More than 3,000 disability assessments have been conducted for communities along the Kokoda Track, providing treatment, interventions and referrals for people in the region. Under the routine maternal and child health patrols, which are supported by the PNG-Australia Partnership through the Kokoda Initiative, Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities was able to conduct the assessments. More than 1,300 people were subsequently treated or referred on, in order to address vision or hearing impairments – disabilities that are not always visible but have a big impact on people’s lives. Callan’s program manager Peter Sindu said engagement with the communities made a…
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Department of Justice & Attorney General has commended the current Minister for Justice, Hon. Bryan Kramer for setting a record in the number of submissions presented to Government in the last 12 months. While addressing the National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) members and other guests who attended the launch of ‘The Attorney General’s Law Journal’ recently, the Attorney General and Secretary for Justice Dr Eric Kwa, PhD made these remarks. “We have checked the records and confirmed that this is the first time in the history of the department we have had more submissions and decisions taken up to the cabinet…
The Department of Justice & Attorney General today launched two very important law publications to aid lawyers within the country. The two publications namely, The Attorney General’s Law Journal, Vol. 2 and The Constitution of Papua New Guinea written by Dr. Eric Kwa and Prof. Edward P. Wolfers were launched recently at the Holiday Inn Hotel, in Port Moresby. Minister for Justice Hon. Bryan Kramer officially launched the two publications in front of government bureaucrats, prominent lawyers both in the private and public sector. Minister Kramer said it was a privilege and an opportunity for him to launch the two…
Bougainvilleans with disability can look forward to more inclusive services that better cater to their needs through a new policy. The Bougainville Disability Policy was endorsed by the Bougainville Executive Council and launched by Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Minister for Community Development Thompson J. Gitovea. The launch coincided with this year’s International Day of People with Disability celebrations. Bougainvilleans with disability have welcomed the new policy and are confident this policy will create more awareness and promote better community participation. The policy was drafted by ABG’s Department of Community Development in partnership with the Bougainville Disabled Persons Organisation following a rigorous…
The government has been called on to make known its approach in addressing West Papua’s ongoing self-determination government and human rights issues the territory is faced with. Staunch supporter of the Free West Papua campaign and National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop raised a series of questions towards the Foreign Affairs Minister in Parliament this week on the matter in light of its 60th anniversary of independence. Parkop said PNG as the “big brother” in the region, has not made much move in addressing the plight of its fellow people on the other side of the New Guinea island. Whilst…
Minister for Forest Hon Walter D. Schnaubelt has set his focus on increasing downstream processing of logs in the forest sector with alternatives to clear-fell logging towards the Government Policy of ban on export of logs by 2030. And given the majority of land and therefore forest resource is customarily-owned by Papua New Guineans, the Minister wants to see more educational awareness to landowners so they can participate effectively, meaningfully and maximize their benefits. “Any partnership going forward must include our people. Most times decisions in the development of the forest sector do not involve the landowners,” Minister Schnaubelt said.…
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has this week graduated over a thousand five-year-old students, who are now well-prepared and ready to take the next steps in their education. However, this years’ ceremonies are looking very different and have been split into small groups to ensure the children still have the opportunity to celebrate this important milestone despite the current pandemic. Steamships Trading Limited – a foundation sponsor of BbP – having generously established Library learning Centres in Lae, Goroka and Port Moresby will today attend the smaller graduation ceremonies at Pari village. Rupert Bray, Managing Director of Steamships Trading Limited said:…
Young lawyer Isabella Kila is a passionate advocate for people with disability and is working to improve their access to justice with support from the Australian Government. Ms Kila, 26, who recently graduated from the Legal Training Institute, has long been active in promoting the rights of young people with disability, including increasing awareness of their circumstances and needs. She is currently using her considerable talents to help address the many challenges confronting women and girls with disability particularly those who experience family and sexual violence. As a person with disability herself, Ms Kila is keen to improve the way…
Port Moresby Nature Park’s Christmas in the Park event, officially launched on Thursday 25th of November will begin its main Christmas attractions starting this weekend. In a soft launch of the events last week, Port Moresby Nature Park’s General Manager, Mr. David Thompson said, “This is the second time the park would be having the Christmas in the Park event, however without the extravagant shows to minimise contact among guests and staff due to current Covid restrictions”. “Christmas surely is a time to be happy, and this time, we’d like to continue to offer that to our guests however with…
Schoolchildren at the Marorogo Primary School in Erave, Southern Highlands Province were thrilled to receive keys to a new double classroom fully fitted with desks to enhance learning. A new teacher’s house was also handed over to the school. Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) Managing Director Augustine Mano was on hand to present the brand new school infrastructures to the school and the community of Marorogo on Thursday 25th November 2021. During the handover ceremony, Mano stressed the importance of investing in quality education using income from oil and gas and encourage students and the community to value education. “You…