From across Papua New Guinea
The Commanding Officer of the Second Royal Pacific Island Regiment [2RPIR], of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF], Lieutenant Colonel Francis Vitata and his team, visited personnel who are in operations in the Hela and Enga Provinces, over the weekend. This was an important event that was used to discuss challenges faced by the […]
A candidate contesting the Usino-Bundi District by-election has urged fellow contenders to refrain from engaging in petty politics and personal attacks. Donald Uguro, son of the late Education Minister and former Usino-Bundi MP Jimmy Uguro, made the appeal during the official launch of his campaign at Usino village, where a large crowd gathered in support. […]
A team from the Office of Censorship PNG was in Milne Bay recently. They are looking to sign an understanding with the Provincial Administration through the Division of Community Development to decentralize their functions at the provincial, district, and ward levels. Milne Bay isn’t the first, they’ve reached out to West Sepik already, a strategic […]
Pangu Pati has announced its two candidates for the Central Bougainville and the Usino Bundi by-elections. These two candidates are Lohial Nuau for Central Bougainville in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and Pewa Aiwai for Usino Bundi in Madang province. Prime Minister James Marape, when announcing this today, said these two candidates have been selected […]
With four months away to the country celebrating 50 years of Independence, Prime Minister James Marape is calling out to Papua New Guineans to start preparing for this historic day- September 16. “I appeal to all provinces, districts, and local governments to begin organising meaningful celebrations in their communities”, the prime minister said. “Fifty years […]
Ignatius Marum, a father of two from Komat village in Lihir, New Ireland Province, recently completed hisGrade 12 studies through a Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] program in New Ireland. The program is delivered through a three-year partnership between Newmont, the Australian NGO KTF, and the New Ireland Provincial Government. The initiative, supported by over […]
Another mysterious circumstance has reportedly caused nearly ten deaths, with several others hospitalized, in one of the most remote villages in Eastern Highlands Province. Initial reports appeared on Facebook, with graphic images showing severely ill people, allegedly dying due to lack of healthcare and negligence by health workers. The incident occurred in Dungi village, located […]
The nation’s capital has kick-started its 50th Independence celebrations, with a bang – starting with the Grand Float Parade on Friday, featuring performances from the British Army’s Pipe & Drum Majors, a Māori Kapa Haka group, and vibrant cultural dances. Prime Minister James Marape officiated the program at the NCD City Hall, launching a motorcade of twenty-two […]
Delivering basic government services to remote places in Papua New Guinea is considered a daunting task for some Members of Parliament, especially those whose districts have no road accessibility. One such district is Madang’s Middle Ramu. It is one of three geographically difficult districts in Madang Province which successive MPs and governments have failed to […]
A heated argument broke out on Thursday morning between the Deputy Chairman of the Madang Provincial Health Authority [MaPHA], Young Wadau, and the Acting CEO, Dr Sammy Thomas, during a meeting with hospital staff. The argument happened when Dr Thomas arrived at the hospital and found Mr Wadau already speaking to the staff. Dr Thomas […]