From across Papua New Guinea
The Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Western Highlands Province are progressing smoothly into their sixth day today. Polling in other districts; Dei, Mul-Baiyer, and Tambul-Nebilyer, was conducted last week without major incidents and has been described as largely successful. In Hagen Central, which comprises the Hagen Urban and Hagen Rural LLGs, polling that was […]
The Yekere Cooperative Society has received a major boost from East Sepik governor Allan Bird with a K20,000 funding commitment. The cooperative made up of more than 20 local cocoa farmers from Yangoru-Saussia District, have welcomed the support to enhance operations and development. The announcement was made by Mathew Wak, a representative from the Governor’s […]
Police and provincial authorities have confirmed the recovery of an 18-year-old American missionary who drowned while swimming off Gavuvu Village in West New Britain Province. The youth, a member of the Youth With A Mission [YWAM] organization, went missing yesterday afternoon while free diving after attending a church service at Baeau Memorial United Church. His […]
Over 145,000 public servants captured in the Alesco Payroll System will see a 3% increase in their pay starting January 26, 2026. According to Deputy Secretary Policy for the Department of Personnel Management, Ellison Kalimet, the increase will be effective for the government agencies that are covered under the Public Servants Management Act only. Mr […]
At least 21 people, including an expectant mother and her unborn child, were killed early Thursday morning when a massive landslip struck Kukas Village in the Palyamun clan area of Wapenamanda District, Enga Province. The disaster occurred around 2 a.m., burying a family home where 27 people were sleeping. Only seven survived, pulled from the […]
Police in Central Province have confirmed that the Local Level Government [LLG] election is progressing smoothly, despite reports from several polling areas of ballot paper shortages compared to the number of eligible voters. Central Provincial Police Commander [PPC], Acting Superintendent Joseph Salle, said police officers are providing assistance at polling locations only when necessary. He […]
A notice that has been widely circulated on social media, stopping people from the Wapenamanda District in the Enga Province, from accessing services at the Wabag General Hospital, has been described as a fake notice. Enga Provincial Health Authority Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vincent Pyakalyia said this notice was the work of Artificial intelligence [AI], […]
Global health partners have stepped up efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in New Ireland, launching a new transmission survey to confirm the province remains free from the mosquito-borne disease. The World Health Organization [WHO], Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA], and the National Department of Health [NDoH] have joined forces to train 28 local health workers […]
Renowned Japanese artist Miyazaki Kensuke has brought colour and culture together in Goroka, leading the creation of a vibrant mural to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of Independence. The mural, unveiled at Ela Motors Goroka, was officially opened by Japan’s Ambassador to PNG, Hisanobu Mochizuki, alongside Eastern Highlands Governor Simon Sia and Ela Motors […]
The Jimi District Development Authority [DDA] in Jiwaka Province has stepped in with K100,000 logistics support to ensure polling materials reach some of the country’s most remote communities for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections. The funds enabled Heli Solutions Ltd to airlift 36 boxes of ballot papers and election materials from Kagamuga Airport in […]