Steamships Appoints Ruth Kissam As First Woman GM For Corporate Affairs – A New Era For Women In Leadership In Papua New Guinea.
Ruth Kissam makes history as Steamships’ first woman GM for Corporate Affairs, a win for women in PNG leadership.
Pipi Gari: The Untold Story of PNG’s First Indigenous Ship Captain
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Uncover the story of Pipi Gari, a remarkable Papuan seaman who became PNG’s first indigenous ship captain, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and service in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea Parliamentary Session Unveils Allegations Of Public Fund
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Allegations surface in Papua New Guinea parliament: 1.9 billion Kina in public funds reportedly misused. Demands for transparency intensify.
Scholarship Opportunities from the U.S. Embassy to PNG, SI and Vanuatu.
Scholarship Opportunities from the U.S. Embassy to PNG, SI and Vanuatu. Read More »
Top 9 scholarship programs offered by the U.S. Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu!
Understanding CPI And Inflation: What It Means For Your Wallet In Papua New Guinea
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In Papua New Guinea, two important economic concepts—Consumer Price Index (CPI) and inflation—affect the cost of living and real estate prices.
CPI measures the average change in prices for a basket of everyday goods and services, like food and housing. For example, if the CPI increases from 100 to 105, it means prices have risen by 5%. This impacts how much you pay for groceries or rent.
Inflation, on the other hand, is the rate at which prices rise, reducing the purchasing power of your money. If inflation is at 5%, what you could buy for K1,000 last year will cost K1,050 this year.
In PNG, inflation is influenced by factors like the cost of imported goods and global oil prices. As inflation rises, property prices also tend to increase, making real estate more expensive. Additionally, higher inflation means that potential homebuyers may struggle to afford properties, as their money buys less than before.
Understanding CPI and inflation is crucial for navigating the rising costs of living and making informed financial decisions.
The Story Of William Kapris: Crime And Controversy In Papua New Guinea
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William Kapris is a well-known name in Papua New Guinea, famous for his criminal activities and the shocking claims he made about powerful leaders in the country. His life has raised important questions about corruption and how the government operates.
Unlocking Judicial Insight: Dr. Bal Kama’s Revolutionary Book On Papua New Guinea Judiciary
Dr. Bal Kama’s groundbreaking book, “Rethinking Judicial Power in Papua New Guinea: A Mandate for Activism in a Transformative Constitution,” explores the judiciary’s pivotal role in the country’s governance and socio-political landscape, challenging conventional norms and encouraging a quadripartite model, and is set to launch next month with a Foreword by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika.
Appreciation Gifts In Papua New Guinea
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In Papua New Guinea, the distinction between appreciation gifts and bribes is context-dependent, as illustrated by a story where friends, detained unjustly, offered a monetary token to police as gratitude rather than as inducement for release.