From across Papua New Guinea
President Ishmael Toroama has called for the retrieval, proper burial, and recognition of the remains of men who fought and died during the decade-long Bougainville Civil War. It’s been over thirty years since the crisis and the loss of an estimated 20,000 people either directly or indirectly from the bloody conflict. Many of these lives […]
The business decision by the board and management of Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] to enter into a ‘binding agreement’ with Kingston Resources Limited to acquire the mining license of the shutdown Misima Mine has not gone down well with the traditional landowners in Mine Bay Province. The non-operational gold and silver mine is located […]
The National Economic and Fiscal Commission [NEFC] of Papua New Guinea is set to join an international group of fiscal commissions, marking a significant milestone in the country’s engagement with global governance and economic reform initiatives. This new alliance comes through a strategic partnership with the Forum of Federations, a Canada based international organization committed […]
In a significant move towards sustainable development and economic development, the communities of Kaiau and Vanuamai in Nara consituancy in Kairuku, Central, have embarked on the Kairuku Coast Cattle Project. A first ever landowners consultative meeting was held last weekend. The meet aims to harness the distric’s agricultural potential and uplift the livelihoods of the […]
Apart from Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto’s confirmation to attend the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary, there will be several other important delegations from the United Nations General Assembly member countries also expected to attend. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will also attend the country’s Golden Jubilee celebration. “For China, we expect […]
Aseneth Waide [26] from a mix parentage of Oro and East Sepik province published her first book titled ‘Random Thoughts’. The book, ‘Random Thoughts’ essentially documents her thoughts from Grade 10 up towards the time she was at the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG]. “I call it ‘Random Thoughts’ because there was no theme […]
The Central Provincial Police Commander, has dismissed rumors of ethnic clashes along Hiritano Highway. Senior Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed with NBC News today, no reports of deaths, adding, the highway remains open at this stage. He responded to social media speculations claiming retaliatory attacks between two groups and dismissed the posts as unfounded He said […]
Former netball, basketball, and softball legend Veitu Diro has been announced as the guest speaker for the 33rd SP Sports Awards, set to take place on June 14, 2025, at the Crown Hotel “Veitu is a South Pacific Games gold-medalist, representing the country in six South Pacific Games and three Pacific Mini Games,” SP Brewery […]
The short supply of chickens in the country is expected to improve by June 2025. Papua New Guinea Poultry Industry Association Chairman, Chris Prestwood, said this when speaking to NBC News today. Mr Prestwood said the country is currently experiencing a shortage in the supply of chicken and chicken products, because they have completely stopped […]
Police in the National Capital District and Central provinces are hard at work to ensure that the murder and arson incident at Waigani in the early hours of Monday morning does not escalate to other parts of the city and Central province. The commander of NCD/Central, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, has confirmed […]