From across Papua New Guinea
Over a thousand Catholic faithful from all over East New Britain, and the New Guinea Islands Region and many more from other protestant churches, turned up for a Holy Eucharist Mass at the Blessed Peter Torot Basilica at Rakunai earlier today. The Basilica is a historical landmark that holds vivid memories of the martyr. The […]
In the lead-up to the canonization of Blessed Peter Torot as Saint Peter Torot at around 6 pm this evening [PNG time], Catholic parishioners gathered at St. Joseph Parish to mark World Mission Sunday in honor of the soon-to-be saint. Blessed Peter Torot was a husband, father, and humble catechist who lived an ordinary life […]
Prime Minister James Marape has officially opened the Kainantu Mine’s new Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant, marking a significant development for the project with the start of its first commercial gold production. During his visit, Prime Minister Marape was given a tour of the new facility by K92 Mining CEO John Lewins and witnessed a […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, John Rosso, has invoked special provisions of the Land Act to stop the planned eviction of residents living at 3-Mile in Lae by the Fresh Produce Development Agency [FPDA], scheduled for November 7th. Mr Rosso, who is also the Minister for Lands and Physical Planning, informed the residents […]
The FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup concluded yesterday with the PNG men’s basketball team winning gold after beating Fiji 68-61 in a thriller, and the women settled for silver, going down to Fiji in the gold medal play-off to Fiji 57-44. Both PNG men and women teams were undefeated in the group stages making it all […]
Ordinary Papua New Guinean citizens hope to see government relief assistance, like cuts in Goods and Services Tax [GST] on basic items, continue after the one-year implementation timeline from June 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The Zero Tax Rating Initiative, which came into effect in June this year, is expected to end in July […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Administration on Thursday bid a final farewell to its long-serving Provincial Finance Manager, the Late Reverend Timothy Rapula, during an emotional ceremony at Mara Haus in Mt Hagen. Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa, accompanied by members of the Provincial Executive Council [PEC], Provincial Administrator Joseph Mangbil, divisional heads, and public servants […]
Madang Province will launch the second round of its polio vaccination campaign on Monday, 20 October, a week later than other provinces due to logistical challenges. Acting Director of Public Health, Karoi Kamac, said the delay will not affect the province’s goal of reaching more children. During the first round, Madang covered 70.9 per cent […]
Ice cream is a favourite treat for people of all ages, loved for its creamy texture and variety of flavors. In the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, especially Buka, it is one of the top-selling commodities, and supplies often run out quickly, leaving many disappointed. Now, a newly established local business, North Solomon Export Commodities [NSEC], […]
A rise in trauma cases for Milne Bay has been described as an ‘unnecessary burden’ on the province’s healthcare system, at least for the Alotau Provincial Hospital. The comments were by Acting Director Curative Health Services of the Milne Bay Health Authority, Dr Dale Frank, after revelations that the hospital was struggling to keep operations […]