From across Papua New Guinea
Gumine Health Centre in Simbu Province is set to be upgraded into a Level 4 district hospital to serve people in Gumine and Salt-Nomane-Karimui districts. The upgrade follows a recent clinical assessment carried out at the health centre by the Simbu Provincial Health Authority and consultants from the Health Services Sector Development Program. Simbu Provincial […]
Papua New Guinea Customs Services has confiscated three 40-foot containers of frozen chicken after a foreign company attempted to import the goods under a false declaration. Acting on intelligence reports, Police and Customs officers searched the company’s premises in Moresby North East yesterday and discovered the undeclared poultry products wrapped in plastic and bags. PNG […]
NRL try-scoring icon Alex Johnston has officially signed with the PNG Chiefs on a one-year deal. The South Sydney Rabbitohs star will join the club as an inaugural player for their 2028 entry into the NRL. Speaking on his decision to join the expansion franchise, Johnston expressed a deep personal connection to the move. “I’m […]
More than 700 police recruits will undergo training at the National Centre of Excellence in Bomana, outside Port Moresby. The Royal PNG Constabulary [RPNGC] in a statement released this week, announced that a total of 715 candidates were initially shortlisted for the second batch of 2025 recruits from the Highlands, New Guinea Islands, and Southern […]
The PNG Chiefs today officially announced the signing of South Sydney Rabbitohs winger and PNG Kumul Alex Johnston. Following ongoing discussions with NRL’s all time top try scorer, a one year deal was signed with Johnston set to join the Chiefs after his contract with Souths ends at the end of 2027. Chammas described the […]
Morobe’s police chief has called on alluvial miners in Bulolo district to respect lawful mining leases and not conduct illegal mining. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, made this call last Thursday after 82 illegal miners were arrested. The arrest followed complaints by Justin Parker, the legal owner of Mining Lease 518, a portion in […]
The Simbu Provincial Government has presented a counter-funding of K6 million to the Department of Works and Highways for a major road project in the province. The funding will be utilised under an Asian Development Bank Road Project. This road project will cover Chuave and Kerowagi Districts. Simbu Governor, Noah Kool, says, this road project […]
Housing Minister and Member for Tewai-Siassi, Dr. Kobby Bomareo, has urged lawyers across Papua New Guinea to stand united in upholding the constitution regardless of the fields in which they serve. Speaking at the Lawyer’s admission ceremony on Monday, Dr Bomareo warned of eroding factors within the law and justice sector. He called for stronger […]
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleo to carry out a full review into the reported K20 million PNG Defence Force transaction. The Prime Minister said he only became aware of the matter after it was raised publicly. “This is the first time I have seen this issue. I have […]
More than 50 staff from the East Sepik Provincial Health Authority marked the International Day of Midwives yesterday with an awareness activity in Wewak. The day, observed every year on May 5, recognises the important role midwives play in caring for mothers, babies, and families. This year’s theme, “One Million More Midwives,” highlights the global […]