The Australian High Commission partnered with the East Sepik Provincial (ESP) Administration to install water tanks and construct safer rural markets at 15 identified sites in the province. Maur Market is the first of 15 markets to be built across ESP under the Water Security and Rural Markets Development Project and was officially opened last year on 13th November. East Sepik Deputy Governor David Kausik and Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor Penny Morton were present that day to officially open the ESP Maur Market Turubu Local Level Governments (LLG). The Australian High Commission’s objective of the project is to support…
Author: Stellanie Steman AKOP (UPNG Journalism Student)
Prime Minister James Marape has called on all citizens to take pride in their country by putting a stop to the bad habits of betelnut spitting and littering in public places as Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence. Marape urged everyone to embrace a cleaner, healthier and more respectful environment as a tribute to PNG’s progress over the past 5 decades. “As we prepare to mark this historic milestone, let us reflect on who we are and what kind of country we want to be.” He said that we cannot continue to celebrate our independence while…
The annual NCD Governor’s Rugby League Cup 2024-2025 concluded successfully at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium over the weekend, ending two (2) weeks of intense yet harmonious competition. Thousands of city residents, including supporters, fans and family members of the players of the teams that participated at the 2-week event, gathered to witness the Plate and the Cup grand finale play offs. National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop graced everyone with his presence as he presents to be part of the finale, making the day extra special for everyone. Governor Powes expressed his heartfelt gratitude and pride at the tournament’s…
Trukai industries spread holiday cheer this month by donating 3,610 kilograms (kg) of rice to charity and visiting children’s ward at 3 major hospitals across the country. The company brought Christmas joy to young patients and their families. The objective of this donation drive is to give back to the members of the community who were unable to be a part of the Christmas festivities. This program is carried out annually by Trukai industries for 10 years. 1500 kg of rice were donated to the hospitals and correctional institutions nationwide under its Tru Care Brand. Trukai Industries Chief Executive Officer…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has expressed deep sorrows and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and the loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic North Coast Aviation Britten Norman Islander crash on 22nd Sunday December in the Saruwaged Range of Morobe. PM Marape described the incident as a “heart- wrenching loss for our nation,” noting the important role that aviation plays in connecting Papua New Guinea’s people, especially in remote areas. “This tragedy touches all of us”, said PM Marape. “The individuals we lost were more than just passengers or crew – they were…
The Eastern Highlands Governor, Simon Sia, spread the cheer of Christmas to inmates at the Bihute Correctional Service (CS) facility today by donating food items to them. The good governor said Christmas is a time for cherished moments with loved ones, where we reflect on this year’s mistakes, triumphs, challenges and set of new aspirations and goals for the new year ahead approaching. He further said spending the festive season behind bars can be a difficult time for inmates as it’s a reminder of the freedom they’ve lost and the time they are separated from loved ones. Therefore, he emphasized…
The Lae Biscuit Pawa 9s wrapped up on a high over the weekend at the Lae Rugby League grounds with the finals for all the divisions played out on Saturday 21st December. The Kimbe Roosters men’s team walked away with the K20,000 cash prize as the champions for the 2024 Lae Biscuit Pawa 9s Cup tournament while the United sisters of Lae were crowned the women’s champions with the first-place cash prize of K9,000 out of the 12 women teams that participated in the game. Top 2 teams won the cash prize in the first place and the trophy cup…
Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) Secretary Fr Jan Czuba has come out to explain why students, even with high Grade Point Average (GPA), are not selected to tertiary institutions, under the digital selection system. Secretary Fr Czuba said that the manual system took more than 2 months before the name of the students are in tertiary institutions and the total cost of the system used was more than K8.5 million, but he explained that this approach for the selection has now changed to digital. Fr Czuba further emphasized how the system has changed from manual to digital and…
The 14th Chinese medical team are in Port Moresby and are set to assist in health mission at the Port Moresby General Hospital. On December 4th they visited the charitable organization Life PNG Care to conduct a free medical screening for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Their objective is early identification and diagnosis of CHD in children to allow for early treatment period. The team consists of 8 committed healthcare professionals in urologic specialist, a breast specialist, a neurosurgery specialist, surgical nursing specialist and line up professionals in neonatology, cardiology, nephrology and an expert in traditional Chinese medicine specializing…
The Lae Biscuit Pawa 9s Cup tournament was officially launched today at the Lae Rugby League ground, featuring five (5) days of rugby league action from 18th to 22nd of December. Prize money for the tournament winning teams for the men’s division is K20,000 for first prize, second prize is K10, 000, third price is K6,000, and fourth prize is K4,000. Prize money for the women’s winning team first place is K9,000, second is K6,000, third is K3,000 and the fourth place is K1,000. The event is proudly sponsored by Lae Biscuit Company, marking the 10th year Lae Biscuit Company…