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Tambaran U P D A T E JULY-AUGUST 2021 Edition#6 PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES P A R LI A MENTAR Y S E R VIC E S #NEW STRUCTURE FOR PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE SPEAKER of Parliament, Hon.

Job Pomat, MP, CMG (right) at the ocassion of the formal signing of the new Parliamentary Service (PS) Organisational and Management structure in May this year.

He is pictured here with the Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa.
The PS senior management team was present to witness the ocassion.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service INSIDE THIS ISSUE l Clerk’s Message..... page 3 l News & Events....... page 4 l Postcards................ page 5 l Photo Stories..... page 6&7 l Profiles.................... page 8 l Voxpops.................. page 9 l Tips & Advice....... page 10 l Engagement......... page 11 l Sports Update...... page 12 Work underway for PS corporate plan Service senior PARLIAMENTARY managers presented their divisional SWOT Analysis reports in July to identify their areas of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats which will assist in formulating divisional objectives for the Service’s Corporate Plan for the next five years.
The plan, put together by a Corporate Plan Committee (CPC), consisting of selected senior managers will formulate a plan of action, with set goals and how they will be achieved, to deliver on the vision in align with the Clerk’s vision of the Service becoming a leader in providing premium parliamentary service in the region.
The SWOT Analysis identified resources available, areas that needed improvement on, opportunities to capitalise on and potential liabilities; all vital information which will help to monitor and control systems and structures and deliver the Service’s aims and objectives.

The mission of the plan is to provide innovative, excellent and relevant service in a modern, efficient and engaging parliament which is fundamental to a democratic government system.
Work is currently going on with the plan and the CPC is expected to present the final draft before the end of the year.

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P A R L I A M E N T .

G O V .P G H O U S E N O T E S PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES WELCOME!

E R S A A P LI S E to R VIC MENTAR Y Welcome the July-August 2021 Tambaran Update!
In this edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, we bring to you updates of the Parliamentary Service (PS) news and events, ranging from the vision of the Clerk of Parliament been incorporated to the Service’s new Corporate Plan for the next five years to success stories of staff members engaged in sports and other activities of interest.
Our must-reads are the Human Resource Management (HRM) Update on Page 10, the photospreads on Pages 6&7 featuring events and programs happening at Parliament House, and Voxpops on Page 9 regarding views from staff on “Gender-based Violence”.

Your participation and contribution to our publication is always encouraged and welcomed; and we would like to thank those staff who take the time to respond to questionnaires and share their stories and photos.
We would also like to hear from you, on what you like, what you don’t like and what you would like to be included in this publication, going forward.

We trust that you will enjoy this edition, as much as we did, putting it together.

Until next time, happy reading!

The Media Team.


:) COPYRIGHT All editorial material and artwork in Tambaran Update is the property of the Parliamentary Service and must not be duplicated in another publication or promotion without written permission as it is subject to Papua New Guinea’s Copyright Law.
CONTACT US Telephone: 3277419 or 3277504 Email: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com ISBN: 978-9980-909-27-5 A GARDEN OF MONUMENTAL SCULPTURES | Pictured above are sculptures of six former Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea that adorn the gardens at Parliament House.

This area is not frequented as much by visitors nowadays, due to the Controller’s COVID-19 measures.
Perspex partitions in the house A new feature of our Parliament PERSPEX partition screens have been installed in the Chambers of Parliament House to create a physical barrier between Members of Parliament (MPs) against close- range virus transmission, thus reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection during Parliament meetings.

Speaker of Parliament, Hon.


Job Pomat, CMG, MP told Parliament in the August sitting of this undertaking, following a letter from the Controller of the National Control Centre to take appropriate measures to control and contain the spread of COVID-19 within the Parliament precincts, after over 50 per cent of Parliamentary Services staff including some MPs, who had contracted the virus earlier in the year.
The Perspex solution was considered by the National Parliament Committee as the most appropriate measure to comply with the Controller’s COVID-19 health protocols.

The Perspex solution is a similar measure the Singapore and Malaysia used parliaments.

Air sanitisers have also been installed in the building, apart from the “new normal” practices being enforced by the Service.

PERSPEX partition screens pictured above are a new feature of Parliament House.
- Photos: Parliamentary Media Services in ‘Selfie Contest’ Do you have a favourite feature or view of the Parliament House?

Why not take a selfie with this feature or view in the background, write in 25 words or less why you say so and submit for a chance to win a “surprise prize” and have your photo published in a future edition of the Tambaran Update.

Send your entry to: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com EXAMPLE!
e.g: Entry by the Media Team The courtyard where the Orchid Garden is situated, where in past years, during a weekend was the venue of the colourful Orchid Spectacular Exhibition.

IntegrIty: The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

– Bob Marley 2 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” H O U S E N O T E S PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES WELCOME!

Welcome to the July-August 2021 Tambaran Update!


In this edition of our P S A E bi-monthly newsletter, we bring to you LI R updates of the Parliamentary Service MENTAR Y E S A R VIC (PS) news and events, ranging from the vision of the Clerk of Parliament been incorporated to the Service’s new Corporate Plan for the next five years to success stories of staff members engaged in sports and other activities of interest.
Our must-reads are the Human Resource Management (HRM) Update on Page 10, the photospreads on Pages 6&7 featuring events and programs happening at Parliament House, and Voxpops on Page 9 regarding views from staff on “Gender-based Violence”.

Your participation and contribution to our publication is always encouraged and welcomed; and we would like to thank those staff who take the time to respond to questionnaires and share their stories and photos.
We would also like to hear from you, on what you like, what you don’t like and what you would like to be included in this publication, going forward.

We trust that you will enjoy this edition, as much as we did, putting it together.

Until next time, happy reading!

The Media Team.


:) COPYRIGHT All editorial material and artwork in Tambaran Update is the property of the Parliamentary Service and must not be duplicated in another publication or promotion without written permission as it is subject to Papua New Guinea’s Copyright Law.

CONTACT US Telephone: 3277419 or 3277504 Email: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com ISBN: 978-9980-909-27-5 ‘Selfie Contest’ Do you have a favourite feature or view of the Parliament House?
Why not take a selfie with this feature or view in the background, write in 25 words or less why you say so and submit for a chance to win a “surprise prize” and have your photo published in a future edition of the Tambaran Update.

