Press Briefing on COVID-19 Monday 27 April 2020: Morauta Haus As of today, statistics show that the world has confirmed 2, 804, 796 confirmed cases And recorded 193, 710 deaths The pandemic has reached 213 countries including Papua New Guinea and other western pacific countries of Australia, Philippines, Singapore, New Zealand, Guam,
The Government has refused an application by Barrick Niugini Limited to extend the existing Special Mining Lease (SML) for the Porgera Gold Mine for another 20 years. Barrick Niugini Limited, has been operating the Porgera mine since 2006. Prime Minister, James Marape, when announcing the National Executive Council (NEC) decision of 11 March 2020, said
Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, says government is committed to policing PNG’s borders and protecting citizens during the State of Emergency’s coronavirus disease (covid-19) preparedness and response. At the media briefing on Monday 20 April, 2020,, Mr Marape said control measures have been put in place to protect the country from the spread of
Air Niugini acknowledges there has been confusion on the requirements for domestic air travel, and is pleased to be able to provide firm information on this. The SOE Controller has issued a new Emergency Order today, providing the following directives; Air Niugini’s domestic flights are now open for domestic travel to all airports in PNG
Good afternoon Papua New Guinea. Welcome to our daily updates on COVID-19. As usual, we begin with the global and regional situation. The figures I will give you will be from 24 April from the World Health Organisation. Global Situation Globally (cases) 2,626 321 total confirmed, 81,529 of which are new cases and 181,938 deaths
Controller of the State of Emergency, David Manning has lifted flight restrictions into and out of Rabaul and re-opened Port of Rabaul as a designated international shipping port as of 6:00pm this afternoon. Public transport to be re-opened with operators continuing with hygiene measures of hand sanitizer, regular sanitizing of seats and social distancing of
24th April 2020: Controller of the State of Emergency, David Manning this afternoon, addressed Papua New Guineans on government’s efforts in responding to COVID-19. Part of his statement is as follows: The government cannot do it alone. It is through the efforts of individuals, communities, churches, business partners, development partners and all government agencies that
Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, MP Universities throughout the country will resume classes next Monday 27 , April 2020, while primary and secondary schools will begin classes, on Monday 4 May on a trial basis. Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, announced the tentative arrangements at the coronavirus disease (covid-19) daily media briefing on Monday 20
The Philippines Association in Papua New Guinea ,in conjunction with the Embassy of the Philippines ,have set up a facility for screening, testing and treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The facility located at the Philippines Association Centre, in Gordons, will ease some burden from the PNG Government to care for the
“A kind voice in this harsh time can go a long way towards easing the discomfort and difficult circumstance many of our people are in,” Prime Minister James Marape’s message to members of the Police Force following increasing reports of police brutality during the State of Emergency.
