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Hagen market to reopen on MondayNBC News
Mt Hagen’s main market, also known as the food basket of the Pacific, will reopen to the public on Monday, November 9, after remaining closed for nearly three weeks following a death linked to an incident inside the market. The closure has disrupted the livelihoods of hundreds of farmers, market vendors, producers and consumers who […]
From across Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea council in its meeting today, announced the appointment of an independent investigation panel to look into the allegations of “unacceptable conduct” in its administration. This after Professor Ian Findlay voluntarily resigned last week alleging ongoing unacceptable conduct by Chancellor Sir Robert Igara, who was in turn asked to step […]
The Papua New Guinea Land Commission has appointed three new commissioners to help resolve land disputes and oversee special projects in mining areas. The three commissioners were sworn into office by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae at Government House on Tuesday. The Land Commission was established under the Land Act 2022, bringing together the functions of […]
Police have confirmed a drive-by shooting outside Eliseo Rainbow Shopping Centre in Port Moresby this afternoon, identifying the alleged shooter as a police officer. Assistant Commissioner of Police for NCD and Central Command, Benjamin Turi, confirmed the incident to NBC News but did not provide further details. CCTV footage circulating on social media appears to […]
Pick & Pay Shop 1 at the Alotau Marine Wharf in Milne Bay Province caught fire around midday today, drawing concern across Alotau town. The shop shares the premises with the Alotau Islands Petroleum Depot. The cause of the fire is yet to be established, while firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze. The public […]
A customary land group in East New Britain has been issued its ILG certificate after six years of work. The Gilmo Clan of Sulka in the Bitapaka LLG in Kokopo District acquired its certificate on Thursday last week, becoming one of several groups to receive theirs in recent years under new strict ILG laws. Members […]
A female is among the 25 public servants that have formally resigned from their positions to contest the 2027 National Elections. The resignations follow the closure of the statutory deadline on October 29, in accordance with Section 55 of the Public Service Management Act 1995. Statistics released by the Department of Personnel Management shows that […]
Kokopo MP Ereman ToBaining Junior has urged landowners in Kokopo District to register their customary land and obtain legitimate titles. He made the call during the handing over of the ILG certificate to the Gelmon Clan in the Bitapaka LLG on Thursday last week. ToBaining Junior said Kokopo will become a city and for that […]
UPNG Chancellor Sir Robert Igara has told NBC News he will issue an official statement on Tuesday, following a council meeting. It follows the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Findlay. Professor Findlay resigned with immediate effect today, Monday, November 2, after 15 months in the position. In his resignation letter, he said ongoing disagreements with […]
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL] says the State’s US$1.1 billion investment in the Papua LNG Project will be funded through domestic borrowing and revenue from its existing PNG LNG investment, without direct funding from the National Budget. KPHL Chairman Ambassador Isaac Lupari said the funding covers the State’s 22.5 per cent equity stake in Papua […]