03 December 2021

Pari Library Learning Centre (LLC) hosted its inaugural graduation ceremony on Friday 3 December 2021. Forty-one (41) students graduated in two batches, receiving their certificates in front of proud parents and family members.

Pari LLC was opened on International Literacy Day, Tuesday 8 September 2020 by Steamships Managing Director, Rupert Bray and Deputy Governor for National Capital District (NCD) and Motu Koita Assembly (MKA) Chairman, Dadi Toka Junior. Pari LLC is part of a two -million-kina commitment over the next four (4) years to deliver educational programmes that prepare young Motu and Koitabu children for formal education. Vabukori will be the next community to receive a Library Learning Centre. Supported by Buk bilong Pikinini, NCD and MKA, this public-private partnership will see four (4) more libraries delivered over the next four (4) years.

Steamships MD Bray said that supporting early childhood literacy and learning gives children the best possible foundation for their education. We are proud of this partnership as it delivers education directly into the communities that have historically been the recruiting grounds for Steamships. Steamships is a proud longstanding supporter of this aspect of nation-building.

Part of the success of our business has been investing in our people and our communities. Buk bilong Pikinini objectives closely align with our core values of development and of always learning and improving. Being able to read is so fundamental to progressing that it is only natural that we are strong supporters of Buk bilong Pikinini. Reading opens new perspectives and opportunities for children.’ said Mr Bray.

Steamships is a transport and logistics conglomerate with a significant presence in Papua New Guinea which was been grown for over 100 years. Our success has been built on creating sustainable shareholder value through long term investment, development, diversification, operational excellence, and good governance.

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