Send your entry to: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com EXAMPLE!

A GARDEN OF MONUMENTAL SCULPTURES | Pictured above are sculptures of six former Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea that adorn the gardens at Parliament House.
This area is not frequented as much by visitors nowadays, due to the Controller’s COVID-19 measures.

Perspex partitions in the house A new feature of our Parliament PERSPEX partition screens have been installed in the Chambers of Parliament House to create a physical barrier between Members of Parliament (MPs) against close- range virus transmission, thus reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection during Parliament meetings.

Speaker of Parliament, Hon.


Job Pomat, CMG, MP told Parliament in the August sitting of this undertaking, following a letter from the Controller of the National Control Centre to take appropriate measures to control and contain the spread of COVID-19 within the Parliament precincts, after over 50 per cent of Parliamentary Services staff including some MPs, who had contracted the virus earlier in the year.
The Perspex solution was considered by the National Parliament Committee as the most appropriate measure to comply with the Controller’s COVID-19 health protocols.

The Perspex solution is a similar measure used in the Singapore and Malaysia parliaments.

Air sanitisers have also been installed in the building, apart from the “new normal” practices being enforced by the Service.

PERSPEX partition screens pictured above are a new feature of Parliament House.
- Photos: Parliamentary Media Services e.g: Entry by the Media Team The courtyard where the Orchid Garden is situated, where in past years, during a weekend was the venue of the colourful Orchid Spectacular Exhibition.

” IntegrIty: The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
– Bob Marley 2 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ NOTICEBOARD Committee endorses extension on Parliament coverage sPeAKeR of Parliament Hon.

Job Pomat, CMG, MP informed Parliament in the september sitting that the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings has endorsed the Papua New Guinea National Broadcasting Corporation (PNG NBC) TV and Radio to extend coverage of Parliament sessions, beyond the Question Time and Grievances Debate.
“The extended coverage will see both the morning and afternoon sessions of Parliament being televised on NBC TV and broadcasted on NBC Radio,” he said in a statement read by Deputy speaker Hon.

Koni Iguan, MP.

The PNG NBC Management had requested Parliament earlier in the month for the extended coverage as part of its community service to the citizens and stakeholders.
The speaker stated that; “All programs that Parliament will deal with, will be televised and broadcasted, including the tabling of legislations, Ministerial statements, Committee Reports and related Parliamentary papers.” The extended coverage will enable the public to know what takes place when Parliament is in session, promote the work of Parliament as well as keep communities informed.
C Le R K ’s M e s sA Ge Change for better Learn to be open, embrace new ideas As we venture into the second half of the year, we are once again struck with the reality that despite the challenges of a global pandemic that is having both a destructive and disruptive impact on everyday life, including the operations of this great institution, there is still work that needs to be done.
And I am pleased to say that we finally have a new Organisational and Management structure approved by the speaker of Parliament Hon.

Job Pomat, CMG, MP on May, 27th 2021, now in effect.
This significant milestone is part of the vision to put in place a workforce that is not only a qualified, experienced and unified one, but is also made up of officers who are passionate about being involved and active in a useful and effective way, in making the Parliamentary Service, a modern, efficient and engaging one in the region.
As such, our hardworking Corporate Plan Committee has been tasked to formulate a plan of action, with set goals and on how they will be achieved to deliver on this vision, which we look forward to launching before the end of the year.

In this action plan, we are looking at streamlining the processes; integration of new systems such as the Ascender Human Resource and Payroll by Concept Group to upgrade the current payroll system, and incorporating best practices innovative developments in the coming months.
Change is inevitable; but change for the better is progress, which is our objective.

Hence, I would like to take this time to encourage everyone to learn to be open and embrace new ideas and commit to carrying out their respective roles and amongst hence other KALA AUFA Clerk of Parliament responsibilities with diligence and care; because a collaborative effort by all is required to deliver the service’s aims and objectives, in these changing times.
A call to action to do what is right for the greater good has got to be one decision that every officer makes at some point during their service.

The 35th President of the United states of America John F Kennedy exemplifies this call to action perfectly in his famous antimetabole, “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”.

Let’s stop asking what the Parliamentary service can do for us, and start asking ourselves, what we can do, to make this institution, great.
sadness Parliamentary Service officers bid farewell to two dedicated colleagues IT wAs with great that Parliamentary Service officers bade farewell to two of their colleagues, who passed away earlier this year due to prolonged illness.

The Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa and speaker Hon.


Job Pomat, CMG, MP in separate messages, paid tribute to the late Frank Lyumbirip, a Liasion Officer with the Bills & Papers Division, who passed away in April and the late Kopi Gulaga Lega, a Employment Relations & GESI Officer with the Human Resources Management Division, in May.
Their contribution of 13 years and 29 years of long and dedicated service, respectively, was honoured and appreciated and the late Frank’s innovative work ethics and late Kopi’s compassionate nature and pleasant camaradarie are sorely missed.

May their souls rest in eternal peace.


JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 3 n e w s | & e v e n t s National Parliament presents two vehicles to Bougainville House of Reps CHINA’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR VISITS PARLIAMENT TO FOSTER RELATIONS | Deputy Ambassador Huang Jingming (front left) presents gifts to Clerk of Parliament kala Aufa during his courtesy visit early this year.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service GBV report-1 tabled A sPeCIAl Parliamentary Committee on Gender based violence (GBv) appointed to inquire into the continuous prevalence of violence; specifically GBV in the country, tabled the first part of its report in the August sitting of Parliament.

the Committee includes; Chairman, Hon.

Charles Abel Alotau MP, Deputy Chairman, Hon.

Allan Bird Governor east sepik and members; Hon.

Michael Dua Governor Chimbu, Hon.

Powes Parkop Governor nCD, Hon.


Aiye tambua Goroka MP, Hon.

Ginson saonu Governor Morobe and Hon.

Allan Marat rabaul MP.

the Committee’s functions are to: 1.

Identify the forms of gender based violence, specifically violence against women and girls including, but not limited to coercive control and technology facilitated abuse.

2.

Identify the immediate and long-term measures to prevent gender based violence, with the focus on behavioural change for future generations.

3.
3.

