Clan related violence in Tari-Pori sparked a call for action from the PNG Government and various civil organisations. The United Nations sprung into action and requested logistical and communications support from Black Swan to transport critical health kits and tents to the area. Further, Black Swan, through its technology partner, Astrolab PNG, was able to establish a [...]
A landslide in the Waiya Ausa community in Lumusa resulted in the deaths of three individuals and devastation to homes and food supply on 10 April 2021. Upon hearing of the event, the Baptist Union of PNG alerted the newly re-established Highlands Humanitarian Hub. The Hub successfully secured support from the PNG Disaster Management Team Secretariat, which [...]
ALLEGATIONS OF SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL RESTRICTIONS AS CAUSE OF DEATH TO MINOR Black Swan International (BSI) is aware of a story circulated on social media, and one national news outlet, concerning the involvement of a guard in the death of an infant allegedly denied access to Port Moresby General Hospital on 24 July 2020. An investigation is [...]
On 16 July, two Black Swan International guards apprehended a suspect stealing a doctor’s bag from Port Moresby General Hospital at 3 Mile. The alleged offender had pretended to be a guardian of a patient in the ward. A nurse had witnessed the alleged offender grab the doctor’s bag from the nurses’ station and run towards an [...]
Black Swan International (BSI) is actively following medical advice to ensure that we are contributing to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Whilst millions of workers worldwide are working from home during these uncertain times, we are committed to delivering essential services to our clients and country. Our management team in conjunction with [...]
Yesterday in Port Moresby the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Hon. James Marape opened the 2nd PNG Security Congress. PM Marape took the time to visit the award winning Black Swan International stand. General Manager of Black Swan International, Brent Thomson (pictured right) thanked the Prime Minister for his attendance, saying that ‘ Your attendance with [...]
The 17th of December 2019 saw a Christmas Mumu organised between the community of 6 mile and Black Swan International. The day was a great success with the community contributing freshly cooked vegetables and BSI contributing roasted meats for the event. This community engagement initiative was about fostering the Christmas spirit with our neighbours and ensuring that [...]
You will note an article in the National today regarding a disturbance at Jackson Domestic Airport on the 03 November. The issue unfolded after an intoxicated unidentified male driving a motor vehicle failed to slow down and crashed his vehicle into the car park boom gate at the Jackson Domestic Airport. Our security team moved quick to [...]
Last weekend Black Swan International (BSI) took a group of 60 of our armed response units and armed static guarding teams out to the BSI shooting range for some live fire range practise. The objective of each training block was to teach and upskill our guard force on the correct use and safety of firearms. The guards [...]
On Saturday 31st of August 2019, Oil Search Stadium in Port Moresby hosted a Rugby League double header. The first game was the Bronco’s Legends vs PNG Kumuls Legends (Papua New Guinea’s national rugby league team) followed by the NRLW's women's game between the PNG Orchids and the Brisbane Bronco's NRLW side. Black Swan International Supported the [...]