From across Papua New Guinea
“Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system in this nation.” Those were the words of Kerema General Hospital Manager Jim Lapai during the hospital’s International Nurses Day celebration held on Friday in Kerema town. Mr Lapai highlighted the critical role nurses play across the province and country, saying nursing is more than just a […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] headquarters office in Port Moresby has done its first installation of a Starlink unit today. NBC is one of the first organizations to order 10 units from Lightspeed, the Starlink reseller. It is a part of the organization’s ongoing digital transition to improve operations and service delivery to its listeners […]
Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment Oro campus today observed world environment day. With the theme inspired by nature, For Climate, For our future. Speaking at the event acting director for UNRE ORO CAMPUS, Dr Kundo Hundang said 2026 Environment Day theme highlights the importance of learning from nature, drawing inspiration from […]
Media leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region signed a communique in Port Moresby today, marking the official close of the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference. The communique outlines key actions agreed on during the two-day conference and sets the direction for future cooperation among broadcasters in the region. The actions focus on strengthening media partnerships, […]
Landowners and investors combined can significantly boost development in Papua New Guinea if surveying practices are improved. This was the core message stressed during the opening of the 58th Survey Congress of the Association of Surveyors in PNG [ASPNG] in Wewak on Wednesday this week. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird, challenged the attendees of the […]
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has called on Bougainvillean’s to remain united and calm as Papua New Guinea’s National Parliament debates the Bi-Partisan Parliament Committee Report on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum. In a statement, Toroama says parliament’s debate would test the resolve of the 97.8 percent of Bougainvilleans who voted for independence during the 2019 referendum. […]
There were calls for the deferral of the debate on the report by the Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee on Bougainville Matters in Parliament on Tuesday. Chairman of the Bipartisan Committee Dr Allan Marat presented this very important report to the House on Monday. Sinesine-Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua called for adjournment of debate so members can read […]
The Wau-Waria District Development Authority (DDA) has committed more than K1.6 million to provide staff housing for teachers at Kasangare Junior High School in Morobe Province. The funding will support the purchase and installation of eight fully furnished staff houses at the remote school in the Waria Local Level Government area. District Education Manager Sesinu […]
After months of a nationwide public consultation, the final 2026 Parliamentary Committee Report on Bougainville Matters was presented in Parliament on Tuesday this week. Despite a mix debate following its presentation, Committee Chairman Dr Allan Marat says this report does not recommend a particular outcome. But its purpose is to present Parliament a structured account […]
The Supreme Court has settled a major legal issue that has led to the dismissal of countless election petitions that were brought to court after the 2022 National elections. The decision by a full bench has finally determined the issue of filing an election petition. It states that a petition is considered “filed” once it […]