From across Papua New Guinea
The Hela people will today witness the printing of the first cheque in Tari, at the Hela provincial treasury. The announcement was made by provincial administrator Ronny Angu at a breakfast meeting. This follows the successful rollout of the Integrated Financial Management System [IFMS] by the Treasury Department and the PNG Dataco teams. Mr Angu […]
A historic State visit concluded on Wednesday at Jacksons International Airport with the departure of Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta. The visit marked the opening of a new diplomatic chapter between Port Moresby and Dili. Before departing Papua New Guinea, President Ramos-Horta made a final diplomatic stop at the official residence of the Indonesian Ambassador to […]
A message from King Charles III was officially delivered by Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae during the opening of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit and Blue Security Initiative at APEC Haus on Tuesday. In his message, King Charles described the Pacific Ocean as the “lifeblood” of Melanesian nations and warned that oceans around the world are […]
The Madang Provincial Government has inked another agreement with the Rural Airstrip Agency [RAA] to revive rural airstrips in the province. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed on Tuesday by the Provincial Administrator for Madang, Daniel Aloi, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Airstrip Agency, Kim Opiti; witnessed by Governor Pariwa. Mr Pariwa […]
Prime Minister James Marape has assured the nation that the Government will handle the Ombudsman Commission’s referral involving Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika with great care and full respect for the Constitution and the independence of the judiciary. Mr Marape said the Government fully respects the constitutional roles of both the Ombudsman Commission and the […]
Former Attorney General and Sinesine Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua has described the referral of the Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika by the Ombudsman Commission to the National Executive Council as unprecedented and a dangerous trend. Mr Kua says this refferal must be treated with caution. While the Opposition has called on the acting Public Prosecutor […]
The New Ireland Provincial Government and its business arm, New Ireland Development Corporation [NIDC], have signed a lease and joint venture agreement with PNG FJ Enterprises This move is aimed at strengthening fisheries development and creating long term business opportunities for local communities in New Ireland province. The signing took place at the New Ireland […]
The Kutubu Access Road in the Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province has been cut off after heavy rain washed out a section of road and a culvert near Pimaga Government Station. Reserve Constable Benedict Paul said the Unami River burst its banks during the downpour on Sunday night, washing away the road base […]
Tournament debutants Gereka Sharks have emerged as the team to watch in the Nelson Saroa 9s, maintaining a flawless undefeated streak to secure their place in the semifinals. Led by skipper Omega Jogioba, the Gereka-based outfit made an authoritative start on Saturday, dismantling Arinama 24-8 in the tournament opener. They maintained that momentum in their […]
Hiri Koiari MP Keith Iduhu has admitted the lack of government funding to deliver key infrastructure developments in the district. Despite the hindrances, the deputy opposition leader says the Hiri Koiari District Development Authority under his stewardship as chairman continues to deliver from little resource available. He said education and health are key sectors that […]