Author: Dianne Waketsi
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REFORMS ARE ABOUT PEOPLE: SANSAN
The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) joined the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) in marking a historic milestone with the official launch of DPLGA’s Corporate Plan 2025–2030, its revamped organizational structure, and a rebranding initiative. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, Port Moresby, and officiated by Minister for Provincial…
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DPM ATTENDS VALIDATION WORKSHOP
The Department of Personnel Management recently attended a two-day validation workshop hosted by the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG). Along with participants from various government departments, DPM engaged in interactive discussions to validate four courses offered at the institute.1. National Certificate 4 in Government – Local Government Administration2. National Certificate 4 in Government-…
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DPM DONATES TO BLOOD BANK
The Department of Personnel Management staff recently took part Blood Donation Drive organized by a team from the Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion Medicine or the Blood Bank. First time blood donor Patrick David said that while he was hesitant at first, the will to help others was strong. “I am happy that I…
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DPM CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL SPA TRAININGS
The Department of Personnel Management’s Strategic and Policy Development Division under the leadership of Executive Manager Ms Ida Yuki recently conducted a one-week Staff Performance Appraisal (SPA) training with staff of the Department of Community Development. HR Policy Research & Development Officer Miriam Virobo told participants that SPA’s are conducted bi-annually to ensure that KRA’s…
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REMEMBERANCE DAY MESSAGE BY SECRETARY
Fellow Public Servants, On Wednesday, 23 July 2025, Papua New Guinea observed National Remembrance Day—a sacred moment of national reflection and unity. This day honours the brave men and women who gave their lives in military service, including during World War I and World War II. This date was chosen to mark the beginning of…
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Importance of Marriage Registration
The Department of Personnel Management staff were recently part of an information session on marriage registration. Staff present said that they were married through customary marriages and the information session was a great way to understand how one could register their marriage correctly and lawfully so that the law or State could recognize their marriages.…
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Trainee students farewelled
Students from the Don Bosco Technological Institute recently were farewelled after completing their on-the-job-training with the Department of Personnel Management. The Computer Science Students in their third and fourth year joined the Management Information Systems (MIS) Division here at Central Government Building. The students thanked the Department for the knowledge gained and said the experience…
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Meri-blouse settings a trend
Department of Personnel Management women love wearing their “kolos”. The term “kolos” is derived from the tok pidgin creole spoken in some earlier works as New Guinea Pidgin a contact language that developed from mixing language with native speakers, all within a fairly brief period. And the evolution of the ‘kolos’ or meri-blouse over the past decade has…
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DPM staff say “Adieu”
In a bittersweet moment filled with emotion and heartfelt gratitude, three Department of Personnel Management’s most dedicated officers, who together have served in the public service for 92 years of service to the people and government of Papua New Guinea. The farewell ceremony was marked by laughter, tears, and moving reflections as colleagues gathered to…
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Public Service Minister inspects new payroll office
The new payroll office, located on the ground floor of the Central Government Building, is rapidly progressing towards becoming fully functional. This crucial development was recently inspected by the Minister for Public Service, Hon. Joe Sungi, accompanied by Vice-Minister for Public Service Hon. Francis Siune and Department of Personnel Management (DPM) Secretary Ms. Taies Sansan.…