From across Papua New Guinea
The Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO] of the United Nations is proud to partner with the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority [CEPA] on the Global Environment Facility [GEF 7] project, supporting the achievement of Protected Area [PA] status for the Hogave Conservation, Velotige Community Conservation, and Natauka Zamu Nature Reserve in Eastern Highlands Province. FAO […]
The joint operation currently underway by the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority and the Lae Police National Criminal Investigations Unit officers [NCIU], to crackdown on foreign nationals breaching PNG laws, has now seen a total of 149 foreign nationals apprehended. According to the Lae Metropolitan Commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban, after the 105 were flown […]
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) has officially confirmed the inclusion of the Kandes Rugby League Club (KRLC) as the 12th franchise in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season. The announcement marks the culmination of more than two years of planning, dialogue, and compliance efforts between Kandes RLFC and the PNGNRLC. KRLC […]
The Director General of the World Trade Organization [WTO], Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will be visiting Papua New Guinea [PNG] in May 2026 at the invitation of the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. Minister Maru extended the invitation to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala during their bilateral meeting today on the margins of the APEC Ministerial […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the Government will introduce major changes to improve how elections are run before the 2027 National General Election. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mr. Marape said the reforms will make future elections fair, transparent, and credible. The reforms will include biometric and ID-based voting, the appointment of a […]
Western Province is taking steps to strengthen its response to climate change following a consultation meeting in Daru between the Climate Change and Development Authority [CCDA], the provincial administration, and key stakeholders. Acting CCDA Managing Director Debra Sungi said the meeting aimed to set up a Provincial Climate Change Committee, which will align with local […]
Bank South Pacific Financial Group recorded a 15 percent rise in its revenue earnings for this quarter compared to the same period last year. BSP CEO Mark Robinson says the bank had another strong quarter, earning K860 million in revenue for the third quarter, a 15% increase from the same period last year. He said […]
The Private Business Committee has rejected the latest motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape, saying it cannot be accepted under the country’s Constitution. The motion was filed by Sir Puka Temu, the Member for Abau, and was seconded by James Nomane, the Member for Chuave. The two had nominated Peter O’Neill, Member […]
Coffee grown in Marawaka, Eastern Highlands is gaining international attention, earning the role of official coffee sponsor for APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. The coffee is marketed under the Imunika Wellness Specialized Coffee brand and is now available in Korean markets. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, who attended the APEC meetings, thanked Imunika for […]
Grade 12 students from rural areas are deprived of a fair shot into tertiary institutions by the new selection system, leaving teachers deeply concerned. Two school administrators from West Sepik’s St. Ignatius Secondary School were very critical of the Grade12 Selection Process. School Principal Ronald Raintangen and Founder Frank Evans described the new system as […]