Understanding the implications for a possible 2017 El Nino event
WHAT IS EL NINO? The term refers to the warming up of the surface of the sea from the South American coast along the equatorial...
Category : Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea hit by earthquake measuring 6.2: USGS
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake was at a depth...
Preparation Workshop begins for possible El Nino
This workshop provides a critical platform for the Government of PNG, humanitarian and development agencies to prepare for this potential El Nino event......
Manam Settlers Waiting for K10 million Government Resettlement exercise
Image source: Yokei986 Youtube Channel Manam islanders living in the care-centres are yet to get an update on the K10million funding for their resettlement exercise....
Puma Energy Explains Oil Spill
Puma Energy says they are cleaning up an oil spill near the Napa Napa refinery. The company’s country manager has explained that the spill is...
Oil Spill Alert in Fairfax Harbour, Port Moresby
An oil spill reported at the Fairfax harbor, Port Moresby, may prove bad for business for Koki Fish Market and Manu Fish Market. There is...
Active Manam raises alarm
ccording to an update yesterday on Volcano Discovery from the Rabaul Volcano Observatory, seismic activity has increased during the past week and poses a likelihood...
Local Matupit Islanders Work with IOM to Come Up With Strategies for Disaster Resilience
Matupit Island in East New Britain province has been rendered a dangerous place to live in. The Island is located within a caldera, surrounded by...
Safe Shelters Crucial for Communities in Disaster Areas
For many communities in Papua New Guinea, the design of shelters is slowly beginning to change, incorporating elements of modern designs. However, many rural communities...
Displaced People Sepik settlers in Bulolo Plan to Sue Provincial and National Governments
People of Sepik origin, displaced by violence seven years ago, plan to sue the provincial and National Governments over human rights abuse. Yesterday, one...