From across Papua New Guinea
Minister for Mining and Special Projects Rainbo Paita has condemned the brutal killing of three people in broad daylight in Lae. Paita has called for the government to immediately intervene by enforcing the Vagrancy Act and renew debate on the death penalty. The mining minister who is also the Member for Finschhafen, said the killings […]
The Government, through the Minister for Police and Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, has announced strong support for Papua New Guineans who are monetising social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This announcement follows a question raised in Parliament by Governor for Northern Province, Garry Juffa, regarding […]
What once stood as a humble make-shift [kunai] shelter for worship has now become a beacon of faith and progress in the highlands through a bold act of local leadership and spiritual commitment. On Saturday, the Bunum-wo Catholic community in Jiwaka witnessed the official opening of the Divine Mercy Pastoral Center, a purpose-built chapel that […]
Papua New Guinea was reminded today of its significance in the Pacific region and especially to New Zealand. New Zealand Prime Minister Christoper Luxon was humbled to address the house in a special address this morning, reminding PNG of its strategic position in the region and its critical role in trade routes for Asia and […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Government has presented new vehicles to eight key divisions within its administration. The move marks PNG’s upcoming 50th Independence Golden Jubilee and highlights a push to improve service delivery. The eight vehicles were presented to the Divisional heads of each of the divisions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen […]
The New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the National Parliament, addressing the house. He is the first NZ PM to be given this special privilege and second foreign PM to do so. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was the first, in 2023. Speaker Job Pomat warmly welcomed Prime Minister Luxon, saying his visit […]
As of Count 20 yesterday, taking the lead in the race is Our United Resource Party candidate and former MP, Anderson Mise maintaining his first spot securing 12,930 votes. Nation Alliances candidate Patrick Pruaitch is on the second spot with 9,150 votes. On third placing is Our Party candidate Tonny Christie Waisi who has 3,659 […]
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the country to celebrate 50 years of enduring friendship with PNG. Luxon touched down at Port Moresby’s APEC terminal on a New Zealand Royal Airforce aircraft shortly after 6pm last night and was met with a full ceremonial welcome, including a 19 – gun salute and a […]
A Madang based policeman, who was charged for the alleged murder of his wife last month; has been granted a K1,000 bail by the National Court. Constable Sunny Zu from Jiwaka Province was initially refused bail by police, but subsequently engaged a lawyer to help him apply for bail through the courts. Although his bail […]
Ialibu Pangia MP Peter O’Neill has highlighted a late disbursement of funds for the Government’s tuition fee free project, including lack of funds for medicine supplies in his electorate. He says provinces and districts cannot be using their district funds and operational funds for basic services like health and education. He claimed tuition fee free […]