From across Papua New Guinea
A total of 109 candidates have nominated to contest various seats in Central Bougainville for the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] General Elections. According to official nomination figures, 98 of the candidates are male, while 11 are female. Of the women nominated, six are contesting single-member constituency seats, going head-to-head with male contenders, while five […]
Candidates in the Local Level Government election race out of Milne Bay have joined others in sounding concerns the setback to polling was uncalled for, unconstitutional and one of the longest election timelines they’ve seen. Long time council President and current Deputy Governor for Milne Bay Lelena Metoa was one who came forward to air […]
Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] has signed a K394 million contract with China Railway Construction Engineering Group to deliver major road infrastructure projects in Western Province. The agreement, formalised in Port Moresby today, covers three projects: the construction of the Kiunga – Nomad Road at a cost of K294.7 million, upgrading and sealing of Balimo […]
Candidates in the Porgera Paela district are calling on the Electoral Commission to ensure adequate funding is made available to transport ballot boxes to remote areas via helicopter. Candidates shared their views in an election briefing today in Wabag town. Past experiences with polling in non-designated areas have often resulted in violence, bloodshed, and mass […]
The Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Hospital is still operational despite speculation that it shut down due to a water crisis situation. Simbu Provincial Health Authority Director of Corporate Services, Henry Kua confirmed to NBC News that the water issue has been addressed, and this has not disrupted the operations of the hospital. “I want to […]
Papua New Guinea will play a key role in one of the world’s largest military exercises, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, which commenced in Australia this week and, for the first time, will extend into PNG territory. Now in its 11th edition, the exercise has brought together more than 35,000 personnel from 19 countries, marking the […]
While there’s been much fanfare for the opening of the Alotau-Port Moresby Highway under governments Connect PNG Program, the public in Milne Bay have mixed reactions. The Milne Bay Administration recently sent down officers to track the road and gauge feedback. Led by Principal Advisor Lloyd Maibani of the provincial administration it took under 24 […]
Cricket PNG has extended its congratulations to Raukele Cricket Club [RCC] on celebrating 45 years of service to cricket development and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. The club marked the milestone with a special event and 2024 Presentation Day held at Amini Park on Saturday, 12 July, coinciding with the conclusion of the 2024 […]
The driver of a Kana Construction dump truck involved in a serious collision with a police vehicle over the weekend has surrendered to authorities after initially fleeing the scene. Central Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed the driver is now in police custody and will be interrogated before formal charges are laid. The […]
A total of nine children and their guardians, have returned to their homes, after successfully undergoing life-saving heart surgeries, at the Port Moresby General Hospital, with help from the National Flag Carrier, Air Niugini. Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Gary Sheddon in a statement says, the most recent group included three children from Tari in […]