The University of Auckland (UoA) and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have shown interest in building partnership with the universities in Papua New Guinea, after a recent visit to Auckland by students from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). The winning team of the 2023 UPNG Student Representative Council (SRC) Luther Wenge Debate Competition, recently travelled to Auckland, New Zealand, which was hosted by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Technology, in a one-week meaningful engagement which included activities such as panel discussions, campus tours, and cultural activities. The engagement was supported by the Office…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
As the final extension deadline for National Federations to settle their levy fees rapidly approaches, the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has urgently called upon the Government of Papua New Guinea for immediate support. This plea comes amidst the varying degrees of levy fee payments by National Federations, a crucial funding component for Team PNG’s participation in the upcoming Pacific Games. The deadline is set for the Monday the 6th of November. In November 2022, PNGOC invoiced National Federations for athlete and official levies, allowing a full year to secure these necessary funds. The PNGOC gave a final deadline…
Rhyse Martin expressed pride in the development of the game in Papua New Guinea as he prepares to become the most capped Kumuls player in Sunday’s Pacific Bowl final against Fiji at Santos National Football Stadium. Martin’s 17th Test will eclipse the 16 international appearances for the Kumuls by Paul Aiton and John Wilshere, who are members of the current PNG coaching staff, and the legendary Stanley Gene. It has taken 10 seasons for Martin to achieve the record but with the introduction of the Pacific Championships at the end of each season the Kumuls are now set to play…
As the 2023 Pacific Games approaches, Team PNG was lucky enough to receive much needed support from City Pharmacy Group of Companies Limited, who presented a total of 500 Health Kits to those participating. CPL’s Head of Pharmacy, Pradeep Panda, made the presentation to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee and Team PNG at the City Pharmacy Head Office in Port Moresby yesterday. “Each kit consists of essential health items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, hand sanitizers, deodorants and stop pain sprays. All health kits are valued at a total of over K20, 000. We are happy to aid in…
The Department of Personal Management (DPM) recently conducted its second leg of the regional workshop for the New Guinea Island (NGI) region based on reforms currently being undertaken to inform, educate, disseminate and engage stakeholders’ participation from all government agencies. The workshop touched on certain topics that included public service housing, national medical and life insurance, Performance Management System, compliance audit and related policies consultations. East New Britain Provincial Acting Administrator, Mr. Levi Mano expressed that the province is always privileged and happy, not only to host such important national events, but to be part of such important workshops. He…
MAF Technologies continues the good work to support remote churches in Papua New Guinea to promote transformation and strengthening of faith in Christ through Bible distributions. This saw the Fellowship of National Bible Churches (FNBC), who upon their initiative, conducted a comprehensive study for God’s word using the “Planim Pos” chronological teaching, which is available through the Audio Bible. Thanks to the donated and subsidized bibles, over 170 locals from Nandani, Okainawa and Yavaipo village in Menyamya and Bulolo district in Morobe province who participated in the Planim Pos study program, were baptized after giving their lives to the Lord…
The PNG Red Cross East New Britain branch recently completed a one- week successful Community Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) training aimed at equipping youths and parents with new first aid knowledge and skills. The training, which was held at the Mandress Ward in the inland Baining Local Level Government (LLG) in Gazelle district, was facilitated by provincial Red Cross Branch Coordinator, Steven Kilalang along with four other instructors from the branch supervised by the National First Aid Coordinator, Kawai Wotangas from the Port Moresby Headquarters Red Cross office. According to Mr. Kilalang, the training conducted, comes under the…
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…
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…