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Published on April 20, 2021

CHANGES TO COVID-19 TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

There are additional changes to the requirements for international travel, effective today, Tuesday 20 April, 2021. These changes will affect all passengers departing to Australia , as well as to Singapore , Hong Kong , Manila and any other Air Niugini international destinations. All passengers departing internationally will be required to be tested for Covid-19 at time of check-in. This is in addition to the requirement for the negative PCR test conducted within three days of travel. International SOS have been contracted to conduct this test (at no cost to the passenger), and will be conducting this testing at the carpark next to the International Terminal (between the terminal and the plaza area). The test takes around 45 minutes to be completed so passengers need to arrive between 4 hours and 2 ½ hours prior to scheduled flight departure. Passengers who do not speak or read English or Pidgin are required to bring a translator with them for the testing. For Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S) purposes, only passengers and staff will be permitted access to this car park area and into the international terminal. Air Niugini acknowledges there will be rare occasions where a passenger tests negative at the time of the initial PCR test (taken within three days of travel) but then tests positive at check-in. Due to restrictions, the passenger will be unable to travel if they test positive at check-in , but Air Niugini will automatically rebook the passengers travel for a future travel date, at no cost . Equally for this reason, passengers checking out of hotels in Port Moresby should have a back-up plan just in case they test positive. Passengers are reminded that they must wear a mask inside all terminals and on all international flights. Failure to comply comes with significant penalties. Air Niugini continues to operate the six flights per week to Brisbane, Mondays to Sydney, as well as to Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila. Flights to other international destinations continue to be suspended due to international border restrictions.

Published on April 20, 2021

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Published on April 20, 2021

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Published on April 20, 2021

HOSPITAL SEEKING FAMILY OR RELATIVES OF PATIENT ADMITTED AT WARD 2B

STAFF of the Orthopaedics Ward (Ward 28) at Port Moresby General Hospital is calling for the family or relatives of an elderly patient to visit the ward immediately to assist doctors with patient care. The elderly man who identified himself as Tau Morea, 59, from Rigo in Central Province was in a hit-and-run accident on Monday, 5th April, 2021 and was assisted by bystanders to the hospital after he couldn't move his right lower limb. Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Sr. Tininwau Tamrau said social workers at the hospital were consulted to track down family members but so far no one has visited so they want use the media to notify the patient's family that he is here. She added that a psychiatrist was also consulted after Mr. Morea had displayed unusual behavior "Our main concern for him now is we need the family to come so that a proper plan of care is done for him especially with the treatment of bones. We can't let him go with his limb swollen like that. We need people to come by so they make them happy and he's happy with what the doctors are doing and he can accept it as a patient," explained Sr. Tamrau. Sr. Tamrau said because of Mr. Morea's old age, they don't expect the fractures to heal right away and it will take time for him to fully recover. "With this fraction of the femur, he was put on skin traction to align the fractures but he didn't like that. He's not seeing the importance of the skin traction. The doctors are also thinking that he might be having some kind of mental disturbance so a psychiatric doctor was consulted," explained Sr. Tamrau. She said in order to properly treat the patient, his family will have to come in so the doctors can talk to them and they in turn can explain to the patient the type of care and treatment he needs for his injury. Sr. Tamrau is urging anyone who recognizes Mr. Morea or knows his family to notify them that he is a patient here at the hospital. Nursing Officer Junior Harova who was doing his ward round on Friday afternoon said M r. Morea had given him Kl.DO with the instruction to find him a cab so he can go home to Tokarara. "He wants to go home. He doesn't want to st ay," said Mr. Haro va.

Published on April 20, 2021

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Published on April 20, 2021

PNG RECORDS ONE NEW COVID-19 DEATH ON MONDAY APRIL 19 – DEATH TOLL INCREASES TO 91

Papua New Guinea has recorded one new COVID-19 death in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Monday April 19, increasing the total number of deaths to 91. A 48-year-old male from Western Highlands Province died from COVID-19, increasing the number of deaths in Western Highlands to three and the national death toll to 91. Ten other provinces reported COVID-19 deaths and they are: Morobe and West Sepik - three each; Eastern Highlands – six; Jiwaka – five; National Capital District – 60; West New Britain – four; East Sepik, New Ireland and Western – two each; and Enga – one. Also in the last 24 hours, 153 new cases have been reported from 24 districts in 12 provinces including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) thus increasing the national total COVID-19 cases to 9,952. NCD reported 28 cases, the AROB Autonomous Region of Bougainville with 24 cases, New Ireland 10 cases, Central seven, Eastern Highlands two cases, Enga and Northern province a single case each, Jiwaka with three cases, Morobe 13 cases, West New Britain six and West Sepik and Western province 29 cases each. Of the 153 cases, 98 are males, 51 females and four not stated. Their ages range between four to 72 years. At the time of testing, 66 cases were showing signs of COVID-19 whilst 45 were asymptomatic. Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 is 140,322,903 including 809,004 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The global death toll is 3,003,794 including 11,481 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Twenty-22 provinces in PNG including the AROB have reported cases.

