From across Papua New Guinea
Seventeen [17] officers from the Buimo Correctional Service [CS] have been certified after successfully completing a weeklong parole training program in Lae last Friday. The training was conducted through a collaboration between the Department of Justice and Attorney General [DJAG], CS, and the National Intelligence Organization [NIO]. It follows recent amendments to the Parole Act […]
The National Court has dismissed James Nomane’s legal challenge against Douglas Tomuresia’s leadership of the Opposition, confirming Tomuresia as the Opposition leader. The court’s decision this morning brings an end to the internal leadership dispute within the Opposition ranks. The controversy began earlier this month when Nomane challenged Tomuresia’s leadership, claiming he had the support […]
The Southern Region Basketball Championships have officially begun in Alotau, bringing together teams from across the region for a weeklong tournament. Teams from Kikori, Popondetta, Gulf, and Oro Province have braved long journeys by road and sea to participate in the competition, which runs from Tuesday, 19 August, and culminates with grand finals on Sunday, […]
Arawa Town is buzzing with excitement as the Jomik Group of Companies advances a major expansion of its Bovotel Hotel, a project poised to reshape the town’s skyline and strengthen Central Bougainville’s business landscape. The new four-story building, currently taking shape, will feature three floors of 30 spacious luxury rooms and a top floor dedicated […]
The Madang Town Clean-Up Campaign is set to become a monthly program as residents, authorities, and businesses rally to restore pride in the once-renowned coastal town ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Coordinator Eugene Wanai said the initiative, driven by the Madang Urban Local Level Government in partnership with business houses, government and […]
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has urged students at the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] to generate knowledge that meaningfully influences national development and decision-making. Speaking yesterday at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences two-day symposium marking the university’s 60th anniversary, Governor Bird said academic work must move beyond theory and contribute to […]
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Papua New Guinea has commemorated Indonesia’s 80th Independence Anniversary with a small but significant ceremony in Port Moresby. The celebration began with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by speeches, cultural performances, and food sharing. Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Andriana Supandy, described the occasion as a proud […]
The National Court, presided by chief justice Sir Gibbs Salika has convicted former Deputy Secretary of the Finance Department, Jacob Yafai, on multiple charges related to the misappropriation of public funds. Yafai was found guilty of misappropriating over K40 million of government money between 2012 and 2013, including abuse of office. The court delivered its […]
More than 100 nurses serving in West Sepik Province are set to benefit from the Nurses Savings and Loans Society, which was launched nearly a year ago. The sign-up was officially completed last Friday in Vanimo when the Chief Executive Officer of the Nurses Savings and Loans Society, Justeen Luna Pindipi, led a team from […]
In a decisive move to curb rising alcohol-related violence in Port Moresby, authorities have imposed sweeping restrictions on liquor sales across settlements and selected suburbs just weeks before Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary. The National Capital District Liquor Licensing Committee made the announcement recently, citing growing concern over public safety following a spike in […]