From across Papua New Guinea
Agriculture is the largest employer in Papua New Guinea and accounts for approximately a third of the country’s gross domestic product. Bank South Pacific [BSP] Quarterly Pacific Economic and Market Plus Report described agriculture as the ‘engine room’ of the country’s economy due to its substantial role in driving growth and generating employment opportunities. BSP […]
Papua New Guinea swimming sensation Josh Tarere made a memorable Olympic Games debut, smashing his own record in the 100m freestyle with a new time of 53.58 seconds. Tarere finished first out of 10 swimmers in his heat and swam a new personal best from his previous record of 54.11 seconds clocked in during the […]
PNG Hunters are preparing for an important game against the Redcliff Dolphins this weekend following the embarrassing effort two weeks ago. Star halfback Jamie Mavoko has been ruled out due to ankle injury sustained from the disappointing 8-66 loss to Sunshine Coast Falcons in round 19. Despite the massive loss, Hunters coach Paul Aiton has […]
The opposition has succeeded in getting the Supreme Court to proceed with its reference hearing tomorrow Supreme Court dismissed Notice of Motion against Opposition’s Substantive Application as incompetent. A supreme court bench comprising five senior judges Justice Allen David, Justice Joseph Yagi, Justice Jacintha Murray, Lawrence Kangwia and Justic Hitelai Polume-Kiele ruled that the motion […]
Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph says, the Defence Council, which he is chairman of, has decided to move the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] Highlands Headquarter from Mt Hagen in the Western Highlands Province to Mendi in Southern Highlands. He said the decision to move the headquarter is a strategic response to addressing the […]
Youths of Yuo Village in Hawain Boikin LLG of Wewak District in East Sepik Province, supported by their community leaders, surrendered homemade guns and other deadly weapons, including a World War 2 bomb, to the local authorities yesterday. Community leaders stated that the purpose of the surrender was to pave the way for change within […]
In the recent Asean Regional Forum, PNG presented its case and aspirations to be a member of Asean. Since 1999, PNG was associated as an observer but is now recognized as a special observer. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said, “our desire to deepen our engagements with ASEAN and possible membership is one that PNG is […]
Five suspects have been arrested in relation to the massacre in the Kanda area of Angoram District in East Sepik Province. Twenty six people including women and children were raped and killed in the Tamara, Tambari and Angrumara villages between 16-18 July by a gang of about 30 men. East Sepik Acting Provincial Police Commander […]
The recent Bank South Pacific Quarterly Public Economic and Market Pulse Report indicates that there are sufficient foreign reserves in the market, even though the value of the Kina is declining against major global currencies. Rohan George, the General Manager of Treasury and Markets at BSP Group, mentioned that in the second quarter of this […]
Attorney General and Justice and Independence Mission Implementation Minister in the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Ezekiel Massat says a moderator to help the ABG and the National Government resolve an impasse over the voting majority required in the ratification process will soon be appointed. In an interview with NBC News, Mr. Massat said a pool of […]