By Kenny Romanus As the rest of Papua New Guinea paid tribute to its armed forces for their roles in World War II, the Daru town in Western Province also held its own dawn service to mark the occasion. On the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, residents including children, parents, and community members gatheredContinue reading “Daru Honors War Heroes with Dawn Service Tribute”
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Deaf and Non-Verbal Individuals Attend Sign Language Training in Kiunga
By Kenny Romanus Twenty-five participants took part in a four-day sign language training held in Kiunga, located in the North Fly District of Western Province. The training was led by Clare Guria from Port Moresby, an officer with the Callan Service National Unit (CSNU), under the “All Ears Project.” She was assisted by sign languageContinue reading “Deaf and Non-Verbal Individuals Attend Sign Language Training in Kiunga”
Aramba Development Foundation Inc Launches Food Security Program
By Kenny Romanus A major step toward strengthening food security in Saru area was marked with the official launch of the Aramba Development Foundation Inc.’s (ADF) Food Security Program. A large gathering of locals from the Aramba tribe and neighboring Suki and Nama communities attended the launch ceremony, which celebrated a significant milestone in theContinue reading “Aramba Development Foundation Inc Launches Food Security Program”
Rumginae School of Nursing to Celebrate 50 years of Training and Graduating CHWs
By Kenny Romanus THE Rumginae School of Nursing (RSON), located along the Kiunga-Tabubil highway, will celebrate its 50th years of training and graduating Community Health Workers (CHWs) on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Rumginae Mission Station. Founded in the late 1960s by formerly Unevangelized Fields Mission (UFM) which is now Asia Pacific Christian Mission (APCM)Continue reading “Rumginae School of Nursing to Celebrate 50 years of Training and Graduating CHWs”
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AT KIUNGA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
BY KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of diagnostic equipment infrastructure and associated facilities at Kiunga District Hospital was held yesterday (Friday, October 18th). This significant project, funded by the North Fly District Development Authority (NFDDA) under Local MP James Donald, has a budget of approximately K15 million inContinue reading “GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AT KIUNGA DISTRICT HOSPITAL”
KIUNGA TOWN AUTHORITY IMPOSES NEW RULES
By Kenny Romanus Six wards under the Kiunga Urban Local Level Government (KULLG) have come up with certain decisions that concerns the public safety for its residents, which is aimed to minimize law and order issues, illegal activities and poper standards to me maintained in Kiunga town catchment area. The Kiunga Town Authority (KTA) hasContinue reading “KIUNGA TOWN AUTHORITY IMPOSES NEW RULES”
NORTH FLY DISTRICT PREPARES FOR SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL
By KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The residents of North Fly District in Western Province prepare to celebrate the 49th Independence Anniversary and the first Sel Kambang Festival 2024 in Kiunga the District Headquarters after being certified by the National Cultural Commission last year. The Skel Kambang Festival is an initiative of local MPContinue reading “NORTH FLY DISTRICT PREPARES FOR SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL”
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) today signed the Contract to commence work on the Kiunga Airport Project. The signing was witnessed by the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Walter Schnaubelt, ADB Snr Financial Management Specialist, Mathew Reece, Western Province Governor, Hon. Taboi Awi Yoto andContinue reading “𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘”
MOTHER OF 8 THANKFUL FOR VITAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
By KENNY ROMANUS in DARU, Western Province A lady from Teapopo village of Fly Kiwai LLG in South Fly District was exited to witness the grand opening ceremony of the new Teapopo Health Clinic. Amagie Sapea, A mother of eight (8) said she is thankful to the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, South Fly DDA underContinue reading “MOTHER OF 8 THANKFUL FOR VITAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES”
TEAPOPO HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO 22 VILLAGES IN FLY KIWAI LLG OF SOUTH FLY DISTRICT
