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Bulolo hospital receives K400,000 worth of medical supplies from BDDA

Bulolo District Development Authority has presented K400,000 worth of medical supplies to the district’s main health facility, Bulolo Hospital. District administrator Joseph O’Brian Paru when presenting the supplies to the largest hospital in the district indicated that another K300, 000 worth of supplies will be delivered to Mumeng (Timini and Wafi), Buang and Watut. “We […]

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New health post to provide vital care to remote Angoram communities

Residents of Poimbit Sarapa, Ward 35 and surrounding areas in Angoram Local Level Government will benefit from a new Level 1 standard health post, a significant step towards improved healthcare access in the remote region. The facility located in Poimbit, was inaugurated by Angoram Member of Parliament and Minister for Forests, Salio Waipo. The health […]

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Marape rejects resignation call by Nomane amidst law & order chaos in PNG

Prime Minister James Marape says resigning from his leadership post won’t solve the ongoing law & order crisis in the country – as demanded by deputy opposition leader James Nomane. Nomane said PM Marape, Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, and the Police Commissioner David Manning must acknowledge their failure and take responsibility for the violence […]

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NBC Auris upset corporate cricket giants BSP to maintain top spot

National Broadcasting Corporation delivered one of its memorable performances over the weekend against Bank South Pacific with a stunning one-run victory in corporate cricket. The pool A encounter was dubbed as NBC Auris stellar outing this season as the game went down to wire at Bisini Cricket Oval on Sunday. After electing to bat first, […]

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150 students in Labumiti community to benefit from two new classrooms

Labumiti village officially opened two new classrooms in Huon Gulf District of Morobe Province, which will benefit at least 150 students attending Labumiti elementary school. The classrooms built by ICTSI South Pacific Company in Labumiti community is situated across the Lae tidal basin, a 10-mintue boat ride out of Lae. Teacher in charge Poka Mais […]

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TISA Bank now accepting direct salary payments via ALESCO Payroll System

TISA Bank has successfully registered on the ALESCO payroll system, enabling Papua New Guinea Government Employees to have their salaries deposited directly into their TISA Bank accounts. This milestone marks a significant step towards providing greater banking accessibility, ensuring seamless salary processing, and enhancing financial convenience for public servants nationwide. By choosing a TISA Bank […]

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Fiji and PNG trade imbalance a concern

Papua New Guinea’s acting high commissioner to Fiji, Bill Olmi has expressed concern over the current trade between Fiji and PNG. Speaking during the revival of Fiji & PNG Business Council event in Suva recently, Olmi said the imbalance in trade is evident on the shelves of major supermarkets in Fiji where there are fewer […]

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Gene enthusiastic to give back to PNG rugby

PNG Kumuls great Stanley Gene is excited for his new job with Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League following his appointment as the Coach Development Manager. Gene has held various coaching posts in England since retiring from professional rugby league and securing his service would continue the development of rugby league in PNG. The Kumul […]

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Sakar clan urges Barrick to respond to their petition within seven days

The Sakar clan in Yunge Village of Lagaip District in the Enga Province have agreed to free up the national highway following that conflict that arose in the Porgera Gold Mine yesterday. A team led by Acting Provincial Police Commander [PPC], Chief Inspector Martin Kelei, Rural Commander Senior Inspector Richard Koki and members of the […]

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Gordons clinic closes its doors for a week

Gordons Clinic will be temporarily closed this week from 3rd to 9th February 2025, for the installation of a new sewerage septic tank system by Plaza Wan Limited. National Capital District Provincial Health Authority , Acting Chief Executive Doctor Robin Oge said the closure is necessary for maintenance work, with the installation being carried out […]