From across Papua New Guinea
The National Statistical Office has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Gulf Provincial Government to ensure the National Population Census is conducted in the province. With few provinces remaining to sign the MOA, preparation is well underway for the National Census that will be conducted in the country from June 17-30. Gulf provincial administrator […]
The National Highway, Mendi Tambul, and the Hiri Lai Roads have experienced landslides at different points, causing disruptions to the traffic flow. Locals living along the roadsides are taking advantage of the landslides and are demanding money from the traveling public after creating bypasses. Robin Pip, a community leader in Nipa Station, emphasized the urgency […]
A Malaysian national has successfully appealed in the National Court in Waigani for his district court conviction to be quashed. Tan Kneng Soon, 29, from Kuala Lumpur was convicted and sentenced to a total of 22 years and fined a sum of K45,000 as well in October 2023. He was arrested and charged with two […]
The Government has established a Task Force to investigate allegations of losses totaling K222 million in retirement savings. Prime Minister James Marape announced the formation of the Task Force to safeguard national investments and ensure accountability. Mr. Marape stated that preliminary investigations by the Security Commission of PNG into the Pacific Balanced Fund’s activities from […]
Reigning Digicel ExxonMobil Cup champions Enga Mioks pulled off an upset with a 22-14 win over competition leader Mendi Muruks. The Muruks were handed their first loss of the season by the Billy Gau-coached Mioks with a banger at the Lae Rugby League Oval on Sunday. Mioks started the season leisurely with four straight defeats […]
Papua New Guinea Barramundis have boosted their ICC T20 World Cup campaign with the inclusion of former West Indies cricketer and Trinidadian all-rounder Phil Simmons as part of their coaching staff. The PNG Barramundis are hoping to grasp some invaluable expertise from the specialist coach, given his experience of over forty years. Simmons has coached […]
PNG Hunter’s formidable run in Queensland Rugby League competition continues to show promising signs after earning a 36-18 victory over Ipswich Jets. The round 10 clash also extended the Hunters winning streak to three consecutive wins, elevating the team to sixth position on the Hostplus Cup ladder. The Hunters are steadily climbing to the top […]
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) has expressed alarm about the proposed introduction of a “gold police” that will come about if the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill is passed. President Anthony Smare explains that these police along with employees of the Singaporean company, Refinery Holdings Pte Limited will be “vested with […]
Prime Minister James Marape has denied a viral social media post, naming him as the richest Papua New Guinean. “I am not the richest person in Papua New Guinea as this fake post claims. “Those who work in Bank South Pacific and Kina Bank know the exact amount of money I have in these two […]
Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to delay the passage of the Gold Corporation Bill and seek wider stakeholder consultation. Mining Minister Muguwa Dilu at a consultative workshop this week said opportunity will be given to all stakeholders to make their recommendations for the amendment of […]