World Chocolate Day – sometimes referred to as ‘International Chocolate Day’ or just, ‘Chocolate Day’ – is an annual celebration of all things, you guessed it, chocolate! World Chocolate Day 2023 takes place on the same date each year, on Friday, July 7th. World Chocolate Day is actually a relatively new event, first celebrated back in 2009. The date July 7th was specifically chosen, because it was on this day in the year 1550 that chocolate arrived in Europe. Here in PNG, some organizations also marked the occasion of World Chocolate Day 2023. Niunet PNG celebrated World Chocolate Day today…
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St. John Ambulance (SJA) has plans of expanding and improving its services in Port Moresby and other parts of the country. SJA CEO Matthew Canon stated that expansion of its facilities will allow the organization to reach people who require access to ambulance services. “We’ve been operating ambulance stations in East New Britain, Morobe, Central and Chimbu.” “The plans at this stage are to establish stations in Gulf, Madang, East Sepik and also Western and Eastern Highlands.” Cannon further told PNG HAUSBUNG that the need for ambulance services is greater than the resources St. John currently possesses. “The demand for…
Newly established NGO Pikinini Pilai seeks to help children from marginalized communities through various physical activities and recently through a mobile library. Program Manager for Pikinini Pilai, Ms Vinzealhar Nen said the organization believes the needs of children and youth are very different. “We wanted Pikinini Pilai to focus solely on children between the ages of 6-13 years.” “We wanted to use this platform as a way to educate children on the importance of good health, good hygiene practices and good nutrition.” Pikinini Pilai incorporates many activities including yoga, kung fu, kickboxing, dance, and acrobatic acts to disseminate information. The…
St. John Ambulance is looking to expand its programs that involve imparting valuable first-aid, lifesaving, communication and emergency management skills to youth and children. The organization has served the country for more than 60 years, and within that period have expanded their services to include training youngsters in emergency related skills. St. John Ambulance CEO Matthew Cannon in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG during their recent Open Day celebrations stated that they would like to see those numbers increase not just in Port Moresby but in other centers as well. “We provide trainings around 5000 high school students each year…
With their aim in making a positive difference in Papua New Guinea’s communities, TISA house was more than happy to present a check of K35, 000 to support the PNG Australia Alumni Association (PNGAAA), with part of this funding to go towards community-based projects within twelve provincial charters of the association. PNGAAA’s National President Kia-Henry Nema stated that the association seeks to engage educated Papua New Guinea’s to contribute their skills and abilities to helping communities in different community sectors. “PNGAAA is a membership association whose primary aim is to gather all the Papua New Guineans that have studied in…
The PNG Power Savings and Loans Society Limited on Saturday 10th June 2023 announced an additional 10 percent declared interest for the 2022 financial year. PPSSLS Board Chairman Mr. Andrew Kavanamur in presenting his report, highlighted the key drivers that enabled the declaration of additional 10 percent interest. “The society recorded a net profit of K2.96 million compared to K2.65 million in 2021, an increase of 11.7 percent.” “Income increased by 7.8 percent interest from K4.98 million in 2021, to K5.37 million in 2022, correspondingly expenditure also increased by 3.8 percent from K2.32 million in 2021 to 2.41 million in…
A mother with her four children in Kokoda were hospitalized after consuming poisonous mushrooms. The family began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea after about five to ten minutes. That’s the word from the Kokoda Memorial Hospital Community Health Worker & VCT Counsellor Alice Eroro. Ms Eroro added that that family could have died from the poisoning if not attended to on time. “There was no ambulance, so they contacted a local businessperson who helped with transporting them to the hospital.” Every family member was put on IV drip while symptoms continued until morning. Antibiotics were then administered which improved their condition…
A good number of students at the University of Papua New Guinea have decided to continue their petitions to the government by presenting two copies of legal documents to Hon. Luther Wenge and Prime Minister James Marape after protesting the signing of the Defence agreement between Papua New Guinea and the United States. Chairman of the student protest Mr Gordan Walimbu addressed the student body on Thursday morning saying that the protest was illegal. However he added, appropriate procedures must be followed. “The protest was illegal, but it was something we could do.” “Though, now that we are taking legal…
The University of Papua New Guinea’s Faculty of Creative Arts came alive last Thursday night thanks to the Music Division’s annual Jazz Ensemble. The event was held as part of an assessment for the third and final year students. Parents, children, lecturers, current and former students were some of those who attended the ensemble. Head of Music Division and specialist in Ethnomusicology, Mr. Francis Be, told PNG HAUSBUNG that jazz music came about as a result of cultural change. “Jazz is a consequence of historical events. It’s based on the experiences of those who have gone through some cultural change.”…
Armed hold-ups are becoming a serious problem in Milne Bay Province. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Ben Kua told PNG HAUSBUNG the number of hold-ups has been steadily increasing since the past week. “I have only 68 manpower available which is not enough. I sent a request to the Police Head Quarters for more manpower but then accommodation is another issue.” Police registered increase hold-ups that were mainly caused by opportunists who have been taking advantage. Another concern for police is Sea Piracy the Police boss stated. “There was a report filed last week regarding the killing of two sea pirates…