News
PNG Musician Requires Medical Treatment, Funds Raised Through Crowdfunding
Last month, the musician was diagnosed with a malignant and aggressive tumour on his mouth. He is now in need of immediate medical attention in Australia.
Hela Inaka Handovers Earth Quake Relief to Oil Search to Deliver
By Staycey Yalo, EMTV News, Port Moresby The Hela Inaka Relief Group, who has been organising fundraisings in Port Moresby
‘Bebi Kol Kilok’ Program to Detect Hypothermia in Babies
By Staycey Yalo – EMTV News, Port Moresby A new device to detect hypothermia among newly born infants has been
Neo-Natal Mortality: More Midwives Needed in the Country
The first 28 days of babies and their mother is crucial when it comes to ‘Neo-Natal Mortality’ rates in the country. In Papua New Guinea, 29 newborns die per 1000 live births and that is where midwifery skills come in.
Sport
Vanuatu’s U18 Team Arrive in Port Moresby Oceania Youth Olympic Qualifiers
Vanuatu’s U18 men’s and women’s hockey team arrived in the country today ahead of this year’s U18 Oceania Youth Olympic Qualifiers to be hosted in Port Moresby. Men’s Coach, Maltungtung Nasse, says the men’s team started their training last year and have prepared well for the tournament.
Pacific
New Zealand halts future oil and gas offshore exploration permits
“We’re striking the right balance for New Zealand – we’re protecting existing industry, and protecting future generations from climate change,” she said.
International
Japan may soften trade stance as U.S. keeps up pressure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is gradually shifting gear to adjust to a trade environment shaken up by U.S. President Donald Trump.
