From across Papua New Guinea
Theodist Limited has announced the renewal of its K50,000 annual sponsorship to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC). This continued support underscores Theodist’s unwavering belief in the power of sports to inspire and transform Papua New Guinea. “I’am honored to reaffirm Theodist’s commitment to the Papua New Guinean community by renewing our K50,000 annual […]
Bishop-elect of the Anglican Diocese of Dogura, John Alfred Dubabagi was ordained and installed into office on Sunday, taking over from retired Bishop Tenison Bogar. Dubabagi was appointed to the top post after Bogar’s six-year term expired last year. Anglican-heavies all over PNG and overseas attended the occasion at Dogura plateau’s historical St Peter’s & […]
National Statistician John Igitoi is confident the 2024 National Population Census will go ahead as scheduled despite funding setbacks. Mr Igitoi said the national government will supply funding for the census exercise starting on June 17, regardless of the many challenges posed. He said that the National Statistics Office [NSO] has a plan to deliver […]
The new board members of National Procurement Commission (NPC) were sworn in today. The NPC is the commission that oversees government purchases and contract tenders. The new Board members including Secretary for Finance Samuel Penias as Chairman, Works and Highways Secretary David Wereh and Daniel Rolpagarea as board members and Moseley Elly as independent member […]
It is four fortnights of pay cuts to date for the Service men and women in the Papua New Guinea Defense Force NBC National News spoke to a handful of soldiers who expressed frustration over the handling of their pay. They choose to remain anonymous. The acting Chief of Defense, Commodore Philip Polewara announced last […]
An historical moment, State owned Petroleum company exports its first LNG shipment, bound for China. KPHL Managing Director Wapu Sonk said this is the access volume from its shareholding in the PNG LNG Project. “Today marks an important milestone for our company, it is the first time for Kumul Petroleum to market our equity share […]
Into its second day, people from all over the highlands region today flocked into Togoba, in Hagen central to access the free health service being provided by Mega Health Clinic. Joe Robert from Mulitaka in the Porgera Paiela District of Enga Province said he traveled with his sister this morning to Mt Hagen to seek […]
A police issued firearm could fetch thousands of Kina on the black market was returned voluntarily by a young man in Hela Province. Acting Assistant Commissioner Police [ACP] Western End, Joseph Tondop praised Harry Irape from the Topan clan of Hides for a strong sense of civic duty and respect of state property. He […]
The price of cocoa in East New Britain province continues to soar as demand for this commodity in the world market grows. The NGIP Agmark, one of PNG’s largest exporters of cocoa calls it, “Happy Times” for Cocoa Farmers. Agmark’s Cocoa Production manager, Graham McNally predicts that the price will continue to rise and will […]
Japan’s Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Nobuyuki Watanabe flew into Buka this morning for a two-day visit of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Ambassador Watanabe flew in on an Air Niugini Dash 8 aircraft around 9am Bougainville Standard Time. The Ambassador was met at Buka Airport, by the ABG Minister for Community Government, […]