From across Papua New Guinea
Minister for Commerce and Industry Win Bakri Daki has outlined his commitment to empowering local communities and driving economic growth through decisive action and policy implementation. In a recent event, Daki emphasized gratitude and acknowledged the contributions of past leaders, and set a clear direction for the future of Commerce and Industry in the nation. […]
Southern Highlands Governor William Powi has urged his people to reset their mindset and work together for progress as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence. Speaking on the eve of the nation’s Golden Jubilee, Governor Powi said real development can only happen if people change old ways of thinking, foster unity, […]
West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou has urged the people of the province to unite and work together to drive development as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence. Speaking at the Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Pope Francis Oval in Vanimo this morning, Governor Wouwou paid tribute to the nation’s founding leaders, […]
The Kamanoku tribe of Pari Village, in Kundiawa Gembogl District, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a ceremony honouring their forefathers and issuing a passionate call to action for the next generation. The event paid tribute to legendary Kamanoku leaders, including Sir Iambakey Okuk, Sir Joseph Nombri, Mathew Siune, Willie Kupo, Barunke Kaman […]
The Morobe-Northern Highway has officially reached Garaina Station, a development completed just in time to coincide with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today. The achievement comes under the leadership of Marsh Narewec, the first-ever MP for Wau Waria District, who personally oversaw the road’s construction. Speaking to NBC News, Narewec said he sacrificed […]
Papua New Guinea marked its 50th Independence Anniversary this morning with a grand flag-raising ceremony at Independence Hill, honouring the legacies of two men who shaped the nation’s identity in Thomas Shacklady, composer of the national anthem “O Arise, All You Sons”, and George Aibo, the soldier who first raised the national flag in 1975. […]
14 students and six teachers from one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote corners have shown extraordinary determination, trekking 10 hours on foot to join the nation in celebrating its 50th Independence Anniversary. The group, from Tom Hoey Primary School and Mogulu Secondary School, set off at dawn on Saturday, September 13, from Mougulu EPNG […]
Thousands of people flocked to Independence Hill as early as 4 a.m. today to take part in and witness Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony. The event drew a diverse crowd, including foreign prime ministers, government ministers, diplomats, school children in uniform, and security personnel.NBC News reporters on the ground observed that the […]
As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th Independence Anniversary, Alotau District has honoured the nation’s founding leaders with the unveiling of a monument featuring busts of late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and Sir John Guise in the heart of town. The long-awaited project was spearheaded by Alotau MP Ricky Morris, who personally sought the […]
The Daru Correctional Institution launched its 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today with traditional dancing and sporting activities, bringing together inmates, staff, and the wider community in a program that will run until Friday. Acting Jail Commander Chief Superintendent [CSM] Saeth Messeah said the celebration was not only about marking 50 years of nationhood but also […]