Inquire into the level and impact of coordination and accountability for services and policy responses across the government departments, provincial and local level governments, non-government and community based organisations and private sector.

4.
4.

Inquire into the adequacy of the evidence and prevalence data of gender based violence and how to overcome limitations in the collection of nationally consistent and timely data including, but not limited to, court, police 5. intervention the perpetrator programs and support services to help them change their behaviour.

6.

Consider the views and experiences of frontline services, advocacy groups and others working to address GBv.
the Parliamentary Committee secretariat will continue to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Committee, as it continues its work on the second part of the report which will include compiling findings and recommendations, expected to be tabled before the end of the year.

and hospitals Identify PS staff apply for NID cards A of nUMBer Parliamentary service staff, with assistance from the Civics and education Division, have applied for their national cards (nID) Identity earlier in the year.
some of the staff are pictured here queing up to inquire about the status of or to pick up their cards and certificates.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service the following Clerk of Parliament kala Aufa presented a cheque worth more than k350,000 for the purchase of two vehicles to the Clerk of the Bougainville House of representatives (BHOr) robert tapi in Buka, in the Autonomous region of Bougainville (ArOB) in February this year.
Mr Aufa said the presentation was a legacy initiative of the Office of the speaker of Parliament and an outstanding commitment which has the now been honoured, signing of the Parliamentary Partnership (twinning) Agreement between the two parliaments in Arawa.

“we are committed towards further and strengthening enhancing cooperation two between parliaments,” he said.
“this presentation is the parliamentary partnership at work.” Mr Aufa who was an official observer at BHOR’s first parliamentary session for the year was invited by the speaker Hon.

simon Pentanu.

for a Clerk of “This Parliament to sit in on a BHOr sitting,” Mr Aufa said.
“I am impressed with the engaging and passionate debate by the representatives on matters of public importance.” Apart from this, Mr Aufa also met with Clerk tapi during the week, discussing ways foster capacity building, legislative excellence and exploring modern to encourage communication amongst other key agendas.
Accompanied by a team of Parliamentary Service officers, Mr Aufa also had an opportunity to visit the various sections and divisions of the BHOr to get acquainted with the role, function and systems of the institution and offer any consultative support where needed.

Meanwhile, the work programme for 2021-2026 for both parliaments under the agreement is continuing with plans to hold a ratification workshop sometime during the year.
technology the first to is nb: See photos on page 5 Collaboration: The strength of the team is each individual member.

The strength of each member is the team.


– Phil Jackson 4 | JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” n e w s | & e v e n t s National Parliament presents two vehicles to Bougainville House of Reps Clerk of Parliament kala Aufa presented a cheque worth more than k350,000 for the purchase of two vehicles to the Clerk of the Bougainville House of representatives (BHOr) robert tapi in Buka, in the Autonomous region of Bougainville (ArOB) in February this year.
Mr Aufa said the presentation was a legacy initiative of the Office of the speaker of Parliament and an outstanding commitment which has now been honoured, following the signing of the Parliamentary Partnership (twinning) Agreement between the two parliaments in Arawa.

“we are committed towards further enhancing and strengthening cooperation between the two parliaments,” he said.
“this presentation is the parliamentary partnership at work.” Mr Aufa who was an official observer at BHOR’s first parliamentary session for the year was invited by the speaker Hon.

simon Pentanu.

“This is the first for a Clerk of Parliament to sit in on a BHOr sitting,” Mr Aufa said.
“I am impressed with the engaging and passionate debate by the representatives on matters of public importance.” Apart from this, Mr Aufa also met with Clerk tapi during the week, discussing ways to foster capacity building, legislative excellence and exploring modern technology to encourage communication amongst other key agendas.
Accompanied by a team of Parliamentary Service officers, Mr Aufa also had an opportunity to visit the various sections and divisions of the BHOr to get acquainted with the role, function and systems of the institution and offer any consultative support where needed.

Meanwhile, the work programme for 2021-2026 for both parliaments under the agreement is continuing with plans to hold a ratification workshop sometime during the year.
nb: See photos on page 5 ” CHINA’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR VISITS PARLIAMENT TO FOSTER RELATIONS | Deputy Ambassador Huang Jingming (front left) presents gifts to Clerk of Parliament kala Aufa during his courtesy visit early this year.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service GBV report-1 tabled A sPeCIAl Parliamentary Committee on coordination and accountability for Gender based violence (GBv) appointed services and policy responses across the to inquire into the continuous prevalence government departments, provincial and of violence; specifically GBV in the country, local level governments, non-government tabled the first part of its report in the August and community based organisations and sitting of Parliament.

private sector.
private sector.

the Committee includes; Chairman, Hon.

4.

Inquire into the adequacy of the evidence Charles Abel Alotau MP, Deputy Chairman, and prevalence data of gender based Hon.

Allan Bird Governor east sepik and violence and how to overcome limitations members; Hon.

Michael Dua Governor in the collection of nationally consistent Chimbu, Hon.

Powes Parkop Governor and timely data including, but not limited to, nCD, Hon.

Aiye tambua Goroka MP, Hon.


court, police and hospitals Ginson saonu Governor Morobe and Hon.

5.

Identify the perpetrator intervention Allan Marat rabaul MP.

programs and support services to help the Committee’s functions are to: them change their behaviour.

1.

Identify the forms of gender based 6.

Consider the views and experiences of violence, specifically violence against frontline services, advocacy groups and women and girls including, but not limited to others working to address GBv.
coercive control and technology facilitated the Parliamentary Committee secretariat abuse.

will continue to provide administrative and 2.

Identify the immediate and long-term secretarial support to the Committee, as it measures to prevent gender based violence, continues its work on the second part of the with the focus on behavioural change for report which will include compiling findings future generations.

and recommendations, expected to be 3.


Inquire into the level and impact of tabled before the end of the year.

PS staff apply for NID cards A nUMBer of Parliamentary service staff, with assistance from the Civics and education Division, have applied for their national Identity (nID) cards earlier in the year.

some of the staff are pictured here queing up to inquire about the status of or to pick up their cards and certificates.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service “ Collaboration: The strength of the team is each individual member.

The strength of each member is the team.

– Phil Jackson 4 | JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE A visit to BHOR P O S T - C A R D S N O T I C E A postcard from...