BY KENNY ROMANUS in DARU, Western Province The grand opening event of the Teapopo Health Project which took place on Tuesday, 27th August 2024 in Teapopo village, South Fly District of Western Province was a monumental occasion that drew an astounding crowd of over 22,000 people from the Fly Kiwai LLG to witness this occasion.Continue reading “TEAPOPO HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO 22 VILLAGES IN FLY KIWAI LLG OF SOUTH FLY DISTRICT”
KIUNGA TOWN RESIDENTS RAISES NEED TO HAVE FIRE TRUCK IN TOWN FOR EMERGENCY CASES
FM100 News By Jim John in Kiunga, Western Province A shop serving rural communities went up in flames in Kiunga, Western Province last night. This shop is locally known as MABEN TRADING which burnt to ashes. Residents in town and nearby settlements rushed to the site but could not contain the fire as the wholeContinue reading “KIUNGA TOWN RESIDENTS RAISES NEED TO HAVE FIRE TRUCK IN TOWN FOR EMERGENCY CASES”
KIUNGA HOSPITAL RECORDS NO EMERGENCY ON NEW YEAR EVE
BY KENNY ROMANUS The Kiunga District Hospital in North Fly District recorded no major casualties on new year eve as confirmed by the hospital. The staff on duty at the Out Patient Department (OPD) said there were no emergency cases recorded on new year eve. The hospital staff said there was only one minor casualtyContinue reading “KIUNGA HOSPITAL RECORDS NO EMERGENCY ON NEW YEAR EVE”
KIUNGA POLICE UPDATE ON NEW YEAR EVE
BY KENNY ROMANUS With no major crimes reported in North Fly District over the festive season, the Kiunga Police today made a public law and order awareness at the Kiunga Main Market area to ensure public safety was maintained on the New Year eve. Provincial Police Commander for North Fly Command, Snr Inspector, Oena AfekeContinue reading “KIUNGA POLICE UPDATE ON NEW YEAR EVE”
LOTIC WESTERN ANNUAL RUGBY 7s TOURNAMENT
BY KENNY ROMANUS LOTIC Group of Companies a local landowner company based in Kiunga in North Fly District of Western Province held its 4th successful Rugby 7s tournament for the youth of Western Province. Over 240 youths representing 17 teams from villages of Western Province mainly from Kiunga along Tabubil highway took part in theContinue reading “LOTIC WESTERN ANNUAL RUGBY 7s TOURNAMENT”
CMCA COMMUNITIES DEMAND FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO BE RESTORED AT OK TEDI
In response to the actions taken by the few Mine Landowners on Friday, 16 December the CMCA community leaders representing the 150, 0000 people from the various trust regions have raised their concerns regarding the roadblocks done but the landowners in the mine area at the Finalbin Village which has stopped the day’s production. TheContinue reading “CMCA COMMUNITIES DEMAND FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO BE RESTORED AT OK TEDI”
YOUTHS DISCUSS VOCATION
BY KENNY ROMANUS The Middle Fly Catholic Youths Convention is progressing well as it continues to its third day of its programmed activities. The day began with a morning mess as usual then went into the days sessions. Facilitator for the morning sessions and Diocesan Youth Coordinator, Mr. Ambie James discussed vocation with the youths.Continue reading “YOUTHS DISCUSS VOCATION”
DAY NUMBER 2 OF THE MIDDLE FLY CATHOLIC YOUTHS CONVENTION
BY KENNY ROMANUS The day started off with a morning prayer led by the St. Peter’s Youth of Bosset then continued on with the day’s session. Facilitators of the second day program were Parish Priest of St. Bertila, Fr. Hubert Nekiri and Br. Gills Ken, Diocesan Child Protection Officer. Fr. Hubert highlighted the duties ofContinue reading “DAY NUMBER 2 OF THE MIDDLE FLY CATHOLIC YOUTHS CONVENTION”
LOCAL COMPANY HANDS OVER AMBULANCE
BY KENNY ROMANUS A local landowner company based in Kiunga, Lotic Bige Limited(LBL) has handed back an ambulance vehicle belonging to Ningerum Health Center last Friday, after being in a minor road accident with LBL vehicle somewhere along Kiunga-Tabubil highway. The ambulance vehicle belonging to Ningerum Health Center ran in a minor minor accident earlierContinue reading “LOCAL COMPANY HANDS OVER AMBULANCE”
CATHOLIC YOUTHS HOST A CONVENTION
BY KENNY ROMANUS YOUTHS of St. Bertila Parish of Daru-Kiunga Diocese in Ioara Station hosts a 5 days youths convention. Over 200 plus youths form various parishes within the diocese gathered at St. Bertila Parish in Ioara to attend the 5 days Youths convention based on a theme “Young People be open and responsible” TheContinue reading “CATHOLIC YOUTHS HOST A CONVENTION”
DEAD FISH CAUSING HEALTH RISK FOR LOCALS IN MIDDLE FLY
BY KENNY ROMANUS Komovai and Kaviananga Villages in Middle Fly are at high health hazard with dead fish floating on the surface of the water causing foul smell. Over more than 1,000 plus dead fish have been seen floating on the surface of the Lagoon at a particular spot between Komovai and Kaviananga Villages. TheContinue reading “DEAD FISH CAUSING HEALTH RISK FOR LOCALS IN MIDDLE FLY”
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