Pic: (L-R) Newly Appointed Chaplain, Pastor Israel Arua and PFL Group CEO, James Rice.

Paradise Company appoints full time Company Chaplain

Mr. James Rice, CEO of Paradise Company, Parent Company of Laga Industries and Paradise Foods, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Pastor Israel Arua as Company Chaplain for Paradise Company.” Mr Rice quotes An American politician, Dr. Ben Carson, who once said “When we have done our best, we also have to learn that we still need to rely on God. Our best, no matter how good, is incomplete if we leave God out of the picture.” 

Rice continues, “Yet Paradise Company is not going to leave God out of the picture, because Christian values are an important part of Papua New Guinea culture and should be part of our daily life at work. That’s why we announced the creation of this new position, Company Chaplain. Paradise Foods Ltd., is the first non-government employer in PNG to create a full-time Chaplain position, though it is common in the country’s defense force and police force. ”

Pastor Israel, “I am humbled to be offered this new and exciting role with Paradise Foods. I look forward to initially meeting all staff here in Port Moresby and Lae and assisting them with difficulties in their work and private life and other challenges we face in our daily lives”.

Pastor Israel is an ordained and practicing Pastor recently with Christian Outreach Centre (COC) in both field and administrative ministry for more than 20 years. His work has given him substantial opportunities and experiences in providing godly counsel and direction to many people of all walks of life from rascals to company executives and politicians. He maintains good relations and works together with pastors and members of churches of all Christian denominations.

This is a new role to Paradise Foods and aligns with Prime Minister, James Marape’s vision to make Papua New Guinea – “the richest, black Christian nation”. Rice anticipates that this trusted role will provide a way for our employee’s to seek guidance, counselling, mentoring and advice on any issue they may be facing in the work place or home life. Pastor Israel will be seen across the companies businesses in Port Moresby and Lae to encourage prayer life, hold bible studies, make home and hospital visitations and coordinate the Company’s participation in relevant humanitarian and community programs affecting the people of Papua New Guinea.

“This demonstrates another commitment I have made to ensure Paradise Company creates the safest and most desired working environment as we strive to become the most preferred employer in the country. Through developing our staff to their fullest we assist in building capability and productively across PNG.” Said Rice

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Paradise Company Ltd., is the holding company of Paradise Foods Ltd., and Laga Industries Ltd., and is owned by Nambawan Super Limited and Comrade Trustees Limited. Paradise Company Limited is proud to be 100% PNG owned.