The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is preparing to dump about 1.3 million tonnes of contaminated water into the Pacific over three to four decades, as it decommissions the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, 12 years after it was devastated by a tsunami. Via a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Japan’s approach to discharge treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific is consistent with relevant international safety standards. However, Papua New Guinea Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang is calling on the Prime Minister James Marape to reject a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and oppose Japan’s request…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
Australian Government has given its support to the SME sector through a partnership with the Women’s Micro Bank (Mama Bank). A K3.5million Revolving Fund from the Australian Government to the Women’s Micro Bank to support export crops in PNG was recently launched. These funds will enable exporters to finance SMEs to purchase quality raw materials for exports and the facility will be available to exporters and SMEs dealing with coffee, cocoa, copra, and vanilla. The Australian Government supports PNG’s overall economic growth and recognizes that the agriculture sector is a key component of national progress and prosperity. Mr Nic Jonsson,…
PNG professional boxer Junior Kauko Raka is now in his final stages of training for this month’s fight against Vietnam’s Van Thao Tran. Raka fights in the super featherweight (59kg) category and has accepted the July 15 invitation from VSP Promotions at Ho Tram Resort and Casino in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The non-title fight depicts opportunities that Raka needs for increased ring time on the wider pro boxing space so that his profile gets more exposure than at present. Working this at the local level would be a cheaper option; however the lack of credible opponents is a continuous challenge…
A six weeks long online Dedicated Mentoring Program (DMP) which started in April ended today, which saw nineteen officials from government and non-government organizations (NGOs) receive certificates today for active participation. The DMP aimed was to train government officials across different sectors on the development of project concept notes and funding proposals to access international climate finance through the Green Climate Fund Mechanism to fund Papua New Guinea’s climate actions. The participants also participated in a five weeklong Green Growth Fellowship Program (GGFP) from within the same period of time from April up to the end of June. The GGFP…
Today marked the final day of the 2023 Papua New Guinea Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange. The joint exercise, co-hosted by USA and PNG at the request of the government of PNG, built on the capabilities of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and National Disaster Center to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster. Working together hand-in-hand, experts from Papua New Guinea, the United States, and the United Nations used a scenario-based table-top exercise to evaluate and implement the national disaster response framework. Major General Reginald Neal, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific arrived in…
At the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and the U.S. Army co-hosted a Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) in Port Moresby June 26 – 30 to share best practices on disaster response with key stakeholders across PNG. Disasters can strike unexpectedly, causing significant damage to communities, infrastructure, and human lives. In the face of such challenges, a well-prepared and knowledgeable response is critical to recovery. Recognizing the need for comprehensive disaster response preparation, the PNGDF and U.S. Army Pacific curated a five-day seminar that brings together academics, community leaders, and…
“Kidnapping is not our culture or tradition.” “They kidnapped, held these helpless girls as captives and hostages and then raped them, used sexual violence as weapon and then they ask for ransom again, K40,000 and 10 pigs.” That is from Ms Ruth J Kissam, Chair for Advance PNG –Women Leaders Network. Kissam in a conference this week expressed disappointment and grievance on the recent kidnapping of the 17 girls in Mt Bosavi. She described the ordeal as an act of animal by men who are sick in their heads. Ms Kissam further told PNG HAUSBUNG that amongst the 17 hostages…
The people of the Abau district in the Central province continue to face challenges traveling to Port Moresby city to do business or just to visit, because their portion of the Magi Highway is in a very poor state. Mr. Ila Pat Ila’ava, a Ward 4 Council Member in the Aroma Coast Local Level Government (LLG), said that the Magi Highway portion that leads into Abau district after the Motuan Coastline, is only sealed up to Imila village and then right after the Imila bridge there is endless dirt road all the way to Kupiano station and further more to…
The Mt. Bosavi area is notorious for a lot of crime being committed, especially against women and girls like the recent kidnapping of school girls, and the reason for that is that there is no real police presence on ground to deter crime and uphold basic law and order. Mrs. Anne Hewago, the Nipa Kutubu Women’s Council President said there is a need for police stations to be put in the area that borders three provinces; Hela, Southern Highlands and Western provinces. She said that because there is no police presence on ground, there is basically no police officers there…
The young men and women of Western Province can expect to continue their education through distance learning centers, technical colleges and universities, all thanks to the scholarship program being continuously funded through the partnership between CMCA Trust, the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) and Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML). OTDF, in partnership with OTML and CMCA Trusts, since 2015 has provided educational opportunities to students from the Preferred Area (Oksapmin, Telefomin, Olsobip) and Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Apart from other disciplines, priority is given to health, education, and agriculture. Every year over 300 students who meet the…