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Shortage of nurses big issue in Papua New Guinea

May 3, 2015, 4:12 am
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Patient and health staff confrontations will increase with the lack of health staff, especially nurses to serve patients in hospitals and clinics in Papua New Guinea.
That is the concern now following a couple of incidences already at a hospital in one of the highlands provinces.
According to Lisa Iki, the Director of Nursing at the Kundiawa Hospital, a doctor from that particular hospital was attacked by angry relatives of patients due to slow services.
She fears this could happen to them if nothing is done by the government to have more nurses trained to work. This issue she says is faced in many parts of the country.
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WE WILL HAVE TO REVIEW OUR LAW: PM

May 3, 2015, 4:14 am
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O’NEILL has expressed his condolences towards the families of the 8 individuals who were executed this morning in Indonesia.
He admitted that such news stories do stir much emotional debate amongst our citizens, but had leaned towards a country that was simply carrying out its laws in protecting its country and the people.
“ As you know Indonesia has stringent laws against drug dealing and as a result of that, the two Australians were executed this morning, but we do understand the emotional pain that their families have been put through at this time and offer our condolences , “ he said
“We also need to respect the fact that Indonesia has a massive drug problem and they are looking at ways of mitigating these issues, and while taking this path, death penalty is one of the measures that it has taken to protect itself,” he added.
He also said that PNG has also adopted provisions to carry out the death penalty and the Government has appreciated the concerns of churches and NGO’s who have been involved in such debate and he believes it is timely that we review our laws.
“ At this day and age, we have other measures that can be accorded as punishment for various offences and not necessarily taking one’s life,” he added.
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Big fight in Digicel cup match in Mt Hagen

May 10, 2015, 5:47 am
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The Digicel Cup match between the Kundiawa TNA Lions and the Mt Hagen Eagles went down to the wire as both teams were tied 26 all when in the dying minute Lions scored a try in the 79th minute of the match.
As the full time siren sounded a huge fight broke out amongst the players in the field which was started by Hagen Eagles players.
It was not known what was the cause of the fight but some Lions players were seen on the field with bloody face. In the commotion, a Lions player tried to grab a gun off a police officer and fired at the Eagles players but luckily the policeman shrugged him off and the situation was under control by the police.
The supporters were well behaved and did not join in the fight as they watched with confused feelings.
Many rugby fans expressed disgust from the manner the Hagen Eagles showed saying it was not how sportsman should behave and they say this clearly shows that our players have not developed in the game of rugby league. PNGFM

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PM O’Neill Thanks Papua New Guineans for Welcoming APEC Delegations

May 10, 2015, 7:14 pm
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The Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O'Neill CMG MP, has thanked members of the public for welcoming delegates from around the Asia-Pacific who attended the series of APEC meetings that took place in Port Moresby over the past week. The Prime Minister further highlighted the relevance of APEC's work at the local level in Papua New Guinea.

As Papua New Guinea prepares to host the broader APEC process in 2018, PM O'Neill said the lead-in meetings provide the opportunity for the public to gain greater insight to APEC and for officials to refine logistics processes.

"The early APEC meetings give the public an opportunity for many people to get a better understanding of unique processes involved in hosting APEC meetings," the Prime Minister said at the conclusion of this week's meetings.

"There was also a great deal of interaction between delegates with business owners and the public, particularly relating to the meetings on women and the economy.

"Business relationships have been formed this week that will continue and stimulate further economic interaction.

"Through these meetings we also have the chance to refine logistical processes and enhance the capacity of officials who will interact with thousands of delegates before the end of 2018.

"Support to APEC meetings will continue to evolve and extensive training undertaken as we build the significant logistical and security operation that will be in place for 2018."

The Prime Minister said the benefits to the nation of hosting APEC are gained at a local level and this was demonstrated during the meetings in Port Moresby this week.

"While most media the attention is focused on the high level APEC events such as the Leaders' Summit, APEC is very much a working level process that gives our country access to knowledge, skills and technical expertise from around the Asia-Pacific.

