From across Papua New Guinea
Government institutions in Jiwaka Province that missed out on operational grants over the past four years will now receive funding from the national budget. The National Economic and Fiscal Commission [NEFC] has completed the 2025 Cost-of-Service Study [CoSS] on key national programs in the province. NEFC Director Erick Kumasan said the CoSS, conducted every five […]
The Revival Centers of Papua New Guinea officially opened its weeklong event yesterday at Busu backroad Church Center in Lae Morobe Province. This event is a bi-annual gathering for the Church leadership hierarchy, who are to meet and deliberate on the developments of the church and its impacts on communities. During the opening ceremony pastors […]
The Supreme Court today heard a special reference filed by Mt Giluwe Rural Local Level Government [LLG] president and Western Highlands deputy governor Michael Mai, seeking constitutional clarity on the conduct of LLG elections. The case, brought under Section 19 of the Constitution, was presented before a five-man bench, with arguments focused on seven out […]
West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou, on behalf of the people of West Sepik, has shared their sorrow over the death of the head of Roman Catholic Church His Holiness, Pope Francis who passed away yesterday, Monday, April 21. Governor Wouwou said, “Pope Francis was more than a religious leader. He was a strong voice for […]
Ten containers carrying prefabricated police houses for the Wabia Police Station in the Komo Hulia District of Hela Province are on their way. Of these, six containers are currently en route from Ambua Gap to Wabia for unloading, while the remaining four are still making their way along the Mendi-Nipa section of the Highlands Highway. […]
Morobe is the biggest province in the country with 10 districts to be covered, in the Local Level Government Elections with a By-election also to be carried out for the Kabwum district as of this Thursday. The mountainous terrains especially of the Tewai-Siassi district located in the Sarawaget range with the only plane that passes […]
Alotau has reported a quiet Easter weekend, prompting Police to thank the public for choosing to celebrate it as it should. Provincial Police Commander Chief inspector Benjamin Kua commended the public for ensuring a peaceful weekend of Easter events. “This is a reflection of a great attitude towards what Easter really means,” Kua praised Alotau […]
Kainantu Mining has confirmed two years sponsorship commitment to Bintagaor Goroka Lahanis Rugby League Team for the 2025 and 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season, reaffirming its commitment to grassroors rugby league and community development in the Eastern Highlands. K92 mining general manager community affairs and external relations, Stanley Komunt and superintendent of external affairs and […]
The body of one of the two men who were swept away by the Yaganon River flooding in Raikos, Madang Province has been recovered. The deceased man identified as Kennedy Wasero, aged 20, went missing since last Thursday. A combined search party, comprising police personnel, Ramu Nico workers, and local villagers, who have been out […]
The 2025 Niu Power Sports Tok Rugby Sevens Cup is on its way to Fiji for the first time, after Devo Babas 15-5 victory over the Mantas in the decider yesterday. The Fijian outfit’s presence in the tournament was this year’s highlight, as they displayed their famous fast-paced style of rugby union all throughout, with […]