Imelda Agon

Blue Heelers Club President, Ase Boas said when announcing the appointment of Imelda Agon as club Matron. 

“Agon serves as the CEO of National Gaming Control Board, aside from her role of leading a reputable organization, she has been silently supporting youths in her local community through education, sports and music.

“Seeing the passion she shares in helping unfortunate youths realize their dreams and aspirations, we reached out to her to provide leadership and guidance to the youths in our club,” said Boas.

NGCB Acting Chief Executive Officer Imelda Agon said the decision to cancel the biggest and oldest show in Papua New Guinea was an irrational decision as it badly affects NGCB as the sponsor.

“We have put in more time, money and effort to ensure the show is successfully delivered. The decision in the very last minute to cancel the Show has left not only us but other sponsors in an awkward situation.

The NGCB are the naming rights sponsor of the PNG Prime Minister’s XIII team that will take on the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII next Saturday in Port Moresby.

“The NGCB, on behalf of the government, believes that sports is the way to bring everyone together.”

Agon went on to say that the SP Hunters, against all odds, have done extremely well and are a success story.

“Through us continuing to back the PM’s XIII, we believe one day that PNG will beat Australia.

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray procedure to see the internal structure of the breast and is commonly used in examination of breast cancer – one of the most common cancer in women.

The free screening will be given to women who are over 30 years of age, have history of breast cancer in the family and have been referred to by any government or private hospital/health centre or an Health Extension Officer.

PIH will also conduct pap smear tests for cervical cancer, to address two types of cancer at one time.

NGBC will be funding this program for K350,000.

The policy was officially launched in Port Moresby by NGCB chief executive officer Imelda Agon, Prime Minister’s Office chief of staff George Bopi, NGCB chairman Lesley Hoffman and witnessed by the staff.

The policy is a form of incentive to recognise and appreciate the staff for their dedicated and loyal service to the NGCB for many years.