"In a broad range of areas that includes agriculture, tourism, telecommunications and forestry, engaging through APEC gives Papua New Guinea direct access to information on practices that have worked in other countries.

"We can then apply that adapt and apply that knowledge in our economy.

"Papua New Guinea has been stepping up policy and technical engagement in APEC over the past few years and is now playing a more active role in the APEC process than ever before."

The two meetings that were held in Port Moresby over the past week were the Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy followed by the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Human Capacity Building.

The next round of APEC meetings will take place in the Philippines when senior officials meet ahead of the meeting of Trade Ministers on 23-24 May.
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Two PNG MPs James Lakea and John Hickey to face trial

May 10, 2015, 8:11 pm
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TWO more Parliamen-tarians will front up at the Waigani National Court to face misconduct in office charges.

Bogia MP John Hickey and Kagua Erave MP James Lagea were referred to the Public Prosecutor by the Ombudsman Commission on misconduct in office allegations early this year.

Last Friday, Public Prose-cutor Pondros Kaluwin requested the Chief Justice to appoint two separate leadership tribunals to inquire in to the allegations against the two leaders.

According to the Public Prosecutor, both MPs were referred to his office by the Ombudsman Commission on allegations that they failed to lodge financial returns to the Office of Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission after winning the 2012 General Election.

Mr Kaluwin, in two separate statements, said the two MPs had allegedly breached Section 89 of the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates 2003 (OLIPAC) when they did not lodge their returns to the Office of the Political Parties and Candidates Commission

Mr Kaluwin said he has perused the two files and found that there is sufficient, cogent and credible evidence to refer the matters to an appropriate Leadership Tribunal.

The Chief Justice will now proceed to appoint tribunals to inquire into allegations against the two MPs.

Source: ONE PNG /Post Courier


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Mendi Muruks beat Hela Wigmen in local derby

May 10, 2015, 8:21 pm
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The Spirit of Southern Highlands, the Mendi Muruks brushed aside spirited Hela Wigmen 22 - 10  in a local derby at the Joe Keviamen Oval in Mendi over the weekend. 

The Muruks also walked away with the Heli Solution - Brother in Arms Shield plus K15000 prize money after defeating their brothers the Kemele Hela Wigmen in front of a huge crowd that came as far as Tari and Ialibu Pangia to watch the two brother clash at home.




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Oil Search Pacific Games Relay arrives in Enga

May 10, 2015, 8:25 pm
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The Oil Search Pacific Games Relay arrived back in the mountains, staying at Lake Surinki, up at 2,700m, outside of Wabag, Enga Province.
The relay team arrived at Wapenamanda in Enga Province early yesterday to a rousing welcome from several thousand gathered at the airport.
Governor Ipatas was there to greet the Baton along with the Silimuli singsing groups from Western Enga.
The ladies swapped their kundus for the Baton in a display that had the crowd cheering.
The Baton then stopped in at Wapenamanda Primary School oval for the official welcome speech by Grand Chief Sir Peter Ipatas and the Oil Search Ambassador, Willy Kupo, whilst Tura kept the small kids entertained.
The Baton was then driven to Wabag stopping in at schools and villages along the way.
Stops included Yaibos Lutheran Primary School, Highlands Lutheran International School at Amapyaka, and the Birip Primary School and village where the Engan Kickboxing team joined the Relay and treated everyone to a small show.
Arriving at Wabag the team visited Aipus Oval to meet the Enga Mioks and watch the start of the Digicel Cup match against the Wahgi Tumbe.
From there the relay headed up back into the mountains to Surinki where the Surinki Lutheran High School put on a small relay and sent their support to Team PNG.
The relay heads up to Porgera and Paiam today.
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PNG able to grow variety of rice types

May 10, 2015, 9:10 pm
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PAPUA New Guinea can grow rice for commercial use says the Pilipino Seed Technology and senior consultant of Sun-Light (SL) Agritech Corporation Dr Frisco M Malabanan PhD of the Gabadi Hybrid rice project.

