Exclusion #38 is in progress… Walter Yangomina eliminated in 5th position with 5, 228 votes. Absolute majority is 26, 489. 1. Lohia Boe: 22, 028 2. Joe Tonde:10,197 3. Sengol Parkop: 7,780 4. Thaddeus Kambanei: 7,733 5. Walter Yangomina: 5,228 More updates to follow.
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Having learnt about recent developments popping up which are contrary to the approved use of the area, Mr Kipit issued the warning. City Manager urged everyone to coorporate or they are removed forcefully. He reaffirmed that almost 80 hectares of land at 9-Mile (portion 884) was designated as public cemetery under the Cemeteries Act (Chapter 302) of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and other related laws. Mr Kipit expressed grave concerns over increasing number of unauthorized vehicles and persons using the Cemetery access road for entry into the settlement and illegal developments. He clarified that the use and…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 38 new COVID-19 cases in the last 48 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 17,079. The cases were reported in 11 provinces with the Autonomous Region of Bougainville reporting 11 cases followed by New Ireland with six cases. Western Highlands, Southern Highlands, National Capital District and East New Britain reported four cases each. West New Britain, Madang, Enga, Central and Milne Bay reported a single case each. Of the 38 cases reported, 30 are males whilst eight are females. Their ages range from eight to 71 years. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stands…
The Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape said this is one of the landmark decisions by this Government since Independence consistent with the Defence Act (Amended) 1974. “This Government has recognized the rank gap between the Colonels, Navy Captains and Group Captains (Air) when the Commander of the PNGDF was promoted to Major General (Two Star). The rank gap is filled by a One Star, a Brigadier, Navy Commodore or Air Commodore. The PNGDF uses the rank structures commonly used in the Commonwealth countries. “For the purpose of Command, Control and uniformity with the rank structures, and consistent with the Defence…
Papua New Guinea has recorded three new COVID-19 cases this week, increasing the total number of cases to 17,041. The cases were reported in two provinces with the National Capital District reporting two cases whilst Eastern Highlands reported a single case. Of the three cases reported, one is a male whilst two are females. Their ages range from 25 to 48 years. A total of 130,467 people have tested for COVID-19. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stands at 17,041 with 173 known deaths. A total of 16,443 recoveries have been recorded to date. All 22 provinces including the Autonomous Region…
Milne Bay cricket has a long history after being introduced by the London Missionary Society on Kwato Island. Matches were played in the early colonial times as inter-denomination matches between the Anglican Churches and the Kwato Church. Cricket quickly spread throughout most of the villages along the coastline and became a popular pastime. Today, Milne Bay has more than twenty cricket ovals in and around the Alotau district with the local Ahioma Cricket Association becoming affiliated to the national federation, Cricket PNG, in 2015. BSP school Cricket was introduced in 2010 and has seen tens of thousands of young boys…
Agriculture managers, planners and policy makers are urged to take note of the findings from a research report on Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry released by the PNG National Research Institute (PNG NRI) today. The report, “Strategic initiatives to boost the competitiveness of coffee production in Papua New Guinea”, by PNG NRI’s Deputy Director for Research Prof. Eugene Ezebilo provides insight into potential strategies for improving coffee production in PNG. Coffee is one of the most important agricultural commodities for the government and farmers. “Though PNG has suitable environmental and climatic conditions for growing high-quality coffee, there are challenges that…
BSP CEO Robin Fleming on Friday 18th June, 2021, presented two fully-kitted state of the art conference equipment and interactive LED ‘65 inch multi-functional screens to Chairman of the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services, Cardinal Sir John Ribat and Acting Director of the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services Dr Uma Ambi. “This is one Community Project that we know, in keeping up with technology – will help the directorate to effectively discharge its duty,” Mr Fleming said during the handover that was witnessed by BSP Human Resource team through a Zoom session. Dr Uma…
33 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday June 19, has now increased the total number of confirmed cases to 17,013. The 33 new cases were reported in four provinces. Eastern Highlands recorded the largest number with 12 cases followed by Southern Highlands with eight, Simbu with seven and East New Britain Province with six cases. Of the 33 cases reported 20 are males and 13 females. Their ages range from 18 to 68 years. Twenty-three of the cases had symptoms when tested whilst nine had existing medical conditions and three had to be hospitalized. To date a total of 130,467…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary made history today when two females were appointed to the three-member Police Promotion Board. In a small but significant event attended by Police Minister William Onglo, Police Commissioner David Manning and senior police officers, former diplomat and senior public servant Dame Jean Lucilla Kekedo was appointed Chairperson of the Police Promotions and Appointment Board 2021. Ms Kekedo is Minister Onglo’s nominee. The other board member is acting Deputy Police Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson representing the Police Commissioner. Assistant Commissioner of Police Highlands Eastern-End Anton Billie was also sworn in today as a member of…