Caption: The photo of the parishioners of the three-in-one parish attending Sunday service in Dirima. Mr Paul Maima in white shirt and tie is standing right in the photo attached. The three-in-one Catholic parishes of Dirima, Yuri and Nondri in Gumine of Simbu province congratulate the bishop-elect of Kundiawa Diocese Fr Paul Sundu. The three-in-one parish administered by Fr Peter Kim (SVD) is the largest in Kundiawa Diocese located in the southern deanery that has 19 outstations with Fr Kim as the only spiritual director. When receiving the news of Pope Francis announcing in Vatican of the elect of Fr…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Contrary to rumors being spread by faceless individuals, Governor Sir Julius Chan, is not critically ill and has not been airlifted to hospital. Sir Julius was slightly ill earlier in the week with flu-like symptoms, but he is recovering well at his Huris home on New Ireland The Deputy Governor, Sammy Missen, said from Kavieng today that Health Officers from Namatanai Hospital, Mathew Oksap and Tomar Ladi that attended to Sir J at Huris yesterday confirmed his recovery. They conducted tests for Malaria and Covid 19 and cleared the Governor with a clean bill of health, which was confirmed today…
The Ok Tedi operations resumed safely on the 1st of April after a two-week suspension following a surge in COVID-19 cases at the company’s sites. The suspension was necessary to minimise the spread of the virus and to conduct mass testing of the workforce in order to allow the negative cases to return to work and to manage the positive cases. A total of 10,000 COVID-19 PCR swab samples were collected during the suspension period. This is in addition to more than 21,000 samples collected since the beginning of the year. OTML provides regular updates of our testing results to…
The Ok Tedi operations resumed safely on the 1st of April after a two-week suspension following a surge in COVID-19 cases at the company’s sites. The suspension was necessary to minimise the spread of the virus and to conduct mass testing of the workforce in order to allow the negative cases to return to work and to manage the positive cases. A total of 10,000 COVID-19 PCR swab samples were collected during the suspension period. This is in addition to more than 21,000 samples collected since the beginning of the year. OTML provides regular updates of our testing results to…
SP PNG Hunters moved into the Intrust Super Cup top four when they overpowered the Cutters 26-14 in an entertaining clash in Mackay. A large contingent of PNG supporters urged on the Hunters as they unleashed three tries in a 14-minute blitz in the first half to take control of the match. The victory mirrored the Hunters’ remarkable start to the year as they overcame some early setbacks to register their second win from three matches. Winger Brendon Gutuno broke his arm in just the third minute, forcing the Hunters into a quick reshuffle before Mackay opened the scoring six…
Major upgrades to facilities at Bomana Correctional Institution (BCI) has boosted the Correctional Services’ ability to safely manage and house detainees during the coronavirus pandemic. Detainees unwell with COVID-19 can now be held in safe and secure isolation from the general prison population, following the official opening of the dedicated facilities. The upgrade includes a 49-bed Separate Confinement Unit and a 15-bed Test Compound to house unwell detainees and those awaiting test results. This is part of Australia’s continued support to PNG’s COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts. The K1.17 million project, funded by the Australian Government through the PNG-Australia Partnership,…
Port Moresby based Alpha Response Security Services donated over 1,000 cartons of biscuits, noodles and tinned fish for police personnel engaged in the COVID-19 operations in NCD and Central province on Thursday April 8. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Oscar Wei said they made this commitment as a gesture of their appreciation towards members of the Constabulary who are working tirelessly to enforce the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions in NCD and Central Province. Mr Wei said the company is making this donation on behalf of the entire NCD community because they appreciate the good work the police are doing. Mr Wei…
Each time you see or hear a promotion being set up in and around stores or blasted on media know that there is more to the promo than meets the eye. Companies like Trukai Industries under its ROOTS brand has over the last quarter given away almost K2 million worth of cash prizes. Brand Manager Casey Kwasam says that with Covid 19 heavily impacting the community, Trukai wanted to give back to loyal consumers, hence in the last quarter alone, the company has ran four promotions that have collectively given away K1.9 million. From giving away K500,000 in the “Win…
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, has on behalf of the nation, expressed his condolences to HM Queen Elizabeth II, on the passing of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, last night. Grand Chief Sir Bob said, the passing of Prince Philip marks a sad day in history not only for the Royal family but also the Commonwealth of nations of which Papua New Guinea is a part of. Grand Chief Sir Bob remarked on the long and outstanding service rendered by the Duke of Edinburgh over the last…
Hibbz Café, a 100% local SME and local catering company who started business operating at home in 2019 has launched its new website on Friday at one of their Cafes located at Barton’s Place Badili. A milestone achievement for the company that will bridge gaps between customers, to make it easier for them to make online transactions and also to pay when ordering delicious food, beverages and desserts, especially during this time of the COVID19 pandemic. Keynote Speaker, Vani Nades, who is the CEO of EmStret Holdings Limited and a long time SME partner of Hibbz Café said she has…