From across Papua New Guinea
What began as a peaceful student protest at Holy Trinity Teachers College [HTTC] in Mt Hagen yesterday morning escalated into chaos following a confrontation with police. The protest was staged by HTTC students demanding the resignation of the college administration. The students voiced their concerns following the suspension of their Student Representative Council [SRC] President, […]
A million kina worth of medical equipment was presented to the Intensive Care Unit of the Madang Provincial Hospital last Friday by Kumul Minerals Holding Limited [KMHL]. The equipment includes six patient monitors, six infusion pumps, three syringe pumps, two defibrillators, one ventilator- sevro I, and one nebulizer. The equipment are said to be a […]
The Madang Provincial Hospital has been described as a “cemetery” and not a place where sick people can go to and get well. “It is a place where you go and die,” says James Yali; a former Madang governor. The Madang Provincial Hospital has been faced with a number of critical issues in recent times; […]
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 […]