Kwikila Health Centre in Rigo District, Central Province is faced with basic drug shortage. This was told to PNG HAUSBUNG by Health Centre Sister in Charge, Sister Anna Atop. Sister Anna stated that it is one month now since the health centre has been waiting for its fourth quarter supplies. “We cannot do much at this time because the basic drugs are finished, and we have been suggesting home remedies and writing prescriptions.” She highlighted that currently there are no major illnesses being reported to the health centre but only cough cases and that is due to high consumption of…
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The second largest city in Vanuatu is preparing evacuation centres as it is directly in the path of severe tropical Cyclone Lola. The cyclone is already a Category 3 with winds gusting to 130km per hour and it could reach Category 4 by midnight according to the Fiji Metservice. Live updates on the cyclone’s path: Vanuatu latest warnings Fiji Cyclone track map Luganville Municipal Council is working with the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office after advising people not to go into work today. The council’s evacuation team spokesperson, Colenette Tapi, said community leaders are making sure people are prepared. “We…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the Chinese government for its assistance in land reclamation, water desalination, and green energy initiatives to support small Pacific Island states that are currently facing the challenges of climate change. Prime Minister Marape, representing the Pacific Islands Forum, has proposed to China that countries with significant carbon footprints, such as China, should collaborate with smaller island communities and states to mitigate the effects of climate change. Marape who is in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President H.E. Xi Jinping to attend the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Development and…
Despite wet weather in Solomon Islands on Tuesday 17th October 2023, thousands from Munda’s surrounding villages of Kindu and Dunde, as well as others who travelled from Rendova, New Georgia and even Gizo braved the weather to witness the opening of the new Munda International terminal building in Munda. Solomons Prime Minister Honourable Manasseh Sogavare, VIP’s and guests boarded the A320 in Honiara, a 35-minute flight to Munda, which was the first officially flight to land on the new Munda International terminal to signify the officially opening of the airport. The Flight also included over 100 fare paying passengers, who…
Rolland Banaba was and still is a household name, a name synonymous with daily 93 YUMI FM News for over a decade. He was the style “PAWAFUL MANGI HAGITA,” as Kasty would put it in his introduction every 5pm and 6pm evening during weekdays when Rolland was to go on air to present his news live on 93 Yumi FM. He was the Milne Bay “size 28 guy” who spoke what many listeners said was the most “fluent Tok Pisin” on the radio and even off the radio. Rolland or better known as “Rolly Bee” was a senior journalist and…
The PNG National Weather Service has already declared El Nino over the country as of 19th September and this will continue into the dry season in 2024. That’s from the National Weather Service Director Mr. Jimmy Gomoga. “A look at the Ocean Conditions, El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), all requirements have been fulfilled and that is that the threshold for El Nino have been reached.” “However, despite having El Nino, the Southern Hemisphere Spring has kicked in on the 13th of September and we are currently in the spring season.” Gomoga told PNG HAUSBUNG that we are gradually moving into the…
This summit builds on the historic first-ever Summit which happened last year and augments discussions on shared priorities and commitments after the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue, in Port Moresby, earlier in May 2023. The Summit will focus on key priority issues of climate change, sustainable and inclusive economic development, maritime security, rules-based international order, and other multilateral priorities. Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Washington D.C 9pm Washington time on Sunday Evening to be part of the 2nd United States-Pacific Island Country Summit. At the arrival Treasurer Ling-Stuckey and Hon. Justin Tkatchenko were there to welcome PM Marape. In…
Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Hon Simo Kilepa was also part of the delegation to the 78th United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, US. Minister Kilepa and Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso also join other Pacific Island Country leaders in the Climate Ambition Summit. During the 78th United Nations General Assembly meeting, there were high level Summits like Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Ambitions Summit and General Debate including other key events. And during the Climate Ambitions Summit discussions were held around a new reform program to enable the Fund to efficiently manage USD 50 billion by…
Meet Patricia Bala, a Laboratory Scientist who has just published her first book titled “SUCCESS”. Ms Patricia Bala is from Rigo District in the Central Province and married to Gaire village and a young mother of two beautiful young boys. Ms. Bala stated that it was always her passion to write a book and publish it and throughout her life she has being writing but to write a book, the determination was strong last year. “I started writing my book “Success” last year, 2022 around May and by December 2022 my book was complete.” “But finding a publisher was another…
“For the very first time a homegrown National Sustainable Land Use Planning Policy for the country is to be launched.” “On this momentous occasion I want to inform you of the importance of the land use policy, the National Sustainable Land Use Policy ushers in the beginning of new era in PNGs development and growth as a country and I have confidence that this policy shall chart the way forward for planning, allocation, wise use and management of land and resources management in our nation Papua New Guinea.” This was said by Deputy Prime Minister and National Physical and Lands…