From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has once again shown strong leadership on climate issues, with Prime Minister James Marape speaking up for forest and ocean nations at the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil. PM Marape called for fair climate funding, stronger global partnerships, and urgent action to protect tropical forests and oceans, which he described as […]
The Bulolo District Development Authority [DDA], led by Chairman and local MP Sam Basil Jr., has taken swift action to protect Bulolo and Morobe students at the University of Goroka following recent clashes with local residents. To ensure their safety, the DDA arranged for a Mobile Squad 15 unit and two buses to escort the […]
Papua New Guinea is taking a strong stand on climate action, calling for fair and honest carbon markets that will bring real benefits to people living in forest areas. Prime Minister James Marape made this call at the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil. He said PNG wants a transparent and well-regulated carbon trading system […]
Prime Minister James Marape has called on world leaders to provide more funding support for countries protecting the world’s forests and oceans. Speaking at the COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil last Friday, Mr Marape said countries like Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and the Congo are helping the world survive by protecting the planet’s largest forests. […]
The Somare Cup, a rugby competition that embodies the values of unity and discipline, is set to return to Rigo District, more than two decades after it was last held. Vera Raga, President of the Walk the Talk Association Inc and a major sponsor of the Rigo Schools Rugby League and Gomore Rugby League, said […]
The Host Organizing Committee [HOC] of the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Prime Ministers Cup has confirmed that New Caledonia will not be participating in this year’s tournament. The announcement was made late yesterday after the committee exhausted all possible avenues to assist New Caledonia with its travel arrangements. HOC Chairman Leonard Louma told the media […]
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has assured parents and guardians that arrangements are underway to safely repatriate East Sepik students studying at the University of Goroka [UOG], following violent clashes between students and locals on Sunday. Governor Bird confirmed on that his administration is working closely with East Sepik student leaders at UOG and the […]
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Jiwaka Province begins today under strict supervision, with officials warned not to leak results as authorities move to prevent election-related violence. Provincial Election Manager Rossie Pandihau confirmed that counting will proceed for eight LLGs, excluding Anglimp and Kuna-Komun, which were suspended by Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai […]
51 people, including 47 University of Goroka [UOG] students and a police officer, were injured in a violent clash between students and villagers from Ato Market near the university’s back gate on Sunday. Acting Hospital Manager of the Goroka Provincial Specialist Hospital, Dr. Shirley ToMangana, confirmed the figures in a media statement yesterday, stating the […]
The Minister for Youth, Religion, Sports and Community Development, Jason Peter, has reinforced the government’s partnership with the church by presenting K50,000 to support the Yabim Seket Conference before officially closing the event on Sunday at Gabmazung Station, Gabsongkeg Village, Samsiga. The week-long conference, held from 4th to 9th November, brought together delegates from 14 […]