From across Papua New Guinea
A launching was held on Monday at the Pandabai Village in Usino-Bundi to kick-start work on upgrading abandoned existing roads. Member for Usino-Bundi, Vincent Kumura, elaborated on locations that work will be done with selected construction companies who will spearhead the work. “Manka Construction will be working on the road from Mondia Village in Simbu […]
New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] has signed a 25-year Development Agreement with five landowner groups from the Zifasing Oil Palm Mini Estate Project Areas at Markham Farm outside Lae, Morobe. The five signing landowner groups include Momem 1 and 2, Ngarowafes 1 and 2, and Wafiampes. Under the long-term agreement, NBPOL will develop 1,100 […]
Prime Minister James Marape has called on all global military powers to respect the Pacific as an ‘Ocean of Peace’ following China’s test launch of a strategic ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The missile, deployed from a nuclear-powered submarine, prompted a firm response from the Prime Minister, who said that the […]
The Greater Sepik Region has taken a major step towards government digitalization, with all districts in East and West Sepik now moving away from traditional government cheques to the Electronic Funds Transfer, or EFT, payment system. The transition is part of the government’s broader digital reform agenda under the Medium-Term Development Plan IV, and will […]
The Jiwaka Provincial Government has announced over K5.5 million in funding to assist 2,200 eligible students attending various universities and colleges across the country. Jiwaka Provincial Administrator Rick Kogen announced the initiative today, emphasizing the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to easing the school fee burden on parents and investing in the province’s human resources. Jiwaka […]
Coastal communities along the proposed Papua LNG Offshore East Gas Pipeline in Central Province are calling on the Government to include 26 excluded clans in the Social Mapping and Landowner Identification (SMLI) process. They argue they have been directly affected by the project and deserve recognition as beneficiaries. Kairuku Papua LNG Offshore Pipeline Holdings Limited […]
Harmony Hidden Valley mine company presented K220,000 dummy cheque to Lae Snax Tigers Rugby team last Friday in Lae, Morobe Province. This is the second time for the company to support the rugby club. Harmony’s General Manager, Steven Rooney was proud to present the cheque and said that the support is part of their community […]
Prime Minister, James Marape has announced the withdrawal of the Commerce and Industry portfolio from Minister Win Daki pending an independent investigation into allegations surrounding the administration of the Government’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fund. Minister Daki will remain as a Minister without Portfolio, while Minister for Finance, Thomas Opa assumes responsibility for the […]
Public transport operators along the Sepik Highway have suspended services on Route 3‑10 in Maprik and Route 3‑9 [Wosera] in response to escalating hold-ups and growing threats to passenger safety. The decision, announced on Monday, was described by operators as a frustration strike, aimed at drawing urgent attention from authorities and local leaders. Commuters who […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that he will undertake a Cabinet reshuffle and portfolio restructuring this week. This is part of an effort to make sure Government delivers on its commitments to the people of Papua New Guinea. He said the reshuffle, expected on Thursday or Friday, follows an extensive review of ministerial performance, […]