COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW IPPCC SERVER

Since the inception of the Registry back in the early 2000s, the Registry didn’t have a server nor a Local Area Network (LAN). In 2009 the Registry purchased it first server and setup its LAN in the old office premises at Kumul Haus along Waigani. The Registry moved to its present location here at Varahe Street in 2014 and also moved its equipment. By than the server had being in operation for over 5 years and needed replacing. The office fitout and the initial setup cost was fairly high and left little funds for other works including the purchase of a new. The server finally crashed in early 2016 and the office was handicapped since. This was compounded by the Registry’s budget cut that same year.

The Registry through the Registrar sought various sponsors to assist in the registry’s plight until the Department of National Planning through the Secretary, Ms Hakaua Harry intervened and took up the cost of purchasing it for the office. The server was purchased at a cost of K120 803.75 through Datec. It functions as a data center to support the Registry’s computer applications such as email, file print, website, Alesco payroll system as well as the government accounting system called IFMS.

Features:

• ·     Staff can access emails via mobile devices anywhere 24/7
• ·     Share files without the need for flash drives
• ·     Files are backed up regularly via automated schedules
• ·     Control of files and usage of internet
• ·     Capacity to digitalising and archiving of hard copies
• ·    Updated antivirus and security system
• ·   Virtualisation technology to run more than one server
• ·    Increased storage capacity 
•   The server is backed up by a 2KVA UPS in case of delayed blackout.

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The Registrar, Dr Alphonse Gelu would like to thank Secretary Hakaua Harry from the Department of National Planning for this timely assistance and look forward to enhancing its work through this valuable asset.

REGRETS

By Henao Lister

This is an experience was shared in the office by an officer who attended a funeral in her village. This village is in the Central Province, Rigo District. Its about 45 minutes’ drive outside Port Moresby.

Actual account:

A woman aged 85 was widowed for 35 years. she was illiterate and having no form of formal education manage to bring up her children in a humble together with her late husband. She came from a very unfortunate family from Lebogoro  village, a remote inland village of Rigo. Her late husband from Saroa village where pioneers of a very successful vibrant business that was involved in the transportation and retail business back in the 70s and 80s. Though this was so after the passing of her husband the business took a gradual fall and they lost everything. My husband was part of their family during his teenage years and continue to do so to this day. 

Son looks on his mothers casket

Though she had eight children life was not as comfortable as it seems. Having lost her husband she also witness the passing of one of her daughter. Disaster seemed to have no ending in her life. Her youngest son which she reside with until her passing didn’t show much affection of love towards her which he would later admit with deep regret. At times when she had an argument with one of her children she would be out in the village square sitting in the late nights between 10 to 12pm confused and dishearten

Though she may have nothing in the end one thing she continue to show and give to her children and everyone in her life was love. This was highlighted later on by her own dear son. Every morning before he wakes up his cup of tea was already being made by her. Every afternoon when he returns his mother would give him the best treatment as if a VIP was entering her house. The simple gesture of saying morning, bye and hello was what she showed day in and day out. She would even unleash his shoes when he’s back home.

The son admitted when he read her eulogy that he was so sorry for mistreating her mother. His deepest regrets was never reciprocating the love that she always showed to him. He openly wept in front on the whole congregation as he gave a sound advice to those that still had their parents around. He mentioned to never mistreat your parents when they are alive because his case is an example where he will live with great regrets for the rest of his life.

One sound advice is that love is something that money will never buy. Our parents, partners, loved ones do not need money or gifts from us but our presence and time. Taking time out to visit or giving them a phone call to check up on them. This simple gesture speaks volume.

For those who still have parents around, never take them for granted coz their time on earth is winding down and its only a matter of days, months and some years before they depart from us.

Sharing this to you all

Acey

9 more new partes register for 2017 elections

New parties being officially recognised

 Registration of Political Parties is a requirement under Section 34 on the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties & Candidates. This year saw 9 new political parties registered after going through the registration process and meeting all the requirements. This brings the total number of registered political parties to 44.

The Chairperson of the Integrity of Political Parties & Candidates, Dr. Orovu Sepoe with the Registrar of Political Parties, Dr. Alphonse Gelu, at the presentation of the Certificate of Registration to the new political parties encouraged the parties to be the link between the people and the Government.” The challenge now for you is to go out there and promote your policies and work hard to get political power to be able to fulfil your dreams and aspirations, and upholding democratic principles and values should also be uttermost in your minds when you are in power”, said the Chairperson.

The new political parties announced on Friday 17^th February 2017 are;

1. PNG Human Rights Party (PNGHRP)

2. Wantok in Godly Services Party (WiNGs)

3. Model Nation Party (MNP)

4. PNG Youths Party (PNGYP)

5. Trust PNG Party (TPNGP)

6. Paradise Kingdom Party (PKP)

7. PNG Socialist Party (PNGSP)

8. Nation’s Interest Party (NIP)

9. PNG First Party (PNGFP)

The new political party officials returned on March 3^rd for an hour session and talked about their four (4) main policies for the 2017 elections. Present there where media officials as well as supporters of each respective political parties.