The National Department of Health thanks Dr Luo Dapeng, World Health Organization Representative in Papua New Guinea, for his dedication and support to Papua New Guinea’s Health Sector. Dr Luo Dapeng started working in Papua New Guinea as the Representative in June 2017. Dr Luo Dapeng came to Papua New Guinea with a wealth of experience, especially in communicable disease prevention and control and in assisting Papua New Guinea to meet its sustainable Development Goals of ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. Dr Dapeng also brought with him a background in managing and…
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Air Niugini is upgrading selected flights to Momote Airport, Manus Island, to larger Boeing 737 aircraft from early next month, following recent upgrading and restoration work on the runway carried out by National Airports Corporation (NAC). The Boeing 737 service will touch down in Manus Island at 1035am on Easter Saturday 03rd April. Thereafter the B737 aircraft will become a regular sight at Momote Airport, with non-stop services from and to Port Moresby operating every Saturday. Fokker jet aircraft will continue to service Manus Island on all other days of the week. Air Niugini’s General Manager Commercial Services, Mr. Dominic…
Papua New Guinea reported 63 new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Thursday 4th of March, increasing the country’s total cases to 1,492. The latest cases were reported in Morobe province, West Sepik, East Sepik, Western Province and in the National Capital District. Six cases were reported in the Morobe province in which four were males and two females, ages ranging from 14 to 53 years old. Five of the six cases were showing symptoms of COVID-19 whilst one was asymptomatic at the time of testing. Five of the six cases have come into contact with previous known cases. West…
63 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hrs increasing the country’s total cases to 1,492. Deaths stand at 16 with 2 recent COVID-19 related deaths reported this week. The latest cases were reported are Morobe province, West Sepik, East Sepik, Western Province and in the National Capital District. NCD reported the highest with 44 cases yesterday. Keep practicing C-19 safety protocols, listen in to the news on this station and follow our news website pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
Vernon Hamei, 35 from Leta in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Kaiapit in Morobe Province has rekindled his artistic talent after almost two (2) decades to draw up a sketch of the Late Grand Chief Rt. Hon Sir Michael Somare. “I did the drawing as an act of gratitude and respect in honour of the Late Grand Chief since I couldn’t think of anything else I could offer from the bottom of my heart to express my deepest gratitude for the great leader he has been for this nation”, said Vernon. Vernon could remember years ago when he was…
The Royals Rugby Union Club (RRUC) were given the nod to participate in the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) Competition in 2021. President for Capital Rugby Union, Mr Kori Chan said that the decision to allow Royals RUC to join the CRU, was a consultative process between the Board and all member clubs, from which a consensus was reached to approve an application from Royals RUC to join the association. “The inclusion of Royals RUC will add value to the CRU as the club has made great strides in developing their club and team culture and player depth, via their junior…
The New Ireland Province will be staging an inter-denominational Church service in honour of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare on 12th March at 10am on Friday morning at the Utu Secondary School Grounds. New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan naturally selected Utu Secondary school because it was where Sir Michael began his teaching career back when it was called Utu Intermediate school and because the road there was named Sir Michael Somare Avenue on the 16th of September 2020, during the Grand Opening of the Legislative Assembly. Acting Administrator CEO for Education Benson Apelis will be meeting with…
The grand opening of the Western Pacific University in Ialibu, Southern Highlands Province planned for March 01, 2021 has been postponed to a later date. Minister for Sports and Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology Wesley Raminai has announced that the planned opening of the University on March 1 has been postponed. “Another event on 12 March that is being re-scheduled is the Graduation of the Divine Word University,” Raminai said. This is in respect for the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, who passed away on 26 February in news that has placed the nation in a deep state of…
The tourism industry is set for a major boost in the Milne Bay Province with the recent arrival of Air Niugini’s Boeing 737 service into the province. The B737 aircraft made it’s inaugural flight into Gurney airport on Friday and was warmly welcomed by the the provincial government delegates, including Milne Bays Deputy governor Tom Cameron, Alotau Open MP Charles Abel, LLG presidents and the Provincial Administrator Ashan Numa and other dignitaries. Air Niugini CEO Bruce Alabaster said there was no better time to boost tourism in the province, and with restrictions placed on international borders, the benefits are huge…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea as mass gatherings to commemorate the country’s founding prime minister threaten to accelerate already rising cases of COVID-19. In February 2021, cases rose steeply, with 449 cases reported in the month of February alone, bringing the total to 1,365 with 14 deaths. Hospitals are under pressure as the number of patients mounts and some health care workers are infected with SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes thecoronavirus disease 2019. After former Prime Minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare died on 26 February, the country announced 12…