Tuesday 15 December 2020 The Government today received a dividend of K268 million from the OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) from its Chairman, Sir Moi Avei at Hilton Hotel , Port Moresby . The K268 million is from OTML’s final dividend for 2020 of K400 million. Prime Minister James Marape , on behalf of his
Tuesday 15 December 2020 New Ireland province has recorded four new Coronavirus (Covid- 19) cases in the last 24 hours. A 27 year old female nursing officer and a 37 year old male Community Health Worker are among the four who were tested positive. The third case is a 52 year old male hospital cleaner.
Monday 14th December 2020 Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning, has urged all citizens to get tested for Coronavirus to save themselves, their families and their communities. The call by the Controller comes as PNG’s total number of positive cases reached 725 on Monday 14 December. “Knowing one’s health status through testing can
Sunday 13 December 2020 The National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the appointment of Amb. Ivan Pomaleu, as the Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, when announcing the decision said Amb. Pomaleu, a distinguished Papua New Guinean from Manus, who worked as Managing Director of Investment Promotion Authority and
Sunday 13 December 2020 Western Highlands Province has reported four new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the last 24 hours. The four positive cases, all males with youngest of seven years and oldest being 32 were reported in three separate areas. The other males were 30 and 22 years of age. One case was reported
Saturday 12 December 2020 A 57 year old female is the latest to be tested positive of Coronavirus disease ( Covid 19) in the National Capital District in the last 24 hours. She was detected at the Pacific International Hospital. At the time of testing she was experiencing fever and headache. Controller of the National
Friday 11 December 2020 Controller of the National Pandemic Response and Police Commissioner Mr David Manning has called on all citizens to adhere to the new normal or Niupela Pasin. His call comes as travels during the festive season picks momentum. “The COVID-19 global pandemic will not go away any time soon so the only
Thursday 10 December 2020 Papua New Guinea has recorded its eighth death from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a 49-year-old male from West New Britain. The deceased had abdominal pains, cough, headache and shortness of breath that started on 4 December, but passed away on 8 December. The Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response,
Wednesday 10 December 2020 Five new Coronavirus disease (Covid 19) cases have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours. All five cases, two male and three female ages ranging from 28 to 55 were reported in West New Britain. Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning said, four of the five
Tuesday 8 December 2020 Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response, Mr David Manning, has called on the public to make basic hygiene and safe distancing a part of the new culture as PNG goes into festive holidays. With only two weeks before Christmas, Controller Manning is concerned that people may become complacent and