From across Papua New Guinea
The operator of Porgera Mine in Enga Province continues to promote national content after resuming operations in December 2023. New Porgera Limited [NPL] General Manager, James McTiernan, said the mine has made great progress in building its workforce to support operational demands. “We currently have a workforce of over 2,200 people as the mine ramps […]
Another teaching year, but the issue of teachers being put off pay-roll resurface again. This pay week over eight-thousand-five-hundred teachers nationwide had not receive their fortnight salary. The Department of Education has a resumption form all teachers teaching in public schools should fill upon arrival at their posting, before start of the academic year. […]
The Admiralty Islands Football Club will carry the pride of New Guinea Islands region in the Premier Soccer League Northern Conference Challenge. The PNG Football Association sanction competition will be played in Lae, Morobe Province. Manus Governor Charlie Benjamin during the launching in the provincial capital – Lorengau on Thursday, encouraged “the players not to […]
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [PNG CORE] has slammed claims by the National Gold Corporation, on the expected returns for annual gold production and profits for the country. The 506-page bill has sparked outrage and concerns among the public and stakeholders. PNG CORE President Anthony Smare says there are challenges with a refining business […]
Reigning Port Moresby Netball Association Champion’s Sparrows are planning for the future. Head coach Julianne Leka told NBC Online that their ultimate goal is to ensure young and aspiring netball athletes reach their full potential. “Focus for this year, is building the next crop of young players to enter the premier league in 2024/2025,” Leka […]
City Pharmacy Limited [CPL] will soon have its foot print in Hela Province. The retail giant which operates a chain of supermarkets, hardware stores and pharmacies had already signed two separate Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Koroba –Lake Kopiago and Tari Pori District Development Authorities. In the first MoU with the Tari-Pori DDA and Hela […]
PNG Hunters are orchestrating a buoyant run which could see them record a third consecutive win in almost a decade when they face Ipswich Jets. The last time Hunters recorded straight wins was in 2015 recording seven consecutive victories, and their later during the 2017 premiership run. Head coach Paul Aiton told the media this […]
Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] Commissioner General Sam Koim revealed that revenue collected from taxes have doubled. “We’ve improved a lot. When I took over, we used to collect about K8 billion but last year we doubled it to just under K16 billion. It’s now taking a sustainable growth trajectory and that’s something I’m proud of. […]
Individuals and businesses operating on Konebada Petroleum Park have been urged to prepare their land acquisition documents. The Chairman of Konebada Petroleum Park Authority [KPPA] Martin Kombri said that it is necessary for documentation to be in order before the new board sanctioned investigation commence. The park holds a land mass of 23 thousand hectares, […]
Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena blames “incompetency by Province Education Authorities” resulting in thousands of teachers nationwide put off the payroll. “I have been informed that the teacher Resumption of Duty Summary Sheets (RODSS) were not actioned early as expected resulting in more than 1,000 teachers being on auto suspension,” Mr Dekena in response to […]