Following an announcement by the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council to name a new government building after the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, the Somare family have raised some concerns regarding the proposal. Prime Minister James Marape has issued a formal apology to the immediate family of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare for any insensitivities regarding the proposal to name a new government building that will house the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PM & NEC) after Sir Michael. “To my sister Dulciana Somare, the Somare family, the people of…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
For the people of Munum Eka it was not only an Independence Celebration marking the country’s 49th anniversary on the 16th of September, it was also a moment to celebrate access to proper facility of safe drinking water and sanitation. This was made possible through a Digicel Foundation funded WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project to bring clean, safe drinking water and improved sanitation to over 3, 000 people across four communities and two schools in the Anglimp-South Waghi District of Jiwaka Province. The celebration was a testament to the strength of a united community, one that has risen above…
Digicel PNG has announced a major milestone in its mission to enhance connectivity across Papua New Guinea by bringing its coverage to almost a million people. Since April 2022, Digicel PNG has significantly expanded its network, reaching all 21 provinces and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, enabling more Papua New Guineans to get connected. Over the past two years, Digicel PNG has built 115 new mobile towers and upgraded 96 mobile towers to 4G LTE, achieving a 20% increase in its 4G LTE coverage, thereby solidifying its position as the largest 4G network in the country. This expansion has resulted…
The Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) through its Popondetta Project Office recently hosted a handover ceremony of two refurbished police quarters at the Sorovi Police Station in Popondetta, Oro Province. The recent ceremony was attended by official members of OPIC including the General Secretary Mr. Kepson Pupita, milling company representatives, police personnel of Sorovi Police Station and the community of Sorovi Village, which is mostly made up of oil palm growers. OPIC General Secretary Mr Pupita when handing over the two refurbished houses to the Sorovi Police Station stated that it has been the goal of OPIC to contribute positively…
National Rugby League (NRL) fans here in Papua New Guinea, great news for you, this coming Independence weekend will see two former top Australian rugby league players grace us with their presence at the independence professional boxing showdown here in Port Moresby city. Sam Thaiday aka Slamming Sam, who is a former Bronco and Queensland Marrons who played as a second rower, prop and also as a Hooker, will be joined by another former NRL star too, John Hopoate, who played for clubs like Manly Sea Eagles and West Tigers and also appeared for NSW Blues in 1995 and was…
The Censorship Office in Papua New Guineas is now on track to regulate the local Music Industry and the Film Industry. This was stated by the Chief Censor Mr. Jim Abani at the Papa Buka Film Dinner night at the Crown Hotel recently. Mr. Abani mentioned that the Censorship office is about classifying films and publications, they are to classify the contents to make sure it is suitable for Papua New Guinean viewers to view. With the introduction of the new Papua New Guinea movie called Papa Buka, a film by the Native Arts and Fashion Academy in PNG and…
Papua New Guinea must get ready to be featured on the global culinary stage with the popular YouTube show making its first trip to the land of a million different journeys, promising an exciting culinary adventure through both modern and traditional foods. The Best Ever Food Review Show arrived in Papua New Guinea to explore PNG’s rich and diverse cuisine on Friday 30 August, Port Moresby. Hosted by celebrity Sonny Side, also known as Will Sonbuchner, the show has over 10 million subscribers and is renowned for its vibrant and immersive food explorations around the world. For its Papua New…
Brand new vehicles owned by PNG motors and Niu Ford were damaged by a catastrophic fire over the weekend Sunday, September 1st, 2024, around midday. The blaze, which started in an adjacent vacant allotment around noon, quickly engulfed the facility, causing extensive destruction and significant financial loss. The fire was said to have started around mid-day and spread rapidly across the storage yard owned by Express Freight Management (EFM) on the Papa Lea Lea Highway. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the site, and firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the flames and prevent further damage, however despite their efforts, the…
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Southern part of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville this morning around 6:13am. As per report from the Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory (PMGO) of the Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management, the earthquake occurred as a result of the interaction between the Solomon Sea Plate and the Pacific Plate just 155.46 degrees E, 6.88 degrees S , and 62km South of Panguna. It is of tectonic origin thus it was felt strongly in southern part of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Mr Felix Taranu Principal Seismologis from the Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory (PMGO) of…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces a daunting challenge with a 101% increase in new HIV infections since 2010, which demands a bold and comprehensive response, one that is both innovative and inclusive. These were the remarks made by Ms. Manoela Manova, Country Director, UNAIDS PNG at the launching of the National HIV and STI Strategy 2024-2028 on Friday 30th August at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Port Moresby city. “As we stand on the cusp of launching the National HIV and STI Strategy 2024-2028, it is imperative to reflect on the journey that has brought us here and the path that…