From across Papua New Guinea
Two SME groups from Jiwaka province have received a total of K40, 000 as seed capital to start their own business. This assistance was given by the Small to Medium Enterprise [SME] Corporation under its Start & Improve Your Business program. These recipients were, the Waghi One Community Association and Anglimp Sweet Potato Farmer from […]
Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea will continue to strengthen its bilateral relationship with the United States, highlighting the importance of existing and future American investments in the country. He said following his recent visit to the U.S., both nations will pursue greater collaboration across key sectors. A high-level meeting is also being […]
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has congratulated Petroleum Resources Kutubu Ltd [PRK], Gas Resources Gigira Ltd [GRGL], and the wider family of MRDC-managed landowner companies for their strong and strategic positioning in BSP Financial Group Ltd. He said the elevation of PRK to the third largest shareholder and GRGL’s entry into the top ten reflect not […]
Soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] are retracing the historic 1975 “Exercise Antap Lo Ol,” a symbolic journey that originally marked the lead-up to PNG’s independence. The modern-day retracing began on July 7 in Wewak, with 19 soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment based at Moem Barracks. They are walking […]
The new International Coconut Genebank to go up in Milne Bay, a major undertaking by the Kokonas Indastri Koporesen is said to be on target. KIK Managing Director Allen Aku was at the Punipuni site this week where major clearing works is progressing well with a landing barge area and ground works for where the […]
The people of Kikori District will no longer travel in dinghies to and from Port Moresby for access to services. This was made possible through the purchasing of MV IBK Landing Craft Barge by the Kikori District Development Authority under the leadership of Kikori MP and Provincial and Local Level Government Soroi Eoe. Prime Minister […]
Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr., MP, has reaffirmed the crucial role of the Reserve Constabulary in strengthening community policing and restoring public confidence in law enforcement across Papua New Guinea. The Minister made the remarks following nationwide visits to Reserve Constabulary units undergoing revitalization under major police reforms aimed at addressing past misuse and building […]
Papua New Guinea’s population growth has seen a boom in youth population of age 25 and below with 60% majority. This population growth is driven by 4.2% fertility rate of mothers with families having between four to five children at an average. While the current PNG population statistics are yet to be revealed, it is […]
Polling for the much-anticipated Pogera-Paiela Open By-Election officially began today after ballot boxes were securely stored in a shipping container at the Paiam Police Station. NBC News confirmed that the container was opened in the presence of candidates’ representatives, Electoral Commission officials, security personnel, and members of the public. A total of 48 ballot boxes […]
The Media Development Initiative [MDI] joined hands with long-standing partners, media professionals, civil societies, and community voices in celebrating its 20 years of shaping media landscaping in Papua New Guinea. They celebrated two decades of training, mentoring, networking to ensure media houses uphold transparency, inclusivity and accountable reporting within PNG and the Pacific. The Minister […]