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The member for Gumine Lucas Dawa Dekena and Bogia MP Robert Naguri were today sworn in as Ministers for Education and Energy respectively at Government House in Port Moresby. Prime Minister James Marape congratulated the two new Ministers who will now fill the vacancies left behind by Education Minister, late Jimmy Uguro and former Energy Minister […]
The push to have Sentral Niu Ailan Local Level Government in the Namatanai district to become an electorate in 2027 is about 90 percent finalised. Namatanai MP Walter Schnaubelt who is directly involved in the creation of the new electorate revealed this recently during an awareness rally at Konos sub-district council chamber. Sentral Niu Ailan […]
Secretary, Taies Sansan has clarified that due process was followed in the appointment of the Acting Managing Director for Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), Debra Sungi in light of recent social media outbursts. Ms Sansan said as required by the CCDA Act, an appointments committee deliberated on the candidates before it, for the managing […]
The SP PNG Hunters have claimed their second win of the 2024 QRL Hostplus Cup season, putting away the Sunshine Coast Falcons 22-10 with an emphatic defensive display on Saturday. The Hunters delivered four well-constructed tries with an impressive defensive effort that had the crowd on their feet in round 3. Despite spending long periods […]
East Sepik Provincial Administration has declared a state of emergency, effective today, until further notice. Mother nature in the last few days had caused flooding and destruction in Middle-Sepik and on Sunday an earthquake with a magnitude 6.9 hit the province according to the United States Geological Survey. Samson Torovi, Chairman of the Provincial Disaster […]
The three days of spectacular cultural performances and singsings of the 50th Hiri Moale Festival concluded last night with Miss Elevala crowned the 2024 Hiri Hanenamo. Henao Heni will be the Cultural Ambassador for the Motu Koita Assembly and its people. Of the 10 participants proudly representing each of their villages, Heni stood out to […]
Finding a long term fix to Papua New Guinea’s fuel security is a top agenda of Prime Minister James Marape as he undertakes another overseas trip. “We are in initial discussions with reputable global fuel traders who are in the business of refining fuel, bunkering, and retail distribution. Papua New Guinea can be a […]
Thousands of villagers in Angoram District, East Sepik Province have been displaced by flooding following continuous rainfall over past weeks that have caused major tributaries to overflow onto low lying villages. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird visited the affected areas yesterday and immediately committed K200,000 in emergency funding to assist affected villagers. Disaster officials from […]
Prime Minister James Marape has instructed for a special pay run to address the discrepancies faced by Defense Force personnel in their fortnight salary on Wednesday. Mr Marape in responding to a question by the NBC says the issue resulted from the implementing of a scheduled 3-percent salary increment for all personnel. He added some challenges were encountered […]
King tides have inundated Gulf Provinces coastal village of Lese Kavora causing extensive damage to food gardens and contaminating fresh water sources. Hundreds of households have been severely affected by the natural disaster a week ago and are in need of support. Responding to the emergency call, the people of Lese Kavora residing in Port […]