The PNG Prevention of Blindness Committee in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Ophthalmologist of the National Department of Health and the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness commemorated World Sight Day which is observed on the second Thursday of October of every year and this week they once again celebrated the significant day with the theme, “Love Your Eyes At Work.” In commemoration, all three parties have now called on all people to remember that the protection of people’s eyes at the workplace cannot be taken for granted. They are calling on those in authority, from company managers…
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Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) celebrated International Day of the Girl Child with PNG Air this week to thank the airline for their vital contribution to literacy across the country. The children gave a warm welcome to PNG Air Chief Commercial Officer, Simon Pitt, a Pilot, and team with flying paper planes to the organization’s 6 Mile Library Learning Centre. The children enrolled at the centre read the book titled, ‘When I Grow Up, I want to be a Pilot’ produced with PNG Air in 2021. It is important to show young girls that they too can aspire to professional roles,…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his heartfelt sympathy and unwavering support for the people of Madang and neighboring provinces, who have been severely impacted by the devastating 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on Saturday evening, October 7, 2023, with its epicenter located at Basamuk in the Rai Coast District. In response to this tragic disaster, Prime Minister Marape has taken immediate action, swiftly mobilizing relevant government departments and agencies to assess the extent of the damage and the number of individuals affected. Prime Minister Marape stated, “The thoughts and prayers of the people of Papua New Guinea are with…
Ward members and Ward Development Committees (WDC) of the Duke of York (DOY) communities in East New Britain Province are now equipped with knowledge and skills based on how to monitor, response and manage their wards and people in terms of climate change and disaster. This after they received their certificates after completing a five- day ‘Climate Change Mainstreaming, Disaster Risk Strategy (DRS) and Emergency Response Simulations’ workshop at the Kokopo Village Resort. The workshop was co-facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) which is aimed at incorporating vulnerability and risk assessments…
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes and Panthers fullback have been added to the Gallagher Kangaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships in place of Nathan Cleary and Josh Addo-Carr. Cleary has withdrawn due to a knee injury sustained in Penrith’s premiership win over Brisbane while Addo-Carr has been issued with a breach notice following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into an alleged incident at NSW Annual Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Competition on September 30. Hynes recently featured as part of the Australia Prime Minister’s XIII side in their 30-18 win over Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby last month. Hynes and…
The East New Britain Provincial Government (ENBG) officially launched its ten-year Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2022-2033 as of last week Friday at Palmalmal, Pomio. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape who was accompanied by Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Rainbo Paita, Minister for Public Service Joe Sungi and Minister for Works and Highway Solan Mirisim, expressed that his government recognizes the leadership of Governor Marum and the Member for Pomio Elias Kapavore, for the benefit this plan will bring to the people of Pomio. This saw ENBPG led by ENB Governor, Michael Marum, Pomio MP, Acting Provincial Administrator Levi Mano…
The Palmalmal Secondary School in the Pomio District of East New Britain (ENB) province recently received a cheque funding of K100, 000 to assist the school’s function and upgrades. The presentation of the cheque was presented to the school management by the Provincial Government as of last week at the Palmalmal Secondary school hall. Both teams from the Provincial Government and Provincial Administration were led by ENB Governor, Michael Marum, Pomio District Member Elias Kapavore, Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) and the delegation to Pomio to officiate in a number of district and provincial programs. Speaking during a recent dinner hosted…
Warriors star Shaun Johnson has ruled himself out of the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships but insists the Kiwis will still have a strong team without him. Johnson, who was pipped at the post by Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga for the NRL Dally M Medal, received the halfback of the year award and was expected to revive his international career in the series against Samoa and Australia. The 2014 Golden Boot winner admitted he was ready to quit the game at the end of last season but is now looking forward to 2024 and he hasn’t ruled…
Newcastle Knights have taken out Dally M double, with Kalyn Ponga winning the men’s Dally M Medal and Tamika Upton earning the women’s Medal. The two fullbacks capped an historic night for the Knights, with both men’s and women’s medals going to players from the same Club. Ponga became the first Knights men’s player to win the award since Danny Buderus in 2004 during a glittering ceremony at Winx Stand at Royal Randwick Racecourse. “This year both competitions came down to the final match of the final round to decide the finals line-ups,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said. “You cannot…
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the National Department of Health, National AIDS Council Secretariat, World Vision, UNAIDS, UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) are currently carrying out a three day media session including a film screening that will be held at the Paradise Cinema at the Vision City Mega Mall in Port Moresby. The session started Tuesday the 26th of September at the Ela Beach Hotel and will conclude on Friday the 29th. UNFPA has organized information sessions with practicing journalists educating them on the topics of antiretroviral therapy (ART), mother-to-child transmission of HIV and immunization…