Prime Minister James Marape has conveyed his warmest wishes to His Majesty King Charles III, King of Papua New Guinea and Head of the Commonwealth, in celebration of His Majesty’s Official Birthday, which will be observed across the country with a national public holiday today, Tuesday, 17 June. “On behalf of the Government and People of Papua New Guinea, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III as we join the wider Commonwealth in honouring this special occasion,” Prime Minister Marape said. “His Majesty represents unity, continuity, and dedicated service. Papua New Guinea remains a proud member…
Author: Paula DAVID
Port Moresby is grappling with a recently detected polio emergency, leading to a focused vaccination campaign in the Moresby South electorate with the aim to curb the spread of the virus, which was identified approximately three weeks ago. The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) has confirmed that polio vaccination for children under five years old is being integrated into the ongoing Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Campaign, specifically targeting Moresby South. This strategic focus is a direct response to the detection of poliovirus in this area, including the Joyce Bay locality, as confirmed by health surveillance teams…
PNG’s rugby league super star Judah Rimbu has officially returned to the SP PNG Hunters club for the remainder for the 2025 Hostplus Cup season. Rimbu, the 2024 recipient of the QRL’s prestigious Petero Civoniceva Medal for the competition’s best and fairest player, returns to Papua New Guinea after a short stint with English Super League side Castleford Tigers. The Tigers released Rimbu as part of a midseason restructuring of their playing roster. Head Coach Paul Aiton welcomed his return: “I am happy to have Judah back for the rest of the season. He’s a quality player; he brings energy…
For the first time in the history of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition, all games of the Amazing Round will be held in Port Moresby during the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. The event will take place over the weekend of Saturday, 21st June, and Sunday, 22nd June, featuring triple-header matches on both days at the Santos National Football Stadium. Stanley Hondina, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL), said: “At PNGRFL and PNGNRLC, we continuously explore new ways to grow Rugby League in PNG, and this year brings several exciting firsts.”…
Pacific International Hospital (PIH) has extended its Free Basic Health Check program to Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Following successful implementations in Kokopo and Port Moresby cities, PIH recently concluded a two-day health screening initiative for police personnel in Goroka, held on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. A total of 44 officers participated in the screenings, receiving essential health evaluations designed to support their physical readiness for public service. The Free Basic Health Checks conducted by PIH’s medical team at the newly…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) Women’s XIII will take on the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Women’s Rugby League team this Sunday in an international invitational match, forming part of an exciting double-header ahead of the Hostplus Cup Round 13 fixture between the SP PNG Hunters and the Sunshine Coast Falcon Jets. The current squad in camp includes standout players from the 2024 Santos Cup and NRL Bid Championships, many of whom are considered national prospects. Head Coach Tahnee Norris today announced Belinda Gwasamun and Leila Kerowa as co-captains for the upcoming match, expressing confidence in their leadership. “Belinda and Leila bring valuable experience…
The Eastern Highlands Provincial Administration has made notable progress in restoring government services and rebuilding public confidence following a prolonged political deadlock that spanned from 2012 to 2018. This development was underscored by Provincial Administrator Mr. Allen Los during the official handover of the 2024 Annual Provincial Performance Report (APPR) to the Department of Provincial and Local-Level Government Affairs yesterday. The submission of the report fulfills a statutory obligation under Section 119 of the Organic Law on Provincial and Local-Level Government (1995). Mr. Los acknowledged that the extended political impasse had significantly disrupted the delivery of essential services, displaced public…
As Tuberculosis continues to increase on a daily basis with over 120 people getting infected every single day, Minister for Health Elias Kapavore launched the “PNG National TB Summit 2025”, declaring the country at war to fight and eliminate TB in PNG by 2035. The TB summit scheduled for August 12-14th of this year, will start of firstly with a TB fundraiser dinner that’s set for the 30th of July as a start towards the TB program to address it and reduce it. “So why not, on the 30th of July, all the members of parliament and partners show up…
In celebration of World Environment Day (WED) recently, 340 students from Rumginae Primary School in the Western province took part in a massive clean-up and awareness drive, encouraging locals to take responsibility for their rubbish and reduce pollution. The students participated in a cleanathon, tree planting, and showcased drawings and sculptures using recycled plastic to promote this year’s global theme: “Ending Plastic Pollution.” Their efforts aimed to inspire the Rumginae station and surrounding communities to adopt better waste habits. Teacher in charge of WED program Ms. Natasha James said clean environment can be maintained if people change their attitudes and…
The National Capital District (NCD) Provincial Health Authority (PHA) joined forces with staff and students of New Erima Primary School to commemorate World No Tobacco Day recently, spotlighting the dangers of tobacco and the tactics used by the tobacco industry targeting young people both nationally and globally. Tobacco is a harmful product that poses serious health risks. Director of Public Health Services, Dr. Amos Lano, explained that nicotine is highly toxic and dangerous. “Nicotine builds up in the lungs over time, causing lung cancer, contributing to hypertension, slowing a child’s growth and development, and leading to other diseases,” Dr. Lano…