PARLIAMENTARY Service staff who have gone on duty travel abroad or in the provinces are invited to submit a photo taken in or outside the respective parliament or assembly buildings, they have visited.
The photos must include a brief description of the people, the location, the event/ocassion and the time captured, as well as mention the photographer.

A selection of photos will be chosen each edition to be featured on this page.

Please to: mediadivision.parliament@gmail.

com or contact the Media Team on Ext 419 or Ext 500 for further queries or more information.
information forward g n i n g i g s n i n n T w i signing of the Parliamentary The Partnership (Twinning) Agreement (PPA) between the two parliaments in Arawa, in March this year.

a m r g o r k p r W o The wORk program for 2021-2026 for both parliaments under the agreement is continuing.

CleRk of Parliament kala Aufa was an official observer at the Bougainville house Representatives’ of first (BHOR) Parliamentary Session for the year in March; a first time also for a Clerk of Parliament.
he is pictured here with the Speaker of the BhOR Simon Pentanu (right) and Serjeant-At-Arms.

- Photos: Parliamentary Media Services AN OffiCiAl meeting the with Clerk of Bougainville house of Representatives (BhOR) Robert Tapi ways discussed strengthen both to in institutions the capacity areas of building, fostering legislative excellence and exploring modern technology to boost c o m m u n i c a t i o n amongst other key agendas.
The BhOR visit was described by Clerk Robert Tapi as a familiarisation and exploratory one and thanked Papua New Guinea Parliament’s commitment in taking the lead in honouring Parliamentary the Partnership (Twinning) Agreement between two parliaments.
the PiCTUReD are the team of Parliamentary officers, Service who accompanied Mr Aufa and had an opportunity to visit the various sections and divisions of the BhOR to acquainted with the role, function and systems of the institution and offer any consultative support where needed.
get JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 5 r e v r e s b l o a i c O f fi i t s i l v a i c O f fi Behind the scenes Burial preparations for Sir Mekere Morauta Parliamentary Service Security officers at a briefing with their supervisors for the State Burial of the Late Sir Mekere Morauta held on Independence Hill on Friday January 8th, 2021 infront of a capacity crowd.
The event was telecasted live simultaneously on TV, radio and online by the mainstream media.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Preparation of the tomb where the body of the Late Sir Mekere Morauta was laid to rest, after the State Funeral Service at United Church of PNG’s local congregation, the Rev.
Sione Kami Memorial Church.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service human resource Management staff posing with their divsion’s uniforms with the view of the flag on Independence Hill at half mast in respect of the Late sir Mekere Morauta’s passing.

- Photo: David Simoi The Burial Procession pictured heading the Ceremonial Carpark infront of Parliament House, with the view of the Independence Boulavard in the background.

Hours of rehearsals culminated into what was a beautiful and poignant send off.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service towards Parliamentary Service senior management in the forefront right, joined Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and other dignitaries to witness the State Burial proceedings of the Late sir Mekere Morauta.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa (centre) and Deputy Clerk Basil Kambuiagen (second from left) with senior officers, awaiting the burial procession to arrive.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service AccountAbility: Accountability is the measure of a leader’s height.
― Jeffrey Benjamin 6 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE P h o t o s t o r i e s Behind the scenes Burial preparations for Sir Mekere Morauta P h o t o s t o r i e s HRM Office Christmas Party BELOW: Executive Director - Human Resource Management Division Tim Bonou (back left) and his staff, dressed in their uniforms, enjoying their Christmas luncheon held at the C Block in December last year.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Parliamentary Service Security officers at a briefing with their supervisors for the State Burial of the Late Sir Mekere Morauta held on Independence Hill on Friday January 8th, 2021 infront of a capacity crowd.

The event was telecasted live simultaneously on TV, radio and online by the mainstream media.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Preparation of the tomb where the body of the Late Sir Mekere Morauta was laid to rest, after the State Funeral Service at United Church of PNG’s local congregation, the Rev.
Sione Kami Memorial Church.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Clerk’s Office Christmas Party ABOVE: Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa cutting a cake after addressing Parliamentary Service’s senior management team at the Christmas party organised by his office at March Girls Resort, Gaire, Central Province last December.
- Photo: -Parliamentary Media Service human resource Management staff posing with their divsion’s uniforms with the view of the flag on Independence Hill at half mast in respect of the Late sir Mekere Morauta’s passing.

- Photo: David Simoi The Burial Procession pictured heading towards the Ceremonial Carpark infront of Parliament House, with the view of the Independence Boulavard in the background.

Hours of rehearsals culminated into what was a beautiful and poignant send off.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Concept Group presentation ABOVE: Parliamentary Service senior officers and staff from respective divisions including HRM and IT captured during the presentation of Ascender, a state-of-the-art payroll software by Concept Group held in October last year.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service PS Staff Housing Committee BELOW: Members of the Parliamentary Service Staff Housing Committee at one of their meetings held late last year.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Securities attend appraisal workshop BELOW: Parliamentary Service Security officers pictured during an Appraisal Workshop facilitated by the HRM Division’s Training officers.
The workshop was a general information session to familiarise the officers with the Staff Appraisal System guidelines.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Parliamentary Service senior management in the forefront right, joined Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and other dignitaries to witness the State Burial proceedings of the Late sir Mekere Morauta.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa (centre) and Deputy Clerk Basil Kambuiagen (second from left) with senior officers, awaiting the burial procession to arrive.- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service AccountAbility: Accountability is the measure of a leader’s height.
― Jeffrey Benjamin 6 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE Nambawan Super presentation ABOVE: Nambawan Super representatives assisting Parliamentary Service officers with registration for the super fund’s products and services after their presentation in October last year.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 7 p r o f i l e s Meet parliamentary service a/principal Attendant... David Simoi T M Y !
E C A I P I S S C O M E , V R W O K AcTing Principal Attendant, David Simoi (centre) with two of his colleagues.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Correspondence) to all Members of parliament (Mps) in the Chamber and in their respective offices.

He is also responsible for the training and supervision of attendants, assisting in ceremonial occasions parliament House at and assisting in office allocations for Mps.
Mr simoi said the best part of his job was being able to impart information, thus the next the knowledge of the highest institution in the country to students, visiting as part of school excursions.

