Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea, May T Hasola, today paid her respect in honour of the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as the country marks his 4th Anniversary since his passing on the 26th of February 2021. “As we pause to remember and honor the remarkable life of our Late Grand Chief on this Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary legacy he has left behind.” “Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare was more than just a leader, he was the heart and soul of our journey to independence and the guiding force that shaped…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
A total of 57 employees working with the Simberi Gold Company Limited (SGCL) recently celebrated their long service of ten to fifteen years with the company, with 39 locals and eighteen national staff. The awards were presented early this month, with 27 staff which included three females and 24 males being presented with certificates and a Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop each for their fifteen years of service to SGCL. The ten-year awardees who were six females and 24 males, received their long service certificates with customized company branded watches. The Simberi gold mine has been in production since 2008, with the…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) highlighted some of the challenges of achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health for women, girls and young people in Papua New Guinea that was re-emphasized at the start of the new year. The infrastructural constraints, limited funding and insufficient human resources continue to have a significant impact on the access to quality sexual and reproductive health in the country. Despite this, the country office has had a busy few months during the tail-end of 2024 as they closed off the year, 2024. Together with UNFPA’s partners, they recently opened the refurbished Youth…
Contracts worth over K9 million for the upgrade and maintenance of two Agriculture Feeder Roads in East New Britain province (ENBP) were signed last Thursday at the National Procurement Commission (NPC) in Port Moresby. The agreements were formalized between NPC, the Cocoa Board of PNG through the PNG Commercialisation and Diversification (PACD) World Bank funded project and two contractors. The signing program was witnessed by the PACD Cocoa PMU Project Manager, Roland Kerina and Senior Engineer and Agriculture Feeder Road Component Coordinator, Raymond Paulias together with contractors’ representatives and NPC officers. According to Mr. Paulias, the two contracts signed includes…
With few hours away, local music artists are now preparing to come together to perform in tonight’s Medical Appeal concert for well-known fellow music artist, Daniel Bilip. Bilip is currently battling a challenging medical condition that needs to undergo urgent medical treatments overseas. In response to his medical appeal, Willie Sarenga, also known as Parix, has come up with the initiative to host this medical appeal concert under the banner, ‘Musicians Unite in Concert.’ Parix is a local keyboardist in the PNG music industry who aims to help support Daniel in his journey to recovery. “After hearing the news of…
Bel Isi PNG has expressed the recent number of tragic and brutal sexual assaults and murders of women in Port Moresby as appalling as well as the ongoing level of family violence perpetrated against women in Papua New Guinea. Bel isi has strongly condemn these acts of crime and has called upon the government to lead all sectors of society including private sector, community leaders, law enforcement and individuals to take immediate, decisive action to address the increasingly escalating issue of violence against women and girls. “We urge for the implementation of stronger legal protections, prosecution of perpetrators, more accessible…
Rugby League superstar, Cameron Smith has backed Papua New Guinea to make a successful transition into the NRL after visiting the country to attend a celebration event acknowledging the NRL’s newest franchise calling PNG home. While in the country, Smith has been meeting with the government and PNG Rugby League officials to offer support and advice on creating a world-leading franchise that can sustain the development of the game for years to come. Smith was impressed with the planning and structures that were being put in place for entry into the National Rugby League in 2028. “To be a successful…
Breast, cervical, rectum, oral and liver cancer, are known as the most common cancers in Papua New Guinea. Clinical Oncology Physician and Acting Chief Oncologist at the National Department of Health, Doctor Manna Kiraks Ario, confirmed this during today’s Media Development Initiative’s Civil Society Networking Event. This event was hosted in commemoration of World Cancer Day that took place on the 4th of February this year highlighting some of the cancer challenges and how these can be addressed in terms of awareness. With the theme for this important event, ‘Empowering Voices for Change & Support’, Dr Ario stated the importance…
The National Department of Health and UNAIDS are reassuring the public that HIV testing and treatment services remain available throughout the country. The National Department of Health has secured a 12 month supply of essential HIV commodities, including antiretrovirals (ARV) and HIV test kits. An assessment of ART clinics and HIV testing clinics in late January confirmed there were no disruptions to services. ‘’There is no shortage of HIV drugs and reagents in PNG. The Government of Papua New Guinea finances all ARV drugs and reagents.” said Mr Wai, Deputy Secretary of Public Health. Mr Wai said an estimated 48,000…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) successfully hosted its Olympic Solidarity Workshop on the 15th of February 2025, at the Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby. The workshop immediately followed the PNGOC Special General Meeting which brought together representatives from all Olympic Sports of whom are members of the PNGOC. Olympic Solidarity supports National Olympic Committees in the world through assistance for the National Olympic Committee and athlete development programs. These development programs include athlete and sports development values, capacity building, and administration. The workshop provided vital information on the 2025-2028 quadrennial allocations, ensuring that National Federations gained a…