The newly established Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Youth and Children represents a pivotal step in advancing the untapped human potential and shedding light on child rights with 43% of the population under the age of 18 years old in the country. Dr Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children said, her visit to the country is not to do a report but to find ways on how to advocate and action the rights of children and youths in the political agenda. “It is a testimony for me to see that there is strong…
Author: Paula DAVID
As the SP PNG Hunters prepare to battle it out on home soil this weekend, Hunters coach Paul Auton said, the team is working hard on their defense to secure a win at home after going down to Blackhawks in Round 1o (R10) last weekend. “We have been focusing a lot more on our defense. Taking it from that game (R10), we had a few losses, but I feel as though they just out played us. We didn’t have the ball in the first 20 minutes of the game, so leading to this weekend’s game, we are working hard on…
A public health expert is urging anyone travelling to places with a current dengue fever outbreak to be vigilant and take sensible precautions – but stresses the chances of contracting the disease are low. On Friday the Cook Islands declared an outbreak of the viral infection, which is spread by mosquitoes, in Rarotonga. Outbreaks have also been declared in Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. Across the Tasman, this year has seen a cluster of cases in Townsville and Cairns in Queensland. Last month a 12-year-old boy died in Auckland after being medically evacuated from Samoa, with severe dengue fever. Dr Marc…
Isaah Yeo will captain the Westpac NSW Blues in Origin I, while Mitchell Moses has won the five-eighth spot and prop Max King was named for his representative debut. Laurie Daley has named his first Blues side since returning to the coaching role this season and has stuck closely to the team which won last year’s series for the Origin opener at Suncorp Stadium on May 28. Yeo takes over the captaincy from Jake Trbojevic, who was unavailable after suffering a head knock in Townsville on Saturday night and will start at lock in place of the injured Cameron Murray…
Subsistence taro farmers from remote Rebafu village in Sialum Local Level Government (LLG), Tewae Siassi District, are showing strong interest in moving toward commercial production through potential partnerships with the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI). Susan Emunare Geoba, from Rebafu village in Sialum LLG, Tewae Siassi District paid a visit to the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) on Wednesday (22/05/25) after hearing about NARI’s interests in Taro. Hailing from a very remote part of Morobe Province, she managed to bring with her three samples, including a Yam. From her village in Rebafu, it took her a day of walking, to…
Over 4,000 nurses across Papua New Guinea (PNG) will soon receive increased salaries and allowances following the signing of a new three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the State and the PNG Nurses Association (PNGNA) today for the determination of salaries & allowances for nursing officers. Department of Personnel Management (DPM) Secretary Ms. Taies Sansan said that this new agreement is more than just a document, it is a testament to the enduring partnership between the government and the nursing profession, a symbol of progress, and a beacon of hope for the future of healthcare in our nation. “The last…
West New Britain (WNB) province has become the third province to submit its 2024 Annual Provincial Performance Report (APPR) to the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA), handing in both the 2023 and 2024 reports yesterday, Thursday 22nd May. Deputy Secretary for the Provincial and Local Level Services Monitoring Authority (PLLSMA), Mr. James Agigo, received the reports from Provincial Administrator Mr. Leo Mapmani on behalf of Secretary Philip Leo. Mr. Agigo emphasized the importance of timely and accurate reporting, noting that it is a legal requirement under the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Governments (OLPLLG)…
Connor Watson has turned to a pair of former Origin greats to model his game as he looks to develop into the Westpac NSW Blues’ match-winner in next week’s series opener. The versatile talent has made the bench utility role his own since making his State of Origin debut last year, following in the footsteps of Blues legends Craig Wing and Kurt Gidley as an impact player. Watson has come to appreciate the importance of his position in the side and revealed the duo have played a key role in his development into a representative player. “When I started playing…
The re- emergence of the poliovirus in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has prompted the National Department of Health to declare a public health emergency and urging parents and guardians to ensure little children are fully immunized against it. For the Central Province, the Provincial Health Authority (PHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. James Amini is urging parents and guardians to ensure their children—including those who are already fully immunized—receive additional doses of the polio vaccine to boost and prolong their immunity to the poliovirus. Dr. Amini confirmed that to date, no cases have been detected in the province. However, proactive…
Sporting icon Veitu Apana Diro, CBE, MBE, will take centre stage as the guest speaker at this year’s SP Sports Awards, to be held on Saturday, 14th June 2025, at the Crown Hotel. A legendary figure in Papua New Guinea’s sporting history, Diro has represented the nation with distinction across netball, basketball, and softball, securing gold at the South Pacific Games and competing in six South Pacific Games and three Pacific Mini Games throughout her career. She also played a key leadership role as part of the Commonwealth Games General Management team, further cementing her legacy both on and off…