From across Papua New Guinea
Madang Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on the establishment of the Silk Road Partnership with Pingtan Country of Fujian Province in the People’s Republic of China on Wednesday, in Port Moresby. The MoU will promote mutual understanding and friendship, specifically Madang and Pingtan Provinces to jointly promote the 21st Century Maritime Silk […]
Census materials needed to conduct the enumeration phase of the National Population and Housing Census have arrived in West New Britain Province. The Provincial Census Coordinating team confirmed receiving the outstanding materials on a chartered plane from Port Moresby, on Wednesday. Provincial Census Coordinator, Chris Marisa said the materials will be sorted out and distributed […]
The headcount of people in two districts in Western Province for the 2024 National Population Census has yet to start because officials have yet to complete training. The nationwide population count commenced on 17th June and will end on 30th June 2024. Daru Provincial Census Coordinator, Goneang Yokwar informed NBC News that census […]
Papua New Guinea’s effort to progress into OFC Men’s Nations Cup semifinals was shattered Wednesday afternoon by Tahiti after a 1-1 stalemate. Tahiti made a crucial start in their bid with a significant win against Samoa. It looked promising to advance to the finals after holding PNG accountable at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, […]
The Supreme Court has, stayed a decision by the National Executive Council of 24th May 2024, in appointing Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and Colonel Opa Lari as Brigadier General. These includes the revocation of the appointment of Mark Goina as Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force […]
On the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] Talk Back Show this morning, Prime Minister James Marape, Minister for Administrative Services Richard Masere, and National Statistician John Igitoi shared the latest information on the National Housing and Population Census Numerous inquiries were addressed regarding the implementation of the Census in different provinces, logistical aspects, concerns about allowances, […]
As people of Mulitaka area of Porgera-Paiela District in Enga Province remain in a state of despair and sorrow from the natural disaster that decimated their villages and homes and took 162 lives, one of their own sons Dr. Sam Yockopua returned back home as a beacon of hope and source of strength with the […]
Public servants’ unions and associations have questioned the recent establishment of the new Public Service Niucare Association [PSNA] by Department of Personnel Management [DPM]. The public servants in a joint effort led by Public Employees Association [PEA] general secretary Ugwalubu Mowana said there was no proper consultation done by the government before forming PSNA. Mr […]
After enduring 45 years of isolation, the residents of Honda-Waripa in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province rejoiced as vehicles finally entered their villages. This significant moment symbolized the end of their arduous journey to access basic government services, which previously required them to trek long distances. Nelson Albert Mais, the electoral officer […]
There is a growing concern over the increasing number of motor vehicle accidents on the four-lane freeway from Keltiga to Town, and further down to Tega and Dobel in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom says, these accidents are caused by various factors. Superintendent Sagom highlighted that […]