Air Niugini wishes to advise the travelling public that due to an ongoing dispute between Puma Energy and the Bank of PNG, Puma has decided to restrict the supply of fuel to Air Niugini and all other airlines effective from today. This restriction applies to Port Moresby and all the airports around PNG. Unfortunately, there is no alternative supplier of aviation fuel in most airports, including Port Moresby. Consequently, Air Niugini is forced to announce that the remaining domestic flights for today (Thursday 1 December) have been cancelled due to PUMA Energy’s refusal to supply Jet A1 fuel to the…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
World AIDS Day, December 1st highlights the need for more focus on HIV/AIDS and ensuring everyone has access to medical testing, treatment, and care across the world. Papua New Guinea has the highest HIV incidence and prevalence in the Pacific. According to UNAIDS, approximately 45 000 people are living with HIV in the country, of whom 65% are on antiretroviral therapy. With proper medical care and antiretroviral drugs, HIV infection has become a manageable chronic health condition, enabling people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives. Knowing your status also means better health outcomes and reduces the likelihood…
Mathew Leckie netted his 14th goal for Australia to send the Socceroos through to the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time in their history. The last time they accomplished such a feat was 2006. “We had our doubters but with our spirit, our belief, our work ethic and how close we are as a group, it shows on the pitch,” said a jubilant Leckie. “That last 15-20 minutes, we battled until the end and it didn’t matter what they threw at us, we weren’t conceding.” For Denmark, it has been a disappointing tournament. Down and…
Investment in education has always been a priority for Digicel Foundation therefore it is pleased to announce the completion of a 8-in-1 double-story classroom for Tubusereia Primary School in the Hiri-Koiari District, Central Province. The project was completed in September 2022 at a cost of K1.02 million with a contribution of K50,000 from the school. This is the first biggest classroom construction funded by Digicel Foundation. The School has a plan to become a Junior High School which will allow students from the neighboring villages to remain within the area to continue their education without having to travel miles away…
Captain. James Edwards, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chaplain, traveled to Papua New Guinea to build upon and strengthen the ties with Lt. Col. Mark Neapali, the force chaplain of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). Australian Defence Force’s Chaplain Thomas Zaranski of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Townsville, joined Edwards and Neapali for the visit. Edwards held exchanges with Neapali and Zaranski on the current status of the PNGDF chaplaincy, training for chaplains and future directions of the PNGDF Chaplaincy. Edwards and Neapali participated in one-on-one meetings with other chaplains to discuss future opportunities for engagement and shared…
PNG Air recognises literacy and early learning are essential for every child, and so the airline is pleased to affirm and extend our continued support to Buk bilong Pikinini Children’s Libraries, as a Platinum Sponsor of the organization. Buk bilong Pikinini seeks to help increase literacy rates in PNG via the establishment of Library Learning Centres, which provides an Early Childhood Education program for 5-year-old children. The organisation also supports schools with the donation of school library kits and literacy resources to ensure the students have books to support their education PNG Air first established our partnership with Buk bilong…
The Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) Limited has renewed its partnership with the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus Program to further improve productivity among smallholder farmers and to boost the profile of PNG coffee in specialty markets. Through this collaboration, supported by Australia and New Zealand, PHAMA Plus will continue to provide technical support to those involved in the coffee value chain to help increase the volume of good quality coffee exported to high-value specialty and differentiated markets. “We need premium prices for good quality coffee to make coffee farming profitable for smallholders. This means maintaining quality control…
The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) recently renewed its partnership with PNG Cancer Foundation (PNGCF) for a further 12 months. This partnership will see Nasfund continue providing PNGCF with in–kind support to cover administration and logistic costs as the official Cancer Information Education Communication (IEC) awareness material distributor through its network of 15 branches & 7 service centers in PNG. The awareness materials will be displayed at our Branches’ operations and will be accessible to our staff and our 600,000 plus members as when they get the opportunity to visit our branches. The MOU will also see Nasfund Partnering with PNCF…
To help control rising HIV infections, the United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has handed over Papua New Guinea’s first-ever Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to the National Department of Health. PrEP is medication that reduces the chances of getting HIV by up to 99 percent. The medication is used worldwide to prevent HIV infections, and it is recommended for anyone who is at risk of contracting HIV through person-to-person transmission. “The United States is glad to support our partners, the Government of Papua New Guinea and the National Department of Health with this donation…
Since its maiden voyage in October 2021, the marine landing craft MV Islander has been ensuring uninterrupted freight transport as part of Australian Government support to improved service delivery in the South Fly District, Western Province. The MV Islander and its workboat the MB Humbii have been delivering freight for Australia’s health, education, infrastructure, community and economic programs for over 12 months. In addition to transporting cargo for Australian-funded programs, the service has assisted PNG Government agencies and the Western Provincial Government. This includes regularly transporting medical supplies and equipment for the Western Provincial Health Authority. During this year’s general…