Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, following his successful election as the leader of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Prime Minister Marape also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, for his unwavering support and contribution to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Japan during his tenure. Prime Minister Ishiba, a former Defence Minister, is set to officially assume office this week after winning the LDP leadership election last Friday, where he secured 215 votes to defeat…
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The National St John Ambulance (NStJA) yesterday officially opened the newly constructed wing of the National Ambulance Education College at Baruni in Port Moresby city. The state-of-the-art facility was made possible through the generous support of ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) and coordinated through the National Department of Health (NDoH). The new wing boosts the Ambulance Education College’s capacity by 50%, allowing up to 45 students to train across two classes simultaneously. This modern facility features high-fidelity simulation rooms, practical training spaces, and a simulated ambulance, creating a realistic environment for ambulance students to develop lifesaving skills. The College serves as the…
The fighting in the Porgera Valley of Enga province has seen a lot of people displaced and services disrupted including the hospital in Porgera, however, with the two-month State of Emergency (SOE) in place, this vital service is now being provided from the provincial capital, Wabag. Wabag town will now be the main centre for all medical supplies to be transported to the Porgera valley to provide medical services to the people needing it after the hospital there had to close its doors. This was revealed by Acting Health Minister and Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong when…
President of the Allies Football Club has called for an appropriate chain of command after a series of unethical events took place last week that had them removed from PNG Football Association’s sanctioned tournament, the Southern Region Club Championships where the top two women’s and men’s teams will take part in the National Club Championships. Allies FC President, Joy Mataenge said, last week Thursday’s (September 19th) game was called off by the referee after getting consent from both captains from Allies FC and Hekari FC to end the game some minutes before full-time. Mataenge said, they had some issues to…
The Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has launched one of the latest high tech Cannon Cardiac Catheterization machines to do invasive treatments and reducing the need for patients to travel overseas to seek treatment. According to PMGH Invasive Cardiology-Intervention Cardiologist Dr. Wesong Boko, with the advanced Cannon Cardiac Catheterization machine, they were able to do 1, 327 procedures. He said, they carried out coronary angiogram procedures (heart), cerebral angiograms (brain), peripheral blockage in the legs and in certain cases, they were able to detect the tumor and cut off the cancer cell’s blood supply. “Through Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL),…
The new Waigani National Court Complex (WNCC) in Port Moresby city will be officially opened in 2025 as part of events to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape revealed this on Monday 23rd September when stating that the K440million state funded state- of- the- art facility, promises to be a cornerstone for justice in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as it symbolizes not only the country’s progress over the past 50 years, but also its commitment to strengthening its legal infrastructure for the future, and the government’s commitment to law-and-order. “In 2025, as we celebrate 50…
Students in the Western Province, who will sit for their exams next month, have been urged not to get involved in illegal activities that may interrupt them during their preparations for the national examination week. Following the resumption of term four academic period this week, Western students are reminded to prioritize their studies for better future. Western Provincial Education Advisor, Mr. Charlie Buia said all schools have prepared their students well and they are looking forward to sit the exams next month. “Grade 10, Grade 12 and Grade 8 students you have only one week left so focus on your…
The SP PNG Hunters are tremendously proud to announce that their very own Hunter #92, Judah Rimbu, has been crowned the 2024 QRL Hostplus Cup Player of the Year. Rimbu’s received the Petero Civoniceva Medal on Friday 20th September at the Queensland Rugby League Awards in Brisbane’s Town Hall, besting a host of NRL talent including the likes of Trai Fuller, Jake Clifford and Tom Chester. Rimbu’s journey with the Hunters began in 2021 when the club was forced to relocate to the Gold Coast due to the COVID pandemic. Since then, he has amassed 69 appearances in the QRL…
The Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles came from behind and ended a twenty-six-year drought after defeating the Kroton Hela Wigmen 28-20 this afternoon at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby city. Before both rival teams kicked off, a wonderful entrance from the Mt Hagen Eagles let loose a collection of the eagle birds soaring into the sky. As both teams displayed an effortless game of rugby league in front of an electric crowd, supporters cheered their hearts out as the teams battled it out on the field. The Mt Hagen Eagles battled the first half tirelessly with a number…
The inaugural women’s rugby league competition the ‘Santos Cup’ saw the Bitangor Goroko Lahanis crowned as champions after defeating the minor premiers, the Central Dabaris 8 to 6 in an epic footy grand final showdown today. The first 30 minutes of the match saw both teams hustle it out under the raging heat at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby to a half filled stadium. Both the Dabaris and Lahanis tried the hard yards to see only two tries from the Lahanis and one try from the Dabaris side. A nice step from Dabaris number four, Joan Kuman…