Dr Frisco said this after the second harvest of the farm on Tuesday for SL 12 rice, which was purely and naturally treated without use of chemicals.

He said the quality of the product comes to the credit of the country that PNG has the ideal temperature, weather and soil for growing the commodity.

Moreover, Koren Maso, from Village Garden Limited, said three types of rice were being trialled; SL8, SL12 and SL18.

The second harvest which was the SL 12 is one of the best in the production.

Mr Maso added that scientists who developed hybrid rice from the Philippines said PNG has the essential elements to grow rice on a large scale and go commercial.

Meanwhile, managing director of Small Village Gardening Philip G Davies also said that, with the second harvest on Tuesday, we can now prove to the people that variety of rice types can be grown in Papua New Guinea.

"We have the machineries and you have the land, so we can do a good farming when we use the capitals together for the production," Mr Davis said.

"One of the biggest things we wanted to get across to the people of PNG is food security.

"We must learn to cater for our future and one of the best ways is to do rice farming as a source to protect our future," he said.

It takes 120 days (four months) to grow and harvest rice.

And the next harvest for SL 18 will be in mid June. Farmers predictably believe that it will also be a harvest to remember.

Source: Post Courier / One PNG
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InterOil gives scholarships to PNG students

May 10, 2015, 10:40 pm
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 EIGHT final-year geology students from the University of PNG (UPNG) will receive K10,000 each from InterOil to cover the cost of their studies this year.
The company said the scholarships were to honour former chairman of InterOil Dr Gaylen Byker and help educate young national professionals at the university.
Byker was an educationalist and lawyer who retired as chairman of the InterOil board last year.
Current chairman Chris Finlayson said: “In honouring Byker, InterOil is investing in the future of Papua New Guinea through students who have an opportunity to contribute to the country’s development.
“Papua New Guinea’s development depends heavily on young professionals completing their training and working in the public and private sectors in fields such as geology to maximise benefits for the nation.
“InterOil had a significant exploration and development programme in Gulf, including the world-class Elk-Antelope gas fields, and would likely to employ many young geologists as it continued exploring.”
Finlayson said InterOil would continue to cooperate with the earth sciences division of the University of Papua New Guinea, including a short-term engagement of undergraduates to provide them with practical experience.
The eight young men and women come from five provinces.
They are: Valencia Komun, Shirley Lee and Elizah Phil (Western Highlands); Innka Yinanguie and Amy Kaumi (East Sepik); Rodney Dawan (Eastern Highlands); Daniel Nelson (Jiwaka) and John Hajarimo (Northern).
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Oil Search Pacific Games Relay in Wapenamanda, Enga Province

May 11, 2015, 4:21 pm
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Yesterday the Oil Search Pacific Games Relay arrived back in the mountains, staying at Lake Surinki, up at 2,700m, outside of Wabag, Enga Province.

The relay team arrived at Wapenamanda in Enga Province early yesterday to a rousing welcome from several thousand gathered at the airport.

Governor Ipatas was there to greet the Baton along with the Silimuli singsing groups from Western Enga.

The ladies swapped their kundus for the Baton in a display that had the crowd cheering.

The Baton then stopped in at Wapenamanda Primary School oval for the official welcome speech by Grand Chief Sir Peter Ipatas and the Oil Search Ambassador, Willy Kupo, whilst Tura kept the small kids entertained.
The Baton was then driven to Wabag stopping in at schools and villages along the way.

Stops included Yaibos Lutheran Primary School, Highlands Lutheran International School at Amapyaka, and the Birip Primary School and village where the Engan Kickboxing team joined the Relay and treated everyone to a small show.

Arriving at Wabag the team visited Aipus Oval to meet the Enga Mioks and watch the start of the Digicel Cup match against the Wahgi Tumbe.

From there the relay headed up back into the mountains to Surinki where the Surinki Lutheran High School put on a small relay and sent their support to Team PNG.

The relay heads up to Porgera and Paiam today. Daily update to follow later today.  


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Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Papua New Guinea

May 11, 2015, 4:41 pm
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The Indonesia President  arrived in  Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby to a rousing welcome.

