Haiti’s government national military assistance as it grapples with interlocked health, energy and security crises, according to a statement from Jean-Junior Joseph, advisor to Haiti’s Prime Minister. “After serious reflections, facing a dire humanitarian crisis in Haiti, where hospitals are not having enough energy to function, cholera is back inside the shanties, it was decided in the Council of Ministers last night, October 7th to request military assistance from the international community to deal with such unbelievable humanitarian crisis,” reads the statement sent to CNN on Thursday. It was not clear which countries the government requested military assistance from. The request…
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Defence Force Bowling Club has received more support as the host of the annual Takuru 4s Tournament at Murray Barracks Bowling Green in Port Moresby that started today. City Pharmacy Limited Foundation this morning (06/10/22) presented one-thousand-two hundred-kina worth of K50 gift vouchers for individual consolation prizes and cartons of bottled water for the bowlers during the two-day event. President of Defence Force Bowling Club, Lieutenant Colonel Robby Tanfa expressed his gratitude for the timely support from CPL Foundation. “I thank you for responding to our request for sponsorship, Lt Col Tanfa said. CPL is a company with outlets in almost…
With schools nationwide now into the last term of the 2022 academic year, schools in Rabaul District continue with adjusted timetables workable and flexible for both teachers and students during the prolonged drought weather, East New Britain province is currently facing. District Education Coordinator Markus Tipepe when giving a report on the third quarter academic year said although the province had a bit of rainfall recently, schools in Rabaul district are still facing water shortage with many facing challenges to continue operations. He said the past 4 months and current ongoing dry season forced most of the schools to go…
The 35-year-old Paris St-Germain forward has played at four World Cups with Argentina, scoring six goals and making five assists in 19 appearances. He earned a runners-up medal in 2014, and after captaining his country to the Copa America title in 2021, the World Cup is the sole major trophy missing from Messi’s illustrious collection. “It’s my last World Cup, surely,” he said. Speaking to ESPN, Messi added: “I’m counting down the days to the World Cup. There is anxiety and nerves at the same time. Wanting it to be now, what is going to happen, and ultimately, how is it…
Rabaul District Administration under its road maintenance plan, intends to take ownership of all classification of roads in the electorate and have them fixed. District Works Engineer, Mellie Munulai when giving a progress report on roads said they are focusing on two locations to improve the road network system. This he said, are Origin District Roads which covers all areas within the origin areas including Rabaul Town Roads and roads in resettlement areas including Warena, Gelagela, Sikut/Talvat, Asing and Clifton areas. Mr Munulai said after the volcanic eruptions, new roads constructed in the resettlement areas have expanded the total road…
An ex-policeman has killed at least 37 people, most of them children, in a gun and knife attack at a childcare centre in north-east Thailand. Police say he then killed himself and his family after a manhunt following the attack in Nong Bua Lamphu province. Children and adults are among the casualties at the nursery – police say the attacker mostly stabbed his victims before fleeing the scene. The former officer, aged 34, was sacked in June for drug use, police said. It is not clear if there was a motive for the attack. At least 23 children were among…
Australian international Cameron Munster has signed a long-term contract extension with the Storm that will see him remain in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2027 season. The four-year deal will see Munster remain “a Storm player for life” with the 28-year-old saying he was delighted to remain in Melbourne long-term. “It is such an important decision for me, and in the end, Melbourne is where my heart is, Melbourne is where I want to play my footy, and Melbourne is the club I want to be a part of for the rest of my career,” Munster said in a statement.…
Samarai Murua District in Milne Bay province will be receiving district materials, machinery and items worth over Five-Million-Kina this weekend. This will be the district’s first major delivery for this term of parliament after the national elections ended three months ago in July. It is part of an ongoing program from the last term of parliament for delivery of goods and services in the district. Samarai Murua Member of Parliament and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Hon. Isi Henry Leonard was on hand to officially launch the release of the loaded barge at the Motukea Wharf in Port Moresby. The…
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has been focusing on getting the basics right by improving and implementing systems to address future health emergencies. As seen in the polio response in 2018 and the recent COVID-19 pandemic response from 2020, both have presented challenges and opportunities for the country to continue to improve on its preparedness in health emergency crisis. Since May 2021, the NDOH, in partnership with Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETPNG), and with funding and technical support from World Health Organazation (WHO) and its partners, University of Newcastle Field Epidemiology in Action Project, the Australian Government through the PNGAusPartnership,…
Papua New Guinea completed a perfect Pacific Cup as they were crowned champions of the inaugural tournament on Thursday. The Lewas finished as comprehensively as they started, defeating Samoa by ten wickets before the final match against Vanuatu was washed out on the third and final day of action. In the day’s other completed morning match, Vanuatu were too strong for Fiji, securing the home side second place. PNG’s Naoani Vare was adjudged player of the tournament as well as best batter (225 runs) as teammate Isabel Toua (11 wickets) won the bowling award. Day Two Results: PNG 50/0 (4.5…