“They are generation who are future leaders,” he said.

He added that he was take also privileged to international guests as well as vips on private tours.

Apart from work, Mr simoi to pursue study plans opportunities in the future.
holding DAviD Simoi from Tufi, Oro Province has been serving at the parliamentary service for 14 years, having started work as a Casual Attendant in 2007.

Currently the position of acting Principal Attendant, Mr simoi takes great pride in his work.

His role involves conducting tours of parliament House the for visitors, ensuring Speaker and Clerk’s gowns are dry cleaned and ready for parliament sessions and distributing Papers (Reports, Ministerial statements and MOVeRs & shakers!
Appointments l richard Whitchurch: Deputy Clerk - Corporate support services l Tim Bonou: executive Director - Corporate services l repe rambe: executive Director - pAC secretariat l emma faiteli: secretary - srC secretariat l Yape Moses: first Clerk Assistant - Bills & Papers & Table Office l Divisional Heads: Appointed substantive and permanent positions.

to Goodbye & Goodluck l Thank you former Chief finance Officer Douglas Johnson for your service and best wishes for the future.
congratulations l Naime pinje (Diploma in public Administration) and ellie peter (Diploma in Accounting) on your graduation from the public institute of leadership and Governance.

FActFILes n Did you know that... sir Barry Blyth HolloWAY continued as speaker of the 1st National Parliament (16/09/1975 from – 9/08/1977) the 3rd House of Assembly (1972-1975), elected unopposed on June 23rd, 1972 following the resignation of Mr. Perry Kwan, who had served for only two months.
A stenographer’s journey at Parliament straight eUNiCe paul, a transcriber with the public Accounts Committee (pAC), is one of few secretaries in papua New Guinea, trained in stenography and shorthand, a diminishing skill in today’s modern and technological world.
After training at the then Port Moresby Secretarial College, after Independence, Ms Paul was amongst five out of 12 young women who were selected as Hansard Division’s transcribers with the then House of Assembly, after a successful interview and entry test.

This was her first job, and she recalled that the division had three expatriate reporters, six female transcribers and staff from the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) who helped with recording the Assembly meetings on tapes.
Ms paul left the public service after some time to work in the private sector with various organisations, including law firms Young & William Lawyers, Allan Arthur Robinson Lawyers as legal secretary and audio typist with Coopers & lybrand.

in 2006, she returned to the National Parliament as office secretary for former Member for Bogia, Hon.

John Hickey.

Mr Hickey was the then chairman of pAC, so her stenography skills became useful again, when she started transcribing for committee meetings.
Ms paul said the parliamentary service in the past used to employ the services of Hansard Division’s reporters to transcribe committee meetings until 2017 when she was appointed as a fulltime staff with pAC, and the rest is history.

She is grateful for the skills she has, which she said were still useful, although may not be in great demand in many work places nowadays, unlike in the past.

Respect: Treat people the way you want to be treated.

Talk to people the way you want to be talked to.


Respect is earned, not given.

- Hussein Nishah 8 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” p r o f i l e s Meet parliamentary service a/principal Attendant... David Simoi T M Y !

E C A I P S S I K C O M E , V R W O DAviD Simoi from Tufi, Oro Province has been serving at the parliamentary service for 14 years, having started work as a Casual Attendant in 2007.
Currently holding the position of acting Principal Attendant, Mr simoi takes great pride in his work.

His role involves conducting tours of parliament House for visitors, ensuring the Speaker and Clerk’s gowns AcTing Principal Attendant, David Simoi (centre) with two of his colleagues.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service Correspondence) to all knowledge of the highest Members of parliament institution in the country to (Mps) in the Chamber and students, visiting as part of in their respective offices.
school excursions.

He is also responsible for “They are the next the training and supervision generation who are the of attendants, assisting future leaders,” he said.

in ceremonial occasions He added that he was at parliament House also privileged to take and assisting in office international guests as well are dry cleaned and ready allocations for Mps.

as vips on private tours.


for parliament sessions and distributing Papers (Reports, Ministerial statements and Mr simoi said the best part Apart from work, Mr simoi of his job was being able plans to pursue study to impart information, thus opportunities in the future.

MOVeRs & shakers!
MOVeRs & shakers!

Appointments l richard Whitchurch: Deputy Clerk - Corporate support services l Tim Bonou: executive Director - Corporate services l repe rambe: executive Director - pAC secretariat l emma faiteli: secretary - srC secretariat l Yape Moses: first Clerk Assistant - Bills & Papers & Table Office l Divisional Heads: Appointed to substantive and permanent positions.

Goodbye & Goodluck l Thank you former Chief finance Officer Douglas Johnson for your service and best wishes for the future.
congratulations l Naime pinje (Diploma in public Administration) and ellie peter (Diploma in Accounting) on your graduation from the public institute of leadership and Governance.

FActFILes n Did you know that... sir Barry Blyth HolloWAY continued as speaker of the 1st National Parliament (16/09/1975 – 9/08/1977) from the 3rd House of Assembly (1972-1975), elected unopposed on June 23rd, 1972 following the resignation of Mr. Perry Kwan, who had served for only two months.
A stenographer’s journey at Parliament eUNiCe paul, a transcriber with the various organisations, including law firms public Accounts Committee (pAC), is one Young & William Lawyers, Allan Arthur of few secretaries in papua New Guinea, Robinson Lawyers as legal secretary and trained in stenography and shorthand, a audio typist with Coopers & lybrand.

diminishing skill in today’s modern and in 2006, she returned to the National technological world.
Parliament as office secretary for former After training at the then Port Moresby Member for Bogia, Hon.

John Hickey.

Mr Secretarial College, straight after Hickey was the then chairman of pAC, Independence, Ms Paul was amongst five so her stenography skills became useful out of 12 young women who were selected again, when she started transcribing for as Hansard Division’s transcribers with committee meetings.
the then House of Assembly, after a Ms paul said the parliamentary service successful interview and entry test.

in the past used to employ the services of This was her first job, and she recalled that Hansard Division’s reporters to transcribe the division had three expatriate reporters, committee meetings until 2017 when she six female transcribers and staff from the was appointed as a fulltime staff with National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) pAC, and the rest is history.
who helped with recording the Assembly She is grateful for the skills she has, meetings on tapes.

which she said were still useful, although Ms paul left the public service after some may not be in great demand in many work time to work in the private sector with places nowadays, unlike in the past.

