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https://pnghausbung.com/ruling-pangu-pati-boosts-numbers-to-34-with-4-new-mps/

Published on April 5, 2021

RULING PANGU PATI BOOSTS NUMBERS TO 34 WITH 4 NEW MP'S

The ruling Pangu Pati led by Prime Minister James Marape has boosted its numbers to 34 with the inclusion of four more MPs. They are Menyamya MP and former People’s National Congress Party member Hon. Benjamin Philip, Gulf Governor and Country Party leader Hon. Chris Haiveta, Wapenamenda MP and United Party leader Hon. Rimbink Pato, and Moresby North-East MP Hon. John Kaupa. The occasion was witnessed by Pangu MPs and party executives in Port Moresby on Thursday (April 1st 2021). PM Marape also announced that Nawaeb MP Hon. Kennedy Wenge, who had been with Pangu since last November’s political standoff, was now recognised as an official member of the party. He described it as a “milestone occasion” for Pangu amidst the many challenges the country was currently facing, especially COVID-19, which had greatly affected the economy. PM Marape said there had been so much “political backstabbing” since he took office in May 2019, culminating in last November’s political standoff, and there was a need for political stability. “I am blessed by having Chris Haiveta, who himself has had Pangu Party leadership role as party leader in the 1990s and into the 2000s,” he said. “He first became a member of Pangu Pati in 1977 (as a university student). Today he announces that he joins Pangu Pati." “We are also blessed to have the Hon. Rimbink Pato who announces that he is joining Pangu Pati." “We also have the Hon. Benjamin Philip who announces that he is joining Pangu Pati, and the Hon. John Kaupa, who announces that he is joining Pangu Pati." PM Marape said Pangu had lost four MPs last November during the political standoff, however, West New Britain Governor Hon. Francis Maneke and Regional MP Hon. Sasindran Muthuvel had reconciled their differences and were set to return. “We are also talking to others (MPs) who are having discussions with us,” he said. PM Marape said Governor Haiveta and Hon. Pato were not only senior leaders, but led long-established political parties, which had figured prominently in the country’s early days in the 1960s and 1970s. “In 1968 to 1972, and the 1977 Parliament, including Independence in 1975, Pangu Pati, United Party, Country Party, National Party and People’s Progress Party were dominant players in as far as shaping the genesis of our nation,” he said. PM Marape said while Governor Haiveta and Hon. Pato had agreed that Country Party, United Party and Pangu Pati would work together into the future, “they themselves are joining the fold of Pangu Pati to give me the political numbers Pangu needs to stabilise the seat in 2021, and especially trying to overcome the hurdles of 2021 where we have COVID-19, the damage that COVID-19 is causing to our economy and all the other challenges associated with it”. “They have come from their parties into Pangu Pati, the process to accept them has started,” he said. “We will sign sister party arrangements with United Party and Country Party, but the two leaders have left their parties and joined membership of Pangu Pati as we speak." “I sincerely appreciate this. I want to give assurance to the followers of Country Party and United Party that Pangu Pati, being in Government, will ensure that we hold hands with these pioneer political parties in our country.”

Published on April 4, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/181-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-png-total-at-7038/

Published on April 4, 2021

181 NEW COVID-19 CASES RECORDED: PNG TOTAL AT 7,038

Papua New Guinea has recorded 181 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday today (Sunday 4th April), increasing the country’s total to 7,038. Western Province reported 135 new cases of which 111 are males, 22 females and two not stated. Their ages range from 24 years to 59. All 135 cases were asymptomatic at the time of testing. The National Capital District reported 22 new cases of which 18 are males, three females and one not stated. Their ages range from 25 to 58 years. Four cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst 18 were asymptomatic at the time of testing. Central province reported 24 new cases of which 21 are males and three females with ages ranging from 24 to 52 years. Four cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst 20 were asymptomatic at the time of testing. To date the National Capital District has recorded 49 COVID-19 deaths whilst West Sepik recorded three deaths. West New Britain, Western Highlands and Western Provinces recorded two deaths each, whilst Enga province, Jiwaka and Morobe recorded a death each bringing the total number of deaths to 61. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stand at 7,038 including 61 known deaths. Twenty provinces including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) have reported cases. The distribution is as follows: · NCD - 2,998 (49 deaths); · Western Province - 1,854 (2 deaths); · West Sepik – 325 (3 deaths); · Eastern Highlands – 297; · Morobe – 280 (1 death); · East New Britain – 224; · West New Britain – 214 (2 deaths); · Western Highlands – 152 (2 deaths); · AROB – 105; · Central – 91; · New Ireland – 89; · East Sepik – 72; · Madang – 71; · Southern Highlands – 66; · Simbu – 65; · Enga – 53 (1 death); · Jiwaka – 33 (1 death); · Hela – 23; · Gulf – 13; and · Milne Bay – 13. Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 has reached 129,902,402 including 662,917 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll is 2,831,815 of which 11,306 were reported also in the last 24 hours.

