Thousands of Papua New Guineans, in vibrant yellow gathered as early as 5am this morning for a spirited Trukai Fun Run, raising crucial funds to send Team PNG to the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau. The event, a powerful display of national unity and athletic passion, underscored the vital role of community support in the nation’s sporting success. “This isn’t just about a fun run; it’s about investing in our nation’s pride,” said Team PNG Chief de Mission Me. Kinivanagi Karo. “Every clean-up and every shirt sold is going directly into helping our athletes prepare and travel to Palau.…
Author: Paula DAVID
Pacific International Hospital (PIH) has successfully wrapped up its two-day Cancer Outreach Program in Kokopo, marking a significant step forward in its ongoing efforts to extend essential healthcare services beyond Port Moresby city. The outreach was held at the PIH Medical Centre in Takubar Industrial Estates on Friday, 20 June, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and continued on Saturday, 21 June, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event saw strong community engagement, with many local residents attending for cancer consultations, screenings, and health education sessions. At the heart of the outreach was PIH Cancer Specialist Dr. Suresh Raghunath,…
Ambitious pledges at Bali Forum target cervical cancer prevention for girls and women globally. Governments, donors, multilateral organizations, private sectors, and other partners convened at the 2nd Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum in Bali to unveil significant policy, programmatic, and financial commitments aimed at eliminating cervical cancer; one of the world’s most preventable cancers. With over 300 participants, including Ministers and Vice Ministers of Health from diverse regions, the forum highlighted a strong political commitment to expand access to HPV vaccination, screening, and treatment, working toward making cervical cancer the first cancer ever to be eradicated. The World Health Organization…
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing player development and game time, the SP PNG Hunters and the Rockhampton Capras have agreed to a player swap involving Hostplus Cup talents Khaiya Waiembi and Morea Morea. The agreement, confirmed by both clubs, will see Waiembi join the Hunters while Morea heads to the Capras. The switch is expected to take effect as early as next week. Coaches from both sides described the move as a mutually beneficial opportunity to support the growth of the young athletes within the highly competitive Hostplus Cup competition. “This arrangement gives both players a fresh environment…
After several years without representation, the people of Central Bougainville once again have a voice in Parliament. This comes following the official welcome of newly elected MP Jim Miringtoro by OUR PATI leader and Mining Minister Rainbo Paita, along with members of the party, at Jacksons Domestic Terminal. Minister Paita expressed his congratulations and praised Miringtoro’s return, highlighting the wealth of experience he brings as a former senior leader. He noted that the election result was a clear mandate from the people, reflecting their confidence in a proven and capable representative. “His a very senior member, a former member and…
SP Brewery this week launched a special limited-edition packaging for its iconic SP Lager, commemorating Papua New Guinea’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence. The commemorative cans and bottles, designed to evoke national pride and unity, are hitting the market now and will be available until after the independence celebrations. At a press conference held at the SP Brewery brew kettle Wednesday afternoon, SP Brewery Managing Director Mr. Ed Weggemans highlighted the significance of the milestone. “The year 2025 marks a defining milestone in Papua New Guinea’s history: 50 years of independence, identity, and growth,” Mr. Weggemans stated. “In celebration of…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited has signed a partnership agreement with the Rumginae School of Nursing, offering students vital hands-on training at the Tabubil Hospital. The agreement, formalized in April, allows nursing students to gain practical clinical experience at the Level 5 hospital, which serves both the Ok Tedi workforce and surrounding communities. “Ok Tedi is a responsible miner with a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social responsibility.” “Our support for the Rumginae School of Nursing reflects our ongoing efforts to create lasting positive change in the areas we operate,” said Mr Raymond Singamis, Manager Health Services for…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) is currently into its fifth day of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus vaccination campaign, aiming to protect women aged 15 to 44 and pregnant women across the Moresby South area in the Nation’s Capital. The campaign, which commenced on Tuesday, June 10th, is making strides in reaching communities through various avenues. Other areas including the Moresby North West and Moresby North East areas will be conducted after. NCDPHA HEO & Acting Deputy Director of Public Health Family Health Services Janet Pongone, confirmed that teams are actively rolling out the Maternal, Neonatal, Perinatal (MNP)…
BSP Financial Group has enhanced its reconciliation system through a partnership with SmartStream Technologies, bringing faster, more accurate transaction processing to its over two million customers across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The upgrade is a major step in BSP’s digital transformation, streamlining workflows, improving financial oversight, and reducing dispute resolution times. The new system includes SmartStream’s Affinity module — an AI-driven tool that uses observational learning to automate and optimise decision-making. BSP Group Chief Operating Officer, Nuni Kulu, said the deployment reinforces the bank’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. “With over two million…
The New Ireland Provincial Government (NIPG) has entered a strategic three-year partnership with two key rugby union bodies, marking a major step forward in the development of the sport across the province. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed on Friday, 6 June 2025, between NIPG, the New Ireland Rugby Union (NIRU), and Capital Rugby Union (CRU). The agreement aims to strengthen rugby union’s grassroots and elite programs in New Ireland by combining resources, expertise, and funding. Under the MoU, the NIPG has committed a total of K450,000 in funding to NIRU over a three-year period, with annual…