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Parents Fund Classrooms to Address Overcrowding
21/05/2019 Sharlyne Eri 217 Views Education News, Taraka Primary School By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Parents of students attending Taraka Primary School in Lae have funded four classrooms to address the issue of overcrowding. The school opened the four-in-one-building, which also houses a new canteen and an office space yesterday. Taraka Primary School is a level eight school, however, it only has six streams due to limited classrooms.
Labu Butu LLG slowly rebuilding their lives after M7.2 earthquake
Emergency Momase News Papua New Guinea 15/05/2019 Sharlyne Eri 22 Views Earthquake, Huon Gulf By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae The community in the Labu Butu Local Level Government in Huon Gulf are slowly rebuilding their lives after they were struck by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Lae last week, with over 140 houses destroyed during the quake. But what affected locals the most, was when the only source of access to clean water was populated with sea water.
Milfordhaven Clinic Gets New Medical Equipment
02/05/2019 Sharlyne Eri 47 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby After facing prolonged issues with lack of equipment and staff, the Milfordhaven Clinic in Lae, today, received over K75,000 worth of medical equipment. The donation was by Islands Petroleum, a Lae-based company, who recognized the clinic’s need last year. Since then, the company along with sponsors, raised funds through its charity color run event to help the clinic.
Mother and Son Venture into Business
Business Life Momase News 23/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 30 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae A retired teacher has partnered with her son to start a business in Lae. 58-year-old Mary Menggenang and son, Samson Menggenang, are owners of two separate businesses that operate under the same roof. Mary runs a tailoring business and Samson who is a computer scientist by profession, runs an internet café.
Students in Lae District Undergoing Training for School Carnival
18/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 48 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Students from schools within Lae District are participating in a holiday sports program, under Scrum Incorporated. The Junior Rugby 7s School Program, is aimed at preparing selected students for the annual districts’ carnival. This year’s carnival is set for June. The program commenced on Monday. Participants have been selected from the Lae District School Rugby 7s Competition.
School holidays used to complete NID registration for teachers in Morobe
17/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 30 Views Morobe, NID cards, png teachers By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Teachers in Morobe Province, who are yet to register for their National Identification cards, will be using the school holidays to do so, as the Education Department recently moved the deadline from March to December, to allow for those who have missed out. Inspectors in the province commenced facilitating NID registrations in the province on Monday.
Designers Graduate from Fashion Workshop in Morobe
12/04/201912/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 11 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae About 100 participants of a fashion workshop in Morobe Province, graduated as emerging designers on Wednesday, April 10. The participants included mothers, youths and persons with disabilities. The workshop was organised by the PNG Fashion and Design Week in partnership with the Australian Government.
Increase in fuel prices affecting PMV businesses and passengers
10/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 41 Views PMV, PNG Fuel Prices, PNG ICCC By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby An increase in fuel prices this month will see passengers travelling on the Highlands and Lae-Madang Highway, having to pay higher fares. Due to the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission’s recent announcement for the increase, PMV owners say they will be charging more.
Plea for Proper Craft Markets in Lae
02/04/201902/04/2019 Sharlyne Eri 4 Views Craft Market, Papua New Guinea Business By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae A group of widows who sell crafts for a living in Morobe Province say lack of proper craft markets is affecting their business. Spokesperson, Margaret Kelly, says often at times they are harassed by the public and at instances had some of their items snatched. Margaret and the other vendors sell their crafts in front of a shop in Top Town during the weekdays.
Tuition Fee Free delays experienced in schools
Featured Momase News News Bulletin 14/03/2019 Sharlyne Eri 18 Views Education News, TFF Funding By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Schools throughout the country are yet to receive their share of Tuition Fee Free materials for this year. This is because TFF funds released this year, are specifically for the last fourth quarter of 2018.