Published on April 20, 2021

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Published on April 20, 2021

YAMASOMBI HANDS OVER 12 POLICE VEHICLES TO ORO PROVINCE

ACTING DEPUTY Police Commissioner Operations Mr Donald Yamasombi handed over 12 brand new police vehicles to Oro Provincial Police today at the Boroko Motors Showroom in Port Moresby. The vehicles were purchased under the Kind-for-Kina scheme initiated by Police Commissioner David Manning. This is a scheme whereby the provincial governments allocates a certain amount of money and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) pays the other component to restore the fleet of the aging police fleet of vehicles nationwide. This is the second project under the Kina-for-Kina scheme. The first was for the Madang Open electorate. Mr Yamasombi said during the presentation that for police to do its job effectively it needs tools such as vehicles. The total cost for the vehicles is about K2m. Mr Yamasombi thanked the Governor for Oro Hon. Gari Juffa and the Oro Provincial Law and Order Committee for the support given which he said will go a long way. “Purchasing equipment is one thing but taking care of these vehicles on the police side is also very important. Some of the equipment that we purchased for Madang were being carelessly used and we are now taking corrective measures to see how we can properly manage these assets because without this equipment we can’t do our job properly,” said Mr Yamasombi. He assured Governor Juffa that the money his province had spent in purchasing these vehicles for police will be put to good use. Governor Juffa was pleased to receive the 12 police vehicles which included 10 Nissan Patrols, a Mitsubishi single cab and a Mitsubishi double cab. He thanked the RPNGC and said this is basically signaling the development of Oro’s efforts to make Oro Province the model police command for provinces. “We are starting with the vehicles. We will be purchasing other equipment which includes uniforms, firearms and other technical equipment that is necessary for policing in Oro,” Governor Juffa said. He said Oro Province has also flagged the Police on its intention to have a mobile squad based in the Oro Province as well so that it can take care of Oro, Milne Bay and other provinces as well. Mr Juffa thanked Boroko Motors for the fabulous job in preparing the vehicles. In concluding Governor Juffa said, “We want to bring back the old RPNGC days where the Force was well disciplined and we were proud of our police force.” Mr Yamasombi meanwhile urged leaders from other provinces to come forward and help to acquire such resources that will assist the police reach out to remote places around the country where the bulk of the population is.

Published on April 20, 2021

COMMISSIONER DIRECTS RELEASE OF LAKEN LEPATU AIGILO

Police Commissioner David Manning this week directed the release of Mr Laken Lepatu Agilo from police custody following a meeting with Commander NCD/Central Assistant Commissioner Anthony Wagambie Junior. Mr Aigilo was allegedly arrested yesterday by a police unit and locked up at the Boroko Police Station. Mr Aigilo in a post on social media alleged that his arrest by police was politically motivated. He was allegedly assaulted by policemen and locked up at the cells. Mr Manning said, “There was no official complaint laid at any of the police stations against Mr Aigilo. No arrest was done during the night when he was taken in and even up until today when he was brought to my office. “After my meeting with Mr Wagambie, Metsup NCD Superintendent Gideon Ikumu and NCD Zone Commanders, I directed that he be immediately released. I apologised to him and assured him that an internal investigation will be conducted into his arrest and alleged assault. “I further informed Mr Aigilo that he is entitled to seek legal redress should he choose to and that police will assist him in this regard. I also informed him that should a formal complaint be received in the near future in relation to his arrest last night then he is to make himself available to which he agreed.” Following this incident Mr Manning called upon the members of the Constabulary to conduct themselves professionally and within the law. He said following the internal investigation he will not hesitate to impose the toughest administrative penalties if the policemen were found to have acted illegally and unethically. “Should we find the conduct of our policemen to be criminal in nature then the criminal process will also be initiated against the policemen as well. The role of the police force is to enforce the law without fear, favour, malice or ill will. I have no time for ill-disciplined, corrupt, abusive and unprofessional policemen and women,” Mr Manning said.

Published on April 20, 2021

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Published on April 20, 2021

BSP’S LAUNCHES BSP PAY – “NO CARD, JUST PAY”

BSP PNG | In recognising the rapid adoption and increasing trend of digital commerce in the region, BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) is introducing the new digital payment service, BSP Pay, which allows any BSP account holder in PNG to make payments online securely and instantly, without the use of card details. BSP Digital General Manager Nuni Kulu when launching the new payment service said: “In a continuous drive to provide our customers value through enhanced digital banking experiences, the BSP Pay solution provides an avenue for both our Business and Personal customers to adopt an alternative digital payment solution. One that drives digital inclusivity.” “All you need is your BSP ID (Customer Identification File Number) and a registered mobile number. This service will used to pay for products and services on any registered BSP Pay merchant’s website. “No Card Just Pay is a first of its kind in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, which offers our customers an affordable online payment service. The BSP Pay No Card Just Pay solution will stimulate growth in the eCommerce space and provide an appropriate offering for our business community, starting from SME to our Large Corporates,” added Ms Kulu. Ms Kulu said that consumer behaviour globally has shown that digital transaction channels continue to see a gradual increase in usage. With the increasing availability of mobile and internet services in PNG, our consumers have responded equally. The 451 Research, a part of the S&P Global Market Intelligence, has predicted that by 2022, digital commerce transactions will witness a compound annual growth rate of more than 20%. Hence, BSP aims to ensure that along with this development its up-to-date technology can usher in a new wave of banking experience for customers. Aligning to these trends and research insights, BSP aims to continue to deliver relevant digital payment solution suitable for our mass market, such as BSP Pay and to continue to enhance its current digital channels. One of BSP SME client and owner of Tapioca Delight Ginia Sialis, expressed the convenience of using the BSP Pay service without a VISA Card as a BSP merchant saying, “Convenience for our customers is definitely something we strive to provide. We are excited about BSP Pay and it is a game-changer in managing cash flow, paying suppliers faster and enhance business growth. Thank you for making the digital experience fast, safe and modern.” SMEs and business houses who are interested in this eCommerce offering can enquire with BSP Call Centre team on Phone 3201212/ 70301212, email servicebsp@bsp.com.pg or via the social media pages on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Published on April 20, 2021