Respect: Treat people the way you want to be treated.

Talk to people the way you want to be talked to.

Respect is earned, not given.


- Hussein Nishah 8 | JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” v o x p o p s FLASH BACK picTureD right is papua new Guinea’s parliament House drawings by architect cecil Hogan, showing how he integrated the styles of traditional village houses in one structure.

The structure itself is divided into three separate buildings, covered by a roof of two acres in area, spanning the entire complex and connected by walkways.
n Information and image courtesy of “Parliament House Papua New Guinea by Mike Briggs What are your views on ‘GBV’?

Every issue, we interview Parliamentary Service staff to gauge their opinions on a topical issue or event.

Below, we feature six of our colleagues sharing their views on “Gender-based Violence in Papua New Guinea.” STEPHANIE HAURO Administrative Assistant - education & civics is an “violence against women everyday problem in our society which must be stopped.
it has become a norm nowadays for men to beat up their spouses.

There must be more awareness on gender-based violence by educated papua new Guineans in their respective homes and communities, so families and people in villages know more about this issue and are able to address it.

educated people should be the ones to drive and make the change.” MOMOU KONOI Gardener - Building & precincts WoMen are more vulnerable than men.
A lot of us men think that we are tougher, therefore can harass and mistreat women.

However, this is not the right thing to do.

What if it was the other way around?

How would we feel?

Men, lets put to good use, our toughness on building houses, gardens and making money to feed our families rather than beating our women.

We should be ashamed of ourselves, for not using our strength on useful and productive things in life.
MARLON BUKA Security Officer - Deputy speaker’s Office DAPHNE JOSEPH laundry Assistant - refreshment rooms violence against women is bad.

i’m a married man and i feel bad too when people talk about this issue, making every men seem like wild and dangerous human beings on earth.

Because of women, there are men.

They cook, clean the house, make everything easy and possible for us, men.

Women should be loved, not beaten.

THere should not be unnecessary reasons for violence against women in the community.
There may be reasons for disputes, disagreements, arguments, etc, but there are always ways to settle every problem.

Tougher laws must be in place to prosecute and punish those men who bash up their wives all the time.

GRACE BOBBY laundry Assistant - refreshment rooms RICHARD KAMBIPI KOLO post Master - Human resources Management THere are already laws in place on violence against women; but they need to be implemented so they can effectively address this issue.
There is always misunderstanding between husbands and wives, but they must resolve issues properly and peacefully; not resort to violence.

parents must show love for each other, so that children can grow up in a peaceful and loving family.

the time; We must respect women and daughters all likewise women must respect their husbands and men in the community.

There must be a balance to the equation on how we treat and respect each other on any gender-based issues.
Every conflict or argument always has a way to address and solve it.

We must refer to the Bible, Law and custom to find solutions.

Want to air your views or suggest a Voxpops question?

Why not, give us a call on Ext 232/500 or email us on mediadivision.parliament@gmail.com NOTE: The question for next edition is: “What would it take for parliament to become a “modern, efficient and engaging institution” in the future?
JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 9 T I P S | & A D V I C E 12 top professional behaviours EssEntially, being professional is about giving your best at all times.

HONESTy Being honest is a highly important attribute for employees in all fields.

When you’re honest, people will trust you more.

RESPECT always remember that respect is earned.

If you’re a leader and your people have seen you respect other people regardless of hierarchy or status, the more they will respect you.
MEETINgS Never be late for any kind of meeting and don’t show up unprepared.

Don’t talk when somebody else is talking and ask questions only when necessary.

COMMUNICATION Be mindful of how you talk to your colleagues and most especially to your boss.

Make sure that you send the right message by watching the tone of your words in written emails and letters.

TIME MANAgEMENT Avoid arriving late for work and make sure to follow the break schedules.
Practise allocating time to finish your workload for the day before going home.

the right INTEgRITy Act ethically and do the right thing at all times.

Don’t hesitate to report misconduct and other violations of the company/organisation policy.

the SAfETy Even at work, be mindful of your safety.

Know company/organisation safety policy and actively participate in safety drills.

Report hazards immediately.

DRESS CODE in some companies/organisations, a strict dress code is observed.
So if your company is implementing one, make sure to follow.

ACCOUNTABIlITy take responsibility for all your actions and decisions.

Avoid the blame-game to escape on your obligations and pin on to someone else.

CORPORATE gOAlS learn about the organisation’s/ company’s mission and vision and know your role in upholding all those.

TEAMWORk Work well together with your team and set aside the differences to achieve your shared goals.
Maintain a good relationship with your colleagues at all times and avoid talking behind each other’s back.

COMMITMENT Be dedicated to your role in the organisation you belong to.

Do not hesitate to go the extra mile to achieve your goal and the company’s goal.

Remember that if you work hard, there will be no other way but up.

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Check that everyone relevant is included.

Carbon copy those who don’t need to take action.

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U P D A T E WITH TIM BONOU | EXECUTIVE-DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES - HRM 1.
HRM Personnel a) HRM continues to assist with Personnel matters on:- l Payroll management and processing l Superannuation Processing l Tax Reconciliation l Staff advice on entitlements and terms and conditions of employment payroll b) Payroll System The system new (Ascender Pay) has been approved by Clerk awaiting payment the project.
kick-start to c) Product Promotion – National finance National Loans Finance Officers will be available every Wednesdays at the HRM Office from 8:30-3pm for those staff their interested who are products and service or for print- out of statements.

in 2.

Organisation & Change Management a) Parliamentary Service O&M Structure l Review of the current structure has been completed and endorsed by the Speaker.

l Writing of Job Descriptions is in progress.

l Implementation Structure is in progress.


the of - Professional Management Studies 4 Olive Volu, ITI - Certificate 3 in Library & Information Studies 5 Grace Kumbakor, APTC - Catering - APTC sponsored 6 Kenneth Humeu, UPNG - Degree in Executive Masters in Business Administration 7 David Ropra, UPNG - Degree in Executive Masters in Business Administration 8.

Ruth Alex, UPNG – Bachelor in Law 9.


