Despite the increase in the number of COVID19 cases here in PNG, the academic year 2021 for all primary and secondary schools resumed today with Term 2 this Monday the 19th of April 2021. That’s as per recent directives from the National Pandemic Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning. A Grade 10 student attending the Gerehu Secondary School said that he cannot wait to resume this week because this is a critical year for him with National Examinations this year. He added that wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing once school starts is very important…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Here in Papua New Guinea, it is quite rare to see Magicians, or the act of magic being practiced. However, a young Central lad has taken his interest and quick fingers with the art of Magic here in the country to a whole new level. Jesse Raimo, 20 years of age from Keapara and Gaire in Central who was born and raised in Lae said that his interest in magic started approximately about 3 years ago when he found a book titled ‘Sleight of Hands’ at a second-hand shop. “I was curious when I saw this book and I really…
A Jack Hetherington send-off sparked a sluggish Sunday afternoon clash between the Cowboys and Bulldogs into top gear with the hosts having to withstand a late 12-man comeback to hold on. Hetherington was sent for a 55th-minute swinging arm on Valentine Holmes with the Cowboys fullback setting up a try soon after that looked to have ended the contest at 24-6. The match review committee on Monday charged Hetherington with a grade-three careless high tackle which equates to a five-game ban if he submits an early guilty plea, or six if he unsuccessfully contests the charge at the judiciary. He…
The Department of Personnel Management is calling on all government agencies, provincial governments and Provincial Health Authorities to submit their respective structures to the Department before the 21st of April. This follows notifications sent out to respective agencies to adhere to the revised Public Service General Orders 13 and schedule 13.1. As part of the ongoing efforts by the government for all government agencies to conform to the approved standardized designation, classifications, salary grades and the basic minimum entry requirements in the public service contained in schedule 13.1 of General Order 13. Department of Personnel Management Secretary Ms Taies Sansan…
This news just in! PNG has recorded 5 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours as of midday on Saturday April 17. This increase the number of total COVID-19 deaths to 89. The deaths were reported in East Sepik and NCD. Also in the last 24 hours, 223 new cases have been reported in 12 provinces increasing PNG total cases to 9738. Keep practising your COVID-19 safety protocol
SP PNG Hunters sounded a warning across the Intrust Super Cup when they dismantled Sunshine Coast Falcons 32-12 in a stirring Rivalry Round win at Bycroft Oval today. The Hunters repelled the Falcons with their trademark defensive intensity before Norman Brown and Benji Kot grabbed two tries each to help PNG to its third win from four matches. The Hunters’ Intrust Super Cup rivals weren’t sure what to make of their chances this year as the squad relocated from PNG to their new home at Runaway Bay after serving a 31-day COVID quarantine period that prevented them from playing any…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 155 new COVID-19 cases as of 12 midday on Thursday April 15, increasing the total number of cases to 9,343. The cases were reported in 14 provinces. COVID-19 related deaths remain at 82. Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 is 136,996,364 including 679,003 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll is 2,951,832 of which 10,367 were reported in the last 24 hours. 22 provinces in PNG including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) have reported cases, as shown below:
Minister for Sports and Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Wesley Raminai has released a statement setting the record straight that proper process was followed when appointing new members to the National Agricultural Research Institute Governing Council. He was referring to a recent media statement from the former NARI Council chairman Professor Chalapan Kaluwin, who alleged poor practices exercised in the appointments that replaced the old Council. “Professor Chalapan Kaluwin’s term on the Council expired on 1 February 2021. For the other members of the council, their terms expired on 14 July 2019,” Raminai said. “As Minister responsible and acting…
As part of its membership engagement, National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) hosted its Online Employer Conference this week (Wednesday April 14, 2021). Through this e-conference, members were provided updates on the Fund’s activities in 2020, its response to COVID 19 and the final audited results. . Over 4,000 viewers were in attendance. Presenters were CEO Ian Tarutia, CFO Rajeev Sharma, Joint CIO Fiona Nelson, Chief Officer Member Services Anne Wilson and CEO NCSL, Vari Lahui. In his opening address, Mr. Tarutia reminded members that superannuation savings was an investment for the long term. It was not a bank. Mr Tarutia informed…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 11 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Wednesday April 14, increasing the total number of deaths to 82. While the 11 deaths are newly reported to the National Control Centre, the dates of the deaths range from March 19 to April, 2021. These deaths were recorded in three provinces, the NCD, Eastern Highlands and West New Britain Province. The National Capital District recorded four deaths of which all were males at the ages of 24, 53, 64 and 66 years. Eastern Highlands Province recorded six deaths of which all…