From across Papua New Guinea
Health infrastructure across Ijivitari District in Northern Province is set to undergo a significant facelift, with major renovations planned for ailing health facilities under the 2025 district development budget. The Ijivitari District Development Authority [DDA] has allocated K2 million for the refurbishment program, which aims to improve access to quality healthcare across the district. Local […]
Papua New Guinea international and Kumuls winger Edene Gebbie has praised the Hiri-Koiari Rugby League for its role in identifying and developing raw talent, providing a platform for aspiring players to reach the national stage. Speaking exclusively to NBC News via phone from the United Kingdom, Gebbie said he is a testament to the power […]
Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Koney Samuel, recently visited the Wutung Border Post as part of the 2025 Inter-Departmental Monitoring and Evaluation Program, aimed at assessing the impact of government-funded investments and donor-supported projects. During the visit, Secretary Samuel and a technical team inspected the Wutung Border Post and the adjacent […]
The Department of Works and Highways [DoWH] has formalised a strategic partnership with DataCo PNG Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU], marking a key milestone in inter-agency collaboration for the Connect PNG Telecommunication System Project. The MoU, signed in Port Moresby by Works Secretary Gibson Holemba and DataCo chief executive officer […]
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have been urged to conduct clean and respectful campaigns without resorting to personal attacks or smear tactics. The appeal was made by veteran politician and former Madang Governor Peter Yama while campaigning in the district on Sunday. “Every candidate who has nominated has a constitutional right to contest the Usino-Bundi […]
Chief Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Ivan Pomaleu has supported the PNG Forest Authority and the Department of Works for their willingness to work together to ensure that roads and bridges are built in the remote parts of the country. Pomaleu said the two government agencies have taken […]
Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the ongoing rehabilitation of two critical rural roads in East New Britain Province, describing them as “lifelines for cocoa-growing communities” and a reflection of real service delivery reaching the grassroots. The roads in Kulungure Feeder Road in Sinivit LLG, Pomio District, and Vunapalading – Burit Feeder Road in Inland […]
Goilala MP Casmiro Aia has called for a change in the leadership of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, amidst the escalating lawlessness in the country. Mr Aia made the call while referring to the recent killing of four people at Waigani, in the nation’s capital. Of the four reported deaths, three were his people […]
The Madang Rugby League Nine’s Competition concluded successfully last weekend with the semi-finals and grand finals played at the Ron Albert Oval in town. The competition, played over six weekends, featured strong participation from across the province, showcasing the growing enthusiasm and talent for Rugby League in the province. A total of 14 male teams […]
Three arrests have been made, while police continue to pursue a fourth individual through an ongoing door-to-door search “The manhunt for the auxiliary member allegedly involved in the rape of a woman at the Saraga Police Post is still underway,” the Commissioner said. “Police are moving through densely populated settlement areas, and it is only […]