Esso assists in relief efforts

ESSO Highlands Ltd, operator of the LNG project, has donated K179,000 to support relief efforts following the landslide in Southern Highlands.
The amount will be given to the Papua New Guinea Salvation Army.
It includes a K41,000 donation made last year to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
The Salvation Army will use the money to support the affected people in the Hides area.
Esso managing director Peter Graham said the thoughts of all their employees and contractors were with the people affected by the landslide.
“This is a difficult time for families in the area who are mourning their loved ones,” he said.
“Our support for the Salvation Army will go toward assisting these families.
“We continue to offer our support to the government and the community and have already provided assistance in the form of transportation, food and temporary housing.
“We stand ready and willing to assist the government in their efforts.”
Major Rex Johnson, the Salvation Army’s secretary for programmes, welcomed the support.
“This donation will enable the Salvation Army to carry out its disaster management and relief work in a more efficient and effective way. Our prayers are with the families affected by the landslide in the Hides area.”