From across Papua New Guinea
Young Papua New Guineans will be able to build practical skills to lead, work and create opportunities with the launch of a new series of youth-focused short courses. Delivered through Australia Awards Papua New Guinea, the short courses offer practical and targeted training for recent university graduates and young professionals to navigate and thrive in […]
East Sepik Provincial Health Authority [ESPHA] has successfully launched the second phase of a major health investment that will drive equitable health access and better health outcomes for mothers and children. The Accelerated Immunization and Health System Strengthening Program – Phase 2 [AIHSS2] is aimed at increasing immunization coverage and strengthening health systems across the […]
Around 2,700 new born babies contract HIV & AIDs every year through blood and fluid transmission during childbirth. Health Minister Elias Kapavore revealed during the opening of the Jiwaka Provincial Medical Transit Store in Jiwaka last week. Minister Kapavore in appealing to mothers and girls to check their HIV & AIDs status during pregnancy to […]
Frieda River Limited [FRL] has stepped in to support communities in Lumi, West Sepik Province, following a devastating landslide in March that damaged homes and blocked vital road access. As part of its relief efforts, FRL supplied four 5,000-litre tuffa water tanks to provide clean drinking water to affected families. The tanks were delivered to […]
The United States Government has made another four-year financial commitment of US$15 million or over K60 million to Papua New Guinea through the Department of Health to enhance capacity for infectious disease outbreaks and HIV/AIDS. Minister for Health Elias Kapavore and Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy Alex Berenberg formalized the agreement [MoU] today at the […]
Three outstanding cocoa producers have been jointly declared winners today at the 2026 Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo in Wewak today. It was extremely difficult to separate the top samples, as all three entries met the highest quality standards, resulting in a rare decision to award three equal winners instead of a […]
A serving member of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary in Hela Province has been taken into custody today after being caught consuming alcohol in defiance of the province-wide liquor ban. The arrest was confirmed by Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Michael Welly, who stated that the officer is currently detained at the Tari police […]
A high-risk remand detainee has escaped custody and is now on the run, prompting a joint manhunt by Correctional Service officers and police. Bomana Correctional Institution Commander, Chief Superintendent Yelly Oiufa, confirmed that Mileng Kapli escaped from Port Moresby General Hospital on Monday, April 20, between 11am and 12pm. Kapli, a former PNGDF soldier, is […]
As relief supplies slowly trickle down to the affected areas in East New Britain, some affected areas fear the supplies may not last. Watom Island LLG of Rabaul District is one of the affected areas in the province where people have lost most of their food gardens and water sources. And there are concerns amongst […]
The Motu Koita Assembly [MKA] has announced the dates for the 2026 Hiri Moale Festival, with the iconic cultural event set to return in September. Speaking at a media launch at City Hall this morning, MKA Chairman and NCD Deputy Governor Russell Simon Wavik confirmed the festival will run from September 8 to 13. The […]