Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Japan have been collaborating in the Pacific Programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (PacELF) for decades, achieving significant milestones. The Provision of Special Medical Equipment for Infection Control (Lymphatic Filariasis) Project, 2000- 2016, provided fourteen Pacific countries with Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC), one of the drugs used in mass medication for Lymphatic Filariasis control, and test kits. In 2018- 2023, the Project for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Pacific Region (Phase One) implemented Mass Drug Administration (MDA) and Transmission Assessment Survey (TAS) in each country and strengthened their capacities for…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Rabaul town’s Queen Elizabeth Park in the East New Britain (ENB) province was the site of a special event on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to mark the 18th National Covenant Day. Jointly funded by the Rabaul District Council of Churches and the ENB Provincial Council of Churches, the celebration centered on the theme “Ignite the faith of our forefathers- By upholding the sovereignty of our Nation.” The day began early with a trumpet blast at the Rabaul Page Market, followed by a “Jesus March” along Malaguna Road to the park. The main event brought together a diverse group of people,…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has marked a new chapter in national Basic Emergency Care (BEC) training, with the successful delivery of the region’s first BEC provider and training-of-trainers courses taught entirely by nurses, for nurses. The courses were hosted in Port Moresby from August 18th to the 22nd, led by local facilitators from Port Moresby General Hospital, National St John Ambulance PNG, and Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital. The BEC course was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM). It is designed…
On Thursday, 21st August, the Miss Bird of Paradise (MBOP) Pageant signed a partnership agreement officially recognizing Central Province as the newest member of the MBOP platform through the Miss Central Province Pageant. Miss Bird of Paradise Central operates as a program under the Central Province Council of Women and is chaired by Christopher Tamuno with members including Tracey Kila as the Treasurer, Konio Doko who is the Secretary, and Andrew Kuliniasi as the Training and Grooming Coordinator. Representing MBOP PNG at the signing were MBOP Chairlady Anna Bais, Secretary Annette Airi, and Operations Committee Member Patronella Gawi. MBOP PNG…
The inaugural Wansol Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge 2025, held last Friday, August 22, brought together leaders from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Solomon Islands to celebrate sportsmanship, regional unity, and charitable giving. This biennial event aims to strengthen commercial and bilateral ties while raising funds for important causes, including the Honiara Golf Club and the PNG Golfing Association Local Juniors Program. The event attracted a mix of political leaders, former dignitaries, and private sector representatives. Prime Minister James Marape of PNG highlighted the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two nations, noting their shared heritage. He explained…
The Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society (PNGRCS), through its volunteers in Morobe Province, has partnered with the Morobe Provincial Health Authority (MPHA) to support the ongoing Polio Immunization Campaign in Lae city. The campaign was officially launched last Wednesday, followed by the vaccination rollout on Thursday. Health workers, with the support of Red Cross volunteers and other partner organizations, have since been administering polio vaccines to children across Lae. The program will continue throughout this week to ensure as many children as possible are protected. Sr. Chirs, a health worker from the Butibam clinic, thanked PNG Red Cross for…
Prime Minister James Marape has hailed Papua New Guinean amateur golfer Morgan Annato’s historic performance at the PNG Open, describing it as the best-ever result by a Papua New Guinean amateur in a professional golf tournament. Annato, playing in only his seventh national Open, completed the three-day competition at one-under par, the first time in Papua New Guinea’s 50th year golfing history that an amateur has finished a professional event under par. His final standing placed him among the top fifteen to twenty players in a field of 120 international professionals, underlining the significance of his achievement. “This is a…
When Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, steps onto the stage in Port Moresby, she’ll be walking more than a runway, she will be walking a bridge. Vitale is set to participate in the prestigious Pacific Fashion Summit and Genesis Showcase hosted by PNG Fashion Week. Two landmark events celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the Pacific Islands. For Vitale, a vibrant leader and accomplished scholar, this opportunity is a chance to elevate the Pacific voice on a global stage. “Pacific fashion is storytelling. It is how we wear our history, our pride, and our vision…
More than 600 cocoa seedlings have been delivered to three schools in Madang Province as part of the PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification Program (PACD), a National Government initiative supported by the World Bank. Karkar Secondary School, Anul Lutheran High School, and Kabilmas Primary School in Sumkar District are now joining over 500 individual cocoa farmers under the Biabi Enterprise Limited PACD Cocoa Productive Partnership. Biabi Enterprise, based on Karkar Island, acts as a lead partner and intermediary, supporting farmers to implement a K1 million cocoa rehabilitation project. PACD Project Management Unit Productive Partnership Officer for the Momase region, Francis…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has launched its 50th Independence Anniversary celebration to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee. The Hamamas Week will feature a week-long cultural celebration from September 10th -16th 2025 in Tabubil. The celebration is hosted annually by Ok Tedi to celebrate the country’s independence and recognize its contribution to Papua New Guinea. This year’s Hamamas Week, which marks the country’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, is a reflection of the pride and joy Ok Tedi as a nationally owned company feels towards PNG’s journey. It’s a week-long celebration of progress, culture, and unity, bringing together the workforce, business partners,…