Prime Minister James Marape recently extended a warm welcome to the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology’s (DHERST) 2024 Management Action Plan (MAP). The welcome came following a comprehensive session last week with the Minister of Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Don Polye and Acting Secretary Professor, Father Jan Czuba. The primary objective of the meeting was to evaluate the advancements made throughout the year in 2023 in the higher education sector where the discussion held were based on the implementation of the 2024 MAP for the ministry and the department. Importantly, the plan will facilitate the…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
St Mary Medical Centre in Port Moresby finally re-opened its maternity ward and also opened its operating theatre as of November of last year, 2023. The maternity ward reopened after being closed for nearly two and a half years due to no gynecologists specialist available at the medical centre. It was then in September of last year that a female gynecologist and obstetrician, Doctor Gwenda Tabagua, finally came on board to work for St Mary after being asked by the previous gynecologist who had worked there for a short period of time, to apply for the gynecologist position. According to…
Wests Tigers have announced the signing of star five-eighth Jarome Luai on a five-year deal. The three-time premiership-winning playmaker will join the club from Penrith at the end of next season. Luai has played 107 games for the Panthers over six seasons, making his NRL debut in 2018. The 26-year-old has helped Penrith to three consecutive grand final triumphs over the past three years, during which time he made seven State of Origin appearances for New South Wales. Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall believes the addition of Luai will be great for the club. “We are super excited to…
The Assemblies of God, Life and Hope Church at Tubusereia in Central province recently kicked off their annual Carols by Candlelight event which began on the 24th of December and will conclude on the 31st of December. Missionary Charlie Vagi who is also assisting in the coordinating this event, told PNGHAUSBUNG that this is an annual event held at Tubusereia to bring together every family in the community to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. According to Vagi, this year’s event was organized and hosted by the youths of the Assemblies of God, Life and Hope Church to involve other youths…
The Kangaroos have retained No.1 spot in the IRL World Rankings, despite suffering a record 30-0 loss to the Kiwis in the final of the Pacific Cup. The Jillaroos are also No.1 after splitting their two Tests against the Kiwi Ferns, winning one apiece, while the Wheelaroos are fourth in the wheelchair IRL World Rankings. The Kangaroos rose to the top spot after winning last year’s World Cup and Mal Meninga’s men beat Toa Samoa in Townsville and New Zealand in Melbourne before suffering their biggest loss in 115 years in the final in Hamilton. The result sparked criticism of…
It was a joyful moment for the needy children at the Tembari Children’s Care yesterday when visiting the BSP Head Office to share their Christmas. The BSP staff at the Waigani Head Office made a choice to open their hearts and show kindness when donating gifts through personal contributions for these needy children. BSP Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Amelia Minnopu, when presenting the donation to the children said that Christmas is a truly remarkable time of the year as nothing makes someone feel better than being a socially responsible member of society. “It gives us an immense amount of happiness that…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) Board at a special executive meeting held this week, received a comprehensive report from the Secretary General and Treasurer on the 2023 Pacific Games’ budget, revenue, and expenditure. It was reported to the Board that the seven Air Niugini charter flights to send Team PNG to the Games which cost a total of K1, 965, 846, were paid for directly by the PNG Sports Foundation and that K3 million was deposited into the PNGOC account. This Government contribution of K4, 965, 846 almost fully covered Team PNG’s total expenditure on the Games, which…
The Catholic Diocese of Alotau in Milne Bay Province and one of the twenty successful recipients of the Digicel PNG Foundation’s Community Grants program for this year, recently launched its sanitation facility project for Ho-Owalai Primary School in Milne Bay Province on the 17th of November, 2023. Through the Leadership for Change Community Grants Program, Digicel Foundation provides grants up to K50, 000 to local organizations across the country who deliver projects in the areas of health, education, water and sanitation, sustainable livelihoods, and safety. In terms of grants, Digicel Foundation provides support in terms of capacity building, coordination and…
Air Niugini has now issued an advice to its valued customers that the airline has now resumed flights to Cairns Airport in Australia as of Tuesday, 19th December. Flight PX 98 departed Port Moresby for Cairns as of Tuesday afternoon and returned at night with those passengers who were disrupted from the previous flights. Air Niugini suspended operations to Cairns’s airport since Monday, 18th December, due to continuous rain and flooding that resulted in the closure of the airport. Furthermore, Air Niugini will now return to its normal scheduled operations today.
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has expressed both gratitude and anticipation as it has announced a significant transition within its leadership. After nearly three decades of outstanding service, the Secretary General, Mrs. Auvita Rapilla, has now decided to retire. Rapilla’s leadership and unwavering commitment has left an indelible mark on the PNGOC, contributing significantly to the advancement of sports in Papua New Guinea and the Olympic Movement. Her tenure including thirteen years as Secretary General has been characterized by loyal, distinguished service, astute guidance and an unwavering dedication to the promotion and development of sports in Papua New…