From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has announced an immediate K5 million National Government relief support package for Manus province following the unusual undersea volcanic activity in the Bismarck Sea. The undersea activity has caused large deposits of volcanic pumice and other marine discharge to wash onto the shores of parts of Manus, affecting sea travel, fishing, […]
Earlier this morning frost damaged food gardens in parts of Tambul-Nebilyer District, Western Highlands. It raises fresh concerns about food security as the anticipated El Niño weather pattern begins to affect Papua New Guinea. Locals from several communities report that frost has destroyed or severely damaged sweet potato crops, vegetables, and other staple foods grown […]
Western Highlands Province is taking the lead in resolving long-standing tribal conflicts and changing the way tribal disputes are settled, ending violence quickly through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation instead of years of payback. The latest example comes from Dei District, where a tribal conflict between the Kombolga and Minimbi tribes was brought to an end […]
The East New Britain Provincial Government and the National Broadcasting Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to roll out radio and television services in the province. The agreement, signed today at NBC Headquarters in Port Moresby, will see both parties working together by sharing infrastructure and operational costs to improve broadcasting services for […]
Governor Allan Bird has urged communities in East Sepik to prepare for the looming El Nino, warning of serious impacts on food and water supplies. Speaking to NBC News during an awareness campaign on radio, Governor Bird said prolonged dry conditions will deplete garden food, while rivers and streams could dry up, affecting fresh drinking […]
Farmers in Hayapuga have thanked the Tari-Pori District Development Authority for a K500,000 funding allocation to Wonderland Agristock Limited [WAL], which lifted the farm-gate price of sweet potato [kaukau] from 80 toea to K1.30 per kilogram. WAL is buying sweet potato from local growers to process into livestock feed, supporting a new push for efficient […]
The Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project, linking Vanimo, Wutung, and Wewak Ports, is gaining momentum as government officials, international partners, and local communities unite to advance one of Papua New Guinea’s most significant infrastructure upgrades. The project is expected to deliver improved road safety, reduced travel times, local employment and business opportunities, and better access […]
Communities across Central Province are facing severe weather disruption as the compounding effects of an El Niño climate pattern trigger water shortages along the coast and damaging frost in the highlands. The Central Provincial Disaster Office confirmed it has begun receiving impact reports from multiple districts, prompting emergency officials to urge locals to immediately prepare […]
Noel Sarei officially took command of the Papua New Guinea Correctional Services [CS] earlier this week, assuming the role of Commissioner during a formal handover ceremony at the agency’s headquarters. Sarei succeeds outgoing Acting Commissioner Bernard Nepo, who concluded a two-year tenure at the helm of the country’s prison system. Attending the ceremony, Correctional Services […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] bid farewell to its outgoing board of directors, concluding a tenure accompanied by significant institutional reform, policy development, and a heavily emphasized drive for fiscal responsibility. The state broadcaster hosted a farewell gathering at its national headquarters in Port Moresby on Friday to honor the departing leadership team. NBC Managing […]