Logan Steve, the humorous Facebook famous comedian is behind the renowned household name ‘BLINNG.’ In an interview with PNG Hausbung , he tells us how he started what he is doing, his intentions and where he got his inspiration from. 26 year old Logan, from the Trobriand Islands in Milne Bay Province has over 25, 000 Likes, 42K Followers on his Facebook page, 16K followers on Instagram and a massive 1.55K subscribers on YouTube. His love for jewelry was where he got the name ‘Blinng’ from. Logan is the only child in his family and said that humor came from…
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The National Statistical Office today officially announced the Census 2021 Structural Listing Exercise that will be carried out throughout Papua New Guinea. The Structural Listing is a prerequisite preparatory undertaken to ensure smooth conduct of the 2021 National Census. Acting National Statistician, Mr John Igitoi said this is to ensure all the structures in the country are numbered and counted because all human beings live under structures. “So basically, the Structural Listing Exercise is one of the important aspect of preparatory activities and this is one of the quality control measures”, said Mr Igitoi. He added that this exercise will…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Australia and Papua New Guinea have always been “so close”. He said this during an Australia Day reception at the Australian High Commission on Tuesday (Jan 26, 2021). PM Marape cited, as an example of this closeness, the fact that he had known Australian Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison, since 2008 when he was in the Opposition benches in the Australian Parliament. He said PM Morrison had at that time taken a group across the Kokoda Trail. “That is symbolic,” PM Marape said. “Many Australians, in their own time, always had an occasion for…
Nine (9) teachers out of the twelve (12) who were investigated have been terminated by the Western Highlands Provincial Education Board for their involvement in helping students cheat in the 2019 National Examinations. Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra commended the Western Highlands Provincial Education Board for investigating and terminating the teachers who assisted students to cheat. “The action taken by the PEB is very encouraging and should act as a deterrent to other teachers and students in future.” The Department of Education advises that it has in place strategies to contain cheating in the national examinations. These strategies include:…
Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning has clarified that all incoming passengers will be required to do a 14-day quarantine regardless of the country from which they originally travelled from. This is for all passengers who were approved to enter PNG from the 15th of January onwards. Mr Manning made this clarification following misunderstandings which seem to have given rise to different requirements being sent out by airline operators. However, the Controller can grant exemptions to this requirement, both for persons approved to enter PNG before and after 15 January. Mr Manning said he expects the…
Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning has called for proper handling of swab samples to get the desired outcome. Mr Manning says proper handling of samples ensures they are of quality when they reach the laboratories for further testing. Mr Manning said there must be a proactive approach in testing and screening of citizens for COVID-19. He expressed concern that the testing rates for COVID-19 in the country has been critically low lately. “We can only find out the extent of the outbreak in the country if we proactively test people,” he said. Meanwhile, the country’s…
Out of 128 teams that have registered and participated in the Gerehu Rugby League off season Competition, the Top 24 teams in both the A and B Grade Divisions will advance into the preliminary playoffs starting this week Thursday. The Top 24 teams in the A Grade Division are; 1. 45 Sharks 2. JV Tigers 3. 24 Raiders 4. LBS 4 City 5. Route 66 Nightmares 6. MT Warriors 7. Keasu Spiders 8. Rainbow Rangers 9. Hohola Pirates 10. CT6 Crusaders 11. 3B Bulls 12. Boroko Bulldogs 13. 4Mile Cats 14. Kopkop Bears 15. Debona Hornets 16. Tete Brothers 17.…
In December 2020 HGDC Energy Services Ltd was awarded the PNG LNG Project’s inaugural “Best National Content Contribution of the Year Award” in recognition of HGDC Energy Services’ efforts to provide local employment, business opportunities and workforce development. In congratulating the Hela-based landowner company, ExxonMobil PNG Limited’s (EMPNG) National Content Manager, Sisa Kini, said, “We are proud of HGDC Energy Services’ achievement and success. Continued growth in the capacity and capability of local companies is central not only to EMPNG’s success but also the economic development of Papua NewGuinea.” Since 2009, they have made workforce development a core business priority…
As of 4 January 2021 the St John drive-thru has collected more than 30 COVID-19 samples and continues to receive request and inquiries from the public for swabbing. St John Ambulance Commissioner and CEO Matt Cannon said, “St John is providing fast tracked COVID-19 swabbing, and the swab is processed in an authorised private laboratory with results provided within 24 hours.” “Trained by the WHO, the St John nurses will take COVID-19 samples from your nose and sent to an authorised private laboratory in Port Moresby for testing.” “The laboratory will conduct the Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (RT-PCR). The…
National Capital District Commission today honoured its commitment on relocating city residents who were affected by various evictions at infrastructure development sites in the city. Under the NCD Settlement to Suburb Upgrade project, the commitment was honoured in partnership with Moresby South District Development Authority and, the Department of Lands and Physical Planning. NCD Governor Hon Powes Parkop, City Manager Bernard Kipit and Deputy City Manager Ravu Frank, and relevant ministers Justin Tkatchenko and John Rosso were present today (Monday 25th, January) at the proposed Saraga Estate site to launch the project. The project will accomodate 164 block holders and…