The Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning and two members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation. Mr Manning said that his COVID-19 results including those of the two members of his family were confirmed on Saturday 20 February. Mr Manning said, “Given the nature of my job as the Controller and the high level of exposure this was bound to happen sooner or later. “As per COVID-19 protocols we are now in isolation. The only people who will have access to us will be the medical teams from the…
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Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning and two members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation. Mr Manning said that his COVID-19 results including those of the two members of his family were confirmed on Saturday 20 February. Mr Manning said, “Given the nature of my job as the Controller and the high level of exposure this was bound to happen sooner or later. Contiune to practise Covid19 safety measures and keep listening to the news on this station and follow out news website: pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
The Somare family has announced with sadness that their father and PNG’s Founding Father Sir Michael Somare had befallen a serious illness of pancreatic cancer which is at a critical stage. The family along with his medical teams are giving him the utmost care that he deserves in Port Moresby. “After comprehensive consultation to ensure all clinical opportunities were exhausted in every jurisdiction with the competencies able to treat the critical stage of this form of cancer, the family in consultation with the Grand chief and Lady Veronica have settled with offering the best palliative care and nutritional and dietary…
Papua New Guinea reported 59 new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday 19th increasing the country’s total cases to 1,029. The latest cases were reported in Western Province, West Sepik and in the National Capital District. Of the 47 total cases reported in Western Province, 37 are male, nine female and one unknown. The youngest of the 47 cases was 11-year-old whilst the oldest was 53. Forty-three of the 47 cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 virus whilst four did not show symptoms at the time of testing. They were all detected by the Ok Tedi Mine through testing at…
This just in, 59 new COVID-19 cases have just been confirmed! The cases reported are in 47 cases in Western, 9 in West Sepik & 3 cases in NCD. This now brings the total number of COVID-19 cases for PNG to 1029. Of this, 164 are active cases, 10 known deaths & 846 have recovered. Continue to practice COVID-19 safety protocols and keep listening to the news on this station & follow our news website: pnghausbung.com for more on this story.
Prime Minister James Marape signed a sports partnership agreement on rugby league with Australia. He signed it with Australian High Commissioner to PNG, Jonathan Philp, after they farewelled the PNG Hunters team to Queensland. The agreement will pave way for two technical officials, paid for by Australia, to help the Hunters in the areas of marketing, and professional sports and career development. PM Marape said the level of relationship and cooperation between the two governments, at people-to-people level and now in sports, was getting stronger. “On the back of PNG Hunters leaving for a long-term residential stay in Australia, we…
The SP PNG HUNTERS traveled to Australia on Sunday in preparation for the Intrust Super Cup 2021 season in Queensland Australia. Their farewell was witnessed by Prime Minster James Marape, Australian High Commissioner, Jon Philp, Minister for Sports, and Higher Education, Science, Research and Technology, Wesley Raminai and Chairman of the PNG Rugby League, Mr Sandis Tsaka and other prominent figures. “I represent the entire country and the family of sponsors, Kumul Petroleum, National Gaming Board, SP Brewery, we are all right behind you, the entire Hunters team, players and coach, safe travels, represent your country very well “, said…
Cousin Brothers, Donald Joshua Rozaire Jerram (20) and Ronald John Jerram (19) from a mixed parentage of Kairuku in the Central Province and Belfast in the Northern Ireland are both in the running to win the title of the Mr Cosmopolitan 2021 Competition. When asked why they joined the Mr Cosmopolitan Competition, Donald said that he saw the competition was a good stepping stone into the modeling industry whilst Ronald said that it was something he never saw himself engaging in but wanted to inspire himself by taking part and to try give his best. “If I am to win…
Bank of South Pacific has certain branches open today nationwide. The Bank is accepting School & Tertiary related Fee Deposits today, Saturday 20th February, 2021, between 9am and 1pm at the following Branches: • Alotau • Goroka • Kiunga • Kokopo • Lae Top Town • Madang • Mt Hagen • Popondetta • Tari • Waigani Banking Centre • Kimbe • Wewak
Papua New Guinea reported nine new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Thursday 18 February increasing the country’s total cases to 970. The latest cases were reported in East New Britain, Madang and in the National Capital District. In East New Britain, a 26 year old and a 40 year old female both residing at Vunabuk area have confirmed positive. They both did not show symptoms of the COVID-19 virus at the time of testing but swab samples returned positive. In Madang, a total of five cases were reported. Five female and a male, ages ranging between 31 and 59…