The new Kairuku Open seat has started counting after midday yesterday after resolving the matter of scrutineers per candidate to be present in the counting venue during counting time. The Returning Officer (RO) Mr. Henry Oa said they agreed on having scrutineers inside the counting venue, but one at a time. “Two come in, one sits outside while the other goes in. When the one inside wants to take a break, then he comes out and other takes his place,” explained Mr. Oa. Mr. Oa said about 50 ballot boxes; 25 for the Kairuku Open seat and 25 for Central…
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The 2022 UPNG Oro Students Association are set to host their major end of the year fundraiser which is the “Oro Night” that’s set for the 19th August at the Cosmopolitan. According to Micah Betute the Association President, all funds raised will go towards their end of year Educational awareness programs back in the province. “All funds raised during the night will go towards their end of year educational awareness program and other programs for the association, says Betuet.” He added that, they are doing this because the number of students passing to tertiary institutions has significantly dropped with approximately…
Kerema Provincial Hospital in Gulf Province is facing critical state with most of its medical services shut down since COVID-19 landed in the country. Most of the services closed since the pandemic, and doctors and all the cardiac health workers at the Kerema Provincial Hospital who are on Gulf PHA pay-roll are currently working at the Port Moresby General Hospital. According to Gulf Provincial Deputy Director Public Health Mr Ben Bal, since the appointment of the new Acting CEO for the Kerema Provincial Hospital in the Gulf Province, the situation at the Hospital has worsened and services dropping dropped significantly.…
“Friends of POMGEN” (FOPG) is a registered charitable entity, ratified by the Board of POMGEN to support the Port Moresby General Hospital’s mission to become a self-sustainable model for public health facilities in PNG. According to the FOPG’s Operations Coordinator Grace Roland, the recent appeal that was sent out is a call out from one of the social worker that worked in the pediatric ward to FOPG to help assist with the appeal on the FOPG’s Facebook page to get the support from individuals, communities and business houses, basically to help the children. “The assistance needed is basically to help…
The NCD Schools Rugby League competition for Round 4 last Weekend have been suspended indefinitely. According to NCD Schools Rugby League Association President Arnold Gende, this is due to non-school affiliation by a good number of schools and also player registrations. He added that, they have informed respective school teachers/coaches and team Managers to submit the four documents required to the Association for players to be able to take part but this has not happened yet. This has caused the President to suspend the competition for an indefinite period of time. “All schools taking part in the competition must provide…
Condom awareness programs in PNG continue to remain a public health concern. Majority of the country’s population live below the poverty line with low literacy levels. Lack of knowledge of condom use and availability is worrisome especially for the sexually active population. Three districts in Central have already begun distribution of condoms for the 2022 National General Elections. According to Central HIV/AIDS Provincial Coordinator Mr Gairo Kapana, out of the 5 districts in the province, Rigo, Abau and Kairuku districts have already received their boxes of condoms to be distributed at the polling areas. “A total of 15 boxes of…
Florence Matagede from Salamaua in the Huon Gulf District of Morobe and husband Christopher Napoleon from Alotau are in desperate need for financial assistance to go towards their 5 year old daughter’s medical appeal. According to Florence, Joana currently has a swollen lump from what used to be a blood clot that formed above her right eye. “When Joana was born, the village mid-wife who helped deliver Joana accidently dropped her which caused the swelling on her right eye that stayed with her after birth until now, says Florence.” They were advised by doctors from Angau Hospital in Lae to…
The 20 female students from the PNG University of Technology (PNGUOT) who were caught in a recent raid attack by thefts have been moved to a safer location. According to PNGUOT Vice Chancellor Dr Ora Renagi, the incident happened last Thursday night at the Rainforest Guest House. Dr Renagi said, the 20 female students were accommodated by the institute to stay there because the Institute’s female dormitories were full. “We provided accommodation for the 20 female students at the Rain Forest Guest House because all the female dorms were full. The guest house is near the school staff houses and…
With the proposed infrastructure plans to NDOH to address some of the issues faced at the Western Highlands Provincial health centres and clinics, the provincial CEO says they are waiting on funds to come in before they commence ground works. Western Highlands PHA CEO Ms Jane Holden says they have sent a K10million proposal to NDOH and are still waiting for a response from them to open up new operating theatres for Mt Hagen General Hospital. Meanwhile, since the start of nominations last week Thursday the 19th of May 2022, there were no major accidents or violence related incidents reported…
Saturday the 21st of May 2022 saw the first ever World Cultural Diversity Day been celebrated at the Moresby Arts Theatre. National Cultural Commission (NCC) Marketing Manager Mr David Taim said, since the acceptance in 2001 through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNSECO), NCC hosted the country’s first ever World Cultural Diversity Day under the theme: “Celebrating the World’s Cultural Diversity in Unity”. He said, “given the fact that PNG is so culturally diverse, we want to use this day as a platform to promote peace through culture, art through creative business industry, entrepreneurship and eliminate poverty.”…