ICE - - 'In Case of Emergency' - an idea being used in America - thought I would share this concept...

ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'
We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

AND A RESPONSE TO THIS SUGGESTION WAS: 'I too, have had the ICE thing on my phone, but I have it as ICE Husband, ICE mom cell, and ICE mom home. This way they know who they are talking to when they call this person, and how they are related to me'.

 

 

Pink Ribbons

Hi all
October is recognized as the month to promote breast cancer awareness
worldwide
I still have some Pink Ribbons which I am selling on behalf of the cancer
society
The ribbons are selling at K2 for the big ones & K1 for the small ones
'Remember breast cancer has the potential to affect someone you know'
Christine Pakakota
Assistant News Editor
The National

Pacific Star Limited
Phones: (675) 324 6731
Facsimile: (675) 324 6868
Post: PO Box 6817 Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Email: cbpakakota@thenational.com.pg

APEC NEWS ALERT: Leaders prepare for their annual meeting

Leaders Coordinate Responses to Financial Crisis, Human Security and Social Equity

Issued by the APEC Secretariat

Singapore, 31 October, 2008 – Leaders and representatives of APEC’s 21 Member Economies are preparing for their annual meeting in Lima, Peru in the latter half of next month. 

The 16^th annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (22 – 23 November) is the culmination of the actions, discussions and endorsements that have taken place throughout 2008, hosted by Peru and under the theme, “A New Commitment to Asia-Pacific Development.” 

Heads of member governments will receive recommendations from Ministers, including those responsible for Finance, Trade and Structural Reform.  These recommendations are likely to address:

 

• Coordinated long- and short-term responses to the current financial crisis;

 

• Collaborative efforts to progress a regional-wide free trade agreement;

 

• Human security initiatives, including emergency preparedness and response;

 

• Structural reform;

 

• Stimulation of growth among small to medium and micro-enterprises; and

 

• Improving food security in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

These are intended to inform collective policy initiatives among leaders and, ultimately, to strengthen economic resilience and expand trade opportunities throughout the region. 

Prior to the Leaders’ Meeting, related events to be held in Lima will include:

 

• APEC Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting, 16 – 17 November
• APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), 18 – 20 November
• APEC Ministers’ Meeting, 19 – 20 November
• APEC CEO Summit, 20 – 22 November

The CEO Summit will feature presentations by the world’s most renowned leaders.

 

For more information, or to schedule an interview with APEC Secretariat Executive Director, Ambassador Juan C. Capuñay, following the APEC Leaders’ Meeting, contact:

Carolyn Williams at cdw@apec.org or at (51) 8927 4393 in Peru

Anita Douglas at ad@apec.org or at (65) 9172 6427 in Singapore

 

 

 

 

Lutheran university set to start classes in 2010

The much talked about Lutheran university in Lae is set to start classes in 2010, according to Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG Acting Head Bishop Reverend Zau Rapa.

"The first classes will start in 2010 at the Lutheran university in Lae," he said in Lae.

"The campus will cover the Balob Teachers College and Martin Luther Seminary.

"Initially, Balob will become the faculty for education, while Martin Luther Seminary will be the faculty for theology.

"That, however, is all dependent on the final approval of the university establishment committee.

"We want to start classes in 2010 because that's when all church followers expect us to start.'

It is understood that funding and manpower support has already been assured from the national government, Morobe provincial government, ELCPNG and its sister churches in Germany, the USA, Canada, Australia and others.

Lutherans urged to think of a new leader

Lutherans around the country have been urged to start thinking of a suitable replacement for former Head Bishop Reverend Doctor Wesley Kigasung, who passed away on May 14 this year.

Acting Head Bishop Rev Zau Rapa (pictured) made the call as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG (ELCPNG) celebrates Reformation Day today (Friday May 31).

He has been acting in the position, as spiritual leader of one of the largest mainstream churches in Papua New Guinea with more than 1.2 million followers, since the death of Rev Dr Kigasung

Reformation Day is an important liturgical festival that is celebrated by Lutherans and Christians of many Protestant denominations.

It commemorates Dr. Martin Luther's posting of his 'Ninety-five Theses' on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517.

This act triggered the movement in world history known as the Reformation.

While the historical date for the observance of Reformation is October 31st, most churches celebrate it on the last Sunday in October.

While it had profound and lasting impacts on the political, economic, social, literary, and artistic aspects of modern society, the Reformation was at its heart a religious movement.

"We must pray for a good Head Bishop to take over from where the late Dr Kigasung left us," Rev Rapa said in Lae.

"The next Synod will be held in January 2010 in Lae, Morobe province.

"I ask all followers of the Church not to make a political issue out of this.

"We need a good spiritual leader to guide the Church and we must pray to God for one.

