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Morobe provincial Tutumeng chamber set for upgradeNBC News
The Morobe Provincial Government is planning to improve the Tutumeng chamber in Lae, with a focus on modern meeting facilities, better seating and improved support for media coverage. Governor Rainbo Paita says the proposed improvements will address the current needs of the Morobe Provincial Assembly, including the installation of modern audio-visual equipment and a Hansard […]
From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is moving to strengthen its censorship laws to deal with harmful content on the internet and social media. Chief Censor Jim Abani says the proposed National Censorship Policy III will shift the focus from traditional censorship of physical materials to online content as more people turn to digital platforms for information and […]
Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) Commissioner Roy Daggy has dismissed a fare schedule circulating on social media, describing it as fake and unauthorised. In an interview with NBC News, Mr Daggy warned the public against sharing the misleading document, saying it was not an official ICCC-approved fare schedule for Lae. “This is a fake […]
The Madang Provincial Government has been urged to support koniak farmers in the province, especially in terms of creating road access for them to bring their produce to the markets in town. The call was made by the Managing Director of Ocean Kava Limited, a local buyer and exporter of Koniak, Madang’s very own Kava. […]
When Peter William left Kerowagi district in Simbu for the University of Papua New Guinea, he went with a lot of questions and very little guidance. This week, he came back, not alone to make sure the next lot of Kerowagi kids don’t have to struggle like he did. No one had told him what […]
Children and infants across Madang province will receive improved life-saving medical care following the official handover of critical paediatric and neonatal equipment to Modilon General Hospital on Monday. Funded through the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE) Charity Golf Challenge Program. More than K300, 000 was used from the 2025 Charity Golf Challenge to […]
The East Sepik Provincial Administration has clarified its position on the K9.2 million State ex-gratia payment for local landowners affected by the Boram Airport Redevelopment Project, following concerns raised by representatives of the Moem, Koikin and Makun communities. According to a media statement issued by the Office of the Provincial Administrator, the State, through the […]
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr is calling on the National Government to urgently fix the Lae–Bulolo Highway, saying its poor condition continues to affect passengers, businesses and communities. The highway connects Lae, Bulolo and Wau and is used daily by people travelling between the towns and villages. However, many sections of the road are in […]
Medical staff, including clinicians and non-clinicians at the Alotau Provincial Hospital held a peaceful administrative protest yesterday morning at the front of the Milne Bay Health Authority (MBPHA) Administration office, demanding urgent intervention into the human resource management and the recruitment failures which has caused increased workload on existing staffs A 48- hour ultimatum has […]
National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) members in East Sepik Province will now have access to improved customer services following the official opening of its new modern branch office on the third floor of Tangmow Plaza in Wewak Town. The new service centre can accommodate up to 20 members at a time and features four dedicated customer […]