William Hans, ITI – Diploma in Accounting - l Officers who commenced training this year (2021) 1 Basil Kambuliagen, UPNG in - Bachelor Business Management - Professional Studies 2 Robert Kimai, UPNG Bachelor in Law 3 Deborah Kanu, UPNG Bachelor in Management Studies 4 Rex Wosae, PNGHRI Advanced Diploma in HR 5 Serah James, PILAG - Diploma in HRM (Government) 6 Rose Moi, PILAG - Diploma in Public Administration 7 PILAG - Diploma Administration.
- Business - Professional Ambeng, in Public Josephine - b) Training l HRM is in the process of developing a five (5) year Training Plan for Parliamentary Service.

Officers are urged to submit their Curriculum Vitaes and certified copies of certificates to HRM if they have not submitted yet.
l Officers continuing training this year (2021) 1 Hannah Hasing, CSU - Masters in Business Administration 2 Kila Loi, UPNG - Bachelor in Business Management - Professional Studies 3 Helen Bernard, UPNG Bachelor - Business in c) 2020 Staff Performance Appraisals l Payment of staff increments for 2020 has been completed.

All staff are encouraged to continue to perform their best in their respective roles and responsibilities.

are reminded 3.
are reminded 3.

Clinic to Officers continue practising the five (5) basic hygiene rules to stop the spread of Coronavirus: Wash hands with soap, always wear a mask, cover your cough/sneeze in a bent elbow, avoid social gathering and maintain 1.5m distancing.

Excellence: The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
―Confucius 10 | JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” T I P S | & A D V I C E HONESTy you more.

RESPECT you.

MEETINgS 12 top professional behaviours EssEntially, being professional is the company/organisation policy.

about giving your best at all times.

SAfETy Even at work, be mindful of your safety.

Being honest is a highly important Know the company/organisation attribute for employees in all fields.

safety policy and actively participate When you’re honest, people will trust in safety drills.
Report hazards immediately.

DRESS CODE always remember that respect is in some companies/organisations, a earned.

If you’re a leader and your strict dress code is observed.

So if people have seen you respect other your company is implementing one, people regardless of hierarchy or make sure to follow.

status, the more they will respect ACCOUNTABIlITy take responsibility for all your actions and decisions.
Avoid the blame-game Never be late for any kind of meeting to escape on your obligations and pin and don’t show up unprepared.

on to someone else.

Don’t talk when somebody else is talking and ask questions only when necessary.

COMMUNICATION Be mindful of how you talk to your colleagues and most especially to your boss.

Make sure that you send the right message by watching the tone of your words in written emails and letters.
TIME MANAgEMENT Avoid arriving late for work and make sure to follow the break schedules.

Practise allocating the right time to finish your workload for the day before going home.

INTEgRITy CORPORATE gOAlS learn about the organisation’s/ company’s mission and vision and know your role in upholding all those.

TEAMWORk Work well together with your team and set aside the differences to achieve your shared goals.
Maintain a good relationship with your colleagues at all times and avoid talking behind each other’s back.

COMMITMENT Be dedicated to your role in the organisation you belong to.

Do not hesitate to go the extra mile to achieve your goal and the company’s goal.

Remember that if you work hard, Act ethically and do the right thing there will be no other way but up.

at all times.
at all times.

Don’t hesitate to report misconduct and other violations of www.katieroberts.com.au 1. keep it short: Easy to read, short and clear.

Shrink sentences and list items.

Save everyone’s time by linking to the resources instead of leaving everyone to find them individually.

2.

Reply to all: Always reply to all by default.

The most common mistake amongst teams is lack of communication.

Check that everyone relevant is included.

Carbon copy those who don’t need to take action.

3.
3.

Descriptive subject: The subject of an email describes its content and attachments in a short sentence.

4.

Searchable emails: How will you be able to find this email after a month?

Think about which keywords you would search and include them.

5. keep it organised: If there is already a related email, reply to it.

If it has a different subject, create a new one.

U P D A T E WITH TIM BONOU | EXECUTIVE-DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES - HRM 1.
HRM Personnel Management - Professional a) HRM continues to assist with Personnel matters on:- l Payroll management and processing l Superannuation Processing l Tax Reconciliation l Staff advice on entitlements Studies 4 Olive Volu, ITI - Certificate 3 in Library & Information Studies 5 Grace Kumbakor, APTC - Catering - APTC sponsored 6 Kenneth Humeu, UPNG - Degree in Executive Masters in and terms and conditions of Business Administration employment 7 David Ropra, UPNG - Degree in Executive Masters in Business b) Payroll System Administration The new payroll system 8.
Ruth Alex, UPNG – Bachelor (Ascender Pay) has been in Law approved by Clerk awaiting 9.

William Hans, ITI – Diploma payment to kick-start the in Accounting project.
l Officers who commenced c) Product Promotion – training this year (2021) National finance 1 Basil Kambuliagen, UPNG National Finance Loans - Bachelor in Business Officers will be available every Management - Professional Wednesdays at the HRM Office Studies from 8:30-3pm for those staff 2 Robert Kimai, UPNG - who are interested in their Bachelor in Law products and service or for print- 3 Deborah Kanu, UPNG - out of statements.

Bachelor in Business Management - Professional 2.


Organisation & Change Studies Management 4 Rex Wosae, PNGHRI - a) Parliamentary Service O&M Advanced Diploma in HR Structure l Review of the current in HRM (Government) 5 Serah James, PILAG - Diploma structure has been completed 6 Rose Moi, PILAG - Diploma in and endorsed by the Speaker.

l Writing of Job Descriptions is in progress.

Public Administration 7 Josephine Ambeng, PILAG - Diploma in Public l Implementation of the Administration.
Structure is in progress.

c) 2020 Staff Performance b) Training Appraisals l HRM is in the process of l Payment of staff increments developing a five (5) year for 2020 has been completed.

Training Plan for Parliamentary All staff are encouraged to Service.

Officers are urged continue to perform their best to submit their Curriculum in their respective roles and Vitaes and certified copies of responsibilities.

certificates to HRM if they have not submitted yet.
l Officers continuing training this year (2021) 1 Hannah Hasing, CSU - Masters in Business Administration 2 Kila Loi, UPNG - Bachelor 3.

