From across Papua New Guinea
PNG Electoral Commission is rushing against time to update the common roll in-time for the 2024 Local Level Government [LLG] elections, scheduled in July. Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said “despite the limited funding and resources on hand, almost all provinces have started some enrolment activities at a slow pace through partnership with key stakeholders. […]
PNG owned taro is now sold in New Zealand. Wantok Produce Limited [WPL] in partnership with National Agriculture Research Institute [NARI] recently made the first shipment of frozen taro, weighing 30 tonnes. WPL Managing Director Dr Pulotu Lautofa McCarthy said the New Zealand market with a large population of Pacific Islanders is lucrative. “That is […]
Moresby South District Hospital will serve the nearly 400, 000 people of the National Capital District Electorate by end of this year. Local MP and Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said construction of the hospital is completed and the current scope of work is on building two doctors’ houses, nursing quarters, and installation of standby […]
Professor Hugh Davies, highly regarded as the father of geology in Papua New Guinea passed away, over the weekend. His valuable contribution in understanding the region’s geology, spanning from research, teaching, and mentorship will remain a lasting impact on the nation. At 23 years of age, Prof Davies arrived in PNG for employment as a […]
The development of Special Economic Zones [SEZ] throughout the country will be a priority for the Marape – Rosso Government. Prime Minister James Marape announced “that SEZ have already attracted K1.2 billion in Foreign Direct Investments [FDIs], through the K700 million Radisson Blu branded hotel on Paga Hill SEZ, and the K540 million Central […]
The sound of aircraft engine, brought tears to many residents of the Southern Highlands provincial capital, today. After nearly six years, PNG Air ATR 72 – 600 Series aircraft entered Mendi Valley for a test landing, clearing the ground for a commercial flight to coincide with the Mendi Airport opening on Thursday. “Southern Highlanders in […]
A Police Station in the Port Moresby North West Electorate has receive much needed help from an education institution. Hytarc TVET College donated a new desktop, laptop and printer to Idubada Police station. College director Michael Rogo spoke on the importance of supporting police, “when problems arise, police are the first people we reach out […]
Competition from cocoa buyers and exporters are driving up prices of dried cocoa bags at the weighing scale. Provinces of East Sepik, East New Britain and Autonomous Region of Bougainville will soon see a dried cocoa bag hit K3, 000 mark. But story is not the same for cocoa farmers in West New Britain, […]
The seven days’ candidates’ nomination for vacant parliamentary seats of Maprik Open in East Sepik and Sohe Open in Oro, closes this Thursday. Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said a shorter election period was because of the national population census in June and local level government elections in July. Mr Sinai appealed to all intending […]
The grueling walk and two nights of sleep along the famous Kokoda Trail was a time of reflection for Prime Minister James Marape when accompanying his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. A history making journey, both prime ministers flew into Kokoda in Northern Province on Tuesday and started the 12km walk. The first leg of the […]