From across Papua New Guinea
Coffee Minister William Bando has called on government departments, statutory authorities and state agencies to publicly account for overseas trips funded by taxpayers, warning that public money must be spent on service delivery rather than privileges. In a statement, Bando expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of government officials travelling to […]
Papua New Guinea and Australia are formal allies as of today, following the entry into force of the Pukpuk treaty, or its becoming a legally binding document for the two countries. The PNG parliament officially ratified the treaty in March this year, with the instruments of ratification formally exchanged today. The treaty is based on […]
Unemployed youths around the country have the potential to rapidly develop and change the country through their engagement in various sectors. This vision was shared by President of the PNG Law Society Hubert Namani. He issued a bold call for the government to move beyond viewing the unemployed youth as a security threat but rather […]
A task-force has been set up by the Education Department to counter and minimize the impacts of El Nino on students learning across the country. The slow onset weather condition predicted to peak between October to December, is a concern especially with schools going into examinations beginning September and ending in October. Education Secretary Dr. […]
The people of Afore in Northern Province are facing severe water and food shortages as the ongoing El Niño weather pattern dries up local water sources. NBC News visited several communities in Afore local level government [LLG] in Ijivitari, confirmed that once fast-flowing streams have completely dried up due to the prolonged dry spell affecting […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] chief executive officer Dr. Jonah Kurubi says they’re preparing for a possible surge in diarrhoeal diseases in the coming months as El Niño intensifies. The PHA warned that the number of cases reported in the province could rise significantly. Dr. Kurubi made the statement in response to the […]
On a day when the Church in Papua New Guinea celebrated the feast of its first saint, another beautiful chapter of faith unfolded in the Diocese of Vanimo. Before a joyful congregation gathered at St. Luke Catholic Church, Bishop Francis Meli ordained Fr. Praveen S. Stanley, to the priesthood, marking a milestone not only in […]
A senior Bougainville Police Service official has appeared in court facing serious corruption, fraud and money laundering charges involving millions of Kina. Moses Kulapia, aged 60 from East New Britain, and Provincial Administration Officer of the Bougainville Police Service was arrested by the National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate, following a complaint from the Ombudsman Commission. […]
The National Government has entered a landmark strategic partnership with the Queensland University of Technology [QUT] to drive the country’s National Digital Transformation Agenda. The agreement, signed through a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] in Brisbane, sets a 15-year framework to modernise the public service using artificial intelligence, digital systems, and advanced cybersecurity. Acting Minister for […]
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 […]