Buk bilong Pikinini (BbPhas today concluded its annual Teacher Training refresher program for all the organisations’ Teacher-Librarians. The training also included 10 Teachers from ExxonMobil plant site supported schools. The training provided up-skilling and training in BbP’s Early Childhood Education program and has also included the distribution of tablets for each of BbP’s Library Learning Centres for the delivery of BbP’s digital learning program. BbP’s teachers received digital training in November last year and are now getting ready to fully implement a digital learning program for the children in the classrooms. The tablets feature BbP’s ‘learning app’, which includes curriculum-based…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
67 new active Delta variant cases have just been confirmed from 6 different provinces throughout PNG. 23 Delta variant cases here in NCD, 35 in West Sepik, 4 in Central, 2 in Milne Bay and Morobe respectively and 1 in Hela province. 2 Delta variant related deaths have also been announced in Western Highlands over the last 24 hours. Below update on 67 new Delta variant cases bringing cumulative total to 97. REPORT NEW DELTA VARIANT CASES Previous Known Delta cases 30 Provinces Cases Transmission Type Western 7 Local NCD 22 Imported Madang 1 Local Newly reported cases 67…
This news just in! 67 new active Delta variant cases have just been confirmed from 6 different provinces throughout PNG. 23 Delta variant cases here in NCD, 35 in West Sepik, 4 in Central, 2 in Milne Bay and Morobe respectively and 1 in Hela province. 2 Delta variant related deaths have also been announced in Western Highlands over the last 24 hours. Keep practicing the new norm, listen in to the news on NAU FM, YUMI FM and LEGENDFM and follow our news website pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
The final leg of the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Bill covering the Southern Region is underway in Port Moresby this week. Central Governor Robert Agarobe opened yesterday the workshop with the key message that honesty and transparency must be the cornerstone principle guiding the management of PNG’s resource to derive best value for development. Mr. Agarobe gave the backing of the Central Province on the proposed law to transition the PNGEITI National Secretariat into a statutory body to be known as the “PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Commission”. “The Central Provincial Government and its people recognize the need…
The COVID-19 Vaccination Ministerial Task Force is now deploying Mobile Vaccine Units to business houses and government offices, commencing initially in Port Moresby, to be followed by Lae and rest of the other centres. Thirty (30) Air Niugini staff at seven mile in Port Moresby were amongst the first to have received vaccination yesterday, under this new initiative. PNG’s Pandemic Response, Controller David Manning who was present during the rollout highlighted the importance of increased vaccination and the benefits on the general economy. He said “The only way to keep the economy going, for businesses to survive and to create…
Liamo Reef Resort in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, is now offering discount on accommodation to ncsl members under the Value Back Loyalty Program. Under the agreement signed between ncsl and the Resort, ncsl members will be offered 5 percent discount on standard rooms and get a 10 percent discount on Bungalows, Deluxe, Executive and Premium rooms upon presentation of their ncsl membership ID card. ncsl CEO Vari Lahui said it is pleasing to see that ncsl is extending the program to the provincial centers outside Lae and Port Moresby. The CEO further said the program will allow ncsl members…
Pacific Towing (PacTow) saved APEC Haus from likely and significant damage after it salvaged an abandoned vessel that had run aground within metres of the landmark building. The salvage of the ex New Zealand navy patrol boat ‘Hawea’ occurred last Thursday evening during strong winds and a rising tide. The PacTow salvage team expertly manoeuvred the leaking vessel off the rocks it was lodged on, then towed it back to its dedicated tug base at Motukea. After receiving notification of the marine casualty from the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) and PNG Ports Corporation, PacTow rapidly despatched its tug ‘Wato’…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has appointed a national female employee to head its Safety Department. Anna Ila is now the Manager Safety after her appointment on August 27th. Ms Ila brings to the Company a vast knowledge and experience in safety and occupational health having served as Superintendent in Safety Systems, Compliance and Statutory Training over the last seven years prior to her appointment, and with plans to continue the implementation and improvement of the Company’s safety performance. “At Ok Tedi, we ensure that applicants are appropriately qualified and experienced to be successful in their role. Ms Ila is…
The COVID-19 outbreak has left many in Papua New Guineans grappling with mental health issues, related to abuse and quest for correct information. According to a brief report from the 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain, the national helpline reported a 75 percent spike in demand during April 2020 to March 2021 compared to calls before COVID (2019 to March 2020). The 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain (Helpline) (715-08000) is a free, confidential phone counselling service providing information and support for anyone in PNG experiencing family violence or sexual violence issues and is supported by ChildFund PNG, Since 2017. 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain-…
The National Pandemic Controller, Commissioner David Manning, by virtue of the National Pandemic Act 2020, issued new directives which will come to effect on 30th of September, 2021 for a month until 30th October, 2021. Under the new directives, wearing of face masks is now mandatory in any public domain and will be effective as of tomorrow 30th September, 2021. Other direction include: 1. REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 20 PERSONS a) All organizations, whether private or public, shall request to host an event of more than 20 persons by writing in, copying the Deputy Controller and attention…