Universal values achieved through partnerships, says PM’s wife

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UNIVERSAL values can be achieved through partnership with genuine concern for the development of neighbouring nations, Rachael Marape says.
The wife of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape made the comments at the 2019 Asia Pacific First Ladies Summit in Palau.
The summit involves wives of heads of government from the Asia Pacific region, who meet to discuss, deliberate and find solutions to the common issues faced in their countries.
The theme for this year is “Addressing the critical challenges of our time: Interdependence, mutual prosperity and universal values”.
Giving the keynote address at the summit in Koror, Palau, yesterday, Marape said the event brought together people who were dedicated to the promotion of peace, prosperity and humanity in our countries.
She said as spouses of heads of government, they had a lot of work to do, many were involved in the charity work of their countries as this was the work that supported their government’s development priorities.
As the patron and advocator of the Saving Lives and Spreading Smiles Programme in PNG, Rachael Marape shared highlights of the programme and its benefit to mothers and babies in the country.
She said in the face of the challenging economic times, the government of PNG is making sure that the country continues to maintain spending on healthcare, particularly as this relates to the wellbeing of mothers and babies.
She added that the PNG government would continue to work with partners in the international community to bring the best technologies, medicines and research and importantly, to work with churches.

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End to power cuts

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PNG Power Limited has assured its customers that there will be no disruptions to electricity supply during the festive season, and beyond.
The assurance came from chief executive officer Douglas Mageo after the company paid the K50 million it owed Puma Energy to restore its regular supply of fuel.
PNG Power had been waiting for some time for the Government to pay the K50m, forcing the power supplier to implement load-shedding around Port Moresby daily.
Mageo said in statement since they now had “normalised” their payment terms with Puma Energy, they were getting the supply of fuel they needed.
It means that load-shedding will be discontinued.
Mageo warned, however that in cases of outages caused by “accidents or severe weather conditions”, PNG Power would try to quickly restore power supply.
He also said they would be moving away from “100 per cent exposure to diesel” next year.
“We will be moving away from 100 per cent exposure to diesel in Port Moresby and the other centres as well,” Mageo said in a statement.
Mageo said the new NiuPower gas plant had also started supplying 10 megawaltz to the Port Moresby grid from Nov 28.
This is expected to increase to 58 mw next year, with the commissioning of the 80mw transmission line.
“This means PNG Power will not use diesel to generate power in Port Moresby,” Mageo said.
“It will happen in other centres as well. The Ramu grid will be fully hydro-powered by the middle of 2020, followed by the Samarai Solar grid in Milne Bay, Divune hydropower plant in Oro and the refurbished Warangoi hydropower plant in East New Britain under PNG Power’s least cost generation path,” he said.
The hydropower capacity at Ru Creek in Kimbe and Lake Hargy in Bialla have been restored.

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Serena proud to fly PNG flag at pageant

 

Miss Scuba PNG 2019 Ester in national attire at the pageant in Malaysia.

By BOURA GORUKILA - The NationalSHE failed to get a top-six placing in the 2019 Miss Scuba pageant in Malaysia recently but Serena Paul is so happy that she took part – for two reasons.
One, the 26-year-old loves modelling.
Two, she is an advocate for marine conservation, which the pageant was all about.
“It was a new experience for me being alone to contest for the crown with 22 women from around the world with diverse backgrounds.
“I also saw the importance of the initiative towards Miss Scuba International as it focuses in its work in protecting the oceans globally. I have learnt so much and proud to fly our flag.”
Serena was born on Sept 16, 1993 at Moreguina Health Centre on the outskirts of Port Moresby. Dad Paul Kob Misob is from Central and mum Carla Vela Paul is from Madang.
She is the third eldest in a family of seven.
She started pre-elementary education at the Cocoalands Elementary School in 2000 when dad Paul was working as a Department of Agriculture and Livestock officer.
The family moved to Upulima Station in 2004. She completed Year Eight in 2008. She attended Kupiano Secondary as a boarding student for four years.
Serena graduated with a Higher Education Certificate in 2012, and attended the Institute of Business Studies for two years, graduating with a diploma.
“I decided to get a job, and continue my studies when I was financially ready, since I had other siblings attending college as well.”
In November 2014, she joined Digicel TVWAN.
“I started as a sales executive. Now I am a media administrator.”
She models “for leisure” and last year decided join Miss Scuba PNG.
“It is quite different from other pageants I’ve come across, many of which embrace great causes, but none focused on our oceans.
“It’s a platform to promote and advocate on marine conservation nationally and internationally.
“Coming from a mixed parentage of the two beautiful provinces of Madang and Central, I believe in my values as an islander to protect marine biodiversity for my family, my community, my nation and our future generations.
“For a long time we haven’t valued our biological diversity and this platform displays the importance of maintaining the functionality and productivity of the ecosystem.
“This pageant celebrates not only the inner beauty and courage but also advocates worldwide marine conservation.”
PNG Modeling Agency director Jemaema Koike explains that the judging categories included talent acts, national attire, swim wear, public speaking and knowledge in marine conservation.
“We missed out on the six finalists but I’m happy that PNG participated this year which is the second time since 2017.”
Miss Scuba Australia won the pageant. She won a one-year contract to work with Miss Scuba International.
She will travel the world as an ambassador/advocate on saving the ocean globally with worldwide sponsors.
Serena enjoyed her two weeks in Malaysia.
“It has been the most challenging journey in my life. Yes, not everything goes the way you planned and this has made me stronger than I was. Building self-confidence, opportunities, community involvement and lessons you learn that guide and build you as an individual.”

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