"We must stop beating our chests and start humbling ourselves.

"Nominations will open at the Church Council in November this year and the nomination committee can start doing its job."

Rev Rapa urged Lutherans to think about the implications of the Reformation on their lives now and into the future.

"ELCPNG has a lot of work to do to strengthen the faith of its members," he said.

"The Lutheran Church is a reformed church and one of the major churches in the world.

"Lutherans all over the world are spreading the Word of God like Martin Luther.

"ELCPNG is one of the major churches in this country with more than 1.2 million followers, including active pastors and evangelists.

"The Lutheran Church does not stand on history alone as there are many changes taking place.

"We have the job of spreading the good news to all our followers as well as be careful of pitfalls along the way.

"The Lutheran Church not only strengthens the faith but is also a partner in development in areas such as education, health, Yangpela Didiman, development services, youth, women, Sunday School and others.

"The first classes will start in 2010 at the Lutheran University in Lae.

"We have our own beliefs; however, we must work together with other mainstream churches in the country under the PNG Council of Churches.

"I appeal to all followers to look at the presence and blessings of God in their lives."

Invitation to participate at the 2008 Media Conference

Dear Members,

 

The Media Council of PNG (MCPNG) wishes to invite ALL MEMBERS to participate in the 2008 Media Conference from10th -15th November 2008 by sending a delegation from your organisation. A formal letter from MCPNG President will be delivered to you soon.

Due to growing concern about the state of media including inadequate development content and poor media standards, MCPNG is hosting this conference to facilitate the engagement of media observers and practitioners to contribute towards strengthen the media system in PNG. Present challenges in the media have caused grave concern that the Prime Minister has called on the media to report responsibly. Therefore, the purpose of the conference is to create an opportunity for critical reflection and rational deliberation on the theme: media, good governance and the future. There are four plenary topics with discussion sessions.  You are kindly invited to send a delegation of at least 6 members to the conference.

Please note that major events that will include the following

1. Media Breakfast: each member is given a quota of 10 people to attend the media breakfast to be held on the first day of the Conference. It will be attended by Governor General and other dignitaries. It will be free for members.
2. Media Bonding: your organization is given an opportunity to do a company presentation at the media bonding event on the 10^th November 2008. Each MCPNG member is also expected to plan and execute a media bonding event on the designated evenings of the conference. The rational is that you would promote your organization including its goods and services to the conference participants and guests.
3. Media Awards Banquet: each member organization is requested to make submissions for the relevant media awards categories to be sent out by the awards committee shortly. Entry to the Banquet is by tickets selling at K60 per person.
4. Post Conference Study Tour: please indicate if you would like to the post conference study tour to visit your establishment. It will be very useful to facilitate that for the conference participants.

In order to progress the planning process, we will appreciate your response by the 30 October 2008.  Find attached the provisional program for the 2008 Media Conference. For more information, please call Nimo Kama on 3233974 or email: nkama@mdi.org.pg.

 

Thank you and we look forward to your response.

 

Yours truly,

 

NWKama

Nimo Walter Kama

Activities Coordinator, Media for Development Initiatives

 

_________________________________________________________________

Media Council of Papua New Guinea

Suite 2, Monian Haus, Nita Street. Tabari Place, PO Box 135, Port Moresby, NCD

Phone: (675) 3233974 Fax: (675) 3233349

 

Major banks back InterOil

PORTMORESBY: Two of Papua New Guinea’s leading financial institutions will provide InterOil with a K150 million revolving working capital loan facility.

The financiers are the Bank of South Pacific Limited and Westpac Bank PNG Limited.

The facility will be used for InterOil’s wholesale and retail petroleum distribution business in Papua New Guinea.

The Company’s Chief Financial Officer Collin Visaggio says the transaction shows Papua New Guinea’s banking industry remains strong despite the current international credit meltdown.

“The arrangement is evidence of the solid relationships and strong presence InterOil has in the PNG marketplace.

“The loan facility will help ensure the continued, smooth day to day running of our distribution business”.

“It will do this by providing increased security for our working capital requirements.”

InterOil owns and operates Papua New Guinea’s only oil refinery. The plant is capable of processing up to 32,500 barrels of crude oil a day, about double the national requirement.

It produces a wide range of fuels including petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel.

The refinery also distributes a new product called InterOil Power Fuel which has been developed especially for industry.

InterOil also has more than 60 branded service stations throughout Papua New Guinea.

It also has a number of important supply contracts with commercial aviation, mining transport and other companies.

InterOil supplies about two thirds of the PNG fuel market.

 For further in formation please contact

Susuve Laumaea

Senior Manager -- Media Relations

InterOil Corporation

Ph: 321 7040

Mobile: 684 5168

Email: susuve.laumaea@interoil.com