Deputy Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom announced today that six people at the National Control Centre in Port Moresby have tested positive for COVID-19. He said none of the six infected staff were vaccinated and there was no cross-infection to vaccinated staff who remain safe and COVID-19 free. Deputy Controller Daoni said the six positive cases had placed other unvaccinated staff and family members at high risk of contracting COVID-19 so to reduce this risk action is being taken to ensure workplace health and safety. Dr Daoni said, “In order to better secure the…
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The IBS University (IBSU) has come on board this years’ Vice Chancellors (VC) Cup which is into its’ second day of competition today at the University of Papua New Guinea. The SRC President of IBSU Mr Henao Trudi said that it is a way forward for the newly established university to be a part of such tournaments like the Vice Chancellor’s Cup as it will further create dialogue between the university and the rest of their counterparts from the other universities. He said the avenue will be a great platform for IBSU to work in partnership with fellow students from…
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force confirms that a soldier passed away yesterday in Mt Hagen after a fatal road accident. Late 815200, Private Lembo, Leonard, 27 is from Pausa in Wapenamanda District of Enga Province. The deceased died upon impact following a penetrative chest injury resulting in air leaking and bleeding into the lung cavity. Acting Chief of Defence Force Commodore Philip Polewara conveyed his condolence to the family of the deceased. Three others are in a stable at the Mt Hagen General Hospital. The fourth soldier who was driving was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred between 16:30 and 17:00…
The Port Moresby Nature Park has partnered with its Sister Zoo, Zoo’s Victoria and PNGAus Partnership Secondary Schools to provide materials to teach the STEM and the Environment curriculum activity to PNG students, including: A teacher self-directed course to familiarise yourself with the curriculum activity, in Powerpoint format, A teaching guide, to complement the self-directed course and provide a step-by-step guide on how to teach the STEM & the Environment curriculum activity, in PDF format, A student workbook, for students to use as they undertake the STEM and the Environment curriculum activity, in PDF format, A YouTube playlist of all…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the Student Representative Council (SRC) Presidents of the University of Papua New Guinea, University of Technology, Pacific Adventist University, Divine Word University, IBS University and the University of Goroka at the UPNG SRC Office on Sunday 22nd of August. UPNG SRC President Mr. Bradley Yombon-Copio said the main purpose of the MOU is to have an understanding and agreement in place for state institutions as well as private and church run institutions to work in partnership for future activities such as student exchange programs, sporting activities, academic activities like debates and most…
Fourteen Port Moresby based journalists attended a virtual social media training organized by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum in the lead up to the organisation’s annual Community Affairs and Media workshop held recently. An hour virtual training sponsored by ExxonMobil PNG, operator of PNG LNG Project had participants from nine media organisations. ExxonMobil PNG Media and Communications Manager, Susil Nelson-Kongoi, said social media platforms are the ‘go to place’ for news and current issues today. “Recognising the need to keep up with the current trends, ExxonMobil PNG saw that it was beneficial to support the Chamber with this…
Church Without Walls International (CWWI) hosted its’ first major fundraiser by way of a Gospel Concert on Saturday 22nd August at The Salvation Army Roy Bungay Memorial Hall in Boroko, Port Moresby. The ministry which is an outreach arm of the North Port Moresby United Church Circuit is currently raising funds so that they can build a church building where they can conduct their meetings. Reverend Jack Moha who is the Lead Pastor of the ministry said that they have been renting a space at the Country Women’s Association located at 3 Mile to conduct their meetings since the ministry…
Police in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Sydney have clashed with thousands of people protesting against Covid lockdowns. In Melbourne, mounted officers used pepper spray when elements of a 4,000-strong rally broke through police lines. Police arrested 218 people, and at least seven officers were injured. In Sydney, where lockdown measures have been extended for another month, more than 1,000 officers dispersed protests. It came as the state of New South Wales (NSW), of which Sydney is the capital, recorded 825 new locally-acquired cases, the highest number for any Australian territory in a 24-hour period. Poorer Sydney suburbs on…
Football’s world governing body Fifa has written to a number of governments to request the emergency evacuation of female players from Afghanistan. Players are said to fear for their lives following the Taliban’s takeover of the Afghan capital Kabul. Players’ organisation Fifpro is also calling for help. The union said it was working with governments to establish an evacuation plan, adding: “The ambition is to bring as many people to safety as possible.” Fifa said the situation in Afghanistan “remains unstable and very worrying”. The Sports Desk podcast: Afghanistan and the threat to progress through sport Earlier this week, former Afghanistan…
Young multi-talented singer and songwriter Sean Rii from the Solomon Islands has just released his latest single ‘Chu Chu’ and the song has reached over 100K views on YouTube in its’ first week of release. Sean Rii said the song was inspired by watching online videos and especially with so many remixes blowing up, he wanted to produce a vibe that everyone could enjoy. “I was so happy that the song has had such a great feedback thanks to a really strong fan base here in Papua New Guinea,” said Sean Rii. Meanwhile on Tiktok, users have joined in the…