From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has summoned health officials to a meeting on Friday to resolve the labor ward fiasco. The Health Secretary, Dr. Osborne Liko, Minister for Health, Elias Kapavore, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatachenko, Port Moresby General Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paki Molumi, and Chief Dr. Glen Mola. This follows concerns […]
While Milne Bay had decided initially for nominations to be held in each Local Level Governments [LLGs] however, this plan isn’t working out as fully intended. A nightmare in logistics and current weather isn’t allowing this at the moment, hence they’ve relaxed this plan. As of this morning, long lines of candidates queuing up at […]
Only one candidate has nominated so far for the Kabwum By-Election in Morobe province, since the issue of writs and start of nominations last Thursday the 24th of April, 2025. Morobe Elections Manager, Simon Soheke told NBC News that Patrick Basa is the only one who has registered so far. However, he’s expecting others to […]
Prime Minister James Marape and Governor of Bank Papua New Guinea, Elizabeth Genia today launched the Commemorative Bank note, Kina [K50] and Toea coin [50 Toea], to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Kina and Toea Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister James Marape said Kina and […]
The University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] commenced its week-long 70th Graduation Ceremony this morning at the Sir John Guise Indoor Complex, beginning with the School of Natural and Physical Sciences [SNPS], which graduated 184 students. Prime Minister James Marape officiated at the ceremony. He congratulated today’s graduands and extended his commendation to the other […]
The 2025 season of Kimil Rugby League kicked off on Saturday, marking the start of the league’s 11th season in Jiwaka. Kimil RFL President, Michael Tee, who has been a key promoter of rugby in Jiwaka, encouraged young players to see the Kimil field as a platform for developing their skills. In his speech, Mr […]
Nominations for the LLG Elections and the Porgera Paiela by-election officially opened in Enga province on Friday. The LLG Elections and the by-election will be running concurrently. Nomination fee for candidates contesting the LLG elections is K200 while candidates nominating for the by-election will be required to pay K1000. Candidate nominations from displaced areas, particularly […]
Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance [SILAG] Chief Executive Michael Barobe, speaking at the institute’s 71st graduation ceremony in Port Moresby on Friday, said a government plan must be financially supported, following the announcement of SILAG’s transition into a university in 2027. SILAG plans to become a university, specifically a public service university, by 2027. […]
The devastating condition of the Gogo Karweri road in the Elimbari Local Level Government [LLG] of Chuave district in Simbu province is badly affecting service delivery and the people especially when the coffee season is at it’s peak. Vehicle and small business owners, teachers and students of the Kawari High School called on the Chuave […]
Finals of the Port Moresby Cricket Association Mix T10 Corporate Cricket is current underway at the Amini Park cricket ground. The program started at 9am this morning and will conclude at 6pm in the afternoon after the award presentations. The plate finals will be played between NCDC City Hall and Bank PNG Toeas and the […]