Member for Kokopo, Mr. Ereman Tobaining Jnr, has expressed serious concerns over the increasing number of secondary school students in East New Britain Province who have been arriving late for classes due to transportation problems. Mr. Tobaining stated that most secondary schools in the province lack proper coordination of school trucks and other vehicles needed to transport students to and from schools. “Principals and teachers must be fair to their students.” “The trucks that the school has are not your private vehicles to carry your families around or to only take teachers shopping. Be considerate and pick up students in…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
The East New Britain Provincial Government (ENBPG) has now officially established the ENB Provincial Project Implementation Management Unit (ENBP-PIMU). The decision to set up the PIMU was one of three decisions that was endorsed during a recent provincial assembly sitting that was held last month (April) in Kokopo city. The ENBP-PIMU will serve as the Implementing Agent for the ENBPG and the provincial administration with its official office located within the Division of Infrastructure Development. PIMU will be responsible for designing new roads, bridges, wharves, and institutional houses, as well as scoping works for civil and building projects. The unit…
The East New Britain Provincial Government held its final sitting of the current ENB Provincial Assembly last month, April, at the Gazelle International Hotel in Kokopo, East New Britain. The sitting formally endorsed three government business papers and marked the official farewell of the eighteen Local Level Government Presidents serving as members of the East New Britain Provincial Assembly. The government business papers passed during the assembly include: • The establishment of the ENBP Implementation and Management Unit (ENB – PIMU), • Status progress report on the NGI Referral Hospital • Status of ENB Early Childhood Education (ECE) formerly Bismarck…
The Laila Foundation, in partnership with Pacific International Hospital (PIH), successfully concluded a four-day cataract outreach from April 26th to the 29th at Lorengau General Hospital (LGH), delivering sight-restoring cataract surgeries to underserved communities across the Manus province. A total of 130 patients were on the list after being screened by the devoted Sister Loras at the LGH eye clinic, resulting in 111 successful surgeries, including 92 cataract operations and nine pterygium excisions with conjunctival grafts. These procedures have had a profound impact, restoring vision and independence to patients who had been living with preventable blindness. Many were blind in…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in a media conference today, issued a stark warning, stating that corruption is now actively eroding the very systems designed to uphold Papua New Guinea’s democracy. This follows a concerning surge in publicly reported incidents of potential corruption involving high-ranking government and political figures in recent weeks. Deputy Commissioner for ICAC, Mr. Daniel Baulch stated that despite legal obligations under the Leadership Code, these particular individuals have reportedly failed to report suspected corrupt conduct. Recent events have amplified these concerns whereas in the last fortnight, there were publicly reported incidents regarding potential corruption by those high-ranking government members and politicians.…
The University of Papua New Guinea celebrated its 70th graduation ceremony this week at the Sir John Guise Indoor stadium in Port Moresby; a milestone marked by numerous inspiring stories of perseverance and achievement. Among the graduates, was Ms. Wangganne Hombunaka who hails from Yangoru- Saussia in East Sepik province, whose journey in receiving her degree spanned over a decade. This showing a testament to her unwavering determination amongst her personal challenges. Hombunaka who is now a mother of two, began her journey at UPNG back in 2010 where she took up law and completed her first to her third…
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) held its second day of its 70th graduation today where a total of 188 graduates received their bachelors and diplomas (prosecution) in the School of Law (SOL). Many families and friends gathered today at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium in Port Moresby city to witness the graduation of their loved ones who successfully completed and achieved a milestone in their lives. UPNG Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Cecilia Nembou expressed her gratitude to the parents, guardians, and sponsors of the graduates for their continued confidence in the university in preparing their children to…
This morning, Prime Minister James Marape signed the condolence book at the Vatican Embassy in Port Moresby, extending Papua New Guinea’s heartfelt sympathies following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Speaking on behalf of the government and the people of Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Marape reflected on the late Pope’s deep connection with the country, especially during his final international tour, which included a memorable visit to PNG in September 2024. “PNG was in his heart when he made his last tour, and our country holds dear the memories of his visit.” “For that, we are grateful; especially…
The Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has acknowledged the comments made by Professor Doctor Glen Mola on the dire need of medical care by pregnant mothers and newborns and has responded highlighting their similar concerns. Professor Mola, who is the Head of Reproductive Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology at the School of Medicine, and clinical lead of one of the two PMGH Women’s health units, spoke on the stresses on the Maternity Ward and his concerns about the provision of appropriate support for birthing mothers. According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PMGH, Doctor Paki Molumi, the overload situation that Professor…
The Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medical and Health Sciences, University of PNG, Professor Doctor Glen Mola, recently addressed the critical challenges faced by mothers at the Maternity Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) as well as the lack of medical care they received whilst being attended to. After completing 72 hours of continuous on call for emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G) at PMGH during the Easter weekend, Professor Mola spoke on the struggles over at the maternity ward where there are ten to thirty patients who have received health care for on the floor every…