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Forest Authority MD defends SGS partnership
The Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNG FA], John Mosoro, has defended the agency’s intention to re-engage international firm SGS as an independent verifier of log exports, while questioning the accuracy of data presented to the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Delivery.
Enga Cultural show committee receives timely sponsorship
South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has stepped in as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Enga Cultural Show, contributing K5,000 to support preparations for the annual cultural event.
PNG reaffirms digital leadership in the Pacific
Acting Information Communications and Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust.
Tkatchenko vows support for newly elected MKA members
Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has pledged his full support to the newly elected members of the Motu-Koita Assembly, vowing to work closely with them to deliver essential services to local communities.
Gurney airport targets full flight operations by September
Normal flight operations into Gurney Airport are expected to resume by September, according to an update released this week as runway upgrade works intensify.
Somare honoured with monument as symbol of unity and legacy
The National Parliament came to live tonight as the life-size Monument of the country's founding father late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare was unveiled.
Vincent Kumura leads Usino-Bundi by-election as primary count progresses
Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has taken an early lead in the Usino-Bundi Open by-election, securing 6,250 votes after the second day of primary vote counting today [Thursday].
Lady Veronica Somare breaks down in tears during monument unveiling
Lady Veronica Somare, wife of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, was visibly emotional as she arrived at the National Parliament precinct for the unveiling of her husband’s life-size monument.
Gurney airport terminal to be demolished in September for major upgrade
The current terminal building at Gurney Airport, which has served the Alotau region for more than 20 years, will be demolished in September this year to make way for a modern replacement.
Police, fisheries to crack down on illegal beche-de-mer harvest on Tasman
The Bougainville Police Service and Fisheries Directorate will deploy to the Tasman islands this week aboard the Sea Shepherd vessel MV Allankay to investigate ongoing illegal harvesting of beche-de-mer.