Standard Based Curriculum Expensive
Featured Momase News News Bulletin 14/03/2019 Sharlyne Eri 26 Views Education News, Standard Based Curriculum By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae The issue with the shortage of Standard Based Curriculum resources is costing schools a lot of money. Some schools are currently are spending thousands of kina on printing extra copies and apart from that, the contents of some SBC booklets require additional textbooks and items – this, is yet another expense that schools are having to meet.
Polio Round 5 Vaccination Begins in Morobe Province
Health Momase News News Bulletin 12/03/2019 Sharlyne Eri 13 Views Polio, Polio Vaccination By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Round five of the Polio Vaccination Campaign in the Morobe Province began yesterday. According to the Morobe Provincial Program Advisor for Health, Micah Yawing, the delay of the rollout was due to funding issues. However, he said medical teams were in full swing today, with the aim to reach the same target as last year.
Shortage of SBC Text books for students lacking in schools
Momase News News Bulletin 12/03/2019 Sharlyne Eri 21 Views Education News, outcome based curriculum, Standard Based Curriculum By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae The Provincial Materials and Supply Officer for Morobe, Alabe Saugin, says the Curriculum Department is yet to distribute Standard Based Curriculum textbooks for students. Students are currently being taught using the teacher’s guide and syllabus.
Landowners of Wafi Golpu Project raise concerns over lack of awareness on ILG
19/02/2019 Sharlyne Eri 0 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Landowners of the Wafi Golpu Project have raised concerns on the lack of awareness on Incorporated Land Groups in the area. This concern was raised last Friday, during the distribution of NID cards to members of the four clans under Hengabu. ILG forms were also distributed during that time, however, raised confusions among landowners.
Landowners warned to refrain from Joining Fake Associations
19/02/2019 Sharlyne Eri 1 Views ILG, png landowners By: Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Registrar of the Incorporated Land Groups, Iruna Rogakila is urging landowners to refrain from joining associations. He says, there are a lot of fake associations emerging and fooling landowners to join. The registrar added, that only an ILG certificate would give landowners the right to royalties. His comments come after landowners of the Wafi Golpu project raised uncertainty in accruing an ILG certificate.
Over 2000 teachers sign oaths & affirmation of service
11/02/201911/02/2019 Sharlyne Eri 0 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Last Friday, over 2000 teachers in the National Capital District, pledged theirloyalty by filling in their oaths and affirmation of service of members of the teaching service. The Oath and Affirmation is a legal requirement under section 22 of the Teaching Services Act 1988. This year, the Teaching Service Commission, for the first time, applied the existing provision of the Teaching Service Act.
Bridge damaged and houses washed away in Oro
Featured News Papua New Guinea 31/01/201931/01/2019 Sharlyne Eri 1 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae Heavy rains in Oro Province on Monday night, has left a bridge partly damaged. The Oro Provincial Disaster Office confirmed that the damaged Aijo Bridge, in the Ijivitari District is posing a threat to travelers. Three houses in Bangoho Village were also washed away by floods, and some houses in Kikiri have also been affected. The disaster office has not reported any fatal casualties.
Taikone Beach has become a dumping ground
23/01/201923/01/2019 Sharlyne Eri 3 Views Moresby South, Taikone Beach By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News Taikone Beach has become a dumping ground for surrounding communities, due to the lack of waste management services in the area. The beach front is covered with rubbish, posing a health threat to residents and threatening marine life. Some residents have taken the initiative to clean up the beach but to no avail because there is too many rubbish.
River Runs Dry, Hundreds of Locals Affected
Momase News Papua New Guinea 15/01/201915/01/2019 Sharlyne Eri 0 Views By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Lae A river in Situm, outside of Lae City in Morobe Province has run dry affecting over hundreds of locals. The Bualu River has been dry for almost three months now despite some amount of rain in the province. Locals are currently digging along the banks of the river to get clean water for cooking and drinking. What was once a flowing river is now a rocky footpath.
Unfavorable Conditions Forces Lareva Market Vendors to Return to Previous Location
04/01/201904/01/2019 Sharlyne Eri 0 View By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Insufficient space, unhygienic conditions and lack of proper water supply at the Lareva market in Port Moresby has forced vendors to consider moving back to the old market location. Vendors claim the problems faced on a daily basis, and more so a drop in their daily income, has forced them to consider moving to their original location.
