From across Papua New Guinea
In response to reports that Facebook was inaccessible in Papua New Guinea throughout yesterday, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) took immediate steps to investigate the matter. NICTA reached out to the PNG National Cyber Security Centre, and a query was placed with Meta, the parent company of Facebook. At this stage, the exact […]
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) is calling for more transparency amongst government agencies in consideration of matters directly impacting free speech and freedom of expression. It also voiced its concern that government agencies are able to ‘test’ new technology onPapua New Guinean citizens in community spaces like social media, without any warning, […]
The Minister for Defence, Dr Billy Joseph has acknowledged the efforts of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] in capturing the suspect involved in the murder of the late Lina Numbalihi. Dr. Joseph highlighted that while the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] had conducted its own preliminary investigations into the incident that occurred […]
Citizens around the country were taken by surprise when government took a sudden but a drastic move to shut down popular social media platform, Facebook. Facebook users were denied access yesterday, unaware of the situation, which was later revealed by Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr through a statement on the successful testing of a ICT […]
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] is suspicious that there is a lot of transfer pricing going in the extractive sector. Commission General Sam Koim said most companies buy resources at the cheapest price compared to the real market price. Mr Koim said while traveling on the ship they changed the price to real market prices. […]
Our Pati Leader and Finchaffen MP, Rainbo Paita has been appointed as the new Mining Minister, by Prime Minister James Marape. Prime Minister James Marape, announced this before flying to New Zealand this morning. (Tuesday) Mr. Marape said that Mr. Paita will now head the Mining Ministry, while the former Minister, Wake Goi, has been […]
The National Heart Foundation has donated almost K69,661 to the cardiac ward of Mt Hagen Hospital to assist children battling heart problems. The donation also marked the foundation’s last contribution, as it has decided to close operations after providing service for almost 35 years in Papua New Guinea. NHF had planned to use the remaining […]
A notorious criminal in East New Britain province Devete Taling was killed earlier today following a confrontation with locals at the Raniolo Community, a settlement on the fringes of Kokopo town. Kokopo police personnel who responded to the scene have confirmed his identity, as Devete Taling from Vunamami number 1 village in Kokopo District. A […]
Increased seaweed production and now localized buyers saw the first export shipment of seaweed out of Milne Bay at the weekend. The local fisheries authority who had been spearheading the seaweed drive were the happiest, a market secured for seaweed farmers in the province. Nathan Belapuna, Principal Advisor for the Division of Fisheries & Marine […]
The Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority today observed World Tuberculosis Day in Mendi town. The event featured activities aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, aligning with the importance of World TB Day. Provincial health staff participated in spreading awareness, while local bands performed songs themed around tuberculosis, captivating the audience and making the […]