From across Papua New Guinea
Nuku District in West Sepik Province welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as he made his historical visit to the district. Guterres, in being a representative of the global community, told locals in West Sepik, “I am here to bring a big hug from the people of the world to the people of Nuku and […]
Locals in Aitape have joined in a major milestone celebration of Sandaun Province’s top school on Thursday, showing their continued support for the institution. Over 800 students and teachers at St Ignatius Secondary School commemorated the school’s 60th anniversary and 23rd Cultural Show. For six decades, St Ignatius Secondary School has been a robust educational […]
Students at the Kusbau Primary School in Madang Town were told that they, too, have a responsibility to help shape the future of this country. This was the message delivered to them by the Chaplain of the United Church in Madang, Reverend Kari Rabura, on Wednesday this week, as they celebrate the country’s 50th Independence […]
President Ishmael Toroama has appealed to the United Nations for support in Bougainville’s political journey. President Toroama met with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in Port Moresby on Wednesday. In a meeting with Antonio Guterres, President Toroama reaffirmed Bougainville’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. President Toroama reminded the UN that […]
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is back in the firefighting trade after more than 20 years of absence in the region. On the eve of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary, yesterday marked a milestone in the PNG Fire Services as 12 recruit fire fighters from AROB passed out as qualified fire fighters alongside their comrades from […]
In a moment of profound international recognition, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today paid tribute to Papua New Guinea’s Founding Father and First Prime Minister, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, during a commemorative visit to Wewak. Accompanied by Prime Minister James Marape, His Excellency Guterres arrived in Sir Michael’s hometown on the eve […]
Don Bosco Secondary School officially kicked off its pre-Independence celebration today, marking two major milestones: Papua New Guinea’s 50th Golden Jubilee and the school’s 30th anniversary. The two-day celebration began this morning with a flag-raising ceremony, setting a patriotic tone for the event. The school grounds were soon filled with excitement as students and staff […]
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has officially welcomed the 13 Navy ship companies that are here to celebrate PNG 50 years. Governor Parkop in his address to the visiting contingent says this is powerful reminder that PNG is part of the wider community of nations, one that crosses oceans and national borders, one built […]
The people of Cape Gloucester, in West New Britain, now have improved access to critical primary health services closer to home following the recent opening of the new Cape Gloucester Health Centre. This is one of 20 health facilities around the country that the Australian and Papua New Guinean Governments, together with the Asian Development […]
The Lae police bosses have assured that the 50th Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Lae and the province will be safe, regardless of recent threats made to police after criminals were shot dead by police. The Lae Metropolitan Superintendent, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban told NBC News, that security has been heightened up and strategic preparations are […]