The five students sponsored by Port Moresby General Hospital to study at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka are progressing well in their training. Medical Physicist student Luwis Gabriel who is doing his second year undertaking a Master’s degree in Medical Physics has completed his coursework and is now into the second component of his program focusing on research and is expected to complete his studies by the end of this year. In an arrangement between the university and the Sri Lankan Health Ministry, Mr. Gabriel has had the opportunity to do a one-year clinical internship with the Sri Lankan…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Daniel Craig thought he had wrapped up his tenure as James Bond with Spectre, but the actor says his final fifth outing as the British secret agent in No Time To Die allowed him to complete his 007 journey. Nearly 60 years after the first Bond film Dr No premiered, cinema’s favourite spy, known for his love of fast cars and cool gadgets, returns in the highly anticipated 25th Bond movie next week after an 18-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Costing an estimated $US200 million ($NZ285m) to produce, No Time To Die sees Bond come out of retirement from an idyllic life in Jamaica to…
Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to find a way to safeguard their bitcoin and other tokens after China’s central bank published a new document Friday spelling out tougher measures in its wider crypto crackdown, including souped-up systems to monitor crypto-related transactions. Bitcoin was down as much as 6% and ether sunk as much as 10%, amid a wider sell-off early Friday, as investors digested the news. “Since the announcement less than two hours ago, I have already received over a dozen messages – email, phone and encrypted app – from Chinese crypto holders looking for solutions on how to access and…
In addition to the new measures issued today (Friday 24th September), I have drafted two specific Directions in relation to how we manage High Risk Provinces domestically and High Risk Countries internationally. If you are fully vaccinated, and coming from a country that is not deemed to be a High Risk country, you will be able to enter Papua New Guinea without quarantine. This is welcome news for Business. The only requirement for International travellers will be to undergo a Covid test upon arrival. If you return a negative result you will be able to leave the airport precinct immediately.…
A 30 minute boat ride off Kavieng town lies Nusalava Island, which is located in the Tigak group of Islands in the Tikana LLG. The Island which is home to several thousand Islanders also accommodates a primary school and a United Church mission ground. The primary school has been taking in students from the nearby islands since anyone can remember. While there is eagerness to learn this has been met with challenges because the commute mostly by canoes is an arduous journey on a daily basis for the students who’ve had to wake up as early as 3 am just…
Prime Minister James Marape has thanked international partners for providing COVID-19 vaccines to Pacific Islands Forum countries. He said this when addressing a virtual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting with UN Secretary General, H.E Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City today. “Across the region, partners have provided vaccines to Forum Island Countries, complementing those that have been secured through multilateral channels such as the COVAX facility,” PM Marape said. “These have assisted the region greatly and continue to strengthen our resilience as we begin to contemplate vaccine-powered recovery, bearing in…
‘I dedicate all my games to my mum. She passed away last year so this World Cup is for her.’ Simon fondly remembers his dear mother, as he thanks his family for their support in the lead up to the World Cup games. This is the first time he will be travelling out of the country since his mum passed away, however, he will play in her honor, with all his games dedicated to her. Growing up in Hanuabada, Simon started off in the Under 12 division, modestly revealing ‘it all started there.’ He’s been with the Barras for three…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his concern about climate change and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26) to be held in the United Kingdom in November. He said this after a virtual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting with Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Thursday September 23. Guterres said he was concerned about climate change in the Pacific and other parts of the world, and the success of COP-26, given that not all industrialised nations had yet given their political…
Six years ago, the world embraced the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of which South Pacific Brewery (SPB) took on board, to safeguard our environment. SP Brewery (SPB), through parent company HEINEKEN, recently launched a 2030 Sustainability Strategy. The Sustainability Strategy aims to support the delivery of the UN SDGs. Out of the 17 SDGs, SPB’s focus is in nine areas: 1. Good Health & Well-being 2. Gender Equality 3. Clean Water & Sanitation 4. Affordable & Clean Energy 5. Decent Work & Economic Growth 6. Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure 7. Sustainable Cities & Communities 8. Responsible Consumption &…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has won the 2021 Duty of Care Award in the category for Innovation in the International SOS Foundation 2021 Duty of Care Awards. BPNG was also awarded an Honourable Mention in the Inclusion and Diversity category. The Awards, announced at the Duty of Care Summit on 21 and 22 September, honour organisations and individuals for their leadership, foresight and strategic innovation. The prestigious Duty of Care Award win pays tribute to BPNG’s development of a world-first digital identity technology, designed to increase financial and social inclusion across PNG. The Honourable Mention in the…