From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape will officially launch the country’s first Special Economic Zone [SEZ] Foundation Policy [2025-2032] this Sunday at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Minister for International Trade and Investment [MITI], Richard Maru said the policy follows after the passing of the SEZ Act 2019. “Usually you formulate the policy first and then […]
A total of 23 police officers and 13 police impersonators will be arrested and charged in the coming days for their alleged involvement in providing unauthorized security services to the NiuSky Pacific Limited. Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD/Central Commander Benjamin Turi who is spearheading this investigation says these 23 regular officers were never released […]
Two serious motor vehicle accidents occurred over the weekend along the Magi Highway, highlighting growing concerns about deteriorating road conditions in the area. According to reports, a man died following the accident on Friday night along a severely scraped section of road between Gaire and Barakau village in the Hiri Koiari District, Central Province. In […]
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 […]