From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the reopening of the fully restored Lombrum Naval Base as a historic and strategic leap for the nation’s defence. Funded by a $500 million [about K1.3 billion] investment from Australia, the upgrade was officially unveiled alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Mr Marape thanked Australian […]
Lae police have identified four student suspects in connection with the harassment on campus of a woman by a mob of male students. A separate investigation from the PNG University of Technology has announced it has already identified five student suspects. Speaking to NBC News, the Lae Metropolitan Commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban said since […]
Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has narrowly won the Usino-Bundi by-election, edging out his closest rival by just 279 votes. Kumura secured 14,694 votes to defeat runner up Donald Uguro of the People’s First Party, who polled 14,416 votes at the final count. Nick Kumati of Our Party finished third with 12,223 votes. The declaration was […]
The National Government’s Tuition fee free program, while received well by many, has also been met with much criticism. Parents, research bodies and international organizations like the Asian Development bank have raised concerns about the compromise to learning as a result of the large number of students in classes, ranging from 30 to over 50 […]
Security coverage for the Usino/ Bundi by-election in Madang Province has been strengthened as counting approaches its final stages, with only six ballot boxes remaining in the elimination phase. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, called on all candidates who have bowed out of the race to accept the outcome peacefully. “I call […]
Bougainville is playing host to 20 leading scientists from around the globe this week, in a rare visit aimed at studying the island’s unique bat species. The delegation, fresh from an international research conference in Cairns, Australia, is focusing on the preservation of mammals, particularly flying foxes, across the Pacific and worldwide. Bougainville, along with […]
The PNG Barramundis have touched down in Europe with a goal to conquer the Jersey Tour and prove they belong among cricket’s best Facing a tight schedule of T20 and ODI clashes, the national men’s side will use this tour to test their mettle against quality opposition and push for international ranking gains. “This is […]
Counting for the Usino/ Bundi by- election is nearing completion as the elimination process continues. There are only six candidates remaining in the race after counting was suspended after half past one this morning. Independent candidate Vincent Kumura is surging ahead with 11, 549 votes, with a margin of 1 thousand 458 votes ahead of […]
Papua New Guinea is just 36 days away from celebrating its 50th Independence. However, a nationwide outcry has emerged after a woman was harassed by a mob of male students at the PNG University of Technology [PNG Unitech] in Lae, within the school’s campus. The widespread disgust with many citizens expressing their anger and disappointment […]
19 Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] students from Madang are set to travel to India this week to pursue tertiary studies, which is the first for such initiative in Papua New Guinea. The Madang Provincial Government has invested K600,000 to support the students, who will undertake various bachelor’s degree programs at two universities in […]