A series of new footbridges in Bougainville’s Kieta District is now benefitting more than 4,000 people enabling safer access to health facilities, schools, markets and work without risking being swept away by fast flowing rivers. The K110,000 project was initiated by the people of Poma village in Central Bougainville last year after two students tragically died while attempting to cross over. The community participated in the project by providing labour and raising more than K8,000, which was supplemented by the Australian Government’s community grants program under the Bougainville Partnership. Women, men and school children from the local ward and inland…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Seventeen new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Sunday June 6, increasing the total number of cases in Papua New Guinea to 16,391. The cases were reported in four provinces with New Ireland Province reporting the highest of 13 cases. The National Capital District reported two cases whilst Eastern Highlands and Hela reported a single case each. Of the 17 cases reported, 13 were males whilst four were females. Their ages range from 28 to 69 years. A total of eight cases were showing symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stands at 16,391 with…
Papua New Guinea’s marine environment is vast and diverse, covering approximately 1.6 million square kilometres. It lies at the heart of the Coral Triangle, with the highest coral diversity in the world. Papua New Guinea’s abundant ocean resources contain significant potential to catalyse new economic opportunities for nearly ten percent of the population that live within one kilometre of the sea. For 2021, World Ocean Day on 8 June – and Coral Triangle Day on 9 June – is raising awareness and support for the global movement to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and ocean by…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 47 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Saturday June 5, increasing the total number of cases to 16,374. The cases were reported in eight provinces with Simbu reporting the highest of 24 cases. Western Highlands reported nine cases, Madang and National Capital District four each, Milne Bay three, and Morobe, Jiwaka and Hela a single case each. Of the 47 cases reported, 26 were males whilst 21 were females. Their ages range from 13 to 76 years. A total of 36 cases were showing symptoms of COVID-19 at the…
After two false starts due to the Moresby North West by-election and overnight rain, the Isuzu National One Day Cup got started on Sunday. Friday’s and Saturday’s postponed fixtures were moved to Monday and Tuesday respectively, leaving the Isuzu Black v Yellow as the official opening game of the tournament. Isuzu Black won the toss and Captain Lega Siaka had no hesitation in sending Yellow into bat on a new pitch. Isuzu Yellow opened with experienced pair Captain Kipling Doriga and fellow Barra Norman Vanua, Doriga however fell early for 1 and was quickly followed by his Barra team mates…
When I grow up – I want to be a Pastry Chef If you can’t see it – you can’t be it! Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) seeks to show the children enrolled in its Early Childhood Education program, where their education might take them. In order to encourage and motivate the children to aspire to jobs needed in the country, BbP has published a series of books entitled “When I Grow up – I want to be a Teacher, – Pilot, – Store Manager, -Paramedic, – ICT Officer and – Farmer. These new books will be launched during Book Week…
Consistency in having a clean environment is vital for a healthy population to prosper hence the Klinpela Komuniti Projek (KKP), a European Union-UNICEF-Government of PNG WASH project is promoting healthy environment and living a healthy life style in four districts of Papua New Guinea. Components of the Klinpela Komuniti Projek like the Wash in Schools (WINS), Wash in Health Care Facilities and the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) all play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices for people to follow in not only protecting the environment, but also for living a safe and healthy lifestyle. Community Led Total Sanitation…
The transformation of Kavieng Town roads continues following the first ever four (4) lanes in the province from Kavieng Airport to Court House formally known as Stanfield Street but renamed Kavavu Avenue in honour of one of NIP’s Premiers, Hon. Demas Kavavu. Work now on five other Kavieng Town streets including Tanga street, Wharf road, Kulangit Road, Omo Road, Tabar Terrace and crossing, Sivaro and including Lemus Street. The Third Phase contract under the National Government’s Public Investment Program (PIP) last year includes the upgrading and sealing of the Court House Road and Rawal Suburb Roads which is nearing completion.…
Preparations for the start of the Moresby North-West by-election counting process are on track and first preference counting is scheduled to begin at the respective WARD counting centers today. The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) commended the voters of the Moresby North-West electorate for participating in the by-election on Friday, 4 June. The PNGEC acknowledges the concerns raised by electoral stakeholders regarding the deferral of the by-election from Wednesday to Friday. While the PNGEC was prepared to implement the by-election as scheduled, ensuring clear operational planning and information sharing with the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) was considered…
Governor for National Capital District, Honourable Powes Parkop LLB, LLM, MP has committed K1 Million to Moresby South women who are engaged in various SME business activities. The commitment was made at The Moresby South Stadium on Thursday 3rd June 2021. Over 30,000 women of Moresby South who are officially registered members in 320 different business associations will become beneficiaries of this funding allocation to advance their business aspirations. Governor Parkop said, “We have a long way to go, and what I’ve done to assist our women of Moresby South and our Motu Koitabu women including our women of North…