Electoral Commission's Decision to Recount Simbu Provincial Seat in Lae: Protested
02/01/201902/01/2019 Sharlyne Eri 1 Views Electoral Commission, Simbu Province, Simbu Provincial Seat The people of Chimbu are protesting against the Electoral Commission’s decision to have the recount of the Simbu Provincial seat in Lae instead of in Simbu or nearby provinces. This comes after the Waigani Court ordered a recount of the seat after ruling in favour of an election petition filed by former Simbu Governor Noah Kool against the win of Governor Michael Dua in the 2017 General Election.
Communities called upon to Engage Youth
20/12/201820/12/2018 Sharlyne Eri 0 Views City Watch Incorporation, Population Services International PNG By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Organisations with community initiatives in settlements must engage more youth in their programs.
Morata Community to Advocate against Gender-Based Violence and HIV
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Community leaders in Morata have signed an agreement to advocate against Gender-Based Violence and HIV in their community. Today (December 17), they signed a partnership certificate with the Population Services International PNG (PSI), to use the SASA program to support this change in Morata.
Syphilis Kits Lacking in Hospitals around the Country
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Syphilis is a disease common among pregnant women and can be harmful to unborn babies. The only way to detect this disease is with syphilis kits, which, unfortunately, are lacking in hospitals all over the country. Port Moresby General Hospital’s Head of Reproductive Health, Dr. Glen Mola, said 4 out of 100 pregnant women are likely to acquire syphilis. In order to protect an unborn baby from syphilis, the mother has to be tested and treated immediately.
Pangia Secondary School Students Able To Enroll At Western Pacific University in 2020
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Students attending Pangia Secondary School in Southern Highlands Province will be able to enroll at the Western Pacific University by 2020. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill made the confirmation on Thursday when attending the school’s graduation ceremony. He said the Chinese Government has promised 50 million kina to the university for students at Pangia Secondary to be enrolled by 2020.
Gibbs Salika Sworn-In as New Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Sir Gibbs Salika is now the new Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea. He was sworn in at the Government House yesterday by the Governor General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae. Sir Gibbs was appointed this month. He takes over from Sir Salamo Injia. He hails from Western Province and was born in August of 1955. Sir Gibbs was admitted to the bar in 1979 and went on to work with the office of the Public Prosecutor.
Primary Schools in Rigo soon to see new Classrooms and Teachers Houses
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News Four primary schools in Rigo District will soon have new classrooms and teachers houses through the District Development Authority grants. Rigo DDA has partnered with the Works Department and has engaged local contractors to deliver the projects. The four primary schools to benefit from this project are Daumagini, Bina, Makeruku and Rilo. In the presence of local MP Lekwa Gure, the DDA CEO Koru Abe signed the agreements with the successful contractors.
APEC Economic Leaders Spouses Treated to a Different Experience in Papua New Guinea
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Spouses of the APEC Economic Leaders were treated to a different experience to their husbands yesterday (November 19, 2018), when they visited the Adventure Park, outside of Port Moresby City. The visit was part of the Spouses’ Visitation Program, where they also visited the International Convention Centre and the Museum and Arts Gallery.
Fishing business in Port Moresby affected due to APEC restrictions to night fishing
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Fishermen who sell at the Koki Fish Market have seen a temporary decline in business due to APEC restrictions to night fishing. Fisherman, Quentin Ofae, says many of them fish at night and they have been greatly affected since the restriction took effect. When EMTV visited the Koki Fish market this morning (Friday 16), it was almost empty. According to regular sellers, it was like this since Monday (November 12).
Air Niugini Successfully Completes In-house Check on Fokker 70
Air Niugini’s Fokker 70 jet aircraft, P2 ANR is now back in operation following the successful completion of the in-house C check, or heavy maintenance check, at the airline’s engineering hangar in Port Moresby. The aircraft is the first to have had a C check done in house which commenced in July this year. An assessment flight was successfully carried out on Monday 05th November.