Published on April 4, 2021

ONE NEW COVID-19 DEATH RECORDED – PNG DEATH TOLL AT 61

One new COVID-19 death was recorded in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Saturday April 3, increasing the country’s total number of deaths to 61. This is added to the global death toll which now stands at 2,820,098 of which 11,626 were reported in the last 24 hours. Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 has reached 129,215,179 including 659,917 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The latest PNG death was a 60-year-old female from the National Capital District, bringing the total deaths from COVID-19 in the NCD alone to 49. West Sepik recorded three deaths whilst West New Britain, Western Highlands and Western Province recorded two deaths each. Enga province, Jiwaka and Morobe recorded a death each bringing the total number of deaths to 61. Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours to 12 midday on Saturday April 3, 257 cases have been recorded increasing the country’s total number of cases to 6,857. Western Province reported 219 new cases of which 192 are males, 26 females and one not stated. Their ages range from 16 years to 73. Of this 185 were asymptomatic whilst 32 showed symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. NCD reported 16 new cases of which seven are males, eight females and one not stated. Their ages range from 23 to 62 years. Of this 12 showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst four were asymptomatic at the time of testing. East Sepik province reported 11 new cases of which five are males and six females with ages ranging from 27 to 49 years. Of this 10 showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst one case was asymptomatic at the time of testing. Southern Highlands province reported 11 new cases of which three are males and eight females. Their ages range from 35 years to 63. All 11 showed symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stands at 6,857 with 61 known deaths. The Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) and 19 provinces have reported cases of COVID-19 as follows: · NCD - 2,976 (49 deaths); · Western Province - 1,719 (2 deaths); · West Sepik – 325 (3 deaths); · Eastern Highlands – 297; · Morobe – 280 (1 death); · East New Britain – 224; · West New Britain – 214 (2 deaths); · Western Highlands – 152 (2 deaths); · AROB – 105; · New Ireland – 89; · East Sepik – 72; · Madang – 71; · Central – 67; · Southern Highland – 66; · Simbu – 65; · Enga – 53 (1 death); · Jiwaka – 33 (1 death); · Hela – 23; · Gulf – 13; and · Milne Bay – 13. Police Commissioner and PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Controller David Manning repeated calls for the public to observe the COVID-19 health protocols. “Wash your hands or sanitise regularly, wear face masks, keep a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters and avoid crowds. Protect yourself and protect your loved ones. Stop the spread of COVID-19,” Mr Manning said. The Controller also appealed to the educated elites of PNG to rally behind and support the Joint Agency Task Force in the fight against COVID-19. “This is a new disease that is not only affecting PNG but the world as well. We are doing the best we can at the National Control Centre but it does not help anyone at all when our educated elites are spreading so much misinformation to the people. This is causing fear and anxiety and can potentially derail our efforts. “To give credit where it is due, we kept PNG safe for over a year with the stringent measures we put in place. As the Controller I’d like to thank the frontline workers, especially those in the health sector, the doctors, nurses, and everyone who committed themselves to keeping our people safe." “They now continue to do their utmost best despite all the disadvantages and under trying circumstances. The last thing they need is having our educated elites second guessing them every step of the way. We need your help, if you have something new to offer in our fight against COVID-19 please come see us. Do not post over the social media because you will only create more fear, panic and anxiety. Work with us and together we can stop COVID-19,” appealed Mr Manning.

