From across Papua New Guinea
Fuel rationing recommenced by Puma Energy earlier this week is now affecting Air Niugini flights as well. Air Niugini released a statement this afternoon saying that the impact is now being felt in other centers of the country. The national flag carrier outlined that aviation fuel rationing is affecting other airports such as Lae and […]
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho both have been convicted by the Suva High Court. Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo of the Suva High Court sentenced the former Prime Minister to a one-year jail term while the former Police Commissioner will serve two years. Mr. Bainimarama was convicted of one […]
PNG Chamber of Resources and Industry [PNG CORE] President Anthony Smare has outlined the 26 pieces of legislation that were overridden by the Gold Corporation Bill, 2022. PNG CORE revealed that in 2021 they wrote to the government regarding the consultation on the negative impacts of the proposed GCB with industry, and the parliamentary committee […]
A historical bilateral meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Masurdi took place at the PNG – Indonesia land border. “Minister Tkatchenko will write history today [Wednesday]. This is the first time that a bilateral meeting between Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and PNG is taking place in Jayapura,” Mrs Masurdi […]
Papua New Guineans have been cautioned about the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill 2022, with the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy describing it as “catastrophic “. The record, 506-page bill which has sparked outrage and concerns among the public if passed will see the creation of a National Gold Corporation, national Gold Bank and […]
A PNG government entourage is in India to observe the country’s national election that started on 19 April and will end in June. Led by Ministry of Administrative Services and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Constitutional Matters Richard Masere and PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai, the delegation observed the biometric system used in India […]
A total of 25 percent of Primary School Teachers across P-N-G, are not using effective teaching strategies. A World Bank Report has found that teachers currently struggle with “a poor mastery of content knowledge, weak teaching practices and widespread absenteeism”. World Bank Senior Education Specialist Joy Wong says teachers need to know what they’re teaching […]
Nene Macdonald has received praise from the Salford Red Devils following his vivid display in the club’s 18-16 victory over Huddersfield Giants. Macdonald was handy in the Devil’s three-try haul, scoring a double and providing a try assist to elevate his side to a thrilling win in round 10 of the Betfred Super League. The […]
The Appointment of Major Joshua Dopar as Acting Director-General of the National Intelligence Organization (NIO) for three months with effect on and from the 15th of February 2024 raises concern from the Opposition. Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said they were not aware of the appointment until the notice was received two weeks after the appointment. […]
Six-time Pacific Games gold medalists PNG Women’s Football Team and silver-winning volleyball outfit PNG Amoa’s have been named amongst thirty-three finalists for the prestigious 2024 SP Sports Awards. The women’s football team along with PNG men’s volleyball side and PNG Barramundis (cricket) were announced as the final three in the race for the Team of […]