In the winter of 2019, a number of children living in India’s Jammu region began falling sick with what many thought was a mysterious illness. The children, suffering from cough and cold, had been prescribed a cough syrup by local doctors. Instead of recovering, they fell seriously ill, vomiting, running high fever and kidneys shutting down. By the time the mystery was solved, 11 children, aged between two months and six years, had died. Tests found that three samples of the cough syrup, made by an Indian drug company called Digital Vision, contained diethylene glycol or DEG, an industrial solvent…
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Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea can learn so much from Israel, especially in the area of agriculture technology. He said this in Parliament on Friday (October 14, 2022) when answering a question from Morobe Governor, Luther Wenge, on the possibility of PNG setting up an embassy in Israel and vice-versa in light of PNG being a Christian country. PM Marape said the idea of a PNG Embassy in Israel was first mooted by former prime minister Peter O’Neill during a visit to Israel in 2013. He said he had met Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, during the…
France launched their World Cup campaign in style with a 34-12 win over competition newcomers Greece at Eco-Power Stadium. After failing to register a win at the last World Cup, a France side boasting more Super League experience than ever before, announced themselves as certified contenders on the world stage. In their first World Cup match, Greece were valiant in their defeat, with a runaway try in the 80th minute bringing the proud blue and white supporters to their feet in Doncaster on Tuesday. The World Cup debutants struggled to get out of their own half in the opening stages…
The Pacific Community (SPC) is urging farming communities and travelers to help keep the region free of the animal health threat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The FMD campaign comes as a recent outbreak in Indonesia raised concerns about how quickly the disease spreads and the biosecurity risks posed to the Pacific. FMD is a severe and highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven foot animals such as cattle, deer, pigs, goats and sheep. It can be transboundary and can occur sporadically in any area currently free of the disease. The FMD campaign is funded by the European Union through…
The Joint Security Forces have convened for the 2022 National General Security operation debrief to chart a way forward for better and improved security operations in future. Commissioner of Police David Manning together with the senior leadership of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, the PNG Defence Force, the PNG Correctional Services, the PNG Australia Policing Partnership and key stakeholders are attending the three-day conference which began today and ends on Thursday in Lae, Morobe Province. Also in attendance is Minister for Internal Security and Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jnr and Secretary for the Department of Prime Minister and…
Police Commissioner David Manning has accepted the government’s sentiments of dissatisfaction in the wake of recent ethnic clashes and killings in the nation’s capital of Port Moresby. Mr Manning highlighted these issues at the 2022 national general election security debrief conference in Lae, Morobe Province, Monday (17/10/22) morning. “As many of you are aware, our performance has been a point of discussion on the floor of Parliament recently. “As your leader I ultimately will and have accepted the responsibility of these sentiments of dissatisfaction. I accept it of course with grave concern. “What was argued on the floor of parliament…
Prime Minister James Marape says Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) offers a second chance in life for thousands of school leavers throughout Papua New Guinea and is a major achievement of his Government. He said this today (October 17, 2022) when commending FODE Grade 8, 10 and 12 students who are sitting for their final examinations this week and next week. The grades 8 and 10 sit for their final exams this week while the 12s do theirs next week. PM Marape said the students had role models in Education Minister Hon. Jimmy Uguro, Community Development Minister Hon. Jason Peter,…
Breast cancer education programmes in rural areas are important to enable women to go for early screening and treatment, says a midwife. Antenatal and Family Planning Officer for the Rabaul Urban Town clinic, Ivy Tewe said with limited medical resources and treatment options, awareness and education on breast and other cancers was crucial. Ms Tewe said this when conducting “Pinktober” breast cancer awareness at the island LLG of Watom in Rabaul district. She said the breast cancer awareness program began this month randomly at the town clinic’s outpatient ward but mainly it was conducted at Watom Island during maternal health…
The year 2023 is projected to be another very busy year for Athletics PNG and athlete Terence Talio has his sight on responding to the challenge in more than one way. Terence is doing a short-term training stint in the United States, based in New Mexico. After winning bronze in the 200 meters at this year’s Pacific Mini Games and with other top PNG athletes focused on the Commonwealth Games, the 28 year old was rewarded for his dedication and commitment with selection to represent PNG at the World Championships in Oregon, USA. Talio ran the 200m quite well in…
Roosters superstar Joey Manu stole the show with a magical performance for the Kiwis in a 34-12 victory over Lebanon, who showed true grit in the loss and played the final 20 minutes a man down after the sending off of Adam Doueihi. Manu was at times untouchable in his second Test as New Zealand’s fullback, scoring a try, setting another one up and burning the opposing defence with his powerful running. New Zealand led 30-12 at the point of Doueihi’s dismissal for dissent just before the hour mark, but the send off could have severe consequences for the rest…