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Solar energy lights up remote Western Province communities

Australia’s partnership with the Western Province Partnership is supporting the Government of Papua New Guinea in its efforts to expand access to electricity in rural communities. As part of this initiative, household solar lighting kits are being distributed and installed across the four Local-Level Governments [LLGs] in South Fly District- Morehead, Forecoast Kiwai, Oriomo-Bituri, and […]

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Goi announces K4 billion airport upgrade plan

Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi has announced an ambitious plan to modernize Papua New Guinea’s key airports, with a major focus on Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. The upgrade is designed to expand capacity, modernize facilities, and support the country’s growing economy. Minister Goi said the top priority will be the expansion of Jacksons […]

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Goroka Show receives key support from District Authority

The Goroka District Development Authority [DDA] has stepped in with K150,000 to support the 69th Goroka Show, reinforcing the event’s role as a major economic and cultural highlight for the district and province. The cheque was handed over by Goroka District Administrator Benzon Imara to Goroka Show Chair Lady Keryn Hagraves at the district office […]

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PNG Ports to deliver K340 million climate-resilient port in Kimbe

PNG Ports Corporation Ltd [PNG Ports] will be delivering a ‘climate change resilient’ K340 million port to the people of West New Britain Province. This will also bring more than 300 immediate jobs, spin off benefits for the locals and multiple future business opportunities. During the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, Chairman of PNG Ports, Harvey […]

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Marape overnights at Bam forestry camp in Cloudy Bay

Prime Minister James Marape spent a night at Bam Forestry camp in the Cloudy Bay area of Central Province where he was welcomed by the PNG Forest Authority [PNGFA] and Active Forest Limited [AFL] on the 29th of August 2025, marking the significance of forestry’s contribution to the Connect PNG program, in this instance, connecting […]

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Provincial administrators gather in Port Moresby to drive governance reforms

Provincial administrators from across Papua New Guinea convened at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby on Thursday for the 2025 Provincial Administrators Conference, a key platform for advancing government reforms aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery at the sub-national level. Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, officiated the conference, highlighting its role in reviewing […]

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Prime Minister Marape highlights Kotidanga road as key economic corridor

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to connecting remote communities through the Connect PNG programme, highlighting the historic opening of road access into Kotidanga, a once isolated hinterland area of Gulf Province. For the first time, people can now drive from Menyamya in Morobe Province into Kotidanga in Gulf, an achievement Prime […]

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PNG NRL franchise gains momentum as PM Marape thanks outgoing CEO Andrew Hill

Papua New Guinea’s dream of fielding its first-ever National Rugby League (NRL) team is closer to reality, with Prime Minister James Marape paying tribute to outgoing PNG NRL CEO Andrew Hill for his “instrumental” role in the historic project. Mr. Hill, who is leaving to take up the position of Chief Executive of the Penrith […]

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GDDA boosts Goroka traffic policing with vehicle donation

The Goroka District Development Authority, led by Goroka MP Aiye Tambua, has strengthened public safety and traffic management in Goroka by donating a vehicle to the Police Traffic Unit on Friday at the Goroka Police Station. MP Tambua said the traffic unit had been without a vehicle for six years, limiting its ability to address […]

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New high school to bring education to remote communities in Unavi

For decades, students in the remote Unavi village of Eastern Highlands have faced the daunting challenge of accessing secondary education. That struggle is finally easing with the recent launch of the Gouno Faith Mission Day High School in Lufa district, overseen by Deputy Provincial Administrator Peter Ghare. Until now, the only option for secondary schooling […]