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,…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
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…
The second Annual National Climate Summit kicked off today at the APEC Haus, Port Moresby. During the opening remarks of the second Annual Climate Summit, Climate Change and Environment Minister, Simon Kilepa, highlighted the importance of Climate Justice and Social Inclusion as per the Theme of the second annual climate summit. The theme of this summit, “Climate Justice and Social Inclusion,” underscores the importance of our times. Minister Kilepa stated that under the Marape-Roso government, climate change remains a priority development agenda since our country remains one of the vulnerable countries in the world in the face of climate change.…
Record-breaking rainfall paralyzed much of Hong Kong on Friday, with flash flooding submerging metro stations and trapping drivers on roads, as authorities suspended schools and urged the public to seek safe shelter. Photos and videos showed residents wading through murky brown floodwaters as heavy rain continued to inundate the densely populated city of 7.5 million. In some low-lying areas, streets were transformed into surging torrents, with authorities forced to rescue motorists stuck in their vehicles. The deluge began late Thursday night, with the Hong Kong Observatory recording more than 158 millimeters (6.2 inches) in rain between 11 p.m. and midnight,…
Lawrence Maril, a young man from Ward 3 in Matupit Island in Rabaul district, East New Britain Province tells his story of what it’s like to live around and look after the Hot Springs and the Mt Tavurvur Volcano. Lawrence said often very early in the morning the young boys from Matupit Island set out to go and dig at Rolova, a place close to the Mt Tavurvur Volcano to look for Guinea Fowl eggs (often referred to as Wild fowl eggs). They dig to a depth of about 3-4meters deep to look for Guinea Fowl eggs and before any…
⊇The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization, John Rosso, today announced the launch of a comprehensive land rent debt recovery campaign. This project is aimed squarely at companies and individuals that have failed to meet their obligations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Land, Physical Planning and Urbanization, John Rosso, explained that the Department stands resolute against the neglect of annual land rent dues on state leases. “This isn’t merely about nearing debts of half a billion Kina; it’s a profound reflection on the companies and individuals who have turned a blind eye to their…
2023 Grand final for Lae School Rugby League Competition was played over the weekend Saturday 9th September at the Lae Secondary School field and gracing the students and their supporters was the Acting Prime Minister John Rosso. Rosso who was at the grand final stressed on the importance of junior development pathways through school league program. “It is not about winning the grand final. It is all about providing an avenue so you (student-players both boys and girls) can gain confidence, learn new skills and rules, and strive for better.” “So, one day you can represent us on a bigger…
A four day consultative workshop started on Monday at the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) outside Lae, Morobe Province and the workshop is on how to use the Department of Implementation and Rural Development’s (DIRD) Bilum digital platform system. The Morobe provincial administration, Wau Waria and Lae district officials will be trained (hands on experiences) on how to enter real time data into the system. The newly created Wau Waria district in the Morobe Province will be the third district after Nuku and Wabag Districts in the country to use the Bilum Digital Platform to implement and report on its…
Westpac PNG is thrilled to announce a new addition to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) across Papua New Guinea, with the commissioning of a new ATM at the Central Government Office (CGO) in Port Moresby on Friday 08th September 2023. This comes as part of the bank’s effort in enhancing banking and customer experience in serving the local community. The CGO frequented by hundreds daily, has been carefully chosen as a site for this bank collaborated with Ministry of Public Service to bring this facility to fruition, exemplifying its steadfast commitment to the people and the spirit of cooperation with…
Mama Polin Tau also known as Mama Pora was last seen at Morata 1 Community Hall on Saturday during a family gathering and has been missing since then. One of her son’s Pais Wiyap stated that they did not realise she was missing until later that night when she never showed up at home. “We live on Top Street and usually she goes for a walk and comes home but that evening she never did.” Pais mentioned that they have contacted all families and friends who have turned on Saturday at the family gathering but no one seem to know…