From across Papua New Guinea
Over a thousand Catholic faithful gathered on Sunday at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium to celebrate the Thanksgiving Mass for Saint Peter Torot following his canonization on the 19th of October 2025 at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In his address, Cardinal Sir John Ribat highlighted the significance of the mass, which coincided with PNG’s […]
The Central Province is ready to kick-start the election process in the province. With so much delay and frustration among voters and candidates, the date for the Local Level Government elections has now been confirmed to start Monday, October 27. Central Province Acting Deputy Provincial Election Manager, Lista Gabi made this known on NBC Radio […]
Rural communities in parts of Central Province are now benefiting from a new portable X-ray machine that is helping doctors diagnose tuberculosis [TB] faster and more efficiently. With limited access to advanced health services in the province, the donation of the portable X-ray machine by the Latter-Day Saints Church to the Kwikila Interim Provincial Hospital […]
The National Fisheries Authority [NFA] has confirmed that 14 companies have been approved to take part in this year’s beche-de-mer export season in Milne Bay Province. The NFA announced that the export license process has now been completed, and the list of successful applicants was released last week. Among the approved exporters are well-known operators […]
Prime Minister James Marape says the conviction of former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai is a major step in PNG’s fight against corruption, giving police the authority to trace every kina of the K41.8 million stolen from public funds. “I commend the police minister and the Commissioner for stepping up to trace the money trails. […]
The Hela Provincial Government is working to improve educational infrastructure across the province, with a focus on raising the overall quality of education. Governor Philip Undialu said education remains a top priority for his administration, highlighting progress in establishing new institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as Technical Vocational Education and Training [TVET] […]
Police in Morobe are still waiting for their operation funding for the upcoming LLG elections, says newly appointed Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Samson Siguyaru. Supt. Siguyaru told the Morobe Provincial Election Advisory Committee yesterday that their operation plans had already been submitted to Police Headquarters. However, when he followed up on the funding, he […]
Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr says the conviction of former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai is a landmark moment for justice, saying it paves the way for police to recover K41.8 million stolen from public funds. Tsiamalili commended the National Court, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC], and the Office of the Public Prosecutor […]
Former Chief Executive Officer of Sinasina-Yongomugl District, Obert Waure, has accused his local MP, Kerenga Kua, of acting unprofessionally in removing him from office, saying the decision lacked due process and transparency. However, Kerenga Kua, who is the Chairman of the District Development Authority [DDA], has stood by his actions, insisting the termination was necessary […]
Justice Graham Ellis has granted a four-day extension to finalise a peace agreement over the recent tribal fight in the Wapenmanda District, which was originally due today. The extension follows a letter appointing Deputy Provincial Administrator for Social Services, Henry Kapao, and Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop as mediators. The court ordered that Danny Katie, representing […]