An estimated 50.28 acres of land is being transformed with over 326 land allotments being created. Countering the perception that this project indulges in free titles being given, NCDC’s Strategic and Urban Planning Manager Kemo Pepena Guise clearly stated that a cost component of K40,000 has been imposed on each title or allotment recipient. “We want the residents to be accountable, and not receiving handouts. We commend them for their cooperation and buy-in, thereby helping us complete the allocation process. It is significant that more than 100 public servants have been identified living in the settlement, during the consultation phase…
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Blaze1 Unit Records, owned and operated by renowned local PNG musician and producer Tarvin Toune, will be hosting a music gig concert this month primarily to raise funds to finally realize his dreams of owning and operating a music studio. The once popular “Riah” and “Aiyo” hit maker who rose to fame in the PNG Music Industry said his first music gig will be at the new Kundu Club Pokies along the 5 mile road on 9th of July 2021 and this is not the last, several other concerts will be staged later on in the year to raise funds…
Air Niugini wishes to advise customers that the Controller of the National Control Centre (NCC) for COVID-19 has issued an updated Direction dated 30th June, 2021 for international passengers travelling to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from overseas countries. Passengers on Air Niugini international flights departing from overseas destinations on or after Friday 02nd July, 2021, and entering PNG, must now :- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide evidence in the form of a vaccination certificate at check-in; Quarantine for 21 days on arrival in PNG at the individual’s expense; All previous approvals for home quarantine, or shorter quarantine period,…
Paiam District Hospital in Porgera and its surrounding communities and patients will have full access to the hospital following the donation of much needed medical equipment by BSP through its Community Project. The BSP Porgera Branch team donated medical equipment included – Electrocardiogram machine, Spirometer, Audiometer and Pulse Oximeters on Wednesday 16th June, 2021, valued at close to K30,000. Branch Manager Kips Ponga said the hospital had been referring patients with high blood pressure to other big centers like Wabag, Hagen and Kudjip for treatment. “This time onwards, I know we won’t be doing that because we have the facilities…
The National Gaming Control Board, through its Give Back Program, has assisted over forty students attending various tertiary institutions in the country with their 2021 Tuition Fees. With economic hardship meaning some students are unable to continue their studies, the students applied through the NGCB’s Give Back Program seeking financial assistance in the hopes to continue their education. This assistance covers full fees and all costs associated with their boarding. The Government, through the Board of Trustees of the Community Benefit Fund unanimously approved the release of the school fee assistance funds to support the students continue their education. NGCB…
The availability of healthcare services is critical to good health and in rural Papua New Guinea there are many barriers to accessing these services including a lack of basic medical supplies. Identifying these barriers, the Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (SH PHA) in partnership with Oil Search Foundation (OSF) embarked on an activity to revitalise the local health sector in the Kutubu area. Hospital and delivery beds, wheelchairs, personal protective equipment, and many other items were purchased and delivered to seven health facilities in Kutubu. OSF officers then worked with PHA staff to ensure all equipment was installed properly. Staff…
The New Ireland Lands Board was officially sworn in today, in Kavieng by Commissioner Hanley Logoso, in the presence of the Governor of New Ireland Sir Julius Chan and members of the Provincial Executive Council. The reappointed board members consists of John Wesley as Chairman, Gerard Kasik as Deputy Chairman and members Patrick Maris, Florence Stocken and Vincent Tadigu while Provincial Administrator Lamiller Pawut is automatically an Ex Officio member. The board was challenged to take up issues facing the provincial lands division amidst cases of Waigani Lands officers bypassing the Provincial lands office and illegally facilitating land titles for…
NCD Governor Powes Parkop and NCDC convened a high-level collaboration on Tuesday with the city’s police command, ACP Anthony Wagambie Jr and Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu to support their initiative to arrest the recent increase in petty crimes at Gordons and Erima. In his report, the Met Sup Ikumu stated that crime has decreased in most parts of the city due to greater police presence and patrolling. However, Gordons and Erima continue to require short-term and long-term measures to assist the police in deterring and arresting crime. Governor Parkop said: “Unemployment, urban migration, growing population and the slow-down in the…
HEALTH Minister, Hon. Jelta Wong, MP, has advised that a charter flight from India has been denied entry to Papua New Guinea due to concerns over the high possibility of passengers carrying the highly contagious Delta mutation of COVID-19. Minister Wong also said correct procedures were not followed for the flight seek approved for travel, and the Government will continue protecting the Nation from the escalating COVID-19 risk. “The spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta mutation is a serious threat to Papua New Guinea and countries around the world,” Minister Wong warned. “Our Government simply cannot run the unacceptable…
Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Mr David Manning said the country is considering banning all international flights in and out of Papua New Guinea following the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The Delta variant of COVID-19 (also known as B16172), which was first detected in India in October last year, is becoming the dominant variant of the disease worldwide. It is spreading rapidly across the globe and is now present in at least 92 countries including Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and even Pacific Island nation Fiji. Mr Manning said the National Control Centre…