A heartfelt “thank you” was extended by Kale Dege, the elder brother of a stabbed victim, to the National St. John Ambulance (SJA) for their swift response on New Year’s Eve at Six Mile Saraga Settlement that saved his brother’s life. The incident unfolded in the afternoon when Junior Dege, the brother, got into a heated argument with a man named Kendon. Both were reportedly under the influence of alcohol when the argument escalated, and Kendon stabbed Junior in the back. As night approached, Kale realized something was wrong when he noticed his younger brother hadn’t returned. Worried, he began…
Author: Jordan VELA
Floyd Hamba, 23 is one of the three final year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Students at the University of Technology that has successfully completed their 1 Month internship on Software engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) in Japan from November-December 2024. He was first introduced to this application by Dr Raula, a current professor at the University at Osaka, and Dr Kalu professor at NAIST back in 2022 when the application for the first batch was opened for 2023 Internship. This was when the first three final year students namely…
Prime Minister James Marape has strongly condemned the attack on a National St John Ambulance team at 9 Mile Morobe Block, Port Moresby. “It is very sad to see the attack on a team of ambulance workers, the ones who help save lives and had this had to happen during such an important time for our country.” The ambulance was carrying a pregnant woman in need of urgent care when the attack happened. Despite this, the Prime Minister praised the police for their hard work in keeping the country safe and peaceful as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th year…
The Green Angels from the National St John Ambulance Service (NStJA) ambulance pushed through overcoming an attack on one of theirs crew, ensuring that they responded to every request from the community for help during the New Year operation. This is as per a media statement from NStJA this morning. During the festive season, eighteen ambulance crews were on duty daily across four provinces—National Capital District, Central Province, Morobe Province, and East New Britain. From 6:00 PM on New Year’s Eve to 6:00 AM on New Year the ambulance crews attended to 81 emergency incidents, providing critical care in situations…
In the early hours of New Year’s Day, an ambulance team from St. John Ambulance faced a violent attack while responding to a labor emergency case near the Morobe Block, 9 Mile. The incident, which underscores the rising crime rates as the new year begins, resulted in injuries to the pregnant mother, damage to the ambulance, and a distressing delay in the delivery of urgent medical care. At approximately 1:30 a.m., St. John Ambulance Alpha 021 responded to a labor case reported from 14 Mile. The team was transporting a pregnant woman in active labor to the 3 Mile Labor…
National St John Ambulance (NStJA) officers were unable to attend to a case reported at Sabama in Port Moresby city ten minutes into the New Year after the road was blocked off. According to the incident report, at around 12:30am the ambulance team was prevented from going through due to heightened tension in the area with drunkards blocking the road. Police had to be called in to handle the situation while the ambulance team went to the Badili Police Station to wait for the situation to calm down before proceeding to the attend to the case. There were other cases…
On Christmas afternoon, while many were celebrating with their families, Jonathan Kave was diligently washing down an ambulance and decontaminating equipment at the National St John Ambulance (NStJA) station. The Bravo Crew trainee had just wrapped up his day shift, knowing he would soon transition to night shifts later in the week. Jonathan is one of 19 new ambulance officers who graduated on November 27, completing a challenging 10-week Ambulance Officer Level One Course at the National Ambulance Education College. The training prepared him for the real world of emergency response, a world he has already stepped into with dedication…
Kina Bank has provided essential support to Magna Carta, a human rights organization in Port Moresby, in its efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV), sexual abuse, and sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV). On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the People and Culture team from Kina Bank donated vital supplies to help survivors access justice and rebuild their lives. The donation included rice, juice, biscuits, noodles, tinned protein, tissues, feminine products, soaps, and cleaning detergents. The items were handed over to Shirley Kaupa, Program Coordinator of Magna Carta, who expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the organization. Kina Bank’s HR Business…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee celebrates an impactful 2024, marked by milestones in sponsorship, fundraising, and programs that championed sports development and community transformation. This success stems from the unwavering support of sponsors, partners, and supporters who empowered athletes, elevated Olympic values, and inspired nationwide change. The PNGOC credits the steadfast backing of sponsors, including ExxonMobil PNG, Trukai Industries Limited, Air Niugini, and TeamUp, for driving initiatives. Their contributions supported major programs like the HERO Workshop and the Olympic Values Education Program (OVEP), which impacted hundreds of athletes and students. Major events like the Trukai Fun Run and the…
Rearea village in Central Province reopened its police post, welcoming police leadership to promote safety during the festive season. Rearea village in the Hiri-Koiari District of Central Province, just outside Port Moresby city, celebrated the reopening of the Buria Police Post after it had been closed for several months. The occasion was marked by a community gathering attended by the Commander of National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, who also conducted awareness sessions for the villagers. Commander Turi praised the village leaders for their initiative in creating community bylaws to maintain peace and good behavior in the community.…