From across Papua New Guinea
Northern Governor Gary Juffa says Papua New Guinea’s diversity has been the key force uniting the country and preserving its democracy over the past 50 years. Speaking at Popondetta’s Independence Oval during the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations yesterday, governor Juffa said PNG’s resilience and cultural diversity had allowed the nation to avoid the unrest and […]
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has urged Papua New Guineans to embrace courage, integrity, and hard work as the nation charts its course for the next 50 years. Speaking during East Sepik’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Wewak yesterday, governor Bird reminded citizens of PNG’s peaceful transition to independence on September 16, 1975, which was […]
Alotau’s celebrations for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary turned into a vibrant call for self-reliance today, with Governor Gordon Wesley urging his people to shift from being passive landowners to active developers. The township was a sea of red, black, and gold from as early as 7am, as crowds paraded vehicle floats and marched […]
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 […]