Students, Government department heads and Government ministers  braved the wet weather welcome the President Joko Widodo and the First Lady at the Jackson’s International Airport.

The president Widodo was given  a red carpet treatment in Port Moresby.

The President met PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.  Prime Minister Peter O'Neill welcomed the president and his delegation to Papua New Guinea and hosted a state dinner for the president.

"Welcome to Papua New Guinea by your visit in your first year in office," Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said .

West Papua Issue 
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said "Our Government looks to work with the Indonesian government, and to use our special connection with the Melanesian people of Papua and West Papua to encourage peace and stability."

"We are the Melanesian people in the sovereign countries of Papua New Guinea, of the Solomon Islands, of Australia, of Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Fiji – and Melanesian people in other countries like Malaysia and the Philippines.

"We want to work with all these countries to reduce tensions and help our Melanesian brothers and sisters to build better lives."

"As you said on your visit to Papua Province in recent days – we need to create a sense of peace."

"I thank you, president Widodo, for your understanding of Papua New Guinea’s approach to this issue."

"Very importantly, I thank you and your Government for your stated commitment to peace in Papua and West Papua."

More bilateral talks will be held during the presidents two days stay in PNG.




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Polling for the 2015 ABG General Elections commences

May 11, 2015, 11:16 pm
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Polling for the 2015 ABG General Elections commenced today and to ensure the people are informed on the progress of the polling, the Acting electoral commissioner for Bougainville George Manu will be holding daily media conferences to provide regular updates on the progress of the polling.
This daily media conference which started today will be held every day at 1400 hours Bougainville Standard Time.
This daily media conference also provides a regular opportunity for media personnel to raise questions directly with the acting electoral commissioner on behalf of their audiences.
Present also for this first daily media conference was the PNG Electoral commissioner Andrew Trawen who arrived in Bougainville this afternoon.
According to Mr. Trawen, he is here in the region to provide moral support to his colleague Mr. Manu during this election and also to observe the polling. Dawn FM
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Widodo reaffirms bilateral relations with Papua New Guinea

May 11, 2015, 11:20 pm
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INDONESIAN President Joko Widodo has emphasised the need for cordial relations with Papua New Guinea.
He told a State dinner at Parliament House last night, hosted by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, that PNG was a very important neighbour.
“We have lived together, side by side, share the same land mass, and we share the same hope,” he said.
“Our shared culture, shared traditions, and shared values between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have paired us as brothers. Papua New Guinea provides an important link between Indonesia and the Pacific region.
“Papua New Guinea and Indonesia will help to forge cooperation and friendship among Melanesian countries in the region.”
Earlier, Governor-General Sir Michael Ogio remarked on the close friendship and cooperation between PNG and Indonesia since they formalised diplomatic ties in 1975.
“Papua New Guinea appreciates the technical assistance provided by Indonesia and looks to your country to assist in promoting stronger development ties between our two countries,” Sir Michael said.
“I would like to reaffirm to you on behalf of the Government and people of PNG that we respect your sovereignty as a nation and we stand by that,” he said.
Widodo invited Sir Michael to visit Indonesia to further the relations between the two countries.

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TAEKWONDO PNG ANNOUNCES PACIFIC GAMES TEAM

May 29, 2015, 6:27 am
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Taekwondo PNG has today announced the final team that will compete in the Pacific Games in July.
The 16 men team comprises of 8 men and 8 women who are in training right now.
PNG Taekwondo was given K50,000 for their preparations but officials say it was still not enough to train the team.
An appeal was made to the sporting committee which saw them receive K200,000 which has enabled them to go ahead with their preparation.
Head coach, Mr Edward Kassman says the team is broken up into two groups which one, who are athletes currently training in Adelaide, while at the same time are competing in tournaments.
The other group is currently training here in Port Moresby at the Caritas Technical Secondary School facility, each Mondays and Wednesdays and at the High Performance Centre every Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Two ladies are currently training in Korea and they are Rose Tona and Rahab Loi.
“Another female to look out for during the Games is Noeline Hetana who also has the ability to be a Gold Medal Winner.
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PACIFIC GAMES 2015 WILL BE DRUG FREE: TKATCHENKO

