Category Archives: Feature Stories

Walking three days and three nights in the bushy jungles of Gulf Province, in pursuit of an education, Kingsley Philip from Ipiayu village in Rural Kaintiba, was determined to go to school. “My village is quite a distance away from any major town. Even those students who pass out from high school or college, findContinue reading “Papua LNG TVET Scholarship Recipients: Kingsley Philip is proof that your determination is bound to be rewarded”

Motivated by family and set to graduate with a National Certificate (NC)2 in Maintenance, Fitting and Machining (MFM) at Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) in November, it is the hope of 24-year-old Ronnie Lavai to one day be a certified engineer. “I have a son of my own, an eight month old baby. He isContinue reading “Papua LNG TVET Scholarship Recipients: NC2 Student at Don Bosco Technical School Ronnie Lavai, dreams of being an Engineer”

“Own your life, you are the one in the driver’s seat. Don’t be a passenger in your own car” As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, the theme “Accelerating Action” resonates deeply with the journey and achievements of Abigail Doa-Neill, Head of Communications at TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies). Abigail’s professional and personal life exemplifiesContinue reading “Mentorship and Support: Abigail Doa-Neill”

“When you find your purpose in a team, you won’t let others diminish your value” Part of a series of four, these stories highlight individuals within TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), who whether through their own merits or within a team, personify the International Women’s Day 2025 theme of Accelerating Action. The only female inContinue reading “Women in STEM: Hua Morea”

“If you do the things you’re most comfortable with, you’ll never learn or grow in life” Part of a series of four, these stories highlight individuals within TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), who whether through their own merits or within a team, personify the International Women’s Day 2025 theme of Accelerating Action. Overcoming quite aContinue reading “Inspirational Women in Leadership : Jean-Marie Yalibu”

“Nothing is free in life, you work hard for what you want in life” Part of a series of four, these stories highlight individuals within TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), who whether through their own merits or within a team, personify the International Women’s Day 2025 theme of Accelerating Action. Starting out cleaning office spacesContinue reading “Overcoming Challenges: Lillian Gurina”

L-R: Trisha Nangoi, Esther Martin, Edwina Raviki and Tracey Oi at the TropicAir Limited Terminal in Port Moresby In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed that December 7, would be commemorated as International Civil Aviation Day. This was done to generate awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and the role itContinue reading “Showcasing Women in Aviation at TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited “

From humble career beginnings as a cleaner, to managing a team of 30 Community Relations Officers, Land Access Coordinator for TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), Bill Arua says your environment does not dictate who you become. From humble career beginnings as a cleaner, to managing a team of 30 Community Relations Officers, Land Access CoordinatorContinue reading “Your situation does not always dictate your destination”

Passionate and experienced volunteer teacher Rodney Taria with the National Volunteer Services (NVS), is on a mission to educate the children of Gulf Province, starting with his 117 students, at Evara Primary School, in Kikori District. To commemorate World Teacher’s Day, which falls every year on October 5, this is the story of how oneContinue reading “Man on a mission to educate the children of Gulf”

September 24, 2024 – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Currently working as a Community Development Officer for TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), Yanamlyn Yana’s story is a testament of how one’s environment does not determine your outcome in life. Community Development Manager Sisa Kini has described Yanamlyn as being a young, adaptable, passionate leader. “HerContinue reading “How a nurturing environment can help you achieve your dreams”