Central Province Launch Standard Based Curriculum
Teachers in Central Province must participate in workshops on Standard Based Curriculum (SBC). Central Provincial Education Adviser, Philip Alu, says teachers who do not will not be recognised by the provincial education board. Alu made this statement while speaking at Central provinces’ Launching of the Standard Based Curriculum at Gabagaba Primary School on November 9th. Central Province is now among 13 other provinces to launch the SBC.
PNG Health Laws Reviewed by Department of Health
Health Minister, Sir Puka Temu says work has begun to amend the law to clarify the functions of District Development Authorities and Provincial Health Authorities. This is among topics being discussed at a three-day consultation on the reviewing PNG Health laws. The consultation on reviewing Health laws, forms part of the on-going review of PNG health related laws led by the Health department.
Reaching out to the Homeless: Children and Youth fed and clothed
Over two hundred homeless children and youth were fed and given clothes today (October 28), through an initiative of the Murray Barracks Seventh Day Adventist Church. With support from China Railway Construction Limited and Premium Fashion, the church not only reached out to the children but to their parents, including the elderly. The feeding program is under the church’s yearly activity for children.
WeCare Foundation celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
What started as a conversation between a woman in need of help and a priest, has transformed into an organization that now helps women and children. Founder and Patron of WeCare! Foundation for Women and Children at risk, Father John Glynn, says what has eventuated, grew from his intentions of helping the needy. The foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary in Port Moresby today at one of its community care centers.
UPNG Open College Opens New Multimedia Studio
Students studying under the University of Papua New Guinea’s Open College will now access teaching materials via the internet and live streaming. In an effort to upgrade its teaching delivery, UPNG’s Open College, today, opened a multimedia studio. The studio will enable the production of multimedia material as well as interactive live video streaming of tutorial sessions. The new studio is in line with the university’s new strategic plan.
Vangeke Institute Program into its 8th Year
18 priests from around Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands are currently in Goroka, to attend the Vangeke Institute Program. The on-going program is in its eighth year, with this year’s theme: “Priest – Called to the fullness of Life and Love”. Priests have so far engaged in several sessions including medical check-ups, counseling, computer skills and office recording.
Act Now! Advocacy Group calls on Government to Stop Illegal Land Grabbing in PNG
A recently published report by the UK-based charity, War on Want and Papua New Guinea-based community advocacy group, ACT NOW! focuses on appalling human rights abuses of victims of the SABL land-grabbing in PNG. The SABL Land Grab: Papua New Guinea’s Ongoing Human Rights Scandal, highlights the devastating impacts on people living in rural communities, and gives a voice to those who have suffered the illegal loss of their land to logging and oil-palm plantations.
Report Published focuses on Human Rights Abuse and Victims of SABL Schemes
A recently published report by the UK-based charity, War on Want and Papua New Guinea-based community advocacy group, ACT NOW!, focuses on appalling human rights abuses of victims of the SABL land-grabbing in PNG. The report, ‘SABL Land Grab: Papua New Guinea’s Ongoing Human Rights Scandal’, highlights the devastating impacts on people living in rural communities, and gives a voice to those who have suffered the illegal loss of their land to logging and oil palm plantations.
Tambul Nebilyer District to See Light after DDA signs agreement with PPL
After 43 years of Independence, the people of Tambul Nebilyer District in Western Highlands will now see the light. Today (October 18, 2018) saw the beginning of a new era for the district with the signing of an MOA between PNG Power Limited and the Tambul Nebilyer District Development Authority, for a rural electrification project. The DDA presented a mobilization cheque of K220, 000 to contractor, Voltran Engineering and Construction Limited for the project.
Dadi Toka Jnr wins Motu Koita Chairman's Seat
By Sharlyne Eri – EMTV News, Port Moresby Newly-elected Chairman of the Motu-Koita Assembly, Dadi Toka Jnr, says he plans to work with the 16 newly-elected members of the Assembly to help them deliver their policy platforms. He was declared Chairman today (15 October,2018) at the Sir John Guise Indoor Complex. Mr Toka polled 6,214 at the 7th exclusion.
