From across Papua New Guinea
Deputy Governor for New Ireland Sammy Missen has been given 48-hour ultimatum to make his intentions known to the current government. Newly appointed governor for New Ireland, Walter Schnaubelt, gave this ultimatum, saying the province needs urgent leadership to save New Ireland from entering a huge void. He says, failure to do so will see […]
A live bomb was discovered this morning at the entrance of an Asian store in Madang Town, causing widespread panic amongst the general public, the store owners and their workers. According to security personnel, the bomb was placed inside a pile of tyres at the store’s main entrance last night. No one has any idea […]
The people of Chuave district in Simbu Province have commended their leader James Nomane for ensuring democracy is maintained following his court victory yesterday. Nomane’s remarkable victory in the five men Supreme Court reference against the Parliamentary Business Committee regarding the Vote of no Confidence, was applauded by locals from Kenai Yorogu and Elimbari. A […]
The nationwide review into Papua New Guinea’s minimum wage has reached Alotau this week, the Board ready to hear more views from both employers and their employees via submissions. Chairperson Beverley Doiwa when opening proceedings on Monday morning, encouraged that they would like to hear from a wide spectrum of areas to determine what Milne […]
The PNG University of Technology’s Student Representative Senate has announced that they will be presenting a petition to the Ombudsman Commission, collectively voicing concerns from its students and other university students throughout the country. The Unitech SRS has reviewed the points raised by students during the open forum on March 27th and communicated with student […]
The government has provided K8 million in relief assistance to the CPL and Eliseo Groups as part of Phase 3 of its support package for businesses impacted by the January 10 riots, known as Black Wednesday. CPL and Eliseo both received K4 million each. Acting Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu presented the funds, emphasizing […]
Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited has accepted the resignation of Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML]Board Chairman Jeffery Innes in the last week. OTML Board Director and Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited Board Chairman, Dr Ila Temu thanked Mr Innes for his contributions to OTML in leading the board. Mr Innes resignation has however raised concerns. North Fly […]
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] has embarked on carrying out programs to enhance and drive participation within youth rugby league with a focus on girls and women, through its Better Rugby League Development Program [BETTER RLDP]. The program BETTER RLDP aims to create a supportive and empowering environment for female athletes to […]
With growing concerns over legal accountability in Papua New Guinea, the PNG Law Society is proposing key reforms to strengthen the rule of law. Following its Rule of Law march this morning in Port Moresby, the Law Society has put forward two major initiatives: First, it seeks recognition as an authority under Section 19 of […]
Prime Minister James Marape is in Kiunga, Western Province, to officiate at the Kuinga Airport Upgrade Project, which coincides with the opening of the brand-new Kiunga terminal, built through a public-private partnership between the North-Fly DDA and PNG SDP. Kuinga Airport is the second recipient of the second phase of the National Airports Corporation’s Civil […]