Published on April 4, 2021

ELECTORNIC GIVING (e-Giving) - A WAY FORWARD FOR PNG CHURCHES: BSP PNG

The launch of ‘eGiving’ (electronic giving) in partnership with the PNG Adventist Church has introduced the first Papua New Guinea Church to make ‘eGiving’ accessible to its members across PNG and the World. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic measures, BSP endeavours to work with churches to provide an alternate payment method for their members to continue contributions to church. COVID-19 has reduced participation numbers in church gatherings, and as a result, church members are turning to live streaming and online services. Most members however, still feel the need to visit the church to give their weekly tithes. The availability of eGiving allows church members to electronically pay their tithes directly to the Church account from the comfort and safety of their homes, via the church websites,” said Nuni Kuku, BSP General Manager Digital. Kulu added, “The Adventist Church in PNG, is the first denomination to come on board with this initiative. The church has been unifying people through the word of God in Papua New Guinea for over 100 years, and are now embracing technology as an alternate mode of connecting with the congregations nationwide.” “eGiving facilitates the secure online returning of tithe to God. This is directed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church across Papua New Guinea. Because tithe is holy, there are strict guidelines for how the Seventh-day Adventist uses tithes. Tithe is used by the Seventh- day Adventist Church to pay those who are employed to proclaim the gospel and the equip members as disciple makers”, explained SDA Associate Chief Financial Officer Ammanuellito Ligsay. A Sonoma Adventist College student in Kokopo expressed his gratefulness for the service saying, “Accessing eGiving on my phone is easy and now allows me to return my tithes back to the Lord anytime. I can return my tithes on the go without having to wait for service on Sabbath. It allows me to give generously in silence.” Another church member Cynthia Aaron testified when testing the service that, “It’s fast, easy and convenient. In this time where COVID-19 restrictions have limited me to attend my church at Pacific Adventist University English Church, I am still able to return my tithes this way. Same goes for other Adventist Churches around PNG.” The church website, www.giving.adventist.org.pg allows for members all over PNG to tithe, covering a list of all local missions from Bougainville Mission, to Eastern Highlands Simbu Mission, Milne Bay and missions across the country.

Published on April 4, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/png-lng-project-boosts-pngs-covid-19-response-with-10-new-vehicles/

Published on April 4, 2021

PNG LNG PROJECT BOOSTS PNG'S COVID-19 RESPONSE WITH 10 NEW VEHICLES

The Papua New Guinea COVID-19 national pandemic response was boosted this week with the delivery of 10 vehicles donated by the PNG LNG Project. The vehicles were given to support the National Control Centre’s effort to fight against recent increase in COVID-19 outbreak in the Nation’s Capital. Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning said the vehicles will go a long way in assisting the PNG government efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Mr Manning made this comment today when receiving the vehicles from ExxonMobil PNG’s Managing Director, Mr Andrew Barry, on behalf of the PNG LNG Project at the National Control Centre in Port Moresby. “The two 25-seater buses, six mini-vans and two station wagons will greatly support the Centre’s COVID-19 response efforts to effectively move around and do contact tracing, community education, movement of Personnel Protection Equipment supplies and even test samples,” said Mr Manning. Mr Manning said the donation from the PNG LNG Project has come at the right time to help stop the spread of COVID-19 cases which have been increasing daily, especially within the National Capital District in recent times. “We greatly value and appreciate the assistance given by ExxonMobil PNG and the PNG LNG Project. With support such as this, I am confident that we will be able to curb the pandemic as we roll out the COVID-19 vaccines,”Mr Manning said. ExxonMobil PNG’s Managing Director, Mr Barry, said as the Operator of the PNG LNG Project, the company is continuously looking at ways it can support the work that the National Control Centre was doing to prevent the spread. “Partnership remains crucial in this fight to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are committed to doing our part to support the Government’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” Mr Barry said. In 2020, ExxonMobil PNG donated Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) materials to the provincial health authorities in Hela and Central Provinces where PNG LNG Project operates, and supported prevention awareness efforts to educate people on necessary preventative measures against the spread of the virus. The PNG LNG Project is also donating vehicles to the Hela Provincial Health Authority and the Central Provincial Health Authority. At the national level, the PNG LNG Project supported the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the COVID-19 National Control Centre with the donation of critical medical equipment and food rations through its partners to the Port Moresby General Hospital. It has also assisted in flying NDoH supplies and materials between Port Moresby and the Hela Province, as well as the transportation of samples to the PNG Institute of Medical Research in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province for testing. Some of the new vehicles presented by the PNG LNG Project towards the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response which includes two 25-seater buses, 6 mini-vans and two station wagons.

