From across Papua New Guinea
Today marks a significant milestone for the Koroba Secondary School Student Mess as it transitions from reliance on kerosene and firewood to a modern gas system. This change was officially finalized with the installation, testing, and commissioning of the gas systems. Principal Stanley Langap announced that the project started on Sunday, April 6, when materials […]
There is a need for agencies operating out of Jackson’s International Airport to improve their joint efforts against gold smuggling out of Port Moresby. PNG Customs Chief Commissioner David emphasized the need for improvement in the screening of outbound passengers and cargo amid concerns that the airport is allegedly being used to smuggle gold out […]
As Parliament adjourned for a week in preparation for a possible Vote of No Confidence [VoNC] in Prime Minister James Marape, a lot is expected to happen behind the scenes. For now, many people are still unaware as to where PANGU Pati and its coalition partners will be camping, and this is also the same […]
Speaking during the Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae yesterday, Prime Minister James Marape said agriculture is the foundation for national survival, self-reliance, and long-term prosperity. “I am not a prophet, but I can see that food and water will be the biggest global challenges ahead bigger than oil, gas, or gold. “PNG […]
Western Highlands Deputy Provincial Administrator for Policy and Advisory Services Ashley Tikil says data collection is vital to make relevant decisions about development agendas in the country. Tikil made these remarks when welcoming the National Economic and Fiscal Commission Cost of Services Study team into the province. NEFC COSS team led by Principal Policy Analyst […]
The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority has clarified that they have not received any aminophylline tablets in the past three months from Area Medical Store in Wewak, East Sepik. This clarification is in light of the tablets being issued to Madang health facilities, which are not in good condition to be distributed to patients. According […]
The Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited is one of the examples of the success stories for Papua New Guinea. With presence in seven markets-Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga including PNG, the bank is now ready to explore other markets. The Head of Retail Branch Operations, Peter Komon, said the rebranding […]
A Catholic priest from Poland, who serves at the Fatima Seminary College in Jiwaka, is recovering from a head injury after being attacked by two drunk men while visiting a church member in the Waghi Valley community following Sunday service yesterday. “My blood was dripping down my face, soaking my t-shirt, but I wasn’t sure […]
Hekari United FC booked a semifinal spot in the OFC Men’s Champions League following a dominant 9-0 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga FC yesterday. The win gave Hekari their long-awaited appearance in finals since claiming the title in 2010. Coach Jerry Allen said the men in Red Army have shifted their focus towards New Caledonia’s Tyga […]
Papua New Guinea was not exempt from the additional tariffs on its exports imposed by the executive order of U.S. President Donald Trump. PNG and Solomon Islands were slapped with 10 percent tariffs, while the other Melanesian countries of Fiji, 32 percent, and Vanuatu, 22 percent. Papua New Guinea’s main exports to the United States […]