From across Papua New Guinea
Opposition Leader, James Nomane made a call to reject the politics of suspicion in the appointment of an Australian as the new PNG Electoral Commissioner. As a member of the Electoral Commission Appointments Committee, the Opposition leader confirmed the process was fair and rigorous. Nomane said 11 applicants, three short-listed, each subjected to exhaustive, independent […]
Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing strongly but is not yet creating enough quality jobs for its fast-growing population, according to a new World Bank Economic Update report. The latest Papua New Guinea economic update, titled Turning Growth into Jobs, finds PNG’s economy expanded by 5.6% in 2025, one of the strongest performances in the […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] is urging residents across the province to prepare immediately for an impending severe dry season. Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa stated that scientific forecasts indicate the current dry spell will worsen in the coming months, severely impacting food production, water supplies, and essential services. “The information we have received […]
More than 6,000 people across four council wards in the Tsenga area of Middle Jimi, Jiwaka, are finally accessing basic healthcare services and vital medical supplies. The rugged Tsenga area, located along the Bismarck Range, has long been considered a final frontier, cut off from vital government services due to poor road conditions. However, a […]
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] recruitment team is traveling across West Sepik to assist rural youth in understanding the recruitment process and submitting online applications. The team has so far visited Lumi and Nuku districts, where 13 applicants from Lumi and 17 from Nuku successfully met the baseline requirements and lodged their applications […]
The people of East Sepik are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the simultaneous commissioning and groundbreaking of several major health infrastructure projects at the Boram Provincial Specialist Hospital today. The East Sepik Provincial Health Authority [ESPHA] officially commissioned a new medical ward to accommodate growing patient admissions, alongside a temporary services building […]
Up to 85 per cent of Papua New Guinea’s population who depend on agriculture are likely to be severely affected by the current El Niño period, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO]. United Nations FAO country head Dr Katchen Wong-Satapornchai said those who rely on agriculture for both sustenance and employment opportunities face […]
PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin has condemned the violent attack on one of the organization’s frontline staff in Banz, Jiwaka, on Tuesday night. The staff member was stabbed in the back in what is believed to be retaliation linked to an active sorcery accusation-related violence [SARV] case. “Our staff member was attacked because the […]
Opposition Leader, James Nomane has intensified his campaign against the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Win Daki, labelling his dismissal of serious SME fund misappropriation allegations as a display of arrogance. Nomane has also condemned Prime Minister James Marape for what he described as continued inaction to this serious issue where SME funds of K200 […]
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress has welcomed the appointment of Dr Nicole Haley as the new permanent Electoral Commission. Assistant General Secretary, Anton Sekum, says the appointment is crucial as the country is stepping up election preparation for next year. Dr Nicole Haley was appointed by the bipartisan Committee comprising the Prime Minister […]