From across Papua New Guinea
The Madang Electoral office has dismissed widespread rumors in the province of another deferral of polling for the Local Level Government election. Manager Sponsa Navi said polling for Madang Province will commence on Monday, 27 October. He described the province- wide rumors of the deferral as cooked- up lies, clarifying that polling will start next […]
The people of Madang Province have been told to sweat in order to get what they want. This was the blunt message from the Provincial Member and Governor, Ramsey Pariwa, whilst addressing farmers in the Astrolabe Bay Local Level Government area last week. “Madang Province in the next fifty years would be operating by the […]
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] has successfully concluded the Capacity Audit Program in West New Britain Province, aimed at assessing the province’s readiness to take on the administration of all land in the province. The high-level delegation led by DLPP Secretary Benjamin Samson, comprised of directors and managers representing key technical divisions […]
The Bakesu Revival Church of Papua New Guinea in partnership with the Community Learning and Development Section under the Morobe Provincial Government’s Community Development Division, successfully transformed 25 traditional villages to Modern, Healthy and Safe Villages. According to Healthy Island Concept Chairman for Sialum LLG, Pius Clemence, without knowledge of the existence of such concept, […]
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Papua New Guinea [PNG], His Excellency Jongho Choi, on Wednesday this week announced that the Korea International Cooperation Agency [KOICA] will be establishing its office in PNG. Ambassador Choi made this announcement during his meeting with the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. “This is […]
A tragic road accident near Korefegu, just outside Goroka town, claimed 13 lives at around 3 p.m. yesterday. A coaster bus traveling from Lae to Mt Hagen lost control on a sharp bend, skidded off the road, and fell into a deep ravine. Traffic officials said the bus was speeding and its tires were slippery, […]
Papua New Guinea Kumuls are set to unleash new talent in the 2025 Pacific Championships, with three exciting youngsters named to make their debut this weekend. Gold Coast Titans prospect Cooper Bai, son of Melbourne Storm legend Marcus Bai, will debut off the bench alongside PNG Hunters duo Gairo Voro and Finley Glare, who have […]
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel is in Papua New Guinea for a two-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations. During her courtesy visit to Prime Minister James Marape yesterday, Minister Haskel delivered commendations from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said both countries are ready to expand cooperation. She said with PNG now having […]
The Baiyer Local Level Government (LLG) in the Mul Baiyer District of Western Highlands, has raised concerns about the appointment of their Assistant Returning Officer [ARO]. During a media conference in Mt Hagen today, 28 ward councilors and intending candidates said they do not want Tommy Kolo to be the ARO for Baiyer LLG in […]
Simbu police have been praised for their quick action that stopped a violent tribal fight in the Gumine District today. Police said the fight started after a PNG Defence Force soldier on leave was attacked by youths from the Era tribe during a drinking brawl yesterday. Members of the Era and Kalubiagao tribes then began […]