The National Energy Authority as the regulator, is mandated to develop policies and clear guidelines, do research and implementation of technologies in the Energy Sector, both in the electricity space and the refine petroleum products. That’s from National Energy Authority (NEA) Managing Director Mr. Ronald Meketa who said this as he outlined the country’s journey into achieving clean energy. Mr Keketa stated that the good news is Papua New Guines is not a Coal Burning country and about 40% of our total power generation is fossil fuel and 60% is hydro, so that makes Papua New Guinea to be in…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
The Matupit Island Communities in Rabaul District, East New Britain province, recently initiated a mangrove nursery as a community-driven effort to combat climate change under the theme “Greening the Future”. The aim of the program was to raise awareness about the importance of mangroves and promote their conservation. The newly established nursery is situated in Matupit Ward 1 and will distribute over 280 seedlings to other wards for planting along their respective beachfronts. The mangrove nursery program received support from the district administration under the Kombiu Local Level Government (LLG), which facilitated an integrated climate change approach incorporating the work…
The provincial education office in Penama province in Vanuatu says more than 15,000 students will be affected after the destruction of classrooms by Cyclone Lola across Ambae, Maewo and Pentecost islands. Deputy principal education officer of Penama, Christina Garuleo said there are more than 4000 students on Ambae, over 3000 on Maewo and more than 10 000 on Pentecost. Of those Pentecost suffered the most damage after its school buildings had already been wrecked by a cyclone in 2020. The principal of Melsisi School in Central Pentecost, Joseph Molkis, said all of his 400 students have already been sent home.…
From the Pari Agreement during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris, France on 12 December up until today is 7 years and Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA) has established the entire institutional and governance framework said Climate Change Development Authority General Manager Ms. Debra Sungi. She said the policy framework is not an easy task for Papua New Guinea because CCDA had to design policies that capture well the circumstances of our people given that such framework has to do with forestry and land issues, and these issues are very stringy given that in Papua New…
Tropical Cyclone Lola has intensified to a category 5 super cyclone with winds close to its centre of 215 km/h, the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department says. Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office said red alerts have been issued for two more provinces as the category 5 cyclone Lola approaches the eastern islands. The Provinces of Penama and Malampa, like Torba and Sanma are on red alert – the highest alert level in Vanuatu – signalling a cyclone is imminent and that people need to stay in a secure shelter or other safe place. At 8am local time on Tuesday, the…
Mostly made up of young lads and youths from Enga Province, Enga Combat Kickboxing Club is the new club on the block that is producing some strong fighters. The team who is newly established with IPA Certificate still in process, has set a record for itself winning 3 major Kick boxing tournaments this year. Registering their latest winnings just late last month on 23rd September 2023 at the Kickboxing Showdown, raising of the champion at Bomana CIS Hall where 15 of their fighters took part, registering 13 wins and 2 losses resulting in Enga Combat Kickboxing Club winning the Cup…
Prime Minister James Marape extends a warm welcome to the 150 international delegates from 14 countries that are set to participate in the upcoming World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) that is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 26, 2023, in Port Moresby. With a total of 500 delegates anticipated, Prime Minister Marape also extended a warm welcome to World Indigenous Business Forum executives and thanked them for their confidence in Papua New Guinea to host the 2023 event. The World Indigenous Business Forum presents a unique platform for cross-cultural exchange and economic collaboration, offering the chance to tap…
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…
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…