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…
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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…
As part of its strategy to improve services offered on its e-Banking channels, NCSL has made enhancements to its Member Online Portal to enable instant internal account transfers. The Society is pleased to announce that with this function it is now possible for NCSL members to transfer funds instantly to third party accounts within NCSL and to other banks which means, payments can be made without delays. NCSL Chief Executive Officer, Vari Lahui said the initial introduction was made by the Bank of Papua New Guinea via Retail Electronic Payments System that enables all the members or customers of participating…
Ireland got off to a winning start at the World Cup by downing tournament newcomers Jamaica 48-2 in Leeds, with Roosters playmaker Luke Keary leading the way in a player of the match showing. The Reggae Warriors were valiant in defeat, scrambling well to deny their opponents a number of would-be tries, but couldn’t match the class of Ireland, who should have clocked up an even bigger score, if not for poor goalkicking which saw them convert just four of their 10 tries. In his Test debut, Keary had 166 run metres, made two line breaks and was involved in…
A three-week lockdown has been declared in two districts of Uganda as the country battles an Ebola outbreak. Bars, nightclubs, places of worship and entertainment venues will be closed in Mubende and neighbouring Kassanda, and a curfew will come into force. The move is a U-turn for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, who previously said there was no need for such measures. This latest outbreak has killed 19 people among 58 recorded cases. However, the real number of deaths and cases may be higher. The outbreak began in early September in Mubende, about 80km (50 miles) from the capital Kampala, and has…