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MBPHA health workers stage peaceful protestNBC News
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 […]
From across Papua New Guinea
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 […]
TISA Bank has expanded its banking services into Western Highlands Province, officially opening its 8th branch in Mt Hagen yesterday, November 9, together with its first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) outside of Port Moresby. The new branch, located at Wamp Nga Haus is expected to provide greater access to banking services for individuals, teachers, small […]
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is targeting 4,000 households severely affected by natural disasters in Papua New Guinea to benefit from its disaster relief items. IOM is a related organization of the United Nations, working as a leading agency in the field of migration, providing humanitarian assistance, driving solutions for displaced people and facilitating […]
The PNG Chiefs have signed Papua New Guinea international Zac Laybutt on a two-year deal starting in 2028. Laybutt will become PNG Chiefs Player #008 at the conclusion of his deal with the Cowboys next season, where he has played 42 NRL games since his debut in 2023. Having played both wing and centre, Laybutt […]
Air Niugini will resume direct flights to Auckland, New Zealand, after a 26-year absence, with three weekly services between Port Moresby and Auckland starting on November 17, 2026. Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer Alan Milne announced the return of the route in Port Moresby today after receiving International Airline Licence No. 29 from Department of […]
The Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority is warning local and foreign business partners in Bougainville to comply with government requirements before starting business operations. Bougainville Immigration Manager Sylvester Vakore says some business partnerships involving locals and foreign investors have used the names of political leaders, including the President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, in attempts […]
All schools in West New Britain Province have formally ended the 2026 academic year, with classes suspended last Friday, November 6, due to prolonged drought conditions affecting the province. The decision was communicated to school administrations through a circular issued by the Provincial Education Board [PEB], advising schools to suspend classes and send student’s home. […]
Six young women will compete for the Miss Bird of Paradise Northern [Oro] title when the 2026 pageant is held in Popondetta from November 9 to 14. The pageant will be staged under the theme, “Celebrating Oro’s Culture, Heritage, Leadership and Extraordinary Women.” The six contestants will represent selected local-level governments [LLGs] across the province. […]
Moveave and Kamea tribes in Gulf Province will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the 14th of this month, November, to end their long-running tribal conflict at Upper Taure, Hinenga, Fish Creek in the Taure Lakekamu Local Level Government. The date has been set by the Provincial Executive Council, while the venue has been […]