Authorities say tsunami waves have been observed after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck Vanuatu. The quake struck 37km from the capital, Port Vila at 12:53pm AEDT. It struck at a depth of 10km, the United States Geological Survey said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves had been observed, and predicted waves of up to 1 metre along some parts of Vanuatu’s coastline. Tsunami waves of less than 30 centimetres above the tidal level were predicted for Pacific island nations including Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. The Bureau of Meteorology said there was no tsunami threat to…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
With The official Green Diplomacy Week ending today, this week was aimed at promoting dialogue and corporation on the issues of climate change, protection of the environment, forest biodiversity as well as Film screening of 6 documentaries and movies that focused on protection of the environment. NCD Governor Powes Parkop who was a guest at the Green Diplomacy week assured the European Union Delegations and youths who attended the Green Diplomacy week that PNG is serious about protecting its forest and sea and all its environment. Parkop highlighted that he has recommended to Prime Minister James Marape that before the…
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Papua New Guinea was please to launch its Green Diplomacy Week 2024, a three-day event dedicated to fostering local partnerships for sustainability, environmental protection and climate action on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at the Moresby Arts Theatre. The EU Green Diplomacy Week is aimed to promote dialogue and cooperation on the issue of climate change, protection of the environment, forest and biodiversity, highlighting success stories. It is a world-wide campaign that encourages conversations around climate. During the officially opening of the European Union Green Diplomacy Week 2024, Guest Speaker NCD Governor Powes Parkop gave…
Fish Farming is booming in the Highlands Region with more and more farmers shifting from poultry and livestock to farming fish. This is because local farmers have seen the benefits of fish farming both economy and food security wise. This year alone about 50 plus farmers have turned their land into fishponds in Western Highlands Province and in the Southern Highlands Province. This was revealed by Mr. Jacob Towa, Fish Technical Advisor and owner of Towa Fish Hatchery. “I am helping new farmers to start their ponds, and I provide technical support to them, and my job has taken me…
A total sum of USD $65,000 investment was made in a significant step toward enhancing regional collaboration and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Arafura and Timor Seas ecosystem. Jelta Wong, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, highlights the importance of the Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA) Sydney Declaration in Strengthening Regional Cooperation. The ATSEA Sydney Ministerial Declaration represents a bold and unified commitment to the long-term health of the Arafura and Timor Seas, thus the USD$65,000 investment is a crucial step in ensuring the success of this important regional initiative during the bridging phase. The declaration marks…
Eliseo Group of Stores launched their first ever Christmas promotions, which will run from the 7th of December 2024 to the 3rd of January 2025, this morning at the Eliseo Rainbow Plaza in Port Moresby city. Miss Jessy, Branch Manager for Eliseo Rainbow urged all valued customers to shop at all Eliseo Branches in Port Moresby for a chance to win awesome prices this festive season. This Christmas promotion is for registered Eliseo Loyalty Program members only, so customers can register for the Loyalty Program with a K10 to be eligible to take part in this festive promotion. “Only registered…
The 3rd annual Kopen Cultural Festival and Eco-tourism Conservation Exhibition is expected to be bigger and better this year, featuring a wide variety of small and large cultural groups from the 11th -13th of December in Enga province. Kopen village outside Wabag town is now looking forward to hosting this significant event and welcoming visitors including international tourists. The exquisite festival will be joined by the Enga Governor himself, Sir Peter Ipatas along with the Minister for Arts, Culture and Tourism Belden Norman Namah, the National Cultural Commission (NCC), PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), Enga Provincial Administration and development partners…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and the Port Moresby North East District will officially launch the 9 mile Saivara Satellite Township projects and its modern Police station tomorrow Friday 29th November 2024, at 3 pm in the afternoon. The initial groundbreaking ceremony of the satellite township, which was done early this year in April, will now see it unveil. Member for Moresby North East, John Kaupa had disclosed that the total cost of building the satellite township was estimated to be around K500 million, thus in the next 5 years time the whole of 9 mile will change, and…
The Southern Highlands province has been struck by many disasters this year alone, from manmade disaster to natural disaster and sadly most victims have not been able to receive any form of help from the Provincial Disaster Office. This is because the Southern Highlands Provincial Disaster Office has been without funding for a very long time, this was revealed by the Provincial Disaster Coordinator, Mr. Peter Wapenda-Wari. The recent Flood in Aiya LLG (Magani River burst) saw no assistance from the Disaster Office, despite contacts made by people on the ground to the office. Mr. Wapenda-Wari highlighted that the disaster…
Kina Bank has taken a bold step toward advancing inclusive green and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea as the fifth financial institution to join the groundbreaking initiative. Kina bank has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI); thus, Kina Bank will integrate the Inclusive Green Finance Policy (IGFP) into its lending operations, helping to shape the future of a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable financial sector in the country. Kina Bank’s involvement comes at a pivotal moment, alongside other key financial players in the…