Clinic Officers are reminded to continue practising the five (5) basic hygiene rules to stop the spread of Coronavirus: Wash hands with soap, always wear a in Business Management - mask, cover your cough/sneeze Professional Studies 3 Helen Bernard, UPNG - in a bent elbow, avoid social gathering and maintain 1.5m Bachelor in Business distancing.
Excellence: The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
―Confucius 10 | JULY-AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE “ ” E N G A G E M E N T Mock sessions planned for schools THE EDuCATION and Civics Division is preparing a mock session room at the Parliament House C Block to conduct mock sessions with schools, apart from professional groups, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and social groups such as women, youth and sporting bodies and churches.
The mock sessions will cover question time, debates, passing of bills and budgets and other business of Parliament; expected to commence during the course of the year.

Director Morgan Gwangilo says the division is liaising with Digicel Foundation, Ela Motors, NCD and Central Province Governors to collaborate in driving these awareness and education programs.
Mr Gwangilo said it was important to bring Parliament to the people so they know about the work of Parliament and its roles and functions, as well as the roles of elected leaders.

The division is also looking at information sessions for Parliamentary Service staff.

BHOR partnership Public inquiry by GBV Committee THE Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender Based Violence (GBV) held its two-day Public Hearing/Inquiry at APEC Haus in March this year.

Led by Chairman Hon.


Charles Abel, MP, the committee conducted interviews with various stakeholders in the public and private sectors as well as non-government organisations (NGOs) and church-run institutions that deal with issues relating to GBV in Papua New Guinea.

are Public held information and recommendations to be compiled into reports which are tabled in Parliament.
The event was on Page PNGParlCommGBV live streamed committee’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ hearings/inquiries to collate the Parliament assists UPNG students DEPuTy Clerk, Chamber Services, Basil kambuliagen presented a donation of k5,000 to the Public Policy Management and Professional Studies students on behalf of the Parliamentary Service in July.
During the presentation, Mr kambuliagen who is also studying part-time in the same course, took the opportunity to promote the work of Parliament, as the legislative Arm of Government and its key responsibilities and functions that provide both quality and timely advice to the Speaker and Clerk of Parliament.

This includes matters relating to the Members of Parliament, and the welfare of the people they represent.
“Given this mandate, the Parliament has an over-arching responsibility for coordinating and monitoring implementation of all Parliamentary Service policies and decisions to ensure good governance and best practice is targeted at achieving its overall objectives,” he said.

Mr kambuliagen also encouraged the students to take on the responsibility of making good public policies where the future generations would inherit a sustainable, safe and equal society.
“Only by working together for the betterment of our nation, can we effectively deal with the problems we face,” he said.
“We can start now, in this institution, during this time, to stand up for values and practices that empower our people, boost our economy, protect our environment, strengthen our social systems, and help build up thriving and resilient communities.” the ClErk of Parliament kala Aufa, on a week-long visit to the Bougainville House of representatives (BHOr) earlier this year, had an audience with staff from the various sections and divisions of the House, to get acquainted with the systems of the institution as well as identify areas that required consultative and technical assistance.
Mr Aufa responded to a series of questions raised by the staff on procedures, reporting, committees, budget process, training, media and ICT, amongst others.

The visit followed the recent signing of the Parliamentary Partnership (Twinning) Agreement two (PPA) between parliaments in Arawa, in March this year.
- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service the Commonwealth Day celebrated in city schools COMMONWEALTH DAY 2021 | Parliamentary Service staff, led by the Education and Civics Division with the National Capital District Education Division team members, preparing for the Commonwealth Day activities held on March 8th.

- Photo: Parliamentary Media Service THIS year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations were held at only selected schools in the capital city due to COVID- 19 restrictions.
The schools were Nonu, Bavaroko, St Theresa, Philip Aravure, Boreboa, Bomana and Hagara Primary schools, where Parliamentary Service including staff organised activities national dress parades and traditional dancing, apart from quizzes and games.
JULY - AUGUST 2021 TAMBARAN UPDATE | 11 P A r l iA m E n T Sport U P D A T E Know Your Parliament www.parliament.gov.pg Grace wins netball award Parliament Pool team gets new uniforms ClErk of Parliament kala Aufa presented a new set of uniforms to the Parliamentary Service team, that participates in the Corporate media Pool Competition every Saturday afternoons, at lamana Hotel.
The team which consists of mainly staff and their dependents is currently taking a break due to COViD-19 restirictions in hotels .

- Photo by: Parliamentary Media Service PS in charity golf PArliAmEnTArY Service (PS) sponsored two teams in the recent Daffodil Corporate golf Challenge held at the royal Port moresby golf Club to support cancer awareness in Papua new guinea.
The charity event is part of the annual Daffodil Campaign run by the Papua new guinea Cancer Foundation aimed at encouraging individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of getting cancer.

PS supports this cause every year, which is the foundation’s major fundraising event that goes towards funding and running health education/awareness programs in communities in the country.
PS bows out of cricket comp PArliAmEnTArY Service (PS) will be putting a men’s and mixed Team to take part in this season’s Corporate indoor Cricket Competition at the Amini Park in Boroko.

- Photos: Courtesy of the PS indoor Cricket Team THE National Parliament Tambarans Men’s Team participating in this year’s Corporate Indoor Cricket competition bowed out of the race during the play- offs, after a highly competitive season.

Pictured are some of the team members wearing their new uniforms.
- Photo by: NP Tambarans WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: grace kumbakor poses with her trophy - Photo by: Parliamentary Media Service CATEring Division staff grace kumbakor, who is a member of the Parliamentary Service netball team was awarded the Best mid-Court Player for Division 9 in season 2019-2020 of the Private Companies netball Competition early this year.
An elated grace who also took out the Best Centre Award in Division 8 for the 2017- 2018 season thanked her team mates and coach Helen lawrence for their support and teamwork during the competition.

“i love the speed in netball,” she said.

“i only started playing the sport in 2017 and the best part is that anyone can play it, even males too.” Apart from netball, grace also plays rugby union and soccer.
Her tip for keeping healthy and fit is to drink a cup of herbal tea (moringa, guava, soursop, lemon, etc.

), first thing in the morning, have an one-hour routine walk daily and eat dinner before 8pm every night.

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