APTC gets WFCP Excellence Award
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has been awarded the prestigious World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions made by member institutions to achieving its vision and celebrating accomplishments in the global colleges and polytechnics sector. The award was presented to APTC in Melbourne on the 9th of October.
PNG Teacher’s Association: Electronic fault in Payroll System
Teachers are paying the cost for a very serious electronic fault in the payroll system, according to the PNG Teacher’s Association (PNGTA). A total of 493 teachers throughout the country have been confirmed to have had deductions to their salary over the last three fortnights. According to the Education Department and the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), these deductions were made against teachers’ loans.
3.2 million Children Targeted For Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign
A total of 3.2 million children, under 15 years of age, are targeted to be vaccinated through the nationwide polio vaccination campaign. The campaign was launched in Port Moresby today (October 1), by Health Minister, Sir Puka Temu, and is expected to last for 2 weeks, within which two rounds of vaccination will be conducted throughout the 22 provinces.
US Ambassador: HIV/AIDS Servicess for Key Population in PNG Project is A Success
The Strengthening of HIV\AIDS Services for Key Populations in PNG project was a success, according to US Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray. The program was aimed at reducing the incidence of HIV among key populations in the country, and to mitigate its impact on key populations, their sexual partners, and their families.
Guf Governor: Infrastructure Development on Track in Gulf Province
Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta says infrastructure development in the province, in terms of roads and airstrips, is on track. He says there has already been dialogue with the Department of Works and the PNG Defence Force to design patrol tracks from Epo to Murua, Petoe, Ihu, and Baimuru. This road, totaling 298 kilometers, will be declared as a National Highway to connect to the Hela and Southern Highlands provinces.
Landowners Urged to Work Together with Gulf Provincial Government
Landowners in Gulf Province are urged to work together with the provincial government to develop the province. Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta, says he is committed to involving the sons and daughters of the province for development and needs the cooperation of landowners. Governor Haiveta says part of his vision is to improve infrastructure to encourage public servants and the private sector, to move into towns like Malalaua, Kikori, Kerema and the Local Level Government stations.
GG’s Visit Brings Hope to Family of Late Sir Vincent Serei Eri
The family and people of Moveave in Gulf have waited for 25 years to get recognition from the Government for their son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Late Sir Vincent Serei Eri. After 25 years, since his death in 1993, the grave of the late former Governor General was visited by Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta and the Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae. For the Moveave people, the visit was significant, for the family of Late Eri, the visit was long time coming.
Over 100 Teachers in NCD to Get Pay Deduction Because of Absenteeism
Pictured: TSC Principal Advisor Appointments Mr. Maini Ugaia promoting Teacher Bio-Data and Monthly Returns to Heads of Schools of Abau District in Kupiano, Central Province. Over 140 teachers in NCD will have their pay deducted because of absenteeism. The Teaching Service Commission came up with these findings through its Monthly Returns exercise rolled-out last year to assess the attendance of teachers.
New Polio Case Confirmed in Port Moresby; Total Numbers of Polio Cases now at Ten
A new case of polio has been found in Port Moresby. A statement released by the National Department of Health on its Facebook page confirmed yesterday, that the case was a 6-year-old from the Five Mile Settlement. This new case brings the total number of polio cases in the country to 10. The Department of Health announced the finding in Port Moresby after laboratory tests were conducted by the Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory, in Australia.
PNGEC Calls on Government to Release Funds for Motu Koita Elections
PNG Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato, is calling on the Government to release funds to the Electoral Commission, to run the Motu-Koita Assembly elections. The Motu-Koita Assembly election is estimated to cost K900, 000. Inter-Government Minister, Kevin Isifu, signed the writ for the Motu-Koita election. The writ was issued on the 30th of August. Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato said so far, the Commission has got backing from the NCD Governor for the Motu-Koita elections.
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