From across Papua New Guinea
The Provincial Police Commander [PPC] for Eastern Highlands and the Goroka Police Station Commander have been stood down, following the violent clash between students and local villagers in Goroka over the weekend. Police Commissioner David Manning announced the decision today, describing it as necessary while investigations continue into the incident and the police response. Commissioner […]
Close to 200 students from Madang Province, who are studying at the University of Goroka; are making an urgent appeal to the Madang Provincial Government and the head of police in the province to help arrange their safe exit from Goroka. Their call follows the weekend’s turn of events between a faction of students and […]
The nationwide rollout of the Bilum Digital Platform training has begun in Lae, Morobe, in a bid to transform local governance through technology. This year’s rollout is themed “Empowering Subnational Governance Through Digital Transformation and Collaboration.” The initiative aims to reach all 22 provinces and 96 districts, strengthening local governance and improving service delivery through […]
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 […]