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…
Author: Paula DAVID
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…
Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard is calling on other Papuan members of Parliament to step down and move-out from the Government and join the Opposition. He said the denial of the people of the Gulf Province on their allocated Business Development Grant is an example of the day light robbery and corruption that is so rampant in the Government today. The unilateral transfer of the Business Development Grant approved by Parliament from the people of Gulf to another Province is day light corruption and the denial of the Papuan people of the Gulf Province the right to develop their…
The Ministry of Education recently announced the launch of its Regional Public Consultations for the PNG Education Transformation Vision 2025-2075 (PNGETV 2075). These public meetings will provide a unique opportunity for stakeholders and community members to actively participate in shaping the future of education in their provinces and the country for the next 50 years. Over the next two months, the PNGETV 2075 will be hosting a series of regional consultations in multiple provinces, inviting educators, parents, students, community leaders, and other stakeholders to join in the discussions and share their valuable insights. These consultations aim to gather diverse perspectives…
Kina Bank customers residing in the Nation’s capital and Lae don’t need to waste time queuing up. The Kina Bank staff will conduct another Loan Drive this weekend in the 2 provinces on Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th July, to assist customers with their loan eligibility checks and loan applications. Kina Bank General Manager Branch Distribution, Judith Ugava Taunao said, “At Kina Bank, we prioritize understanding our customers’ needs and delivering exceptional service.” “Acknowledging that weekdays can be busy, we have introduced the Weekend Loan Drive, providing customers with a convenient time to visit our branches for their Motor Vehicle…
Rugby League in Papua New Guinea is described as the sport that unites the country. A giant step has been taken to strengthen that role with the launch of the Santos Cup. The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Santos today announced the formation of the first ever National Women’s Rugby League Competition, to be known as the Santos Cup. The PNGRFL, in partnership with Santos, PacificAus Sports and Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited, will support the women’s competition which will see talented female players compete in a six-team competition across seven weeks. The competition will empower our female…
The International Rugby League has announced that Australia will host the most competitive and culturally rich IRL Rugby League World Cup in 2026, featuring Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments. RLWC2026, which has been awarded to the Australian Rugby League Commission by the IRL Board, will be contested by a total of 26 teams – comprising of ten men’s, eight women’s and eight wheelchair teams – in October and November 2026. The tournament will include matches in Papua New Guinea, and will showcase the cultures of the Pacific, where the majority of men’s and women’s teams hail from. Matches will be…