The special independent audit into the government’s flagship Connect PNG Program has completed its first phase of site inspections, covering more than 60 percent of projects under review.
For the first time since the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] was established 33 years ago, the forestry sector is preparing to issue a timber permit under a Forest Management Agreement [FMA] to a state-owned company, PNG Diwai Holdings Limited [PNGDHL].
Over 100 children in Eastern Highlands Province have been diagnosed with heart defects, following a cardiac screening program conducted at Goroka Provincial Hospital.
Police Commissioner David Manning has confirmed that five people have been killed in tribal fighting between the Poreyalin and Kalyimb tribes in Kompiam, Enga Province, describing the violence as a result of weak community leadership.
The Kimil Rugby Football League [KRFL] is breaking new ground by not only producing players for the intercity competition but also setting its sights on developing professional referees.
A man has died and a primary school and aid post have been closed in Marangis village, Bogia district of Madang, following an ongoing land dispute with the neighbouring Watam community in East Sepik.
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has urged the national government to review the country’s tax policy, arguing that the current system unfairly benefits major centres while depriving smaller provinces of much-needed revenue.
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has urged current leaders to make responsible and decisive choices that will shape Papua New Guinea’s development over the next 50 years.
The situation in Fagululu, Esa’ala District, remains tense as villagers flee ongoing violence sparked by a local dispute that has escalated into armed attacks.