From across Papua New Guinea
The PNG Electoral Commission [PNGEC] will not be liable for any vehicle, property, or asset used for electoral activities without its consent. In a statement, the Electoral Commission clarifies that it will categorize any deal made without prior written approval as informal. Approval must come from the Electoral Commissioner or a duly authorized officer, such […]
Constant water disruptions at the Madang Provincial Hospital will soon be a thing of the past, following the arrival of two new Southern Cross water tanks for installation. In recent years, Madang has faced severe and ongoing water disruptions, at times forcing the hospital to scale down services and affecting healthcare delivery to patients. The […]
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has announced a caretaker executive government following a formal swearing-in ceremony in Buka on Monday. The ceremony, presided over by Resident Judge Justice Peter Toliken, marks the beginning of the caretaker administration ahead of the formation of the new government. The caretaker Bougainville Executive Council includes President Toroama, Vice President Ezekiel […]
A 3-day inquiry into the standard and integrity of Journalism in Papua New Guinea commenced yesterday at Parliament’s State Function Room in Port Moresby. Chair of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Communications, MP Marsh Narewec, says this inquiry aims to promote responsible, ethical, and high quality journalism and to restore public trust in the media […]
Global Green Growth Institute is bringing to its priority provinces skills on accessing climate Finance and developing bankable proposals. It’s in association with its flagship project Climate FIRST being rolled out in Milne Bay, New Ireland and Enga Provinces. It’s with the aim to strengthen the capacity of Provincial Administrations to develop bankable Climate Finance […]
Twenty-three long-serving members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] have signed their Deed of Release, marking the end of their years of service to the country. Nineteen officers from Western Highlands and four from Jiwaka gathered at the Mt Hagen Police Station earlier this week, where representatives from the Police Human Resource Division […]
Fair support and proper compensation for injured workers is the main focus of the National Capital District [NCD] Workers Compensation Program, hosted by the Office of Workers Compensation (OWC) in Port Moresby today. OWC Chief Commissioner Martin Pala says this meet is to strengthen understanding of the WorkersCompensation Act 1978, what it means, how it […]
Residents of Lae were left frightened last night after a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 26 kilometers west of the city at 9:05pm. According to the Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory [POMGO], the quake was recorded at 146.77 degrees East and 6.78 degrees South, with a depth of 99 kilometers. It was caused by the […]
The name of the PNG NRL team for 2028 is expected to be announced soon, according to Prime Minister James Marape. The Prime Minister said this right after he arrived from Canberra on Monday night. It is understood that he met with NRL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Abdo and Australian Rugby League Chairman Peter V’landys […]
The Vice Postulator, Father Thomas Ravaioli, who spent 5 years collecting the documentation required for Blessed Peter ToRot to be recognized as a saint, says the talks on the canonization began 70 years ago. And Papua New Guinea is fortunate to finally see the outcome of this journey. “Everything began in 2020, when here in […]