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…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
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…
“Papua New Guinea remains concerned about our overall slow progress in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a direct result of the unprecedented pandemic, ongoing conflicts, including the climate, crisis and development financing.” These were the words His Excellency Mr. John Rosso, MP Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration, Lands and Physical Planning made at the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session Sustainable Development Goals Summit Leaders Dialogue 1 in New York yesterday 18th September 2023. Rosso when addressing the American President Joe Biden highlighted that despite all these concerns his government is committed to working towards achieving the SDGs.…
Australia announced new climate research support for Papua New Guinea at the PNG’s Second National Climate Change Summit at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. High Commissioner Jon Philp announced that Australia will partner with the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) to offer grants to support research to inform the PNG Government’s climate adaptation and mitigation policy making. These grants will allow an emerging cohort of climate researchers from PNG to deliver evidence-based research in support of PNG’s climate goals. “The grants will be delivered in partnership with CCDA, the National Research Institute (NRI), and the PNG Science and Technology Secretariat,…
Four hundred and sixteen Plant Operator and Motor Vehicle Driving Courses students graduated from the Mapex Training Institute in Port Moresby just recently. These students were those who missed out on selection to continue formal education but were given a second chance through the Mapex Training Institute. Mapex training Institute Managing Director Marcus Palem Kara said the aim of the institute is to contribute to human resource development in the country. Mr. Kara paid special tribute to the sponsors, stakeholders and parents who contributed to the development of the students in providing funding support. Mr. Kara highlighted that the batch…