Published on April 2, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/png-records-363-covid-19-total-cases-up-to-6475/

Published on April 2, 2021

PNG RECORDS 363 COVID-19 CASES, TOTAL CASES UP TO 6,475

Papua New Guinea has recorded 363 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Thursday April 1, increasing the country’s total cases to 6,475. Western Province reported 64 new cases of which 50 are males, 13 females and one not stated. Their ages range from nine years to 61. Six cases were showing symptoms of COVID-19 whilst 52 cases were asymptomatic at the time of testing. NCD reported 186 new cases of which 96 are males and 83 females with seven not stated. Their ages range from 21 years to 67. One hundred cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst 64 were asymptomatic at the time of testing. Morobe province reported eight new cases of which five are males and three females, with ages ranging from 19 to 48 years. All eight cases were asymptomatic at the time of testing. East New Britain province reported 58 new cases of which 27 are males, 29 females and two not stated. Their ages range from five to 63 years. Forty-nine cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst nine were asymptomatic at the time of testing. Simbu province reported 21 new cases of which 13 are males, seven females and one not stated. Their ages range from 17 years to 62. Nineteen cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 whilst two cases were asymptomatic at the time of testing.Central provinces reported 11 new cases of which six are males and five females. Their ages range from 27 to 67 years. Four cases were asymptomatic whilst five showed symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. Southern Highlands provinces reported eight new cases of which five are males and three females. Their ages range from 36 to 60 years. All eight cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. Hela provinces reported two new cases of which all two are males. Their ages range from 38 to 53 years. All two cases showed symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. A single case each was reported in East Sepik, Enga, Jiwaka, Madang and New Ireland provinces. Three of the cases were males whilst two were females between the ages of 30 and 67. Four cases were showing symptoms of COVID-19 whilst one was asymptomatic at the time of testing. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stand at 6,475 with 60 known deaths. To date, NCD has recorded 48 COVID-19 related deaths whilst West Sepik has reported three deaths. West New Britain, Western Highlands and Western Province recorded two deaths each, whilst Enga, Jiwaka and Morobe recorded a death each, bringing the total number of deaths to 60. Twenty provinces including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) have reported cases. The distribution of the cases is as follows: • NCD - 2,945; • Western Province - 1,472; • West Sepik - 327; • Morobe - 262; • Eastern Highlands - 250; • East New Britain - 224; • West New Britain - 201; • Western Highlands - 152; • AROB - 107; • New Ireland - 89; • Madang - 71; • Central - 70; • Simbu - 66; • East Sepik - 60; • Enga - 53; • Southern Highlands - 46; • Jiwaka - 33;• Hela - 23; • Gulf - 13; • Milne Bay - 11 .Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 has reached 127,877,462 including 509,746 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll is 2,796,561 of which 8, 855 were reported in the last 24 hours.

Published on April 2, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/overwhelming-support-for-port-moresby-general-hospital/

Published on April 2, 2021

OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR PORT MORESBY GENERAL HOSPITAL

“It has been said that crises bring out the best in people and certainly, that was the gesture shown by citizens and companies digging deep to support Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) which is critically in need of assistance”, said Chairman of the PMGH Mr Graham. The Port Moresby General Hospital is experiencing a spike in patient numbers including those affected by COVID-19 and the hospital continues to operate amid these challenges while other Hospitals and Clinics in Port Moresby and elsewhere have either closed or scaled done on operations. The "Friends of Port Moresby General Hospital" a non-profitable organization by a group of volunteers raised over K120,000 in cash and over K500,000 in kind to support the mission of the Hospital to provide quality health care and establish PMGH as a model Hospital in Papua New Guinea donated by 40 individuals and companies coming good to support the emergency appeal.. The group established in December 2020 by a group of volunteers, including Deputy Chairlady Kathy Johnston, Naarai Banam and Michelle Monsour, all women, recognized a need to supplement Government funding for the Hospital with the annual budget declining year on year. They planned to tap into the generosity of companies and individuals, initially in Papua New Guinea and with the heightened COVID-19 surging through communities, the need for support was urgent. Port Moresby General Hospital Board Chairman, Peter Graham thanked the leadership of Friends of Port Moresby General Hospital including the three generous women who volunteered to assist the Hospital. “To deal with the COVID-19 cases, our Emergency Department has been reorganized and several wards reassigned and our dedicated staff have been amazing in dealing with the increased patient load and the threat of catching the virus and they are our heroes”, said Mr Graham. Mr Graham added on saying that the testament to their commitment and dedication to caring for sick patients, staff continue to work despite the added risk of infection. With some 140 of their colleagues down with the virus, the stress on those at work is unbearable. The Hospital is also providing support and resources to the Rita Flynn Isolation and Testing Facility and more recently the Aquatic Centre Facility. Mr Graham said more can be done as the challenges of COVID-19 coupled with the base load of medical conditions is not expected to abate any time soon. If you or your company can offer additional support, please do so by contacting the friendsofpomgen@gmail.com or Inbox through our Facebook page ‘FriendsofPOMGen’. An isolation facility at the Port Moresby General Hospital. Picture: Rolland Banaba

Published on April 2, 2021

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