News
Fraud squad storms Finance Department over withheld payroll fraud report
Members of the Fraud Squad this morning entered the Finance Department Office armed with a court-issued search warrant to obtain an investigation report of an alleged K1 million kina payroll fraud involving National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [ NCD PHA].
Marape’s pledge spurs 5-year youth strategy
The National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] has launched a five-year National Youth Engagement Strategy in direct response to Prime Minister James Marape’s promise to reach out to unemployed and out-of-school youths.
Counting for Usino/Bundi by- election resumes
Counting of votes for the Usino/ Bundi by- election has resumed this afternoon at the Opotio Rimoru Hall within the Walium Sports Precinct, despite advice by the Election Security Coordinator and Provincial Police Commander for Madang, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim; for a change of venue due to security concerns.
Minister Peter visits Bihute prison, donates gifts to inmates
Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development, Jason Peter, visited Bihute Correctional Prison last Monday as part of the Church Development Council [CDC] program in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.
Prime Ministers Marape and Luxon honour legacy of founding leaders by committing to future-focused PNG–NZ partnership
Prime Minister James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stood beneath a tree planted in 1983 by Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and then-New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon. The moment marked four decades of friendship between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
Tsiamalili to open Pacific ICT Dialogue in Fiji
Caretaker Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Peter Tsiamalili Jr., is scheduled to attend the 2nd Pacific Island Ministers Dialogue [PICTMD] in Suva, Fiji.
Chinese businessman arrested for alcohol sales in Hela
A Chinese businessman operating several shops in Hela Province has been arrested and released on bail for allegedly selling alcohol in breach of the provincial liquor ban.
West New Britain teachers owed K45 million
A number of teachers in West New Britain Province are owed over K45 million in outstanding salaries.
WNB PHA new board sworn in
The West New Britain Provincial Health Authority [WNBPHA] is now under the chairmanship of former Provincial Administrator and now New Britain Palm Oil Limited Community Affairs Manager, Steven Raphael.
Hela PHA opens aid post in Tari Pori District
The Hambuali community in Hayapuga LLG, Tari-Pori District, Hela Province, will now have access to healthcare services following the official commissioning of the Hambuali Aid Post today.