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…
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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…
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and UNDP Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, arrived to a traditional welcome at the Jackson’s International Airport in Papua New Guinea today. Ms. Wignaraja will be in the country for four days. Upon her arrival to Port Moresby, Ms Wignaraja, will meet with the Prime Minister, James Marape and followed by a series of meetings with senior government ministers. Ms. Wignaraja will deliver a key note speech at a policy dialogue on climate action and green economy transition that will be held at the APEC Haus. The dialogue,…
The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup knockout stage, earning a tough 1-0 win over Iran in a nerve-racking Group B decider at Qatar 2022. Christian Pulisic’s first-half goal was all that separated the two sides as the USMNT reached the round of 16 for the first time since 2014. The pressure was certainly on for Gregg Berhalter’s side in Qatar after the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, but the US got the job done with three gritty group performances. It certainly wasn’t pretty at times, in particular in…
The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) has partnered with 1-TOK Counselling Helpim lain to drive visibility and support in their services in PNG. This agreement will see Nasfund as a community partner in driving visibility and campaigns to encourage Papua New Guineans to use 1-Tok Counselling as a the medium for therapy and support in areas of Family and Sexual Violence (FSV), Child Sexual Violence, Relationship issues and general mental health Awareness and support. Speaking at the MoU partnership Nasfund General Manager Talent & Culture Mr. Vincent Lialu highlighted that Mental Health in PNG is an important agenda that needs to…
Prime Minister James Marape says the K590 million in cost-of-living relief, provided for in the biggest-ever K24.567 billion 2023 Budget handed down yesterday (November 29, 2022) by Treasurer Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey, shows that it is a “People’s Budget”. He said this yesterday after Treasurer Ling-Stuckey handed down the Budget in Parliament. “What Treasurer Ling-Stuckey announced yesterday shows that the Pangu Pati Government I lead is caring, responsible and responsive,” PM Marape said. “The 2023 Budget is truly a ‘People’s Budget. “Pangu Pati and our coalition partners went into the elections with a commitment to better Papua New Guinea, the people…
Pop star Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship for promoting the country through her music and fame. The star was born in London in 1995 to Kosovan-Albanian parents, and briefly returned to the region as a teenager. Albanian president Bajram Begaj said Lipa had made the country “proud with her global career and engagement in important social causes”. The New Rules singer said it was “an indescribable great joy” to accept citizenship. After posing for photos with President Begaj at Tirana City Hall, Lipa took an oath of citizenship, gave her fingerprints and signed an application form for an…
Monkeypox will now be known as mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, after complaints over racist and stigmatising language linked to the virus’s name. The old term will be used alongside the new one for a year, before being phased out. Mpox was decided on after lengthy discussions between experts, countries and the general public. It can easily be used in English as well as other languages, the WHO said. Human monkeypox was first identified in 1970 and named after the disease caused by the virus was discovered in captive monkeys more than a decade before. It stresses…
The East New Britain (ENB) government has endorsed a decision for the removal and appointment of ENB Development Corporation (ENBDC) proxy shareholder and board of directors. The endorsement was handed down last Friday during a special assembly meeting at the Gazelle International hotel conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to table the paper and immediately for the hearing of the paper to inform the provincial assembly of the status of ENBDC, for the assembly to take note of the brief history of ENBDC and its current share holder and board of director status, to appoint the current sitting member Governor Michael Marum…