Australia has established the Alpers Award for Excellence in Health Research to honor the late Professor Michael Alpers and his lifelong dedication to fighting infectious diseases in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The award is open to outstanding PNG citizens working in a field relevant to Professor Alpers’ research, such as graduate students, technical officers, public health policymakers, or early career researchers and clinicians. The winner will receive funding to travel to Canberra and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society of Infectious Disease (ASID). Professor Alpers was a leading expert on infectious diseases in PNG and played a…
Author: Stellanie Steman AKOP (UPNG Journalism Student)
Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) has appointed Mr. Johnny Patterson Auna as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Auna is a highly regarded executive with more than thirty years’ experience in finance and accounting, strategic planning, senior management and cooperate operations in both private and public sectors in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia. Auna, who hails from Laguai Village, Buin in South Bougainville, also served on several boards as both a director and chairman and is a certified practicing accountant who holds several qualifications, including a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy from Deakin University in Australia. His appointment follows…
Nature Park Port Moresby is thrilled to announce exciting news of the successful breeding of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise. This incredible achievement is a result of their ongoing breeding program, which has been a top priority for the nature park for several years. This marks the second successful breeding in just 4 years, making it a significant milestone for both Nature Park and Papua New Guinea (PNG), as the Raggiana Bird of Paradise also known as the “Kumul” in Tok Pisin (the pidgin English of PNG) holds the prestigious title of being the national animal of PNG. The Raggiana…
Prime Minister (PM) Hon. James Marape has extended his gratitude to senior leaders from ExxonMobil’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, who visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) to reaffirm the company’s long-term leadership and commitment to the country’s energy sector PNG LNG and Papua LNG Projects. 3 senior ExxonMobil corporate executives, led by outgoing Upstream President Liam Mallon, traveled to PNG to personally bid farewell to PM Marape, as Mallon prepares to retire from his role. PM Marape expressed his appreciation for the strong partnership between the company and the Government of PNG. “He has been a strong partner in ensuring the…
Prime Minister (PM) Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to giving priority to Papua New Guinean contractors in awarding public contracts, in line with the Government’s National Content Policy. PM assured the nation that his government is focused on creating an enabling environment for local businesses to thrive, ensuring that Papua New Guinean-owned firms have a central role in the country’s development projects. “This ensures that our people are part of these major projects, and that wealth is shared within the country.” “Ultimately, it’s about giving Papua New Guineans the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the development of our nation.…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has called on government agencies to take immediate action in creating clear, accessible pathways for the country’s youths to benefit from the various programmes already visible to them. The Youth Rally in Port Moresby is just the beginning of a series of youth-focused programme that will roll out across the country in the coming months, ensuring no young Papua New Guinean is left behind. Marape stressed that the future of Papua New Guinea depends on empowering its young people with the tools and opportunities to build prosperous lives. “We have many programmes-in education, skills training,…
The Blood Bank Donor Centre at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) is now appealing to the public to volunteer for blood donations at the hospital. The vision of this volunteer donor initiative is to create a sustainable blood supply because of the high demand of blood in the hospital and less supply. An awareness will be done to educate the public on what to do and what not to do prior to visiting the blood bank to donate blood. The awareness done will also educate the younger population and create a culture of volunteer blood donation. Chairman of PMGH Blood…
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…
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…