Christine Wasigui, from Western provinces, is undertaking a mandatory one-year internship with the National Department of Health to gain practical experience before her full registration as a pharmacist. Inspired by her experience providing healthcare in remote villages, the top pharmacy graduate is now focused on returning home to Western Province to support its local health services. She said her ambition is driven by what she saw during her university studies. “As a student, I actively participated in mobile clinics in rural areas in Western Province,” Ms. Wasigui said. “Through these outreach programs, I saw the struggles people face due to…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
PNG Air has closed out its 38th anniversary celebrations with a heartfelt campaign that honored Papua New Guinea’s vibrant cultures, meaningful stories, and awe-inspiring landscapes – while setting its sights on the nation’s Golden Jubilee in September 2025 and a bright new regional aviation future. The Airline stated that during June, PNG Air celebrated its milestone by giving back through free flights and spotlighting diverse voices and the stunning scenery that define PNG. PNG Air said that the campaign highlighted treasured moments that connect people – both within close-knit families and across regions, from the Highlands to the Islands. “As…
Digicel PNG Foundation is proud to support the groundbreaking of a new women’s cottage at the iCare4U Center in Gereka, Port Moresby city. Digicel PNG Foundation stated that the new women’s cottage is funded through their Community Grants Program, reinforcing their commitment to empowering vulnerable women and children affected by HIV and gender-based violence. “From sanitation facilities to transitional housing, our partnership with iCare4U continues to deliver life changing support. This new facility will offer a safe, nurturing space for women to heal, rebuild, and thrive. Every grant we award is an investment in hope. We are proud to stand…
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), in partnership with the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia, successfully delivered the ADT PNG Digital Tourism Workshop to strengthen digital strategies for PNG’s online tourism presence on Tuesday 24th June at the Lamana Conference Centre in Port Moresby city. The full-day event brought together key tourism stakeholders and operators to explore innovative digital ideas. Trade Commissioner for PTI Australia, Tim Martin, spoke about PTI Australia’s Digital Tourism Program, a long-running initiative supporting Pacific tourism operators with tools and training to improve their digital capabilities. Mr. Martin introduced the Digital Tourism Program as…
The Special Parliamentary Committee on Communication, chaired by Marsh Narawec and supported by Committee Members Robert Naguri, Casmiro Aia and Wai Rapa, recently completed regional consultations in Madang Province (17–19 June) and Jiwaka Province (22–24 June) 2025, as part of its ongoing inquiry into cyber safety, digital media standards and the role of communication in community development. The regional visits are an integral part of the Committee’s nationwide public inquiry aimed at understanding the effects of cybercrime, misinformation and digital media abuse, while exploring ways to enhance public awareness, media responsibility and cyber safety. In Madang Province, the Committee held consultations from 17th–19th…
Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Koney Samuel said Development Cooperation is key for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He was speaking at the opening of the two-day Bougainville Development Cooperation Conference yesterday in Port Moresby city, where key stakeholders were brought together to strengthen partnerships for sustainable development in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB). Secretary Samuel commended the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and President Ishmael Toroama for initiating the historic event and emphasized the importance of impactful and coordinated development cooperation that aligns with national priorities under PNG’s Medium Term Development Plan 2023-2027 (MTDP IV).…
Final preparations are underway for the four Group- A teams ahead of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, with day one match set to kick off at Lautoka’s Churchill Park tomorrow. This morning, the head coaches and captains of Cook Islands, defending champions Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tahiti came together at a pre-tournament media conference in Lautoka, sharing their thoughts on the competition and their opening matches. Papua New Guinea’s head coach Ericsson Komeng, who recently led Hekari United Women to the final of the OFC Women’s Champions League in Tahiti, returns to guide the national team as they…
Air Niugini has for the first-time transported live fish export out of Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea (PNG) on a direct flight to Hong Kong last Wednesday 25th June, marking a significant achievement in Papua New Guinea’s seafood export capabilities. The National Airline stated that the four specialized fish bins or containers, collectively weighing four tonnes were loaded onto Air Niugini’s Boeing 767 aircraft for a six-hour, forty minutes flight which departed Port Moresby at 4pm. “The containers are specifically designed for live-fish transport, ensuring water quality, oxygen and temperature control. While Air Niugini has previously facilitated the export…
Air Niugini has announce the successful completion of the Airbus A220 cabin crew program at the Airbus Training Centre in Switzerland. The National Airline stated that this specialized program equips Air Niugini’s lead cabin crew instructors with the skills and certification required to deliver A220 training to the wider cabin crew team, supporting the airline’s long-term training capability and operational readiness. “The program focused on safety procedures, aircraft-specific systems, service standards, and emergency protocols tailored to the A220. Ten members of Air Niugini cabin crew attended the training, and they all successfully passed the program, with flying colours. Additional Air…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey last month at the Asia Pacific Biometrics Institute Conference held in Sydney, Australia. Representing PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority (ICSA) Deputy Chief Migration Officer Clarence Parisau delivered a well-received presentation on the country’s progress towards implementing an ePassport system. Mr. Parisau’s presentation highlighted the milestones achieved so far, the challenges overcome, and the roadmap ahead for PNG’s biometric and digital identity infrastructure. The session drew interest from regional stakeholders, particularly in the context of enhancing border security and streamlining immigration processes through advanced biometric technologies. Chief Migration…