From across Papua New Guinea
Fiji has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG], following a formal handover ceremony from Vanuatu in Suva this morning. The transition of leadership was marked by a traditional ceremony held at the Bose Levu Vakaturaga Grounds, despite heavy rain. The symbolic event included customary rituals and an exchange of speeches […]
Over the two days, judges selected three winners from the three categories: 50th Independence Anniversary, Bilum, and Wedding Bouquet. Thresa Minimulu a local florist in Goroka was the overall winner of the 3rd Goroka Flower Show.She received K1,500 for the best 50th Independence Anniversary floral design plus K500 for the best stall. The best Floral […]
Tonsu Constituency in the North of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has declared itself ready, becoming the third Constituency in the region to have declared itself so far, under the ABG’s Independence Ready Internal Program. The Constituency made the Declaration recently at Tung village, making it the first Declaration in North Bougainville. The first two […]
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Leader’s Summit is now underway in Suva, Fiji. Leader’s senior officials, and delegates from all five MSG member countries – Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the FLNKS of New Caledonia are attending. Observer groups, including the United Liberation Movement for West Papua and Indonesia, are also […]
A star-studded performance by Herea Kila-Pat powered the Aioro Waves to a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Kadeboro Stars in the Tubusereia Cricket Association grand final on Saturday. Kila-Pat, who was named man of the match, smashed a stunning 57 runs off just 36 balls to lead his side to their third premiership title in […]
PNG Power Limited [PPL] has commissioned two new transformers at its Bomana and Kanudi substations, marking a major step toward improving the electricity supply in Port Moresby. The transformers recently delivered by Kumul Consolidated Holdings [KCH] have been energized and are now fully operational. Valued at K4.2 million, the new infrastructure is expected to significantly […]
Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Fiji to attend the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Leaders’ Summit, which will officially take place on Monday. The meeting, hosted by Fiji this year, brings together leaders from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the FLNKS of New Caledonia. They are expected to discuss key issues […]
Australia is committed to supporting the delivery of essential health services across rural and remote areas of Papua New Guinea. As part of this commitment, they are providing PGK10 million to support critical upgrades and maintenance to the MV YWAM [Youth With A Mission] PNG, a medical ship which brings specialist teams to remote communities. […]
Papua New Guinea and Australia have strengthened their digital partnership following an official visit by PNG’s Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu, to Australia this week. The five-day visit, held from June 15 to 20, included high-level meetings in Canberra and Sydney aimed at deepening cooperation on digital development, cybersecurity, connectivity, and public […]
Minister for Civil Aviation, Wake Goi, has brushed aside allegations against NiuSky Pacific Limited management for misappropriating K2.48 million related to unauthorized security arrangements. He told NBC News tonight that the allegations are merely retaliation by former employees of Niusky Pacific who were terminated. Whilst the Minister does not condone actions of corruption, he questioned […]