Port Moresby – Papua New Guinea – July 6, 2020 – The NWTL Group of Companies hosted an inaugural Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence Mourning Tea. The event brought together the Managing Director, Mr. Jim Gui, management and staff from across the NWTL Group of Companies as well as invited guests including Ruth Kissam, Director Development at the Tribal Foundation; Evonne Kennedy, Executive Director Business Coalition for Women, Eddie Aila, Managing Director of Aila Consulting and Warrior Culture; Alpha Response, Ela Enterprises, Magi Lifu and media.

In opening, Managing Director, Mr. Jim Gui expressed his apologies to staff and management for not providing an earlier opportunity to openly discuss domestic violence.

At NWTL, we pledge, not in our family. We are happy to announce that this event will not just be a single event. We are implementing policy to ensure the safety of our staff and their families alongside our Force Security Services (FSS). This includes an NWTL Response team that will respond immediately to emergencies; our Halivim Lain, mobile numbers that staff and families can reach out to for help; a dedicated safe house for staff and family members affected by violence; immediate assistance from us to file a police report and termination of staff who are found to be the perpetrator of abuse.