May 29, 2015, 6:28 am
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PNG Sports Minister Justin TKATCHENKO says  the Pacific Games 2015 in Port Moresby will remain DRUG FREE, with athletes to undergo random testing to ensure no drugs are being to boost performance.
This will be in line with the International Doping Criteria, which will allow for athletes to be tested at any time during the progress of the games.
“ We will not tolerate any enhancing performing drugs, being used by any athlete,” says the Minister.
The Minister says there must be a level playing field of fairness during the games.
“ You must go to the Pacific Games on your natural ability and not with the help of drugs,” he adds.
There will be a full cross check of athletes during the games to ensure that those who wish to breach this vital rule.
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UPDATE ON OTHER PACIFIC GAMES FACILITIES

May 29, 2015, 6:30 am
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Progress on the construction work at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium is going very well, with the southern stands now half way complete.
The grass has been well established at this stage on the main field.
Cleaning up and fencing is now being worked on by workers.
For the Games Village, Minister Justine TKATCHENKO says commissioning is now underway, with power and electricity now being installed.
The Taurama Aquatic Centre has had its pool filled up with water, with testing of filtration now underway.
“ The volleyball and netball courts are all looking fantastic and have been completed as well, this is located inside the Taurama Indoor Aquatic Centre,” said the Minister.
The Minister adds that the Bisini Parade is also looking good and this includes the indoor Sir Guise Indoor Stadium.
“ So over the next four weeks, there will only be the cleaning up of all facilities, and this will see the workers and the Organizing committee working extra hard, “ he added. PNGFM
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PNG HUNTERS GAME TO ATTRACT 15,000 POM RESIDENTS

May 29, 2015, 6:33 am
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An expected crowd of 15,000 men women and children will get the chance to watch and support our very own SP HUNTERS at the fully revamped Sir John Stadium on the night of 13th June.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday next week at all BSP/CPL outlets in Port Moresby to watch the Hunters against the South Logen Magpies.

Tickets will be selling at K20.

He added that two ticket boxes will also be set up outside the main outdoor facility for those who still wish to purchase tickets on the night.

“Get in while you can because I know these tickets will be selling like hot cakes,” said Sports Minister, Justin Tkatchenko.
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Kumul Flyover is Open - PM O’Neill: Papua New Guinea is Changing

May 31, 2015, 8:07 pm
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Papua New Guinea has opened the latest part of significant national infrastructure with the formal opening of the "Kumul Flyover" in Port Moresby today.

In opening the flyover, the Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O'Neill CMG MP, congratulated all who had contributed to the project, and sent a message to those who are stuck in the past to embrace modern Papua New Guinea.

"This significant infrastructure project that has been delivered on budget and on time," PM O'Neill said. "As the government opens this flyover, we are delivering infrastructure in many other parts of the country. We are spending record amounts of money to build infrastructure right across that country.

"This includes Lae – that was once the pothole capital of the world. We have built concrete roads and Lae is becoming the concrete capital with strong roads that will last for decades."

The Prime Minister said investment in infrastructure, education and Health are changing the lives of communities and people throughout the country.

"Today we are here to say we on a new path for Papua New Guinea that will see Papua New Guinea taking its place not only in the region and in the Pacific but within the global community.

"This flyover infrastructure is part of ongoing progress.

"We are very proud to be here today, joining our Governor, our Ministers, our Hawkins Group partners and all the sub-contractors and the workers who built this.

"There were many critics, who continue to refused to believe that Papua New Guinea is changing. Even when they see infrastructure all around the country, more employment and large project, these people choose to criticise.

"But we are a patient people. We will keep building infrastructure and advancing the nation."

The Prime Minister said in a few weeks Papua New Guinea will be hosting the Pacific Games and that is the time to showcase the best of the country.

"I thank the Governor and his team for geting this city ready for the games.

