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…
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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…
Driven by a passion to steer change through the investment of ‘Human Capital Development’ in the Samarai-Murua District in Milne Bay province, MP Isi Henry Leonard is happy to see off nine (9) students from his district to study at the Adamson University in the Philippines. “My District Office (DDA) signed an MOA with Papua New Guinea Affiliation International Agency (PNGAIA) by tasking the Agency to bring my students to study in Adamson University.” Of the nine (9) students who will study at the Adamson University, seven (7) will take up academic studies from the Adamson University while the other…
Kina Bank staff members, who recently participated in the PNG Cancer Foundation’s Futsal Championship, demonstrated their commitment to community welfare by making a generous donation of cash and kind to Life PNG Care on Friday, July 19, 2024. The cash donation totalled K3, 284. 00 and comprised contributions of K500 from KORP8 Futsal Championship win, K1, 500 from PNG Cancer Foundation Futsal Tournament grand final win, K1, 284.00 and clothing items from staff members of the team. Desmond Alesana, Kina Bank’s Employee Wellbeing & OHS Advisor presented the donation on behalf of the team to Colin Pake, Head Teacher at…
Papua New Guinea is one of five tendering nations that have been confirmed for the International Rugby League (IRL) Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2028. Initially eleven countries, in total, confirmed expressions of interest in hosting the 2028-30 Women’s, Wheelchair and Men’s tournaments. For the 2028 Women’s World Cup, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and South Africa have now moved onto the next stage of bidding. The interest reflects the growth of a tournament that was first staged in 2000 as the Women’s World Series in England -one of three occasions on which they have hosted, along with…