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…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
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 Cleary has withdrawn due to a knee injury sustained in Penrith’s premiership win over Brisbane while Addo-Carr has been issued with a breach notice following an NRL Integrity Unit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…
By now, many schools throughout the country have already received their third quarter of the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy. However, for schools like Warangoi Secondary School in East New Britain Province the tuition funds received has come as a disappointment and not up to expectation. This is according to Principal, Mrs. Naomi Vuvu who voiced her concerns after receiving a lesser amount than expected. “We received a much smaller amount than what we usually receive,” said Mrs. Vuvu when speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG. The school received its third quarter in the second week of term three with a total of…
As CPL Group continues to invest in its key areas, CPL through its subsidiary brand City Pharmacy is pleased to announce that nine (9) Pharmacists are now set and prepared to attend the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences which will be held in Brisbane, Australia, from the 24th to the 28th of September 2023. This announcement coincides with World Pharmacist Day which will be held on September the 25th, where City Pharmacy Group celebrate their pharmacists’ dedication in providing quality healthcare with City Pharmacy. The FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences conference organized by the…
Defending premiers Penrith booked a date with destiny at Accor Stadium next Sunday courtesy of a 38-4 win over the Melbourne Storm in Friday night’s preliminary final. Looking to emulate the legendary Eels outfit that won three premierships in a row from 1981-83, the Panthers now await the winner of the second preliminary final between the Broncos and Warriors. With Brian To’o bagging a hat-trick and Nathan Cleary at his clinical best, the Panthers marched into a fourth consecutive grand final, avenging their loss to Melbourne in the first of those deciders in 2020. The Storm conceded an early penalty…