stereotypes, challenges still remain both at the helm and those that report to them.

Challenges not only at work place but at home.

Realizing this, the PNG Media Council in collaboration with ABC’s Media Development Initiative is conducting consultative forums for women in the media in Papua New Guinea to see if there is a possibility of starting a Women in Media Association.

The most recent forum was held in Madang Province.

PNG Media Council Secretary, Belinda Kora said the concept will be similar to Fiji’s Women in Media Association which not only tries to address challenges faced by women in the industry but also build capacity to allow them to excel.

The first consultation was held in Lae, Morobe Province, and the 2nd one in Port Moresby.

All three consultation received overwhelming support from the participants with many saying the concept is long overdue.

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KPHL PARTNERS IHU SEZ

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Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has partnered with the Ihu Special Economic Zone to help provide its Energy Solutions.

A memorandum of agreement was signed between the Ihu Special Economic Zone Development Company and KPHL recently in Port Moresby.

The Ihu Special Economic Zone was established in the year 2020, in the Kikori District of Gulf Province, designated for downstream processing.

Earlier this year, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of International Trade and Investment and KPHL, which allows KPHL to provide Energy Solutions for SEZs.

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru said SEZs will not be viable unless they have access to affordable electricity.

He said this signing is a start of a new beginning.

“We don’t give SEZ licence unless you meet all the requirements. You must have Roads, Power, Wharf, Airports and Investors” Maru said.

According to Kikori MP Soroi Eoe, there are ongoing discussions with the department of Works and Highways to build a new road in the district.

“Power is a very important requirement, and there are plans to improve the airport,” Eoe said.

Kikori MP Soroi Eoe.

KPHL Managing Director Wapu Sonk said, KPHL is happy to collaborate with the Ihu SEZ Development Company to carry out feasibility studies on possible power generation solutions.

Managing Director for KPHL Wapu Sonk.

“We will look at the most appropriate power solutions for the Ihu SEZ, which could include renewable sources such as Hydro.” The Managing Director said.

Following this agreement, KPHL will carry out feasibility studies on potential sources of the generation of power, and make recommendations on those that are commercially viable. The Managing Director said, It will be the responsibility of the SEZ development company, Landowner, LLG and Gulf provincial government, and the Ministry of International Trade and Investment, to progress in the recommended options.

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https://insidepng.com/sez-summit-a-success/
https://insidepng.com/all-set-to-host-the-sez-summit/

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CHURCH CALLS FOR POLICE MANPOWER

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A United Church Bishop from Hela province has called on the government and police commissioner to employ more police personnel in Hela to increase police man power in the province.

United Church Pioneer Bishop and Deputy Chair of Hela Council of Churches, Reverend Wai Tege, in an interview with Inside PNG, said there is a need for more police resources and man power to help address lawlessness in the province.

United Church Pioneer Bishop and Deputy Chair of Hela Council of Churches Reverend Wai Tege.

“The are less then 60 policemen stationed in Tari, but they cannot do anything. We need more policemen.” The Bishop said.

The Law and Order issues in Hela province has been an ongoing issue for over 10 years, and the recent Kidnapping at Mt Bosavi has posed a threat to the people, especially women and girls, including public servants in the province.

According to Reverend Tege, a survey carried out by the United Church in Hela shows that the lawlessness in Hela, are mainly caused by unemployed youths between the age of 15 to 27.

“Most of these youths come from polygamous family background with no support from family, therefore they turn to the life of crime and violence.” The Reverend said.

Reverend Tege said the idea of State of Emergencies (SOEs) being declared by the government over the years, have been nothing but a waste of resources and government funding.

He said the solution is to boost police manpower, by employing more police personnel to be stationed permanently in the province.

This will help increase police presence and visibility in the province.

“We have more unemployed youths and school leavers in the country. Employ the school leavers so they can be stationed in Hela, to help address Law and Order Issue.” Reverend Tege said.

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