For the first time in decades, babies are now being delivered outside of the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), thanks to the opening of delivery services at Metoreia Urban Health Center in Hanuabada, Port Moresby city. This historic milestone represents a significant step forward in expanding maternal healthcare access in the city. The clinic recently celebrated its first successful delivery, marking the beginning of a new era for healthcare in Port Moresby. Metoreia Urban Clinic’s new delivery services aim to ease the heavy burden on PMGH, which has been the city’s primary facility for childbirth. Over the years, the growing…
Author: Nathalie OWEN (UPNG Journalism Student)
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has extended its support to the Foundation for Women and Children at Risk (WeCaRe), providing K300,000 in funding to enhance the foundation’s critical services in Port Moresby city. The donation will aid WeCaRe’s initiatives, including early childhood development, education programs, women’s support services, and assistance for individuals with special needs and those living with HIV and AIDS. Established in 2007, the foundation focuses on giving hope to young girls, vulnerable women, and children affected by poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Over time, it has broadened its scope to address additional community needs. During the cheque presentation,…
The Paradise Foods embark on a heartening journey to spread joy and warmth to those in need as their way of giving back to the community. The Paradise Foods team in Mt Hagen city recently brought smiles and hope to the young patients at the Children’s Ward of Mt Hagen General Hospital. On Friday, January 3rd, the team visited the ward, sharing laughter, kindness, and creating unforgettable memories with the children and their families. The visit served as a reminder that even during challenging times, hope and strength can prevail. The team’s efforts uplifted the spirits of the young patients…
The PNG Kapuls arrived back home over the weekend following a successful campaign in the 2024 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup tournament in Honiara, Solomon Islands where the boys took home the title. Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology and Sport, Kinoka Feo, has come out to congratulate the PNG Football Team, the Kapuls, for their victory. “The Kapuls demonstrated remarkable focus and determination, bringing home the title with a performance that every Papua New Guinean can be proud of,” Feo said. The Kapuls claimed the title after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Vanuatu on Saturday, showcasing exceptional sportsmanship…
The Young Elites Nokondis Program is an initiative led by the tertiary students from Eastern Highlands Province (EHP), was officially launched with the goal of fostering unity and giving back to the community. The program is spearheaded by President Leeben Benson, a fourth-year student at the University of Papua New Guinea, and seeks to bring together Eastern Highlands students from various institutions across the country. Beberth Kanaku, a third-year Bachelor of Education student at Pacific Adventist University and the program’s media officer, highlighted the initiative’s four main components: cleanup campaigns, community awareness, a tertiary education expo, and a rugby tournament.…
Two murder suspects involved in two separate killings over the weekend in Central province have voluntarily surrender to the police, thanks to the strong community engagement led by the Central Police Commander and local leaders. Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed the arrests, emphasizing the critical role of public cooperation in resolving these two cases. The first suspect, a man from Tapini in the Goilala district, turned himself in after allegedly killing his wife on Saturday at Martin River in Kairuku district. He surrendered at Goldie Junction in the presence of village leaders and police officers.…
Road accidents in and around Port Moresby have seen a sharp increase in the recent weeks, raising concerns for public safety as the Christmas season approaches. Authorities and emergency services are calling for caution as reckless driving, speeding and alcohol consumption contribute to the growing number of incidents. According to initial reports, the National Capital District and Central Province have recorded multiple accidents on major highways and inner-city roads. The rise in accidents has already claimed lives and caused injuries, with hospitals reporting an uptick in emergency admissions related to vehicle collisions. In a recent incident near Nine Mile, a…
The Assistant Governor for Financial Systems Development and Innovation of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG), Mr. George Awap delivered a powerful speech during the first ever Financial Inclusion Policy Forum recently in Port Moresby, highlighting the importance of improving policies to achieve the goal of financial inclusion. Speaking to a diverse audience, including CEOs of financial institutions, provincial government representatives and development partners, Mr. Awap highlighted the importance of financial inclusion as a cornerstone for economic growth and social empowerment in Papua New Guinea. Mr. Awap reflected on the journey of financial inclusion since its introduction in 2012,…
The Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Said Zaidansyah, addressed the inaugural Financial Inclusion Policy Forum at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby city this morning, emphasizing ADB’s dedication in financial inclusion in PNG. Mr. Zaidansyah outlined ADB’s longstanding efforts to improve access to finance, which is critical for reducing poverty and promote economic growth in PNG and other developing countries. ADB has been actively supporting PNG’s financial sector for over 20 years, with initiatives like Microfinance and Employment project (2001 – 2010) and the Microfinance Expansion Project (2011 – 2019), which enhance financial literacy and building…