The Member for Abau (MP) Sir Puka Temu has welcomed the news of a new hospital for Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province (WHP), but reminded Health Minister Dr. Lino Tom of the outstanding government commitment to build Central Province’s hospital. Sir Puka stated that Dr. Lino’s announcement to build a new hospital for WHP is timely and much needed since it serves the entire Highlands region and is the second busiest hospital in terms of activity. However, Sir Puka urged Dr. Lino to update the country on Central province’s promised hospital, which has been outstanding since 2021 when Prime Minister…
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Lesley Nala, a 35-year-old electrician living in Sawarin Village, Wewak District of East Sepik Province, is setting the path to transform his family’s life by venturing into fish farming with support from the EU-STREIT PNG Programme. His success in fish farming has not only improved their diet and income but also inspired his community through his determination and vision. Lesley’s story begins in the village of Kwarin in Maprik District, where he grew up among many siblings. Seeking better opportunities and access to education, he moved to Wewak and completed Grade 10 and some technical-vocational short courses there. In Wewak,…
BSP PNG | BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP), the Pacific’s leading financial institution, have announced changes to its Leadership team. The BSP Financial Group Limited today announced the appointment of two new roles within the Executive leadership team to further support the Bank’s Modernisation for Growth strategy. These changes were announced earlier on Wednesday 7th August 2024 on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as well as the Port Moresby Exchange (PGX). Group CEO, Mark Robinson announced the appointment of Peter Beswick, to the role of Deputy CEO. Peter Beswick has been BSP’s Group General Manager, Corporate Banking since 2011 having…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) will host a first of its NCD Youth Summit and Expo, led by visionary Governor Powes Parkop. A first of its kind for youths in the Capital as they gear up for the inaugural NCD Youth Summit and Expo, led by the visionary Governor Powas Parkop with the theme: “Empowering youths for better and progressive NCD”. The NCD Youth Summit and Expo, theme: “Empowering youths for better and progressive NCD”, will take place from the 10th to the 14th of August, in Port Moresby city. The Exo and Music Festival will kick off first…
The Society of Anaesthetists of PNG (SAPNG) recently hosted a five-day training course on SAFE Obstetrics and Paediatrics Anaesthesia, a refresher training designed for both physician and non-physician anaesthetists. With the support of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Port Moresby General Hospital, this invaluable training was part of the Safer Anaesthesia from Education (SAFE) Courses, which was jointly developed by the Association of Anaesthetists and WFSA back in 2011. The program ran from 29th July to 2nd August and emphasized basic principles of safe care of the pregnant women and children in particular, assessment, vigilance, and competence…
The much-anticipated Coke Studio Pacifika Tour will feature live performances from the Solomon Islands and PNG’s very own local talents, set for centre stage in Lae at Club 99 on the 9th of August and Port Moresby on the 10th of August, at the Lamana Gold Club. The Coke Studio Pacifika Tour is a musical event which Coca-Cola through their music platform Coke Studio is hosting in collaboration with Makasi Sound & Entertainment to promote music in the pacific region. Makasi Sounds & Entertainment Events Planner Terence Rini said their goal for this event is to bring together pacific island…
Prime Minister James Marape has commended Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr, Police Commissioner David Manning and the Police Force for their dedicated efforts in addressing the series of murders, rapes, and property destruction that occurred in East Sepik Province during July. Following the arrests of 10 young men by police, with further arrests expected as the authorities close in on the gang responsible for the terror in Angoram, East Sepik, and Prime Minister Marape praised the ongoing police operations. “I commend Police Minister Tsiamalili, Commissioner Maning and the Police Force for their efforts in curbing the reign of terror by…
The National Written Expression Examination for grade 12 students will see a total of 34,360 students from 231 Grade 12 schools including the six National Schools of Excellence, private and permitted schools have nominated to sit the exam on Monday, 5th August 2024. Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra said, he is confident that their students and teachers have prepared well for this exam. “I call on all the Provincial Divisions of Education, school administrations, parents and communities to support our students give their best.” “I also call on the general public to respect our students and support them in every…
TB patients in NCD seeking treatment at the St Therese TB Clinic will not have to worry about their supply of medicines as the clinic is stocked up on medical drugs. St Therese TB Clinic Officer in Charge Mr. Delvin Robin told PNG HAUSBUNG that they have stocked up on drugs and are not experiencing a shortage at this time. All 228 of their registered patients at the clinic have their own TB Kits. “We already have our drugs from the shipment that was cleared already and is at the Area Medical Store and are waiting for distribution.” “For St…
The Supreme Court today dismissed an application by the Attorney General to set aside orders for the Opposition’s substantive hearing on August 1. This is according to a statement from the Opposition. The finding of the court was two-fold. The court found that the notice of motion, by the second intervener, the Attorney General filed and moved on Monday this week, was incompetent. Despite the fact that it was incompetent, the Court went on to rule on the merits of the notice of motion, and the court found that in terms of the merits of the motion, there were no…