From across Papua New Guinea
Former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai, who was recently found guilty of all five counts of misappropriation, today apologized to the taxpayers and the rest of the country for the crime he committed. During his allocution today, Mr Yafai told the court that he accepts the conviction of misappropriating K41.8 million of public monies; however, […]
A Memorandum of Agreement [MoA] was signed between the Forest Research Institute [FRI] and the Markets for Village Farmers project to promote full participation in developing Papua New Guinea’s emerging galip nut industry. Speaking at the ceremony, FRI’s Professor Philip Siaguru acknowledged that the galip nut sector is still small but growing. He emphasised the […]
Nearly 40 vehicles carrying the people of Bulolo converged on Lae city today to pay tribute to the late Songang Luther Akisawa Wenge, fallen Morobe governor widely remembered for his leadership and commitment to local communities. The convoy, representing all four local-level government areas in Bulolo, reflected the deep respect the district holds for Wenge […]
Heavy machinery amounting to K11.6 million to help strengthen Papua New Guinea’s disaster, relief, and infrastructure development capabilities was signed with Japan recently. Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko and Special Envoy of Japan’s Prime Minister, Shiheru Ishiba, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takuma Miyaji, met for the Signing of Exchange Notes on Official Security Assistance [OSA] […]
A weeklong Governor’s Cup tournament in Madang’s Gama village ended on Saturday with soccer played for the first time in the mountainous region along the Bismarck Range. More than 48 teams competed across soccer and basketball, with thousands of villagers from Gama, Middle Ramu and nearby Jiwaka Province gathering for the event. Organizers said the […]
Papua New Guinea’s national cricket team, the Barramundis, made a strong start to their international preparations with two victories in warm-up matches against Queensland sides over the weekend. In a tense Twenty20 [T20] clash on Friday, PNG edged Queensland XI by two runs. Batting first, the Barramundis posted 156 for 8, with Hila Vara top-scoring […]
The 3rd Climate Change Summit begins tomorrow, with key sectors presenting progress on climate action targets. Climate Change and Development Authority [CCDA] Acting Managing Director Debra Sungi says a total of 10 sectors will give implementation updates based on climate actions discussed during the 2nd Climate Change Summit in 2023. These sectors include Forestry and […]
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 […]