NCD governor Powes Parkop has vowed to address the City’s law and order issues as a priority and has introduced some measures as initial steps to fight the increased lawlessness including reviving the Urban Youth Employment Program in the city and shutting down the sale of high content alcohol. “Lately there has been a cry about safety and security issues in the city. As Governor of NCD, I want to let you all know, I hear you,” said governor Powes Parkop. “I want to assure you that providing an environment conducive for your peaceful life in the city is a…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
World Cassowary Day is observed on 26th September every year. The second heaviest flightless bird, the cassowary is perhaps one big natural contributor in developing rainforests. Cassowaries feed on the fruit of several hundred rainforest species and usually pass viable seeds. They are known to disperse seeds over distances greater than a kilometre, thus playing an important role in the ecosystem. These magnificent big birds are found deep in the forests and can cleverly disappear long before humans know they are there. All cassowaries’ feathers consist of a shaft and loose barbules. Cassowaries have small stiff wings and whose wedge-shaped…
For close to 15 years, medical staff of Pari Health Center used lamps and phone torch to attend to medical emergencies at night. The health center also had vaccine storage issues as it had no electricity or proper storage facility to keep vaccines. The timely assistance by the BSP Kundiawa branch will make this a thing of the past, work will be easier and efficient for the staff of Pari Health Center. Apart from the solar powered kit and the fridge, the branch also assisted with minor renovations carried out on the health facility, including the donation of pillows and…
Air Niugini Destinations Loyalty Program proudly welcomes back onboard Walindi Plantation Resort in West New Britain Province for another two-year partnership. Walindi has been a partner since 2018 and is one of 12 corporate partners under the Destinations program where Loyalty members can burn or earn points when they use certain products and services. Air Niugini’s General Manager Commercial Services, Mr Dominic Kaumu said the airline is working with the hotel industry to promote domestic tourism and encourage Papua New Guineans and expatriates living and working here to take trips to see for themselves and enjoy the beauty of this…
Grown by the Bougainville Department of Primary Industries at its research station in Kubu, near Buka, the samples were submitted to the Cocoa of Excellence 2021 competition in Paris, where it was judged alongside 235 cocoa beans. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has been working in Bougainville to improve cocoa production and quality, market access and healthy living for smallholder farmers. The project, ‘Developing the cocoa value chain in Bougainville’ is led by the University of Sydney, working in partnership with the Cocoa Board of PNG, Bougainville Department of Primary Industries and the University of Natural Resources…
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…
Two European man who travelled across the Pacific ocean on a yacht and arrived illegally in Papua New Guinea on waters off Port Moresby were detained by Immigration officers at Bomana Immigration Centre (BIC) yesterday. The two men departed Bora-bora Island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia 66 days ago and landed at Loloata Island outside Port Moresby over the weekend. PNG Authorities were unaware of their arrival. Chief Migration Officer Mr Stanis Hulahau received a tipoff over the weekend that a suspected yacht was anchored at Loloata Island and assigned Immigration officers to carry out checks. ICA Intelligence and…
In the spirit of celebrating PNG’s 46th Independence, FairPrice has given away two return tickets to any destination within PNG. A celebration in PNG means coming together to bond, share food, company and culture. It is important that families get a chance to spend time together, especially in these challenging times. “We are a PNG Family Business, owned and run by Papua New Guineans. Independence Day celebrations are important to us” says FairPrice Director, Christopher Elphick. So in partnership with PNG Air, FairPrice launched a social media photo competition for a chance to win two return tickets to any destination…
Trukai Industries Limited has come on board to show their support to the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Federation. The company officially has signed on a K60,000 sponsorship supporting three tournaments that are set to run over the next two months. The sponsorship will cover the Pacific Australia Sports National Women’s Championship, the National Affiliate Leagues Championships and the KPHL National Schools Rugby League Championships. The KPHL National Schools Rugby League Championships starts today, Wednesday 22nd September and ends on Saturday 26th September. Games will be telecasted LIVE on EMTV with a delayed broadcast on Sunday. Both the Pacific Australia…
47 aid posts across Oro Province will receive solar fridges for vaccine storage which will boost their readiness to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations. With funding from the PNG-Australia Partnership, Australian NGO KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) is working alongside the Northern Provincial Health Authority to supply and install the solar fridges to every operating aid post in the province, regardless of how remote their location. Solar fridges are an essential element of the province’s vaccination plan, enabling remote aid posts without access to electricity to store vaccines when they become available, as KTF CEO, Dr Genevieve Nelson explains. “Vaccination is critical to…