"When people travel over this flyover for the Games and the Pacific Islands Forum they will see how this country is changing."

Finally the Prime Minister announced the name of the flyover was being changed from the working name that has been used.

PM O'Neill also renamed the Kookaburra Flyover as the Kumul Flyover to reflect the country as truly Papua New Guinean.

"I think that it is important that we name this flyover with a name that is reflective our country. Today we will name this the Kumul Flyover.

"As part of this, all the way from Port Moresby City to Nine Mile will be named the Kumul Highway."

There to witness the occasion were thousands of mebers of the public, as well as National Capital District Governor, Hon Powes Parkop, Member for Moresby North-East Hon. Labi Amaiu, Minister for Sports and Pacific Games Hon. Justine Tkatchenko, Minister for Public Service Sir Puka Temu and Minister for Communications Hon Jimmy Miringtoro.
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PNG lifts Travel Ban on Australians Visiting Bougainville

June 1, 2015, 10:18 pm
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Rimbink Pato LLB CMG MP, has announced the removal of the travel ban on Australian citizens visiting the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.

Following a meeting the Minister held recently in Japan with Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O'Neill CMG MP, and Australian Foreign Minister, Hon. Julie Bishop MP, Minister Pato said both countries had reached common ground on issues relating to the ban.

"Prime Minister O'Neill reaffirmed Papua New Guinea's position that the Government does not approve of the establishment of an Australian diplomatic mission on Bougainville," Foreign Minister Pato said.

"While the manner in which the proposal was announced was unfortunate, we have discussed the issue with our Australian colleagues.

"We recognise that there was a serious lapse in communication and we can now move on from this issue.

"While Papua New Guinea appreciates the support of Australia and other development partners in Bougainville, caution is required.

"There are historical sensitivities in relation to Australia's involvement in Bougainville that must be taken into consideration.

"The success of the peace process on Bougainville remains a high priority for the Government, as I know it is for Australia.

"Travel restrictions on Australians travelling to Bougainville have been lifted as of today."

The Minister said he hoped there would be greater coordination in the delivery of development support in Bougainville to ensure greater clarity and better synchronisation.

The Australian Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop in a letter to Prime Minister O'Neill reiterated that Australia regrets their "miscommunication regarding the proposal for an expanded presence in Bougainville, and for the way the announcement has been reported and portrayed. Australia fully respects Papua New Guinea's sovereignty, including over the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and recognises the sensitivity with which this important issue must be treated."

Minister Bishop's statement follows a letter from Minister Pato to his Australian counterpart last week on the matter.
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Corporate Sponsors Get Temporary Naming Rights to Pacific Games Venues

June 1, 2015, 10:27 pm
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The Games Organising Committee is pleased that corporate PNG has joined with
the Government in significantly supporting the 2015 Pacific Games.
As with all corporate sponsors the GOC works closely with their marketing departments to
ensure that they gain maximum exposure for their contribution to the success of the Games.
In some instances this involves the temporary naming of venues for the two weeks of the
Games period.
This is the case with PNG Power Dome (Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium),
BSP Arena (Taurama Aquatic Centre) and BSP Stadium (Sir John Guise Outdoor Stadium).
GOC CEO, Peter Stewart, said “The temporary naming of these stadia during the Games
period, gives due recognition for the wonderful support that BSP Bank and PNG Power are
providing to the success of the Games.
Without the support of these two companies together with the other 20 Games sponsors, we could not provide the level of service and facilities that the athletes of the Pacific deserve to compete at their best.”
Post Games, the stadia will revert to their traditional names and will continue to serve the
community for many years to come.
The GOC takes this opportunity to also thank the other Games sponsors, Oil Search, Ok Tedi, Telikom, SP Brewery, Puma Energy, JDA Applus Velosi, Brian Bell Homecentres, Air Niugini, EMTEK, Daltron, Petromin, MRDC, Steamships,
Coca Cola, Fuji Xerox Business Centre, Hertz, Moore Printing, PMMI, PNG Ports and National Gaming Control Board.
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