From across Papua New Guinea
The Royals are the new men’s A-Grade champions of Madang Rugby League, outlasting the Hawks 20-16 in a bruising grand final at Ron Albert Oval on Sunday. Backed by sponsors Easi Logistics, the Royals absorbed relentless pressure from the Hawks before holding firm to lift the trophy, capping the revival of Madang Rugby League after […]
Papua New Guinea’s proposed Mutual Defence Treaty with Australia, now formally referred to as the “Pukpuk Treaty,” is designed to enhance the country’s sovereignty and defence capabilities, not undermine them, according to the country’s lead negotiator. Elias Wohengu, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and PNG’s lead negotiator, issued a public statement on Thursday […]
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] reached a milestone on 10th September when the Department of Finance officially handed over the original trust instrument and gazettal notice for the establishment of the Forestry Future Investment Trust Account. PNGFA Managing Director John Mosoro received the documents from Nelson Hwekwahin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of […]
The new Wau Waria district administration building in Garaina Station will be named in honor of the late Deputy Prime Minister and Bulolo MP, Sam Basil, who died in a tragic accident in 2022. Wau Waria MP Marsh Narewec made the announcement during a recent address, stating the dedication is a tribute to Basil’s instrumental […]
The Goroka District Development Authority [DDA] has strengthened its partnership with the Goroka Urban Local Level Government [GULLG] and the police, donating three new vehicles to improve town cleanliness and security. The donation includes two Hyundai Dyna trucks for the town authority and a Toyota Hilux for the Community Policing and Reserve Section. MP Aiye […]
Papua New Guinea is taking proactive steps to prevent rabies, emphasizing the country’s vulnerability due to its proximity to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, where the disease is present. The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority [NAQIA] led outreach in Vanimo Green District, visiting schools and health facilities to educate communities and introduce a Dog Bite Register […]
Work is set to move forward on the tender process for a new Level 4 district hospital in Bialla, Nakanai District, following clearance of land and site preparations. Nakanai District Administrator Jeffrey Osa said the district development authority is coordinating with the West New Britain Provincial Health Authority, the National Department of Health, and the […]
46 Locals from Haripmo Village and neighboring wards in Yangoru-Saussia District have completed a week-long Community Legal Awareness and Peace & Justice training aimed at supporting local tourism and ward-level development. The program, held at Wirui Mission Prayer House, brought together 15 women and 31 men and was organized by the East Yangoru LLG in […]
Residents of West New Britain Province now have greater access to free legal services following the opening of a new Public Solicitor’s office in Kimbe Town. The facility, commissioned on Friday by Public Solicitor Leslie Mamu and West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, is located at Kisere. The event also included the handover of a […]
Police in West Sepik Province have held a family gathering to honor the sacrifices of officers’ families and to recognize service during recent major operations, including the Aitape Lumi by-election and the country’s 50th Independence Golden Jubilee. The event, hosted last week under Acting Provincial Police Commander Senior Inspector Silas Kuainou, was the first of […]