From across Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, immunizing children represents a complex challenge. A country with communities spread across vast areas of diverse terrain, its provincial health authorities (PHAs) struggle to reach families in remote locations to deliver essential services. Health workers are forced to travel for days at a time across areas with fraying infrastructure and internal […]
Prime Minister James Marape has extended his congratulations to Gidron Maso Karipe, Member-elect for Porgera-Paiela in Enga Province, and Patrick Basa, new MP for Kabwum in Morobe Province. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea, I congratulate the Member-elect for Porgera-Paiela and the new Kabwum MP, and we welcome them […]
The recent polio outbreak in the country, with one recorded case from Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands Province has put the Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority [PHA] on alert. The Jiwaka PHA will launch its polio immunisation on Wednesday where children between the age from birth to 10 years will be targeted. This polio immunization also comes […]
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, says he was privileged to have spent some time with New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, during his recent visit to the country. “I specifically informed Prime Minister Luxon that I will formalize a letter to the New Zealand Government through his Minister for Trade and […]
Elimination in the Usino-Bundi by-election resumed this morning after counting was suspended just after midnight. Following the fifth elimination, which saw former Madang Governor Jim Kas bow out, Independent candidate Vincent Kumura continues to lead with 8,107 votes. He is followed closely by Our Party’s Nick Kamuti on 7,817 votes and People’s First Party candidate […]
More than 400 positions remain vacant in Madang Province’s health sector, raising serious concerns about the province’s ability to deliver adequate health services. The vacancies stem from years of staff retirements, deaths, and transfers without replacements. With many existing workers nearing the retirement age of 65, the situation is expected to worsen unless immediate action […]
Five members of the Port Moresby Harlequins Rugby Club are heading to Malaysia this month as part of a high-performance exchange program aimed at providing international exposure and elite competition experience. Three backline players, one forward, and a strength and conditioning coach have been selected for placement with the Armed Forces Rugby Club in Kuala […]
Long queues at Bank South Pacific [BSP] branches for National Superannuation Fund [Nasfund] members are set to be significantly reduced following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] in Port Moresby this week. Under the agreement, BSP and Nasfund will collaborate to securely share members’ bank statement information with members’ consent. This is to […]
Reigning champions Credit Corporation Sparrows are bracing for a fierce grand final clash against archrivals Veupunama tomorrow, as they chase a historic fourth consecutive Port Moresby Netball Association title. The highly anticipated showdown is set to take place at 2pm at the Rita Flynn Outdoor Courts. Sparrows head coach Julien Leka said the team […]
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity in sport with the return of the Pawa Meri Round this weekend with a special event dedicated to honouring the role of women in the game of rugby league. Now in its second year, the Pawa Meri round will see […]